Journal
APPLIED ENERGY
Volume 220, Issue -, Pages 934-943Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.12.116
Keywords
Heat and mass transfer; Composite desiccant dehumidifier; Membrane dehumidifier; Performance analysis
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- National Research Foundation (NRF) Singapore under the Energy Innovation Research Programme (EIRP) Funding Scheme [R-265-00-543-279]
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The paper describes the development of a hybrid solution that improves air dehumidification. It comprises the integration of a composite desiccant and a nano-woven membrane for air dehumidification. The solution compliments any building HVAC project where the removing moisture from the air via an energy-efficient means is a concern. Longer sustainable performance of the desiccant is achieved as the non-regenerative membrane assists in partial air dehumidification. Accordingly, the hybrid system requires a lower regenerating temperature while producing air of very low humidity. In sum, the proposed hybrid solution involves the composite desiccant and membrane to work hand-in-hand in order to achieve enhanced moisture removal efficiency and improved energy efficiency by up to 40% compared to the best grade commercial silica-gel desiccant.
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