Analysis of a desiccant aided evaporative cooling system
Thesis/Dissertation
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OSTI ID:5333823
The typically humid climate of the southeastern portion of the United States is not amenable to present evaporative cooling systems. This study seeks to develop a system that would include drying the humid air (by using a desiccant) for efficient use in the evaporative cooler. The analysis employs a high efficiency desiccant that could be regenerated by solar energy and uses designs engaging an indoor comfort range technique instead of a design-point to achieve realistic optimum systems. The simulated results compare well with three previously constructed prototypes and the study also provides a design, operation, and sensitivity analysis for a residential cooling example. Finally, based on energy consumption, a comparison between typical vapor compression air conditioners and this desiccant aided evaporative cooling system is made. Results indicate that the evaporative system consumes less total energy.
- Research Organization:
- Clemson Univ., SC (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 5333823
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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14 SOLAR ENERGY
140909 -- Solar Thermal Utilization-- Miscellaneous Solar Applications-- (1980-)
32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320100* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Buildings
AIR CONDITIONING
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
COOLING
DESICCANTS
DRYING
EFFICIENCY
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
EVAPORATIVE COOLING
REGENERATION
SOLAR DRYING
140909 -- Solar Thermal Utilization-- Miscellaneous Solar Applications-- (1980-)
32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320100* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Buildings
AIR CONDITIONING
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
COOLING
DESICCANTS
DRYING
EFFICIENCY
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
EVAPORATIVE COOLING
REGENERATION
SOLAR DRYING