Analysis of advanced solar hybrid desiccant cooling systems for buildings

Technical Report · Mon Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1984

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6023653· OSTI ID:6023653

Schlepp, D; Schultz, K

This report describes an assessment of the energy savings possible from developing hybrid desiccant/vapor-compression air conditioning systems. Recent advances in dehumidifier design for solar desiccant cooling systems have resulted in a dehumidifier with a low pressure drop and high efficiency in heat and mass transfer. A recent study on hybrid desiccant/vapor compression systems showed a 30%-80% savings in resource energy when compared with the best conventional systems with vapor compression. A system consisting of a dehumidifier with vapor compression subsystems in series was found to be the simplest and best overall performer.

• DOE Contract Number: AC02-83CH10093
• OSTI ID: 6023653
• Report Number(s): SERI/TR-252-2527; ON: DE85000540
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
SOLAR AIR CONDITIONERS
DESICCANTS
HYBRID SYSTEMS
VAPOR COMPRESSION REFRIGERATION CYCLE
CONTROL
DEHUMIDIFIERS
PERFORMANCE
PSYCHROMETRY
AIR CONDITIONERS
EQUIPMENT
HYGROMETRY
SOLAR COOLING SYSTEMS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
DEHUMIDIFICATION
EVAPORATIVE COOLING
HEAT EXCHANGERS
140901* - Solar Thermal Utilization- Space Heating & Cooling