Desiccant dehumidification can contribute to cogen efficiency
Desiccant dehumidification removes moisture from the air with the use of a device, such as a honeycomb wheel impregnated with a moisture-absorbing material such as lithium chloride or silica gel. Ideal locations include indoor swimming pools, which are a relatively simple application, and supermarkets, which are more complex because cooling systems are used more for humidity than temperature control. Gas-fired desiccant dehumidification in conjunction with sensible cooling is an economical alternative to vapor compression air conditioning, even without cogeneration. When used in conjunction with cogeneration, desiccant systems reduce energy and maintenance costs and improve comfort control and air quality. 2 figures, 1 table.
- OSTI ID:
- 6654985
- Journal Information:
- Cogeneration; (United States), Journal Name: Cogeneration; (United States) Vol. 4:1; ISSN COGEE
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
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Consumption
& Utilization-- Buildings
BUILDINGS
COGENERATION
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
CONTROL
DEHUMIDIFICATION
DESICCANTS
DEUS
EFFICIENCY
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
ENERGY SYSTEMS
HUMIDITY CONTROL
POWER GENERATION
STEAM GENERATION
SURFACE WATERS
SWIMMING POOLS
TECHNOLOGY UTILIZATION
THERMAL COMFORT