Expected energy and economic benefits, and environmental impacts for liquid-to-air membrane energy exchangers (LAMEEs) in HVAC systems: A review

Mohamed R.H. Abdel-Salam, Melanie Fauchoux, Gaoming Ge, Robert W. Besant and Carey J. Simonson

Applied Energy, 2014, vol. 127, issue C, 202-218

Abstract: A review of the literature on liquid desiccant-to-air permeable-membrane energy exchangers will indicate opportunities for future research and application of this new technology in HVAC systems. HVAC systems are responsible for a large fraction of energy consumption and some airborne emissions other than CO2. Liquid-to-air membrane energy exchangers (LAMEEs) can be used in run-around membrane energy exchanger (RAMEE) systems for passive energy recovery and can be used as a dehumidifier/regenerator for active air dehumidification in HVAC systems. LAMEEs have been under research and development for over a decade. This paper reviews the applications of LAMEEs for ventilation energy recovery and air dehumidification in buildings and automotive air-conditioners.

Keywords: Liquid-to-air membrane energy exchanger (LAMEE); Run-around membrane energy exchanger (RAMEE); Liquid desiccant; Hybrid air-conditioner; Energy savings (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2014.04.004

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