Open Source Dessicant-Humidifier Cycle Based Liquid Chiller: Difference between revisions

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*[[Inline Fans]] may work, but the added pressure of a centrifugal fan should help with "pushing the air through the packed column?"
*[[Inline Fans]] may work, but the added pressure of a centrifugal fan should help with "pushing the air through the packed column?"
*This ties into the spray tower vs packed column issue
*This ties into the spray tower vs packed column issue
*[https://www.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-Inline-Booster-Noise-Grounded/dp/B01C82SYZ0/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=inline%2Bfan&qid=1612160363&sr=8-2-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExUTcySUNOS09KOTdEJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDgxMjEyMVlQUk0wUVY4SFJBVSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjkyMDY3Mzc3NEJVN0JZU0ZBMCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1 "VIVOSUN 4 inch Inline Duct Fan 100 CFM, HVAC Exhaust Intake Fan, Low Noise & Extra Long 5.5' Grounded Power Cord" ] (~20 USD Each)
*[https://www.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-Inch-Inline-Ventilation-Blower/dp/B01M7S46YZ/ref=sr_1_19?crid=3JO2T0PI6RHT9&dchild=1&keywords=inline+centrifugal+fan&qid=1612159514&sprefix=inline+centrif%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-19 "VIVOSUN 4 Inch 195 CFM Inline Duct Ventilation Fan" ] ( ~33 USD Each)
*[https://www.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-Inch-Inline-Ventilation-Blower/dp/B01M7S46YZ/ref=sr_1_19?crid=3JO2T0PI6RHT9&dchild=1&keywords=inline+centrifugal+fan&qid=1612159514&sprefix=inline+centrif%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-19 "VIVOSUN 4 Inch 195 CFM Inline Duct Ventilation Fan" ] ( ~33 USD Each)


Revision as of 06:21, 1 February 2021

Baics

  • OSE's Design for a Dessicant-Humidifier Cycle Refrigeration based Hydronic Cooling system
  • May be possible to control it in a "dumb" system (ie just turn the power on/off) since the pumps would be self priming, and the fans can be turned off/on easily, and everything should be using AC power all linking to a single "power bar".

Basic Design

Base/Frame

  • Bolt Everything Down on Plywood?
  • Could also use PVC Piping to make tripods of sorts? (if not glued, this could allow for a portable unit of sorts?

Modular Air-Liquid Contactor

  • Essentially a 4in PVC Pipe, Filled with "Bio Balls"
  • A submersible pump is in a sump at the base of the tower
  • A y fitting is used to attach a fan allowing for forced counterflow air
  • The return hose from the submersible pump is placed near the top, amongst some bioballs
  • The hose is then covered to stop mist/salt dust from escaping the top with the gas stream

Liquid Heat Exchanger

  • Exchanges The "Closed Loop" liquid dessicant with the "Open Loop" humidifier-cooler, as well as with the final Hydronic Cooling System

BOM

Column Packing

  • Should be simpler than a Spray Tower system due to it's "open" nature (even if in a sealed+clean container, it doesn't have a sealed pressurized liquid tube)
  • Bioballs would work and are inexpensive
  • Stainless Steel Scrubbers based packing would work as well (would a conductive packing offer any advantages over thermally insulative plastic? )

Fans

Power Distribution

  • The fans will run on AC power, so a "power bar" style surge protector should suffice

Pumps

  • "Fountain Pumps" usually go for ~20-50 usd each (need to determine GPH flow needed/diminishing returns on higher flow?)

PVC Pipe

  • 4in PVC Pipe seems like the largest size at the local "Home Depot" store

PVC Pipe Fittings

  • Will need a Y fitting at the base to have the sump seperated from the air inlet
  • Also want caps for the sump
  • Any fittings for the tops?

CAD

Code

Software

Firmware

Internal Links

External Links

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