Desiccant Wheel Design Fabrication and Economical Analysis of Desiccant Cooler

Project Title

Desiccant Wheel Design Fabrication and Economical Analysis of Desiccant Cooler

Project Area of Specialization Mechanical EngineeringProject Summary

High initial, operating and maintenance cost of air conditioning systems make them uneconomical. Many Air Conditioning Cycles use refrigerants which are threat to our environment and ozone depleting. Use of Air coolers cause humidity and production of bacteria which results in health problems.

So there is need of such a cooling cycle which provides fresh conditioned air with using of harmful refrigerants as well as it should be economical and eco friendly and such a system is obtained by Desiccant Cooling. Desiccant Cooling is a clean cooling cycle allows the implementation of desiccant material and thermal means to achieve both cooling and dehumidification and Desiccant Cooler is the device that works on the desiccant cooling cycle.

Project Objectives

Aim of the Project

To provide a better, economical, and  eco friendly air conditioning system.

Objectives

•Design a controlled system that creates harsh temperature and humidity conditions for testing.

•Design a Desiccant wheel for dehumidification purposes.

•Fabrication of Desiccant Cooler that operates with in the comfort zone of human body.

•Economical analysis between conventional air conditioning system, air cooler and desiccant cooling system.

Project Implementation Method

Brief Methodology of Project is given below

Benefits of the Project

Desiccant Cooler is:

•Eco-Friendly

•Not bulky

•No harmful effect on human body.

•Economical and less maintenance cost.

•Consume less energy as compared to the vapor compression systems.

•Removes moisture from the air without the use of ozone-depleting compounds.

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

The Final Deliverables Include:

• Technical Details of Methods adopted in Designing and Fabrication of project.
• Results of the testing of the Project.
• Economical and performance analysis of the project with other conventional cooling systems.
• Final Presentation and Hardware Submission to the University.
• Submission of Final Year Project Report.
• Preparation and attending the Open House held at university.

Final Deliverable of the Project Hardware SystemCore Industry ManufacturingOther Industries Energy Core Technology Clean TechOther Technologies OthersSustainable Development Goals Affordable and Clean EnergyRequired Resources

Item Name	Type	No. of Units	Per Unit Cost (in Rs)	Total (in Rs)
			Total in (Rs)	62000
Desiccant Wheel System	Equipment	1	37000	37000
Heat Exchanger	Equipment	2	1500	3000
Evaporative Pad	Equipment	1	2000	2000
Sensors & Controllers	Equipment	10	500	5000
Other Minor Components	Miscellaneous	0	2000	0
Acrylic Boxes	Equipment	3	5000	15000