Experimental validation of an isothermal dehumidifier with stepwise sorption characteristics at different humidity loads

Fred Cui, Elphi Nelissen, Jan L.M. Hensen

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Abstract

Today's dehumidification technologies of compressor-based condensation and desiccant wheel both handle latent heat loads via sensible heat transformation, requiring complex mechanical components and, therefore, not friendly to the humidity regulation in volume-limited space. In this work, we demonstrated a highly performant humidity regulator by separately handle the sensible and latent loads via Peltier coolers and vapor adsorbent. The whole-solid components enable the miniaturization of the mechanical system. The direct path of isothermal dehumidification is practical in climates with high latent loads. We used aluminum-based MOFs with stepwise sorption isotherm for the proof-of-concept. It shows the ability of this humidity regulator to precisely control the supply air states with a single operation that merits further exploitation in variable industrial scenarios.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProc. International Conference on Applied Energy - ICAE2020
Number of pages5
Publication statusPublished - 2020
Event12th International Conference on Applied Energy, ICAE 2020 - Changed from United Nations Conference Centre to online, Bangkok, Thailand
Duration: 1 Nov 202010 Dec 2020
Conference number: 12
https://www.applied-energy.org/icae2020/

Conference

Conference12th International Conference on Applied Energy, ICAE 2020
Abbreviated titleICAE 2020
Country/TerritoryThailand
CityBangkok
Period1/11/2010/12/20
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