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Solar-powered adsorptive desiccant-based air conditioning systems for the hot and humid Japanese climate.

Author(s) : KODAMA A., HIROSE T.

Type of article: Article

Summary

A typical single-stage adsorptive desiccant-based air-conditioning system, powered by hot water from commercial solar collectors, was tested in Japan. At lower ambient humidity, cooling efficiency and cooling power were sufficient to provide a comfortable indoor climate even at an ambient temperature of 33 °C. At higher ambient humidity, cooling efficiency and power decreased sharply and were not adequate. A new two-stage system is proposed for use in hot and humid climates. Model calculations indicate that the two-stage system would perform better at higher humidity.

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  • Original title: Solar-powered adsorptive desiccant-based air conditioning systems for the hot and humid Japanese climate.
  • Record ID : 2002-2908
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: General information
  • Source: IEA HPC Newsl. - vol. 19 - n. 4
  • Publication date: 2001
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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