Evaporative cooling performance prediction and multi-objective optimization for hollow fiber membrane module using response surface methodology

W Yan, X Meng, X Cui, Y Liu, Q Chen, L Jin - Applied Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
The proposed hollow fiber membrane-based evaporative cooler (HFMEC) is expected to be
an alternative to the conventional direct evaporative cooler because of its advantages such …

Effects of membrane characteristics on the evaporative cooling performance for hollow fiber membrane modules

W Yan, X Cui, X Meng, C Yang, Y Liu, H An, L Jin - Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
The hollow fiber membrane-integrated evaporative cooler (MEC) is considered as a
promising strategy for space air conditioning applications. For a counter-flow MEC, the …

Experimental study on a moisture-conducting fiber-assisted tubular indirect evaporative cooler

X Cui, C Yang, W Yan, L Zhang, Y Wan, KJ Chua - Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Indirect evaporative cooling (IEC) is sustainable and energy-efficient for air cooling. The
tubular indirect evaporative cooler (TIEC) is widely used because of its stable and efficient …

Performance assessment and optimization of liquid desiccant dehumidifier system using intelligent models and integration with solar dryer

M Bhowmik, BK Naik, P Muthukumar… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Realistic performance predictions are necessary to control the liquid desiccant
dehumidification systems effectively. In the present study, the application of artificial …

Investigation of heat and mass transfer and gas–liquid thermodynamic process paths in a humidifier

X Huang, H Chen, X Ling, L Liu, T Huhe - Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
A humidifier is crucial for water evaporation in a humidification–dehumidification
desalination system. Its performance has a significant impact on system efficiency. However …

Optimization of a multistage liquid desiccant dehumidifier by neural networks & particle swarm techniques

SS Salins, S Kumar, A Ganesha, SVK Reddy - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
To overcome the inconsistent and limited dehumidification by single stage dehumidification
system, a novel multistage, reciprocating dynamic liquid desiccant dehumidification system …

Estimation of performance parameters of a counter flow cooling tower using biomass packing

S Kumar, HK Sachidananda, SS Salins… - Thermal Science and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Heat removal and dissipation is required in all cooling systems and most industrial
processes, as well as in nuclear and thermal power plants. This heat is commonly …

Effect of climatic conditions on the performance of a multistage dynamic dehumidifier test rig

SS Salins, SVK Reddy, S Kumar - Building and Environment, 2021 - Elsevier
Due to climatic change, there is a rise in air conditioning demand. Conventional air
conditioning unit has drawbacks like environmental pollution and excessive energy …

Machine learning assisted modeling of thermohydraulic correlations for heat exchangers with twisted tape inserts

JP Panda, B Kumar, AK Patil, M Kumar, R Kumar - Acta Mechanica Sinica, 2023 - Springer
This article presents the application of machine learning (ML) algorithms in modeling the
heat transfer correlations (eg, Nusselt number and friction factor) for a heat exchanger with …

Performance assessment of sustainable energy based novel technique for multistage reciprocating liquid dehumidification system

SS Salins, SVK Reddy, S Kumar - International Journal of Thermal …, 2022 - Elsevier
Liquid desiccant technology is a promising option with a high thermal coefficient of
performance (COP), easy storage, and lower regeneration temperature. Single stage static …