Survey of hybrid liquid desiccant air conditioning systems

This paper reviews and surveys the available hybrid liquid-desiccant air-conditioning system technologies. These technologies are proposed as alternative to the traditional vapor-compression systems because of its advantages in removing air latent load, environment-friendly feature, ability to remov...

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Published in:Renewable & sustainable energy reviews 2013-04, Vol.20, p.186-200
Main Authors: Mohammad, Abdulrahman Th, Bin Mat, Sohif, Sulaiman, M.Y., Sopian, K., Al-abidi, Abduljalil A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
absorption
air
air conditioning
Air conditioning. Ventilation
Air treatment
Applied sciences
cooling
desiccants
Direct evaporative cooler
Energy
Energy. Thermal use of fuels
Exact sciences and technology
Heating, air conditioning and ventilation
Hybrid liquid desiccant
Indirect evaporative cooler
pollutants
surveys
Vapor absorption
Vapor compression
vapors
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Summary:This paper reviews and surveys the available hybrid liquid-desiccant air-conditioning system technologies. These technologies are proposed as alternative to the traditional vapor-compression systems because of its advantages in removing air latent load, environment-friendly feature, ability to remove pollutants from the processed air, and ability to reduce electrical energy consumption. This paper first introduces the traditional air-conditioning system: vapor compression, vapor absorption, and evaporative cooling. In addition, the principles of liquid desiccants and liquid-desiccant dehumidification systems and the hybrid liquid-desiccant classifications are discussed. Next, combination of the liquid-desiccant systems with vapor compression, vapor absorption, and direct and indirect evaporative cooling units are outlined. Finally, conclusions and some important suggestions are presented based on the collected information.
ISSN:1364-0321
1879-0690
DOI:10.1016/j.rser.2012.11.065