Supermarket air conditioning and dehumidification

Journal Article · Sun Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1991 · EPRI Journal (Electric Power Research Institute); (United States)

OSTI ID:5481242

Khattar, M

Commercially available high-efficiency electric air conditioning and dehumidification systems have been used successfully in many supermarkets. These systems can achieve the optimal humidity level for refrigerated display cases to operate efficiently, and they can often be installed and operated more cost-effectively than either gas-fired desiccant dehumidification systems or conventional electric equipment. With a lower in-store humidity level, supermarket owners can reduce overall energy costs and increase profit margins while improving product quality and customer comfort. Further energy cost savings can be achieved by incorporating cool storage technology and/or heat pipes into the high-efficiency electric systems.

• OSTI ID: 5481242
• Journal Information: EPRI Journal (Electric Power Research Institute); (United States), Journal Name: EPRI Journal (Electric Power Research Institute); (United States) Vol. 16:6; ISSN 0362-3416; ISSN EPRJD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320106* -- Energy Conservation
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& Utilization-- Building Equipment-- (1987-)
AIR CONDITIONERS
BUILDINGS
CAPITALIZED COST
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
CONTROL
COST
EFFICIENCY
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY TRANSFER
HEAT TRANSFER
HUMIDITY CONTROL
OPERATING COST
THERMAL EFFICIENCY