论文信息 - Proposal for a new hybrid control strategy of a solar desiccant evaporative cooling air handling unit

Proposal for a new hybrid control strategy of a solar desiccant evaporative cooling air handling unit

Correctly controlled solar desiccant evaporative cooling is an interesting option for achieving savings in building air-conditioning consumption. The operation of this system (open loop cooling cycle) is strongly influenced by indoor and outdoor air conditions. This influence is characterized using numerical simulations. First the air conditioned room and the cooling system are simulated using a validated model of the desiccant wheel. Then the influence of each parameter of the desiccant air handling unit is evaluated. The third step is to assess the system cooling power for each operating mode with fluctuating outdoor and indoor air conditions. This allows for making relevant choices for a new control strategy taking into account both indoor and outdoor air conditions. This control strategy is tested for a whole cooling season and compared to a reference compression system with promising results, allowing for energy savings of about 40% for French climate.

Monika Woloszyn | Jean Brau | Nadège Chatagnon | Thibaut Vitte

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