Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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245280 | Applied Energy | 2008 | 15 Pages |
Abstract
A desiccant-wheel behavioural model has been developed. This model fulfils several criteria, such as simplicity of parameterization; accuracy; ability to characterize the equipment behaviour under all operation conditions; and short computation time. The method of characteristics has been applied to the heat-and-mass transfer partial-differential equations. This transformation provides equations which are similar to those of a rotary heat-exchanger. Then, the model is described by the effectiveness-NTU method and identified from only one nominal-rating point. The model predictions have been compared with experimental and manufacturers’ data for a broad range of operating conditions. Good agreement has been found.
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Authors
Pascal Stabat, Dominique Marchio,