Experimental Assessment of Rotary Solid Desiccant Dehumidifier Assisted Hybrid Cooling System

Abstract

"The prime objective of the present investigation is to assess the performance evaluation of rotary solid desiccant dehumidifier integrated vapor-compression integrated hybrid thermally cooling system by experimental investigation for the transient humid conditions. The experimental test set up is precisely designed and practically fabricated so as to obtain the consistent experimental data during performance testing. The main aim of the experimental investigation is to measure the overall system performance of the rotary solid desiccant assisted hybrid dehumidification and cooling system in terms of COP by measurement at various ambient conditions, air stream flow rates and different regeneration temperatures. The desiccant integrated hybrid thermally cooling system (DAHCS) is primarily the environmental protection technique for indoor comfort cooling purpose of the various residential and commercial building applications. This system also reduces the CFC level in the environment because it minimizes the use of conventional refrigerant. It is found that the rotary solid desiccant dehumidifier assisted hybrid cooling system (DAHCS) is alternate suitable option against vapor compression integrated conventional cooling system in transient humid climates. The desiccant assisted hybrid cooling system (DAHCS) has proven their feasibility and energy saving in the field of built environment. It is concluded that this innovative cooling technology is feasible and demand low energy for comfort cooling. This study is very useful in enhancing opportunities to extend further innovation and core research in different areas of desiccant integrated hybrid thermally cooling system.

Review on Recent development in Desiccant Cooling

“…Due of the need for electricity, these applications have contributed to environmental problems including global warming. Scientists are researching alternative AC technologies to address the aforementioned problems as the need for space cooling applications grows [15][16]. The traditionally used vapour compression refrigeration system, which is the primary mechanism used by air conditioners, uses a lot of electrical power.…”