Desiccant Dehumidification Facilities both large and small can save energy and operating costs by removing moisture from the air with a Desiccant Dehumidification system. Desiccant systems are often the most effective space-conditioning solution for: hospitals and schools hotels and motels office buildings, retail establishments and supermarkets industrial and technical facilities These systems can also be advantageous for small businesses.

Benefits

Reduce condensation on equipment and humidity levels in air ducts, eliminating growth of mold, mildew, and bacteria, and helping control indoor air quality. Provide equivalent comfort levels at higher temperatures, saving energy and operating costs. Enable the downsizing of chillers in new construction by separating latent and sensible loads, resulting in significant cost savings. Have the ability to stretch the capacity of existing chillers, potentially eliminating the need to replace a functioning chiller with a larger unit. See how Cub Foods did just that by reading this case study (PDF).

How it Works

Desiccant dehumidification systems remove moisture from the air with a desiccant material. This enables separate control of temperature and humidity. These systems have capacities of 100 to 84,000 cfm. Desiccant systems can raise the coil temperature of existing cooling systems which increases efficiency and reduces costs. Desiccant cooling also reduces the need for new generating capacity. And desiccants can be combined with absorption or engine-driven chillers to reduce electric demand for cooling load during on-peak periods.

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