Influence of Isotherm Shape over Desiccant Cooling Cycle Performance

• Published in: Heat transfer engineering Vol. 30; no. 4; pp. 302 - 308
• Main Authors: Nóbrega, Carlos E. L., Brum, Nísio C. L.
• Format: Journal Article Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: Philadelphia, PA Taylor & Francis Group 01.03.2009; Taylor & Francis; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Adsorption; Applied sciences; Devices using thermal energy; Energy; Energy. Thermal use of fuels; Exact sciences and technology; Heat transfer; Mathematical models; Miscellaneous; Moisture content; Numerical analysis; Partial differential equations; Sorbents; Temperature effects; Wheel; Cooling; Silica gel; Mathematical model; Performance; Dehumidifier; Desiccant

The interest in desiccant cooling cycles has been continuously growing in the last years, driven by its simplicity and flexibility of arrangements, as well as the claim for environmentally sound acclimatization techniques. Accordingly, the present work aims at developing and solving a numerical mode...