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Bibliography—Section 2

This section of the bibliography contains 305 references and covers the period from 1992 to 1997. To compile the bibliography, a comprehensive open literature search was conducted of the following databases:

  • Engineering Index; 1970—June 1997
  • National Technical Information Service; 1964—June 1997
  • DOE Energy Database; 1974—une 1997
  • Dissertation Abstract Online; 1861—June 1997
  • Chemical Abstracts; 1967—June 1997

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Abbud, I.; Loef, G., and Hittle, D. (1993). "Thermal performance simulation of solar space cooling by optimized energy and mass transfer processes." Burley, S. and Arden, M. E. eds. SOLAR '93: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)/American Solar Energy Society (ASES) joint solar energy conference; 25 Apr 1993-28 Apr 1993. Washington, DC. Boulder, CO: American Solar Energy Society.; pp. 357-362.

Aceves, S. M. (27 Jul 1994). "Adsorption air conditioner for electric vehicle applications. Revision 1." Annual meeting of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers; 13 Nov 1994-18 Nov 1994. San Francisco, CA. New York: AIChE; UCRL-JC-117938-Rev.1. CONF-941128--6-Rev.1. 11 p.

Aceves, S. M. (27 Jul 1994). "Analysis and optimization of an adsorption air conditioner for electric vehicle applications." American Society of Mechanical Engineers' winter annual meeting; 9 Nov 1994-11 Nov 1994. Chicago, IL. NewYork: ASME; UCRL-JC-117938. CONF-941142--25. 24 p.

Aceves, S. M. (Mar 1996). "An analytical comparison of adsorption and vapor compression air conditioners for electric vehicle applications." Journal of Energy Resources Technology. Vol. 118 (No. 1); pp. 16-21.

Aceves, S. M. and Smith, J. R. (1996). "A desiccant dehumidifier for electric vehicle heating." American Society of Mechanical Engineers international mechanical engineering congress and exhibition; 17 Nov 1996-22 Nov 1996. Atlanta, GA. New York: ASME;UCRL-JC-123482. CONF-961105--2. 28 p.

Adcock, P. W. (1995). "From fire to ice." Society of Women Engineers national meeting; 27 Jun 1995-1 Jul 1995. Boston, MA. New York: Society of Women Engineers; CONF-9506184-2. 7 p.

Agarwal, R. S.; Gupta, P. D., and Gadhi, S. M. B. (1990). "Solar powered space conditioning system using LiBr as a desiccant." Sayigh, A. A. M. ed. Energy and the environment: into the 1990s. World renewable energy congress; 23 Sep 1990-28 Sep 1990. Reading (United Kingdom). Oxford (gb) : Pergamon press ; Vol. 2, pp. 767-773.

Al-Zuhair, M. I. (1991). Experimental and theoretical investigation of new efficient liquid desiccant for low grade thermal energy, [Ph.D. Thesis]: Reading Univ. (United Kingdom). 329 p.

Albers, W. F. and Beckman, J. R., inventors. (14 May 1992). Simultaneous heat and mass transfer apparatus for cooling and dehumidifying air. USA, Patent WO. 9207639. 28 pp.

Aly, S. E. and Fathalah, K. A. (Oct 1994). "Waste heat driven radially cooled rotary dehumidifier (RCRD)." Energy Conversion and Management. Vol. 35 ( No. 10); pp. 887-907.

Ameel, T. A.; Gee, K. G., and Wood, B. D. (Feb 1995). "Performance predictions of alternative, low cost absorbents for open-cycle absorption solar cooling." Solar Energy. Vol. 54 (No. 2); pp. 65-73.

Ameel, T. A.; Habib, H. M., and Wood, B. D. (Feb 1996). "Effects of a nonabsorbable gas on interfacial heat and mass transfer for the entrance region of a falling film absorber." Journal of Solar Energy Engineering. Vol. 118 (No. 1); pp. 45-49.

Anderko, A. and Lencka, M. M. (31 Dec 1996). Speciation Modeling of Advanced LiBr Absorption Cooling Fluids. Topical Report, February-December 1996. Chicago, IL: Gas Research Institute; GRI-97/0027. 50p. Available from the National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA.

Anderson, D. R. and Pesaran, A. S. (Jan 1990). Exploration and Evaluation of Innovative Hybrid Solid Desiccant Substrates. Final Report, February-November 1989. Chicago, IL: Gas Research Institute; GRI-90/0021. 69p. Available from the National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA.

Anderson, L. E.; Gulati, M.; Westgate, P. J.; Kvam, E. P.; Bowman, K., and Ladisch, M. R. (Apr 1996). "Synthesis and optimization of a new starch-based adsorbent for dehumidification of air in a pressure-swing dryer." Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. Vol. 35 (No. 4); pp. 1180-1187.

Andersson, J. V. ed. (1992). IEA workshop on Air quality, desiccant and evaporative cooling systems; 14 Jan 1991-16 Jan 1991. Orlando, FL. Stockholm, Sweden: Swedish Council for Building Research; BFR-D-13-92. 124 p.

Anon. (Nov/ Dec 1990). "Big potential for new gas fired dehumidifier." Natural Gas for Industry and Commerce (United Kingdom). pp. 4-5.

Anon. (Jul 1996). "Gas-fired cooling options." Heating, Piping and Air Conditioning. Vol. 68 (No. 7); pp. 59-64.

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Babus'Haq, R. F.; Olsen, H., and Probert, S. D. (1996). "Feasibility of using an integrated small-scale CHP unit plus desiccant wheel in a leisure complex." Applied Energy. Vol. 53 (No. 1-2); pp. 179-192.

