Alternative design of hybrid desiccant cooling systems

Nobrega, C.E.L.; Brum, N.C.L.

dc.contributor.author	Nobrega, C.E.L.	en
dc.contributor.author	Brum, N.C.L.	en
dc.date.accessioned	2017-09-19T12:48:55Z
dc.date.available	2017-09-19T12:48:55Z
dc.date.issued	2017	en
dc.description	Papers presented at the 13th International Conference on Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics, Portoroz, Slovenia on 17-19 July 2017 .	en
dc.description.abstract	Traditional vapor-compression refrigeration systems handle the air cooling and dehumidification in a single process. Depending on the characteristics of the thermal load, it is not possible to simultaneously meet the cooling and dehumidification requirements, resulting in under dried or overcooled supply air. Recent studies indicate that a combination of adsorptive dehumidification and vapor-compression might result in an improved system, regarding both energy consumption and air-quality. Accordingly, the present study aims at an alternative design of a hybrid system. It is shown that such a system can provide air at the same supply condition as a vapor-compression system, requiring as much as 40% less cooling capacity. Also, the proposed system works with a 100% of air renovation, being compatible with any air quality standard.	en
dc.description.sponsorship	International centre for heat and mass transfer.	en
dc.description.sponsorship	American society of thermal and fluids engineers.	en
dc.format.extent	5 pages	en
dc.format.medium	PDF	en
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/2263/62458
dc.language.iso	en	en
dc.publisher	HEFAT	en
dc.rights	University of Pretoria	en
dc.subject	Hybrid desiccant cooling system	en
dc.title	Alternative design of hybrid desiccant cooling systems	en
dc.type	Presentation	en