Experiments and modeling of bubble column dehumidifier performance

International Journal of Thermal Sciences

Volumn 80, Issue 1, 2014, Pages 65-75

  Tow, Emily W ^a   Lienhard V, John H ^a  

^a Massachusetts Institute of Technology   (United States)

Author keywords

Condensation; Direct contact heat transfer; HDH desalination

Indexed keywords

BUBBLE COLUMNS; CONDENSATION; DESALINATION; HEAT TRANSFER; HUMIDITY CONTROL; PARALLEL FLOW; TEMPERATURE; WASTE HEAT; WATER FILTRATION;

AIR TEMPERATURE; DIRECT CONTACT; HEAT TRANSFER RATE; HUMIDIFICATION-DEHUMIDIFICATION; LARGE SURFACE AREA; LOW CAPITAL COSTS; LOW TEMPERATURES; WATER TEMPERATURES;

HEAT FLUX;

EID: 84897723009     PISSN: 12900729     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2014.01.018     Document Type: Article

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