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Energy and peak power saved by passively cooled residences

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6149587
The energy displacement potential of roof pond cooling in humid climates is sensitive to the type of dehumidification equipment employed and the humidity levels allowed. The simulated energy requirements of roof pond residences assisted by two high efficiency dehumidifier options are described. One dehumidifier was a vapor compression air conditioner with sensible cooling recovery by an air-to-air heat exchanger (improved mechanical dehumidification or IMD). The second option was a solar regenerated desiccant dehumidifier (SRDD). An IMD assisted roof pond house had energy savings of 30 to 65% in humid climates compared to the conventional house an SRDD assisted roof pond house had energy savings of 70 to 75% in humid climates.
Research Organization:
Trinity Univ., San Antonio, TX (USA)
OSTI ID:
6149587
Report Number(s):
N-84-26130
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English