Abstract: The disclosure relates to a photodetector system including a multi-junction detector having a first junction configured to generate a first current when irradiated with a first optical radiation component within a first spectral range, and at least a second junction configured to generate a second current when irradiated with a second optical radiation component within a second spectral range that is different than the first spectral range. The photodetector system also comprises a microprocessor adapted to generate a first indication related to a first characteristic of the first optical radiation component based on the first current, and generate a second indication related to a second characteristic of the second optical radiation component based on the second current.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dishwashers, and more particularly, to a dishwasher and a method for controlling the same, which can measure turbidity of the washing water, and control operation of the dishwasher with reference to the turbidity detected thus, to prevent wasting of water, and optimize a washing time period. The dishwasher includes a sump for holding washing water, a washing pump for pumping the washing water to provide a portion of the washing water to dishes to be washed through a main flow passage, and a turbidity sensing means for sensing turbidity of the washing water, wherein the turbidity sensing means is positioned at a sampling flow passage through which the other portion of the washing water passes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dishwasher. In more detail, the present invention provides a dishwasher including a sump housing for holding washing water, a washing water pumping unit for pumping the washing water, a drain chamber for receiving the washing water pumped thus, a soil chamber for receiving the washing water through the drain chamber, a guide assembly for guiding the washing water pumped thus to be provided to the soil chamber via the drain chamber, and a sump cover covered on an upper surface of the sump housing for filtering the washing water overflowed from the soil chamber, thereby filtering the washing water effectively, and improving recovery ratio of the washing water to reduce consumption of the washing water and power.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dishwashers, and more particularly, to a dishwasher which enables effective use of a tub space dishes are placed thereon, and easy mounting of a motor to a sump. The dishwasher in one aspect of the present invention includes a tub for placing dishes to be washed therein, a sump for holding washing water to wash the dishes in the tub, and a motor having a rotor and a stator for generating pumping force to pump the washing water from the sump to the tub, wherein the stator of the motor has a concentrated winding. The dishwasher in another aspect of the present invention includes a tub for placing dishes to be washed therein, a sump for holding washing water to wash the dishes in the tub, the sump having a shaft hole, and guide pieces projected outward, and a motor for generating pumping force to pump the washing water from the sump to the tub, the motor having guide holes for receiving the guide pieces on the sump.

Abstract: Sump assembly in a dishwasher holds washing water and supplies the washing water to spray nozzles. The sump assembly includes a sump housing for holding washing water, a heater assembly fastened to an inside of the sump housing for heating the washing water, and a pump fastened to the sump housing for pumping washing water heated by the heater assembly.

Abstract: A cooking apparatus to effectively agitate and evenly distribute high-temperature air into a cooking chamber by use of a single driving fan and a plurality of driven fans. The cooking apparatus includes the cooking chamber, the driving fan arranged at a rear wall of the cooking chamber, a convection heater to surround the driving fan, the plurality of driven fans arranged on a circumference of the driving fan, and a fan cover having a plurality of suction holes and discharge holes. The driving fan is connected with a drive motor to rotate in accordance with an operation of the drive motor. The driven fans rotate by use of air streams generated when the driving fan rotates. The high-temperature air is evenly agitated in accordance with the rotation of the driven fans to be distributed into the cooking chamber via the discharge holes in all directions.

Abstract: A dish washer includes a steam generating unit that is configured to control the amount of steam in accordance with the amount of items in the dish washer. The steam generating unit is positioned outside of the tub and is configured to generate and supply steam to the tub. The dishwasher includes a fluid supplying passage that supplies washing fluid to the steam generating unit. A steam discharging passage is configured to discharge steam that is generated from the steam generating unit to the tub.

Abstract: There is provided a dishwasher. The dishwasher includes a tub for receiving dishes, a steam generation unit provided at an outside of the tub and generating steam that will be supplied to the tub, a steam passage along which the steam generated from the steam generation unit is supplied to the tub, and a chamber for storing water used for generating the steam.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for collecting soluble component-removed powder that collects soluble component-removed and poorly soluble component-containing powder to recycle by removing the soluble component from the powder through filtering using a vacuum pump after mixing soluble component- and poorly soluble component-containing powder and a solvent dissolving the soluble component, and a method of the same. According to the invention, it can be easily achieved to collect and utilize soluble component-removed powder, after the soluble component is dissolved in a solvent, by vacuum pumping the solvent through a filter and then discharging a solution containing only the soluble component, further effectively prevent overload by removing the soluble component-removed powder stuck on the surface of the filter in the vacuum pumping through backwashing.

