Local Entropy Generation Analysis of the Counter-Flow Dew-Point Evaporative Coolers

Cheng Yang, Haonan Chen, Takahiko Miyazaki, Young Deuk Kim, Rohit Khargotra, Kyaw Thu

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Abstract

A comfortable indoor working circumstance can be accomplished by a ventilation and air conditioning system. There are several factors influencing the quality of indoor air, with the insufficiency of ventilation accounting for over 50% of the overall considerations. While traditional air conditioner is able to fulfill the needs of ventilation and indoor temperature control, low-efficiency and high energy consumption no longer align with the current sustainable and energy-efficiency goals. Thus, the development of energy-saving and high-efficiency air conditioning systems is crucial for realizing green and efficient building practices. Evaporative cooling technology, specifically dew-point evaporative cooling, has garnered extensive attention as an efficient cooling method and a candidate for environmentally friendly and high-performance alternatives to traditional air conditioning systems. This article investigates the thermodynamic losses involved in a dew-point evaporative cooling system using the counter-flow design. Detailed mathematical models for the evaporative cooler along with the entropy generation in the channels are developed. The model facilitates calculations of (1) the entropy generation distribution in different layers within the system and (2) the entropy generation of each layer and the whole system under various input conditions. Approaching the system from the second law of thermodynamics perspective, this model serves as a guide for selecting the optimal operating conditions, thus promoting the widespread application and commercialization of dew-point evaporative cooling systems with the counter-flow structure.

Original languageEnglish
Article number021004
JournalJournal of Engineering for Sustainable Buildings and Cities
Volume5
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 1 2024

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Engineering (miscellaneous)
  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Building and Construction
  • Architecture

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