The main objective of this study was to develop a thermoelectric heat pump and liquid desiccant system based on a dedicated outdoor air system (THPLD-DOAS). An internally-cooled and -heated liquid desiccant system was used and a thermoelectric heat pump (THP) served as the desiccant cooling and heating energy source for dehumidification and regeneration of the desiccant solution, respectively. ...

This paper reviews the principle and application of thermally activated desiccant cooling systems with their capability to perform efficiently in hot-humid climates. The first introduces continuous increase thermal comfort required building relation consumption conventional energy sources. importance technology its applications has been introduced as well. environmental issues supply demand pro...

Using filter paper to collect blood from wildlife for antibody analysis can be a powerful technique to simplify the collection, transport, and storage of blood samples. Despite these advantages, there are limited data that detail how long these samples can be stored and how storage conditions affect antibody longevity. We used blood samples collected on filter paper from coyotes experimentally ...

In this paper, a solar-powered dehumidification window (SPDW), combining a conventional double-glazed building window with a solid desiccant packed bed and a photovoltaic panel, has been proposed to dehumidify the air supplied to a residential building in an energy-saving way. The solid desiccant packed bed was installed between the double layers of the residential window to achieve the compact...

Now days, air conditioning systems are a must for almost every commercial and residential building to achieve comfortable indoor conditions. The increasing energy demand, and increasing oil prices and pollution levels raise the need for alternative air conditioning systems which can efficiently utilize renewable energy resources. The liquid desiccant-based air conditioning method is pollution f...

A comparative numerical study is employed to investigate the heat and mass transfer between air and falling film desiccant in parallel and counter flow configurations. Nanoparticles suspensions are added to the falling film desiccant to study heat and mass transfer enhancements. The numerical results show that the parallel flow channel provides better dehumidification and cooling processes of t...

The aim of this study is to develop an advanced air conditioning system. The dehumidification process of this system is separated from the cooling process and combined with an ice storage system. We use Wakkanai siliceous shale as a desiccant material. This is a natural mesoporous material produced in the northern area of Hokkaido, Japan. A honeycombed desiccant material made of the shale is ch...