Study on the Equilibrium Point of Heat and Mass Transfer between Liquid Desiccant and Humid Air with in the Solar Air Conditioning System

  • Sukmaji, I.C. (Graduate school of Department of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning System Pukyong National University) ;
  • Rahmanto, H. (Graduate school of Department of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning System Pukyong National University) ;
  • Agung, B. (Graduate school of Department of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning System Pukyong National University) ;
  • Choi, K.H. (Department of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning System Pukyong National University) ;
  • Kim, J.R. (Department of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning System, Tongmyong University)
  • Published : 2009.11.19

Abstract

The liquid solar air conditioning system is introduced as an alternative solution to control air condition and to save electrical energy consumption. The heat and mass transfer performances of dehumidifier/regenerator in liquid solar air conditioning system are influenced by air and desiccant condition. The application of this system, the thermal energy from the sun and inlet air are unable to control, but operation parameter of other components such as pump, fan and sensible cooling unit are able to control. The equilibrium point of heat and mass transfer are the liquid desiccant and inlet air conditions, where, the heat and mass are not transferred between the liquid desiccant and vapor air. By knowing equilibrium point of heat and mass transfer, the suitable optimal desiccant conditions for certain air condition are funded. This present experiment study is investigated the equilibrium point heat and mass transfer in various air and desiccant temperature. The benefit of equilibrium point heat and mass transfer will be helpful in choose and design proper component to optimize electrical energy consumption.

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