Summary
This technical brief reviews typical air-conditioning processes involving dehumidification and major air dehumidification technologies. Condensation dehumidification, liquid desiccant systems, solid desiccant systems, and typical emerging approaches are analysed in detail. For each category, the fundamental dehumidification principles, application scenarios, typical system configurations, representative materials or working media, and recent advances in performance enhancement are summarised.
A comparative assessment is conducted in terms of dehumidification capability, energy performance, technological maturity, and engineering applicability, providing guidance in order to identify suitable dehumidification technologies under different operating conditions, humidity-control requirements, and application scenarios.
Overall, this brief offers a structured framework for understanding the characteristics, development status, and application suitability of various air dehumidification technologies.
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Dehumidification in Air Conditioning. (English version)
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Dehumidification in Air Conditioning. (French version)
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Summary for Policymakers - 62nd Technical Brief (English version)
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Summary for Policymakers - 62nd Technical Brief (French version)
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Details
- Original title: Dehumidification in Air Conditioning. 62nd Technical Brief on Refrigeration Technologies.
- Record ID : 30035009
- Languages: French, English
- Subject: Technology
- Publishers: IIF-IIR
- Publication date: 2026/07
- DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18462/iir.techbrief.06.2026
- Notes:
Efficient dehumidification reduces energy consumption and CO2 emissions from air-conditioning systems, while enhancing occupant thermal comfort and facilitating industry processes.
Indexing
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Themes:
Air conditioning: general information;
Humidification/dehumidification equipment;
Comfort air conditioning;
Air conditioning in laboratories and industry - Keywords: Dehumidification; Air conditioning; Desiccant; Desiccant system; Energy efficiency; Recommendation; Comparison; Thermoelectric cooling; Commercial application; Industrial application; Medical application; Membrane
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