Open-cycle desiccant air conditioning as an alternative to vapor compression cooling in residential applications

Journal Article · Wed Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1984 · J. Sol. Energy Eng.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267593· OSTI ID:6154587

Jurinak, J J; Beckman, W A; Mitchell, J W

The performance of open-cycle desiccant air conditioners for residential applications is evaluated. The performance of these systems is compared to that of vapor compression air conditioners on the basis of primary energy use and cost. Systems with improved dehumidifiers can achieve seasonal COP's on the order of 1.1. These systems, when coupled with a solar energy system to supply regeneration energy, are significantly better than conventional air conditioners on a primary energy basis, but are not presently cost-competitive.

• Research Organization: Solar Energy Laboratory, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
• OSTI ID: 6154587
• Journal Information: J. Sol. Energy Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Sol. Energy Eng.; (United States) Vol. 106:3; ISSN JSEED
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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14 SOLAR ENERGY
140901* -- Solar Thermal Utilization-- Space Heating & Cooling
32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
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Consumption
& Utilization-- Residential Buildings-- (-1987)
AIR CONDITIONERS
AIR CONDITIONING
BUILDINGS
CAPITALIZED COST
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
COOLING SYSTEMS
COST
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
ENERGY SYSTEMS
EQUIPMENT
EVALUATION
OPEN-CYCLE COOLING SYSTEMS
PERFORMANCE
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
SOLAR AIR CONDITIONERS
SOLAR COOLING SYSTEMS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
VAPOR COMPRESSION REFRIGERATION CYCLE