Optimization of adsorption isotherm taxonomy for open-cycle desiccant air-conditioning applications

Muhammad Sultan, Takahiko Miyazaki, Bidyut B. Saha, Shigeru Koyama

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    Abstract

    Water vapor adsorption isotherm taxonomy of silica-gel based type-linear (fictitious), and four adsorbents enabling type-I, II, III, and V isotherms by means of International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) classification, are studied for desiccant air-conditioning (AC) applications. Ideal temperature and humidity zones for various AC applications are drawn on psychometric charts. Published adsorption data for studied adsorbents are fitted with the appropriate adsorption models. Ideal desiccant AC cycle is evaluated for AC applications and steady-state cycled moisture is estimated by means of adsorption isobars. Typelinear adsorption isotherm gives the maximum steady-state dehumidification performance for AC in industrial processes of matches manufacturing/drying/storage, rubber dipped goods storage, and photo studio drying room. However, adsorbents enabling type-V isotherm are found the optimum adsorbents for tobacco stemming/stripping/softening and optical lenses grinding. For industrial process-dipped surgical articles; adsorbents enabling type-I, type-II, and type-linear isotherms are resulted the optimum adsorbents under conditions of low (< 68°C), medium (68°C-87°C), and high (> 87°C) temperature regeneration, respectively.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication24th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration, ICR 2015
    PublisherInternational Institute of Refrigeration
    Pages3001-3008
    Number of pages8
    ISBN (Electronic)9782362150128
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2015
    Event24th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration, ICR 2015 - Yokohama, Japan
    Duration: Aug 16 2015Aug 22 2015

    Publication series

    NameRefrigeration Science and Technology
    ISSN (Print)0151-1637

    Other

    Other24th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration, ICR 2015
    Country/TerritoryJapan
    CityYokohama
    Period8/16/158/22/15

    All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

    • Control and Systems Engineering
    • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Condensed Matter Physics

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