Affiliation:
1. Discipline of Mechanical Engineering, University of Kwazulu-Natal, Mazisi Kunene Road, Glenwood, Durban 4041, South Africa
Abstract
Abstract
In this paper, a comprehensive technical review of liquid desiccant (LD) dehumidification and regeneration techniques is presented. The operational features, processes and performance indices of various flow configurations of adiabatic dehumidifier and regenerator are extensively covered. The heat and mass transfer assessment is presented in terms of past experimental and modelling evaluations and procedures. The existing adiabatic dehumidifier/regenerator heat and mass transfer models are categorized into finite difference, effectiveness-number of transfer units and simple empirical correlation models. The respective performance prediction models are critically analysed in details and compared in terms of assumptions, iterative procedures, solution methods, accuracy, computation time, output variables and applications. The solar regenerator models are also highlighted with a focus on the collector module. The ideal settings, formulation procedures, current state-of-the-art and opportunities for improvements are outlined. The review provides meaningful insight into the research status and available opportunities in the LD adiabatic dehumidifier and regenerator modelling and optimization as well as conceptualization of the applicable models. Finally, some very impactful suggestions for improvement and further research are outlined.
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Subject
General Environmental Science,Architecture,Civil and Structural Engineering
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