Performance study on a hybrid solid desiccant-vapor compression air
conditioning system for hot-humid ambient conditions
- R. Venkatesh
, - Madhu Ganesh
, - R. Rudramoorthy
Madhu Ganesh
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Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences
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The paper focuses on the simulation and testing of a hybrid solid
desiccant vapor compression air conditioning system under different
hot-humid climates. The simulation is carried out by a BLUEJ programming
framework. Air at the lowest achievable air temperatures from a solid
desiccant cooling system is supplied to a standard vapor compression air
conditioning system. The cooling capacities of the hybrid system under
three modes indicating different supply air conditions to the cabin, are
reported in the paper. From the performance study, it is inferred that
the hybrid system provides significant energy savings compared to a
standard air conditioner, especially in hot-humid ambient conditions.
The solid desiccant cooling system thus establishes itself as an
effective pre-cooler unit to a standard vapor compression air
conditioning system.Submitted to Heat Transfer Submission Checks Completed
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