Title

Heat Pipes For Terrestial Applications In Dehumidification Systems

Abstract

A novel application of heat pipes which greatly enhances dehumidification performance of air-conditioning systems is presented. When an air-to-air heat pipe heat exchanger is placed between the warm return air and cold supply air streams of an air conditioner, heat is efficiently transferred from the return air to the supply air. As the warm return air precools during this process, it moves closer to its dew-point temperature. Therefore, the cooling system works less to remove moisture. This paper discusses the concept, its benefits, the challenges of incorporating heat pipes in an air-conditioning system, and the preliminary results from a field demonstration of an industrial application.

Publication Date

12-1-1988

Publication Title

Space Congress Proceedings

Document Type

Article; Proceedings Paper

Socpus ID

0024138749 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/0024138749

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