Effect of operating conditions on optimal performance of rotary dehumidifiers
- Univ. of Illinois, Chicago, IL (United States). Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
- Gas Research Inst., Chicago, IL (United States)
The design-point dehumidification performance (i.e., at ARI conditions) of a rotary dehumidifier wheel depends on its rotational speed, the sorption properties of the desiccant, the heat and mass transfer characteristics of the matrix, and the size of the dehumidifier. However, the real operating conditions of a rotary dehumidifier can vary significantly from the design point, given the large variations in operating conditions (i.e., the outdoor, indoor, and regeneration temperatures and humidities) for various locations during different times of the year. This paper investigates the variability of the dehumidification performance of a rotary dehumidifier and its dependence on operating conditions. Also, the effect of the operating conditions on the optimum rotational speed of a rotary dehumidifier, where the performance of a rotary dehumidifier is optimized, is described.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- OSTI ID:
- 32135
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Energy Resources Technology, Journal Name: Journal of Energy Resources Technology Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 117; ISSN 0195-0738; ISSN JERTD2
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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