Abstract: The governing equations for adiabatic desiccant dehumidifiers were linearized and solved. The linear model used applies both to the fixed bed type and to the rotating type dehumidifiers. The ...

Abstract: Turbulent swirling flows in stationary cylindrical ducts were investigated analytically using Taylor’s modified vorticity transport theory and von Karman’s similarity hypothesis extended to consider ...

Abstract: A cross-cooled desiccant dehumidifier prototype was constructed and tested. The cross-cooled dehumidifier prototype was constructed in the form of a cube with a side dimension of 0.6 m. The ...

Abstract: A cross-cooled silica gel desiccant dehumidifier model was designed, built, and tested. The performance of the unit was studied as a function of the inlet process stream dew point, process ...

Abstract: Silica gel-water vapor is commonly suggested as a working media for solar-powered desiccant cooling systems since the system can be regenerated at relatively low temperatures. In the present ...

Abstract: A dynamic analysis of a closed-cycle, solar adsorption refrigerator is presented. The instantaneous and daily system performance are studied using two adsorbent-adsorbate pairs, Zeolite 13X-Water ...

Abstract: The hydrodynamic stability of plane Poiseuille flow to infinitesimal and finite amplitude disturbances is investigated using a direct numerical technique. The governing equations are cast in terms ...

Abstract: A second law analysis of constant pressure open cycle cooling systems was performed in order to assess the potential performance of desiccant cooling systems. The results yield upper bounds ...