Experimental performance of a three-fluid desiccant contactor using a novel ionic liquid

• Novel Ionic Liquid that is not corrosive to aluminum used as liquid desiccant. New three-fluid fin-tube desiccant contactor fabricated using aluminum. Experimental performance of the IL solution investigated. The fin–tube showed superior than packed bed contactor. Lower flow rates and pumping power expected experimental a new novel ionic investigated compared with those an adiabatic LiCl for air conditioning system applications. Owing compatibility aluminum, manufactured exploit internal cooling from third fluid. results indicate dehumidification contactor, which yielded outlet humidity ratio 10.5 g w ·kg da -1 at mass flux 3.06 kg·m ?2 ·s ?1 , similar 4.98 achieved by In terms performance, temperature 21.9 °C, lower even its highest flux. This indicates has minimal dependence on in achieving effect, owing medium flowing inside tubes. Relatively can be addition ability achieve comfortable hygienic indoor 17 °C or higher, pair elevated step higher alternative vapor compression system.