An Analysis of a Direct Radiation Solar Dehumidification System

1987 ◽  
Vol 109 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Schultz ◽  
R. Barlow ◽  
A. Pesaran ◽  
F. Kreith
Keyword(s):  
Heat Exchanger ◽  
Numerical Model ◽  
Solar Radiation ◽  
Air Conditioning ◽  
Direct Solar Radiation ◽  
Direct Absorption ◽  
Ventilation Mode ◽  
Regeneration System ◽  
Air Conditioning System ◽  
Direct Radiation

A desiccant dehumidifier regenerated by direct absorption of solar radiation was investigated using a simplified numerical model (DESSIM) of the adsorpotion and desorption processes. This paper presents estimates of the performance of an air conditioning system in the ventilation mode using direct solar radiation regeneration. The effects of dehumidifier NTUs, heat exchanger performance, and insolation levels were also analyzed. The direct radiation regeneration system was found to have a COP less than that of other types of regeneration schemes.

Analysis of Heat Pipe Heat Exchanger (HPHE) For Waste Heat Recovery from an Air Conditioning System

2007 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 86-95
Author(s):  
R. Sudhakaran ◽  
◽  
V. Sella Durai ◽  
T. Kannan ◽  
P.S. Sivasakthievel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Exchanger ◽  
Heat Pipe ◽  
Air Conditioning ◽  
Heat Recovery ◽  
Waste Heat Recovery ◽  
Waste Heat ◽  
Air Conditioning System ◽  
Pipe Heat

scholarly journals Performance optimization of polymeric porous membrane-based liquid desiccant air dehumidifier used in air conditioning system

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-71
Author(s):  
Ali Mohammad Jafarpour ◽  
Farivar Fazelpour ◽  
Seyyed Abbas Mousavi
Keyword(s):  
Performance Optimization ◽  
Air Conditioning ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Porous Membrane ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Regeneration System ◽  
Liquid Desiccant ◽  
Air Conditioning System ◽  
Air Stream ◽  
Improved Performance

AbstractIn this study an experimental design was developed to optimize the performance and structure of a membrane-based parallel-plate liquid desiccant dehumidifier used in air conditioning regeneration system which operates under high humidity weather conditions. We conducted a series of polymeric porous membranes with different compositions fabricated that were prepared with various weight percentages of polysulfone (PSU), mixed with N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) and dimethyl form amide (DMF) solvents. Furthermore, the designed experiments were performed under various operating conditions, indicating that the dehumidification efficiency declines with increasing flow rate, temperature, and humidity. Consequently, a membrane with optimized porosity and moisture permeability was selected which resulted in eliminating the carryover of solution droplets in the air, largely due to separating the flow condition of liquid desiccant (Li Cl) and air. This specific design is also greatly benefited by removing the water vapor from the air stream. The results of mathematical model simulations indicate that the DMF solvent had higher dehumidification capability compared with that of NMP under the optimized operating conditions. Additionally, it can clarify the porosity of the membrane which plays a significant role in the overall performance. Therefore, the fabricated membrane produces fresh cool air, and it can be applied as a guiding sample for designing the membrane-based dehumidifier with improved performance.

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