Optimization and performance analysis of dehumidification rotating wheel using solid desiccant

In the present work, theoretical and experimental evaluation of the effect of solid desiccant wheel and operation conditions on the performance of desiccant dehumidification system has been carried out. a new model for desiccant wheel has been presented. In the theoretical part of this study, a mathematical model has been developed where its output results are compared with the experimental data. The effect of different design parameters and operating conditions on the adsorption and the regeneration processes is discussed. The effect of regeneration air temperature, the process air and regeneration air inlet humidity, the rotational speed, the process and regeneration air velocity (or flow rate), the bed length, performance analysis, etc. on the amount of water adsorbed/desorbed in a cycle is investigated.

Keywords:

desiccant wheel , dehumidification , performance analysis , heat transfer , mathematical model , mass transfer