Air conditioning system with regeneratable desiccant bed
US4180985A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 1, 1977 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P80/15
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An improved method and apparatus for air conditioning, using a refrigeration system, are disclosed. The disclosed method and apparatus provide for a refrigeration type air conditioning system to be equipped with a regeneratable desiccant for contacting moist feed air prior to passing the feed air across evaporator coils of the system. The desiccant removes a substantial portion of moisture from the feed air, thereby improving the efficiency of the air conditioning system. The desiccant material is regenerated by utilizing waste heat that is removed from the condenser of the air conditioning system.
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