年間 8 号発行
ISSN 印刷: 2150-3621
ISSN オンライン: 2150-363X
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ENERGY SIMULATION RESULTS FOR INDIRECT EVAPORATIVEâ€ASSISTED DX COOLING SYSTEMS
要約
Evaporative cooling systems have been used for millennia and represent an effective, low-energy solution for many applications in dry climates. Recently, hybrid systems have been developed which couple the extremely high energy efficiency of indirect evaporative cooling using the Maisotsenko cycle with Direct Expansion (DX) cooling. This combination enables the additional cooling and dehumidification capability of a mechanical refrigeration system while dramatically improving overall peak and annual energy use. This paper reviews results of EnergyPlus simulations of indirect evaporative-assisted DX systems (IDEA-DX) applied in dry climates as they compare to a conventional solution. Peak power use, annual energy consumption, and indoor environmental quality differences will be compared. In addition, field results from equipment which uses this design will be reviewed for a "reality check" of the simulation results.