Desiccant Dehumidification with Innovative Air Technologies

Desiccant-based dehumidification transfers moisture in its vapor phase from the air to the surface of a desiccant through adsorption, without the need to “condense” water on a chilled cooling coil. This allows desiccant technology to achieve absolute moisture conditions much lower than possible using more traditional refrigerant based cooling systems that dehumidify by making the air cold.
Desiccant based systems are utilized for applications requiring 45% relative humidity down to 1% (or less) and many times are the only dehumidification solution that will work. Desiccant dehumidification can be more efficient, economical, and sustainable than its refrigeration-based counterpart, particularly when lower indoor temperatures and reduced relative humidities are required.
This presentation will delve into the dynamics of designing and maintaining energy-efficient and sustainable desiccant dehumidification systems for various market segments. It will provide attendees with an understanding of the following:
A. How desiccant dehumidification works and how components interact to provide a thermodynamically eloquent moisture removal system.
B. Why desiccant based dehumidification differs from that of more traditional refrigerant based DX or chilled water methods, and why this is important in achieving lower indoor moisture conditions.
C. The myriad of applications including hospitals, clean rooms, pharmaceutical, food processing, archival storage, aerospace, and others where desiccant dehumidification is the perfect solution.
D. Why dedicated desiccant dehumidification equipment can perform independently of the space sensible heat ratio (SHR), eliminating associated frosting and freezing issues that traditional cooling coils face when trying to achieve low leaving air temperatures.
After this presentation attendees will be equipped to apply their newfound knowledge in designing dehumidification systems that may be better positioned to achieve outstanding environmental performance and improved energy-efficiency.