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Analysis of advanced solar hybrid desiccant cooling systems for buildings

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6023653· OSTI ID:6023653
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This report describes an assessment of the energy savings possible from developing hybrid desiccant/vapor-compression air conditioning systems. Recent advances in dehumidifier design for solar desiccant cooling systems have resulted in a dehumidifier with a low pressure drop and high efficiency in heat and mass transfer. A recent study on hybrid desiccant/vapor compression systems showed a 30%-80% savings in resource energy when compared with the best conventional systems with vapor compression. A system consisting of a dehumidifier with vapor compression subsystems in series was found to be the simplest and best overall performer.

DOE Contract Number:
AC02-83CH10093
OSTI ID:
6023653
Report Number(s):
SERI/TR-252-2527; ON: DE85000540
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
140901* -- Solar Thermal Utilization-- Space Heating & Cooling
AIR CONDITIONERS
CONTROL
DEHUMIDIFICATION
DEHUMIDIFIERS
DESICCANTS
EQUIPMENT
EVAPORATIVE COOLING
HEAT EXCHANGERS
HYBRID SYSTEMS
HYGROMETRY
PERFORMANCE
PSYCHROMETRY
SOLAR AIR CONDITIONERS
SOLAR COOLING SYSTEMS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
VAPOR COMPRESSION REFRIGERATION CYCLE