A multilayer desiccant dehumidification system

Hirofumi Daiguji, Jubair A. Shamim, Wei Lun Hsu, Soumyadeep Paul

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Abstract

A multilayer sheet type solid desiccant dehumidifier was constructed performing distinguished adsorption capacity and water removal efficiency. Micro sphere silica gel (M. S. Gel) with a pore diameter of 2.7 nm manufactured by AGC Si-Tech. Co., Ltd., Japan, was adopted as adsorbent that the characterized regeneration temperature was below 60 degree Celsius. The micron-sized desiccant particles were confined between metal mesh sheets without polymer binder elevating the water uptake capability. Instead of conventional honeycomb structure of the flow channels, the multilayered slit bed effectively lowered the fan power required to operate the process air. The device performance is evaluated by analyzing the dynamic heat and mass transfer characteristics during the adsorption and regeneration processes at various supply air conditions and desiccant bed thicknesses, demonstrating itself as a competitive alternative to existing solid desiccant dehumidifiers.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationICR 2019 - 25th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration
EditorsVasile Minea
PublisherInternational Institute of Refrigeration
Pages1443-1450
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9782362150357
DOIs
StatePublished - 2019
Externally publishedYes
Event25th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration, ICR 2019 - Montreal, Canada
Duration: Aug 24 2019Aug 30 2019

Publication series

NameRefrigeration Science and Technology
Volume2019-August
ISSN (Print)0151-1637

Conference

Conference25th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration, ICR 2019
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityMontreal
Period08/24/1908/30/19

Keywords

  • Adsorption
  • Desorption
  • Heat and Mass Transfer
  • Multilayer Desiccant Dehumidifier

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