| Title |
An Experimental Study of the Effect of Regeneration Area Ratio on the Performance of Small-Sized Dehumidification Rotor for Residential Usage |
| DOI |
http://dx.doi.org/10.6110/KJACR.2015.27.5.277 |
| Keywords |
제습 ; 재생 ; 로터 ; 면적비 ; 성능 Dehumidification ; Regeneration ; Rotor ; Area ratio ; Performance |
| Abstract |
During hot and humid weather, air-conditioners consume a large amount of electricity due to the large amount of latent heat. Simultaneous usage of a dehumidifier may reduce latent heat and reduce electricity consumption. In this study, dehumidification performance was measured for a small-sized dehumidification rotor made of inorganic fiber impregnated with metallic silicate within a constant temperature and humidity chamber. Regeneration to dehumidification depends on ratio, rotor speed, room temperature, regeneration temperature, room relative humidity and frontal velocity to the rotor. Results demonstrate an optimum area ratio (1/2), rotor speed (1.0 rpm), and regeneration temperature (100℃) to achieve a dehumidification rate of 0.0581 kg/s. As the area ratio increases, the optimum rotation speed and the optimum regeneration temperature also increase. Above the optimum rotor speed, incomplete regeneration reduces dehumidification. Above the optimum regeneration temperature, increased temperature variation between regeneration and dehumidification reduces dehumidification. Dehumidification rate also increases with an increase of relative humidity, dehumidification temperature and flow velocity into the rotor. |