Recent developments in solid desiccant coated heat exchangers – A review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.08.041
Abstract: Abstract Rapid urbanization and higher thermal comfort requirements have sharply increased buildings’ energy demands. In tropical countries, for achieving energy efficient air-conditioning, desiccant dehumidifiers, which decouple sensible and latent load, are essential. While fixed-bed and… read more here.
Keywords: desiccant coated; energy; recent developments; heat exchangers ... See more keywords
Modelling of an adsorption chiller with adsorbent-coated heat exchangers: Feasibility of a polymer-water adsorption chiller
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2018.09.041
Abstract: Abstract An analytical model is developed for an adsorption chiller with adsorbent-coated heat exchangers, where adsorbent is deposited on heat exchanger surface in thin film to improve heat and mass transfer characteristics. Approximate solutions are… read more here.
Keywords: adsorption chiller; heat exchangers; coated heat; heat ... See more keywords
Effects of process air conditions and switching cycle period on dehumidification performance of desiccant-coated heat exchangers
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DOI: 10.1080/23744731.2016.1210971
Abstract: This study investigated the dehumidification effect of silica gel and sodium polyacrylate desiccants coated on fin and tube heat exchangers under various humidity and temperature conditions. In the system, the two desiccant-coated heat exchangers are… read more here.
Keywords: desiccant coated; heat exchangers; coated heat; heat ... See more keywords