The Pressure Differential Analysis of LiCl Solution Absorption Process

Abstract:

To improve indoor air quality, mass transfer is an important part in air handling process, which is helpful for the control of humidity of air. This paper presents mass transfer dynamic analysis of isothermal and opposite flow process theoretically. The pressure difference analysis is used to show the changing of pressures of two phases in dehumidification process. It calculates the partial pressure of water vapor in wet air and the vapor pressure of LiCl solution. Also it gives the curves of pressure change in dehumidification of isothermal and opposite flow by lithium chloride. Results from this paper can be used as theoretical foundation for the experimental design of dehumidification of air by LiCl solution.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 732-733)
• Pages: 541-547
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.732-733.541
• Online since: August 2013
• Authors: Chun Li Tang, Qian Wang
• Keywords: Dehumidification, Isothermal, LiCl Solution, Opposite Flow, Pressure Difference Analysis

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