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Study on performance of perforated dew point indirect : Evaporative coolers
Xuliang Liu1, Chengjun Jing2, Yongcai Li3
1College of Art and Design, Sichuan Tourism University, No.459, Hongling Road, Longquanyi District, Chengdu City, 610100, Sichuan Province, China.
Scientific Reports
|January 6, 2025
Summary
Perforated dew-point evaporative coolers offer enhanced cooling performance, especially with a single perforation design and a supply air ratio below 0.5. Optimal performance is achieved within a specific supply air ratio range.
Area of Science:
- Thermodynamics
- Heat Transfer
- Mechanical Engineering
Background:
- Maisotsenko cycle (M-cycle) coolers are gaining attention for energy efficiency and environmental benefits.
- Optimizing dew-point evaporative systems requires refining model structure and operating conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a novel mathematical model for a perforated dew-point evaporative cooler.
- To investigate the cooling performance enhancement through perforation.
Main Methods:
- Development of a novel mathematical model for perforated dew-point evaporative coolers.
- Simulation and analysis of cooling performance under various operating conditions.
Main Results:
- Perforation enhances performance when the supply air ratio is below 0.5, with single-perforation being optimal.
- Outlet temperature trends vary with supply air ratio, reaching minimums between 0.5 and 0.6.
- Perforated and non-perforated systems show similar trends regarding model size and inlet air parameters.
Conclusions:
- Perforation is an effective method to improve dew-point evaporative cooler performance.
- Optimal design and operating conditions, particularly the supply air ratio, are crucial for maximizing cooling efficiency.
