Hybrid vapor-compression/liquid desiccant air conditioner
US4941324A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24F2203/021
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hybrid air conditioning system which simultaneously dehumidifies and cools air using standard vapor-compression equipment and aqueous solutions of liquid desiccant. By using a circulating liquid desiccant and an adiabatic humidifier, a more efficient refrigerant cycle is utilized. Moreover, conditioned air can be delivered at the same temperature and absolute humidity as conventional vapor-compression systems but without overworking the compressor.
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