Absorber and regenerator models for liquid desiccant air conditioning systems : validation comparison using experimental data
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2007
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Krause, M.
Saman, W.Y.
Halawa, E.
Heinzen, R.
Jordan, U.
Vajen, K.
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Goswami, D.Y.
Zhao, Y.W.
Zhao, Y.W.
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Proceedings of the ISES Solar World Congress 2007 : solar energy and human settlement, 2007 / Goswami, D.Y., Zhao, Y.W. (ed./s), vol.2, pp.770-774
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Solar World Congress of the International-Solar-Energy-Society (18 Sep 2007 - 21 Sep 2007 : Beijing, China)
Abstract
Solar assisted air conditioning systems using liquid desiccants represent a promising option to decrease high summer energy demand caused by electrically driven vapor compression machines. The main components of liquid desiccant systems are absorbers for dehumidifying and cooling of supply air and regenerators for concentrating the desiccant. However, high efficient and validated reliable components are required and the design and operation have to be adjusted to each respective building design, location, and user demand. Simulation tools can help to optimize component and system design. The present paper presents new developed numerical models for absorbers and regenerators, as well as experimental data of a regenerator prototype. The models have been compared with a finite-difference method model as well as experimental data. The data are gained from the regenerator prototype presented and an absorber presented in the literature.
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