An economic analysis of a solar open cycle desiccant dehumidification system
- Florida Solar Energy Center, Cape Canaveral, FL (United States)
Desiccants can be used to remove moisture from an air stream prior to sensible cooling. This may lead to a significant reduction in total air conditioning load. In addition, solar thermal energy can be used to regenerate the desiccant and thereby further increase the energy savings. This paper compares a solar-regenerated Open Cycle Liquid Desiccant Dehumidification System to a Conventional (vapor compression) System by comparing performance and costs. The liquid desiccant selected for the study is a solution of calcium chloride and water. The desiccant solution in the glazed collector/ regenerator comes in direct contact with the ambient air. The use of conventional materials and roofing construction methods reduces costs.
- OSTI ID:
- 113343
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-950336--; ISBN 0-7918-1300-2
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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