Student name:
KimBraunstein
Advisor name: Dr.
SharonGat
THEHEALTHYAIR-CONDITIONER
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2014
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Motivation
Domestic ACUoffersmostly temperature control thatmight lead tohealth and comfort issues due
todeviation fromhumancomfort zoneas a resultof decreasedwatervapor content in theair.
Climate control
Humancomfort controlledmostlyby thethermodynamicproperties temperatureandhumidity.
Objectives
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Exploring the possibility of incorporating a self sustaining recovery unit using the
condensed water vapor obtained from the ACU for improving comfort conditions during
ACUoperation inbothheatingandcoolingmodes.
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Energyefficiencyprocess and system.
Heatingmode
Coolingmode
Department:
Mechanical Engineering
