Simulation of a Hybrid Photovoltaic- Thermal (PV-Th) Air Heating System for Regenerating Desiccant Gel in an Air Conditioning Room

A simulation model is developed for predicting the performance of a hybrid PV-Th air heating system incorporating with the wasted heat recovered from the condenser for regenerating desiccant in an air conditioned room under prevailing meteorological conditions at the site location. The model consists of submodels for five main system components, namely, PV-Th collector, desiccant dehumidification and regeneration unit, air conditioning system, air