Hybrid Indirect Evaporative Cooling-Mechanical Vapor Compression System: A Mini-Review

Qian Chen (), Muhammad Burhan, M Kum Ja, Muhammad Wakil Shahzad, Doskhan Ybyraiymkul, Hongfei Zheng, Xin Cui and Kim Choon Ng ()
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Qian Chen: Water Desalination and Reuse Center, Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
Muhammad Burhan: Water Desalination and Reuse Center, Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
M Kum Ja: Water Desalination and Reuse Center, Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
Muhammad Wakil Shahzad: Department of Mechanical and Construction Engineering, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST, UK
Doskhan Ybyraiymkul: Water Desalination and Reuse Center, Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
Hongfei Zheng: School of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
Xin Cui: Institute of Building Environment and Sustainable Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
Kim Choon Ng: Water Desalination and Reuse Center, Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia

Energies, 2022, vol. 15, issue 20, 1-17

Abstract: The hybrid indirect evaporative cooling-mechanical vapor compression (IEC-MVC) process is deemed a promising cooling system for hot and humid areas. It possesses the merits of high energy efficiency and strong capability of temperature and humidity control. Herein, we provide an overview of the state-of-the-art investigations over different aspects of the hybrid IEC-MVC process. Firstly, we evaluate the potential of IEC as a pre-cooler and heat-recovery device. Then, we compare the energy efficiency of IEC-MVC with standalone MVC and summarize its long-term energy-saving potential under specific weather conditions. Subsequently, we discuss the economic viability and water consumption of the hybrid process. These studies form a solid foundation for the future installation of the IEC-MVC system.

Keywords: indirect evaporative cooling; mechanical vapor compression; pre-cooling; energy recovery; long-term energy-saving potential; water consumption (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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