OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information) · 1987 · 26 citations · 0 references
EngineeringArchitectural EngineeringMechanical EngineeringAir ConditioningHeat TransferHvac SystemsAir Conditioning EquipmentAir Conditioning SystemsBuilding Cooling SystemsHeat Recovery SystemsHvac System DesignRefrigeration SystemsAir Conditioning EfficiencyAir Conditioning PerformanceDehumidificationDesiccant DehumidificationDesiccant SystemsHeat RemovalLatent HeatLatent Heat Transfer
An efficient hybrid air-conditioning system is described that takes advantage of the high efficiency for sensible cooling inherent in vapor-compression systems and the high efficiency for latent heat removal inherent in liquid desiccant dehumidification cycles. The thermodynamic and possible economic advantages over a standard vapor-compression system are outlined. Considerable potential is shown to exist for saving energy and reducing peak electric demand over conventional vapor-compression systems that provide the same outlet air conditions.