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Heat pipes for terrestrial applications in dehumidification systemsA 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.
Document ID
19880065144
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Khattar, Mukesh K.
(Florida Solar Energy Center Cape Canaveral, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1988
Subject Category
Fluid Mechanics And Heat Transfer
Meeting Information
Meeting: Space Congress
Location: Cocoa Beach, FL
Country: United States
Start Date: April 26, 1988
End Date: April 29, 1988
Sponsors: Canaveral Council of technical Societies
Accession Number
88A52371
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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