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Analytical solution for the simultaneous heat and mass transfer problem in air washers.

Author(s) : SANTOS J. C., MEDEIROS J. M., SANTOS J. C. dos, et al.

Type of article: Article, IJR article

Summary

An analytical solution approach for the simultaneous heat and mass transfer problem in air washers operating as evaporative coolers is presented. A one-dimensional model using the coupled mass and energy balance equations in the air washer is presented. Then, starting from a linear approach for the experimental curve of the air saturation, an analytical solution for the model was derived. The solution showed an excellent agreement with the available results found in the literature. The influence of several important parameters for the cooling process such as temperature and ambient air humidity, air flow rate and feeding water temperature, in the air cooling rate was investigated. The efficacy of the process can be greatly increased by reducing the cooling water temperature and the applied air flow rate. The analytical solution can be easily included into the models used for simulating desiccant air-conditioning systems operating in conjunction with air washers.

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Pages: pp. 353-361

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  • Original title: Analytical solution for the simultaneous heat and mass transfer problem in air washers.
  • Record ID : 2010-1551
  • Languages: English
  • Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 34 - n. 1
  • Publication date: 2011/01

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