Thermally Activated Desiccant Technology for Heat Recovery and Comfort
Journal Article
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· ASME Advanced Energy Systems Division Newsletter, Fall 2005
OSTI ID:861046
Desiccant cooling is an important part of the diverse portfolio of Thermally Activated Technologies (TAT) designed for conversion of heat for the purpose of indoor air quality control. Thermally activated desiccant cooling incorporates a desiccant material that undergoes a cyclic process involving direct dehumidification of moist air and thermal regeneration. Desiccants fall into two categories: liquid and solid desiccants. Regardless of the type, solid or liquid, the governing principles of desiccant dehumidification systems are the same. In the dehumidification process, the vapor pressure of the moist air is higher than that of the desiccant, leading to transfer of moisture from the air to the desiccant material. By heating the desiccant, the vapor pressure differential is reversed in the regeneration process that drives the moisture from the desiccant. Figure 1 illustrates a rotary solid-desiccant dehumidifier. A burner or a thermally compatible source of waste heat can provide the required heat for regeneration.
- Research Organization:
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC36-99GO10337
- OSTI ID:
- 861046
- Report Number(s):
- NREL/JA-550-37648
- Journal Information:
- ASME Advanced Energy Systems Division Newsletter, Fall 2005, Journal Name: ASME Advanced Energy Systems Division Newsletter, Fall 2005
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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