High-Efficiency Variable Dehumidification for Air Conditioners: ClimaStat

West, Michael K.

Advantek Consulting, Inc.

关键词: Air Conditioners;    Humidity Control;    Air Quality;    Capacity;    Roofs;   

DOI  :  10.2172/922139
RP-ID  :  DOE-GO13003-1
RP-ID  :  FG36-03GO13003
RP-ID  :  922139

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

Advantek has successfully developed the first low-cost technology offering significant improvement in both Seasonal Energy Efficiency (SEER) and comfort & humidity control. A production prototype was constructed based on a commercial roof top package unit. The prototype was operated under a wide range of psychrometric conditions. Test data was analyzed to identify refinements, which were implemented to further improve performance in an iterative procedure that resulted in a fully optimized technology. The latest results show an increase in dehumidification capacity of 56% with ClimaStat™ in full dehumidify mode vs. with ClimaStat™ off. Dehumidification improved by a factor of 1.7 to 1.9 – meaning that the unit can provide nearly twice the water removal per unit of sensible cooling load. Performance testing results have been consistent, verifiable and repeatable. . ClimaStat™ cost-effectively controls humidity on-demand and improves indoor air quality while reducing annual energy costs. Test data clearly shows that ClimaStat™ costs 20% to 60% less to operate. ClimaStat™ is ready for market.