Experimental investigations on hybrid solid desiccant - Vapor compression air-conditioning system for Indian climate

D.B. Jani, M. Mishra, P.K. Sahoo

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Abstract

Hybrid solid desiccant-assisted pre-conditioner and split cooling system, which combines merits of moisture removal by rotary dehumidifier and VCR cooling coil for sensible heat removal, is recently developed as a potential alternative to the traditional vapor compression air conditioners. In the present paper, experiments on a hybrid solid desiccant VCR air-conditioning system were carried out for the typical hot and humid North Indian climate. The overall system performance was evaluated based on variations in ambient conditions i.e. temperature and humidity. The dehumidifier effectiveness is evaluated as a function of various inlet conditions. It is found that the hybrid system can achieve a better performance in hot and humid region due to significant reduction in humidity ratio, because of the introduction of desiccant dehumidifier.
Original languageEnglish
Pages3041-3049
Number of pages9
Publication statusPublished - 2015
Event24th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration - , Japan
Duration: Aug 15 2015Aug 22 2015

Conference

Conference24th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration
Abbreviated titleICR 2015
Country/TerritoryJapan
Period8/15/158/22/15

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