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On the application of a membrane air-liquid contactor for air dehumidification.

Author(s) : ISETTI C., NANNEI E., et al.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Deals with a new approach to absorption air handling systems working with liquid desiccants. A hydrophobic synthetic membrane permeable to water vapour but not to liquid, acts as porous barrier between a hygroscopic solution and moist air. Presents the results of a first series of experiments performed on a microfibre polyethylene membrane and discusses them in relation to an analytical model developed to analyse non-isothermal vapour flux through a hydrophobic membrane. Furthermore, membrane contactors can achieve energy savings by performing desiccant reactivation at moderate temperatures.

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  • Original title: On the application of a membrane air-liquid contactor for air dehumidification.
  • Record ID : 1998-3784
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Energy Build. - vol. 25 - n. 3
  • Publication date: 1997/05

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