| Title |
Analytical Modeling of a Hybrid Desiccant Dehumidifier |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.6110/KJACR.2021.33.5.218 |
| Keywords |
하이브리드시스템; 제습휠; 해석모델; 제습기; 히트펌프 Hybrid system; Desiccant wheel; Analytical model; Dehumidifier; Heat pump |
| Abstract |
An analytical model is presented for a hybrid desiccant dehumidifier where a vapor compression refrigeration dehumidifier is augmented with a desiccant wheel in order to provide improved dehumidification performance. The performance indices of a hybrid desiccant dehumidifier are expressed explicitly in terms of its general design and operating parameters so that various combinations of refrigerants and desiccant wheels can be evaluated. The model is validated through the prediction of the performance of a commercial hybrid dehumidifier with a polymer desiccant wheel. In comparison with refrigeration dehumidifiers, the hybrid dehumidifier is predicted to have 26~ 55% higher efficiency. In comparison with a silica gel system, the polymer system is predicted to have 20% higher efficiency. |