Solar regeneration of liquid desiccants suitable for humid climates

  • P. Gandhidasan*
  • , A. A. Al-Farayedhi
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

A modified open regeneration system suitable for humid climates is proposed. The upper part of the open solar regenerator is covered with a single glazing where the desiccant can be heated without water evaporation. Evaporation starts at the beginning of the open surface. For this type of regenerator, the regeneration efficiency is defined as the ratio of energy used to evaporate water from the open surface to the total radiation falling on the glaze and open surfaces. The effect of flow length of the regenerator (for the glaze and open surfaces) has been taken into consideration in evaluating regeneration efficiency. Effects of some of the operating parameters are briefly discussed in this paper.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)831-836
Number of pages6
JournalEnergy
Volume19
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 1994

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Building and Construction
  • Pollution
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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