Method and device for air conditioning with humidity control
US10222078B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24F2003/1435
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An air temperature and humidity control device using a liquid-desiccant humidity controller thermally coupled to a heat pump is disclosed. The humidity controller may include a contactor having at least one contact module with a porous sidewall that is permeable to water vapor and impermeable to the liquid desiccant. The disclosed device provides air temperature control through heat transfer between the liquid desiccant and heat pump and provides humidity controls through water transfer between the desiccant and surrounding air.
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