Chen, Qian, Burhan, Muhammad, Ja, M Kum, Shahzad, Muhammad Wakil, Ybyraiymkul, Doskhan, Zheng, Hongfei, Cui, Xin and Ng, Kim Choon (2022) Hybrid Indirect Evaporative Cooling-Mechanical Vapor Compression System: A Mini-Review. Energies, 15 (20). p. 7810. ISSN 1996-1073
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Abstract
The hybrid indirect evaporative cooling-mechanical vapor compression (IEC-MVC) process is deemed a promising cooling system for hot and humid areas. It possesses the merits of high energy efficiency and strong capability of temperature and humidity control. Herein, we provide an overview of the state-of-the-art investigations over different aspects of the hybrid IEC-MVC process. Firstly, we evaluate the potential of IEC as a pre-cooler and heat-recovery device. Then, we compare the energy efficiency of IEC-MVC with standalone MVC and summarize its long-term energy-saving potential under specific weather conditions. Subsequently, we discuss the economic viability and water consumption of the hybrid process. These studies form a solid foundation for the future installation of the IEC-MVC system.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Additional Information: | Funding Information: The authors gratefully acknowledge the generous funding from (1) the KAUST Cooling Initiative (KCI) project, REP/1/3988-01-01, (2) the Water Desalination and Reuse Center (WDRC), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), and (3) Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | indirect evaporative cooling, mechanical vapor compression, pre-cooling, energy recovery, long-term energy-saving potential, water consumption |
| Subjects: | H300 Mechanical Engineering H800 Chemical, Process and Energy Engineering |
| Department: | Faculties > Engineering and Environment > Mechanical and Construction Engineering |
| Depositing User: | John Coen |
| Date Deposited: | 16 Nov 2022 12:49 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Nov 2022 13:00 |
| URI: | https://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/50670 |
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