Development of a solar desiccant dehumidifier. Phase II. Technical progress report

Technical Report · Thu Mar 26 23:00:00 EST 1981

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5285100· OSTI ID:5285100

Rousseau, J.

The effort reported is a continuation of the development testing of the 1.5-ton solar desiccant air conditioner (SODAC) and is concerned with determination of the SODAC performance in the recirculated and ventilated mode configuration. Test data in the recirculated mode are presented. As originally conceived, the SODAC features two-speed indoor and outdoor fans to permit more efficient operation at reduced capacity. In both full-flow and half-flow cases, the experimental data are compared to computer predictions. The system and its operation are described, as are the system test facility and procedures. The system description includes the characteristics of the major components, the performance at design conditions, and the control schemes for optimum operation in various climates. (LEW)

• Research Organization: AiResearch Mfg. Co., Torrance, CA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC03-77CS31591
• OSTI ID: 5285100
• Report Number(s): DOE/CS/31591-T6; ON: DE82008630
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
140901* -- Solar Thermal Utilization-- Space Heating & Cooling
AIR CONDITIONERS
BLOWERS
CONTROL
DEHUMIDIFIERS
DESICCANTS
DESIGN
EQUIPMENT
OPERATION
PERFORMANCE
SOLAR AIR CONDITIONERS
SOLAR COOLING SYSTEMS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
TEST FACILITIES
TESTING