ASHRAE FUN IP CH 32-2009 国外国际规范.pdf

CHAPTER 32 SORBENTS AND DESICCANTS Desiccant Applications 32.1 Desiccant Cycle 32.1 Types of Desiccants 32.3 Desiccant Isotherms 32.5 Desiccant Life 32.5 Cosorption of Water Vapor and Indoor Air Contaminants 32.5 ORPTION refers to the binding of one substance to another. • Temperature control level for the space or process requires con- SSorbents are materials that have an ability to attract and hold tinuous delivery of air at subfreezing temperatures other gases or liquids. They can be used to attract gases or liquids In any of these situations, the cost of running a vapor compres- other than water vapor, which makes them very useful in chemical sion cooling system can be very high. A desiccant process may offer separation processes. Desiccants are a subset of sorbents; they have considerable advantages in energy, initial cost of equipment, and a particular affinity for water. maintenance. Virtually all materials are desiccants; that is, they attract and hold water vapor. Wood, natural fibers, clays, and many synthetic mate- Because desiccants can attract and hold more than simply water rials attract and release moisture as commercial desiccants do, but vapor, they can remove contaminants from airstreams to improve they lack holding capa