Abstract: A dish washer according to the present invention comprises: a tub for holding dishes and opened an one end thereof; a door for selectively sealing the opened end of the tub, and have a depressed part with a little of depth on an inner side; and a sterilizing apparatus which is installed on the door; wherein the sterilizing apparatus includes an ultraviolet rays generating section which occurs the ultraviolet rays, a reflection member which is installed on the depressed part, and reflects the ultraviolet rays which is occurred on an ultraviolet rays generating section into the inner side of the tub, and a cover member which prevents the influx of the washing liquid into an ultraviolet rays generating section.

Abstract: A ceramic filter and method for preparing the same. The method for preparing the ceramic filter according to the present invention is characterized in comprising the steps of: (a) coating firstly a ceramic green paper prepared by using a slurry solution comprising ceramic fiber of 0.1-10 length, with an aluminum silicate solution and drying the firstly coated paper; (b) coating secondly the dried ceramic green paper with an aluminum phosphate solution and drying the secondly coated paper; and (c) calcining the dried ceramic green paper obtained from the step (b). The ceramic filter according to the present invention has excellent mechanical strength since the bonding strength between ceramic fibers is very high, and shows good porosity, gas permeability, and efficiency for capturing microparticles since the pores between the ceramic fibers are less blocked, and thus can be very usefully applied to gas exhaustion system for automobile.

Abstract: A steam generating apparatus, and an oven including the same. The apparatus includes a water tank adapted to enable convenient cleaning, and is adapted to heat water in the water tank via an induction heating method to generate steam rapidly. The water tank is provided with a steam discharging pipe. The apparatus further includes an induction coil assembly, an induction heating member fitted to the water tank such that it is located near the induction coil assembly, a barrier inserted into the water tank such that only a small amount of water is directly heated by the induction heating member which generates heat by the induction coil assembly, and a cover closing an upper portion of the water tank. The steam discharging pipe is connected with a steam supplying pipe which communicates a cavity with a cooking compartment to supply steam from the apparatus to the cooking compartment.

Abstract: Dishwasher including a washing tub for placing dishes therein, a sump for accommodating washing water to wash the dishes in the washing tub, and a motor having a rotor and a stator, for generating pumping power to pump up the washing water from the sump to the washing tub, wherein the stator of the motor is wound in a concentrated winding type, thereby permitting effective utilization of the washing tub and the driving part room.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dishwasher and control method thereof, in which a contamination level of water is decided to prevent waste of the water and to appropriately control a washing time. The present invention includes a sump for receiving water, a washing pump for pumping the water received in the sump, a filter for filtering the water pumped by the washing pump, and a contamination level sensor for measuring a contamination level of the water, wherein the contamination level sensor is located on a sampling passage through which washing water passes in route to a drain chamber.

Abstract: Provided is a dishwasher having an improved structure. The dishwasher includes a sump for collecting washing water for washing a contaminated dish, and a main motor for circulating the washing water collected in the sump. Furthermore, the dishwasher includes a washing pump having an impeller connected with the main motor to pump the washing water, and a discharge pump disposed at a predetermined portion of the sump for discharging the washing water. Also in the dishwasher, a lower housing having a contaminant chamber is disposed on a substantially same plane as the impeller for filtering some of the washing water. According to the present invention, the dishwasher can increase the dishwashing space and discharge contaminant in an inside of the dishwasher with ease.

Abstract: A sump assembly of a dishwasher stores water to be supplied to spray nozzles. The sump assembly includes a sump housing for storing water; a cover for covering the sump housing; and a water guide provided within the sump housing and disposed under the cover, the water guide being directly joined to the cover and having at least one guide passage for outputting water, wherein at least one of the water guide and the cover is partially fused to enable the joining without using a separate locking member.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sump assembly of a dishwasher, by which water can be purified. The present invention includes a sump housing storing water therein, a pump coupled with the sump housing to pump the water, a guide assembly provided within the sump housing to guide the pumped water to a sprayer, and a drain chamber configured to filter contaminant from the water drained from the guide assembly.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dishwasher, in which a disposer having a predetermined shape and a screen are provided to prevent large-sized particles involved in water from entering a lower housing and by which a pressure working on a filter can be lowered. The present invention includes a sump receiving water for washing dishes, a main motor circulating the water received in the sump, an impeller coupled with the main motor to pump the water, and a screen provided between the sump and a lower housing provided over the sump to filter off soil included in the water introduced into the lower housing.

Abstract: Dishwasher including a sump for holding washing water to wash dishes, and a sump cover having a washing water recovery portion for recovering the washing water, discharged for washing the dishes, to an inside of the sump, the sump cover covering an upper side of the sump, thereby permitting recovery of the washing water sprayed for washing dishes to the sump, smoothly.

Abstract: A dishwasher includes a sump for receiving washing water, a washing pump for pumping the washing water from the sump, a drain chamber for receiving the pumped washing water, and a filtering unit disposed above the drain chamber. The filtering unit includes a contaminated water for receiving and filtering the washing water that has passed through the drain chamber.