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Experimental evaluation of commercial desiccant dehumidifier wheels.

Author(s) : SLAYZAK S. J., PESARAN A. A., HANCOCK C. E.

Summary

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is currently characterizing the state-of-the-art in desiccant dehumidifiers, the key component of desiccant cooling systems The data are being obtained in the author's HVAC Equipment Test Facility in accordance with the proposed ASHRAE test standard. The experimental data will provide industry and end users with independent performance evaluation and the United States Department of Energy and NREL with the information necessary to assess advances in the energy savings potential of the technology. The paper proposes several figures of merit for evaluating performance. The results of these tests indicate that dehumidification capacity performance parameters can be correlated to process inlet air relative humidity.

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  • Original title: Experimental evaluation of commercial desiccant dehumidifier wheels.
  • Record ID : 1998-0877
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Ab-sorption 96. Towards sustainable technologies. Proceedings./ Ab-sorption 96. Vers les technologies durables. Comptes rendus.
  • Publication date: 1996/09/17
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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