Title

Fan cycling strategies and heat pipe heat exchangers provide energy efficient dehumidification

Abstract

Two methods to reduce energy consumption and peak demand in buildings that require humidity control were demonstrated at the Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida. Simple, low cost alternative fan cycling strategies were used. When possible, auto fan control replaced constant fan operation to avoid excess fan energy consumption, ventilation load and compressor operation. A heat pipe heat exchanger was installed to improve the rooftop unit's dehumidification performance, and reduce electric reheat and compressor operation. Both approaches helped maintain precise temperature and humidity requirements within the gallery and provided substantial savings.

Publication Date

3-1-1995

Publication Title

ASHRAE Journal

Volume

37

Issue

3

Number of Pages

31-33

Document Type

Article

Identifier

scopus

Socpus ID

0029275478 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/0029275478

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