Division of Information Technology, Engineering and the Environment
School of Advanced Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering
School of Advanced Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering
Thesis Abstract
The provision of thermal comfort in residential and commercial building in South East Asian region presents a serious challenge often not readily met by conventional vapour compression refrigerative systems. Mismatch between cooling and dehumidification characteristics of this hot and humid region and the conventional refrigerative system capability to deliver the cooling has often resulted in waste of cooling energy whilst the building occupants comfort satisfaction is unattainable. The aim of this research is to develop a technically viable solar liquid desiccant system for cooling and dehumidification for the warm and humid region of Thailand with particular reference to Bangkok climatic conditions. Theoretical investigation will include modelling the main components of the system, namely the regenerator. Thermal performance of the solar liquid desiccant system will also be investigated numerically. On the experimental side, the thermal performance of liquid desiccant regenerator will be investigated; in particular their ability to handle latent cooling loads in hot and humid environment.
