本研究的目的是评估原型一吨液体除湿机与两吨高效电动空调的性能。除湿器利用氯化锂溶液的干燥特性去除室内环境中的水分。测试是在华盛顿特区的一家双层研究机构进行的。，在最近的一个夏天持续了10周。研究所提供了可控但现实的使用条件。这所房子的装修适度，可以满足一个三口之家的居住条件。 模拟衣服的存在，以提供吸湿表面。在整个测试期间实施了占用模拟协议。在试验期间，鼓励各种室外温度和湿度条件。对舒适性参数的评估表明，干燥剂除湿器提供了约12%的预测不满意百分比（PPD）测量的舒适度水平。相比之下，电动空调的平均PPD约为20%。在干燥剂除湿器和电动空调运行期间，平均空气渗透率相似。 通过本研究对液体干燥剂技术进行的初步评估表明，有必要进行进一步的研究。关键词:性能、计算、干燥剂、除湿器、单元式空调、电动、原型、氯化锂、水分、室内、测试、住房、研究、美国、夏季、室外温度、湿度、舒适性、比较、空气渗透、空调引用:研讨会，ASHRAE Trans。1991年，第97卷，第2部分

The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance of a prototype one-ton liquid desiccant dehumidifier in conjunction with a two-ton high-efficiency electric air conditioner. The dehumidifier uses the desiccating properties of a lithium chloride solution to remove moisture from the indoor environment. The testing was performed in a bilevel research house in Washington, DC., for 10 weeks during a recent summer. The research house provided controlled, yet realistic, conditions of use. This house was moderately furnished to approximate conditions of occupancy for a family of three. The presence of clothing was simulated to provide moisture absorption surfaces. An occupancy simulation protocol was implemented throughout the test period. A wide range of outdoor temperature and humidity conditions was encouraged during the test period. Evaluation of comfort parameters indicated that the desiccant dehumidifier provided comfort levels as measured by predicted percentage dissatisfied (PPD) of about 12%. By comparison, the electric air conditioner provided an average PPD of about 20%. Average air infiltration rates were similar during operation of the desiccant dehumidifier and the electric air conditioner. The preliminary evaluation of liquid desiccant technology through this study indicates that further investigation is warranted.KEYWORDS: performance, calculating, desiccants, dehumidifiers, unit air conditioners, electrically operated, prototypes, lithium chloride, moisture, indoor, testing, housing, research, USA, summer, outdoor temperature, humidity, comfort, comparing, air infiltration, air conditioning