Banks, N. J. (Oct 1994). Development of desiccant based air conditioning for hotels and motels. Final report, phase 1. Amesbury, MA : Munters Corp., Cargocaire Engineering Corp. Div.; PB-95-190641/XAB. 57 p. Available from the National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA.

Banks, N. J. (1992). "Field test of a desiccant-based HVAC system for hotels." ASHRAE transactions 1992: Part 1. Technical and Symposium Papers. 1992 winter meeting of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE); 25 Jan 1992-29 Jan 1992. Anaheim, CA . Atlanta, GA: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. pp. 1303-1312.

Barton, R. D.; Hu, E. J.; Fawcett, P.; Davis, P., and Todd, J. (1995). "The effect of data processing techniques (for experimental results on adsorptive properties of carbons) on calculations of the coefficient of performance for solar powered solid adsorption solar refrigeration systems." Solar '95 renewable energy: The future is now. Solar '95: annual conference of the Australian and New Zealand Solar Energy Society; 29 Nov 1995-1 Dec 1995. Hobart (Australia). Sandy Bay, Tas., Australia : Australian and New Zealand Solar Energy Society; pp. 267-275.

Beckman, J. and Albers, W. (1996). "Air cooling and dehumidification by a lithium bromide/lithium chloride liquid desiccant technology." Nikanpour, D. and Hosatte S. eds. Ab-Sorption 96. Towards sustainable technologies. Proceedings. International absorption heat pump conference; 17 Sep 1996-20 Sep 1996. Montreal (Canada). Ottawa: Natural Resources Canada.; pp. 697-702.

Belding, W. A. and Delmas, M. P. F. (1996). "Impact of desiccant wheel parameters on dehumidification performance." Nikanpour, D. and Hosatte, S. eds. Ab-Sorption 96. Towards sustainable technologies. Proceedings. International absorption heat pump conference; 17 Sep 1996-20 Sep 1996. Montreal (Canada). Ottawa: Natural Resources Canada. pp. 617-624.

Belding, W. A.; Delmas, M. P. F., and Holeman, W. D. (May 1996). "Desiccant aging and its effects on desiccant cooling system performance." Applied Thermal Engineering. Vol. 16 (No. 5); pp. 447-459.

Belding, W. A. and Holeman, W. D. (1994). "Advanced desiccant wheel for open-cycle adsorption cooling." Sci. Tech. Froid. (1, New Applications of Natural Working Fluids in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning); pp. 301-8.

Belding, W. A.; Holeman, W. D.; Lavan, Z., and Jones, R. L., inventors. (8 Aug 1996). Adsorption air conditioning system. Laroche Industries, Inc. USA, assignee. Patent WO. 9623575. 65 pp.

Belding, W. A.; Lewis, P. J., and Counce, D. M. (1993). "Open-cycle desiccant cooling technology: A pathway to the future." Refrigeration and air-conditioning technology workshop. Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) refrigeration and air conditioning technology workshop; 23 Jun 1993-25 Jun 1993. Breckenridge, CO. pp. C.165-C.179.

Bentayeb, F. and Lemmini, F. (1995). "Adaptation of an adsorptive solar refrigerator to Moroccan climates." Renewable Energy. Vol. 6 (No. 7); pp. 867-882.

Boelman, E. C.; Saha, B. B., and Kashiwagi, T. (1995). "Experimental investigation of a silica gel-water adsorption refrigeration cycle -- The influence of operating conditions on cooling output and COP. " ASHRAE transactions 1995: Technical and symposium papers. Volume 101, Part 2. Annual meeting of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. 24 Jun 1995-28 Jun 1995. San Diego, CA . Atlanta, GA: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. pp. 358-366.

Boelman, E.; Saha, B.; Tanaka, A., and Kashiwagi, T. (1994). "Conventional and advanced silica gel-water adsorption cycles driven by near-environmental temperature heat." Nippon Reito Kyokai Ronbunshu. Vol. 11 (No. 3); pp. 357-69.

Borde, I.; Korin, E., and Eliasy, R. (1991). "Studies of air drying by a two-component solid desiccant material in a rotary packed bed dehumidifier." 7th International Drying Symposium in conjunction with the CSISA '90 Congress. Drying '91. Prague, Czech. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier Science Publishers B.V.; pp. 207-216.

Boubakri, A. Arsalane M.; Yous, B.; Ali-Moussa, L.; Pons, M.; Meunier, F., and Guilleminot, J. J. (Feb 1992). "Experimental study of adsorptive solar-powered ice makers in Agadir (Morocco): Pt. 2. Influences of meteorological parameters." Renewable Energy (United Kingdom). Vol. 2 (No. 1); pp. 15-21.

Boubakri, A.; Arsalane, M.; Yous, B.; Ali-Moussa, L.; Pons, M.; Meunier; F., and Guilleminot, J. J. (Feb 1992). "Experimental study of adsorptive solar-powered ice makers in Agadir (Morocco): Pt. 1. Performance in actual site." Renewable Energy (United Kingdom). Vol. 2 (No. 1); pp. 7-13.

Bradley, T. J.; Hamstra, S. A., and Cooley, D. (1994). "Operating an ice rink year-round by using a desiccant dehumidifier to remove humidity." ASHRAE Transactions. Proceedings of the ASHRAE Winter Meeting. 23 Jan 1994-26 Jan 1994. New Orleans, LA. Atlanta, GA: American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.; Vol. 100, No. 1, pp. 116-121.

Bratton, G. J.; Buck, K. D., and De Villiers, N. T., inventors. (15 Aug 1996).Adsorbent material for use in refrigeration and air conditioning unit. UK, Patent WO. 9624435. 14 pp.

Braymer, T. A.; Coe, C. G.; Farris, T. S.; Gaffney, T. R.; Schork, J. M., and Armor, J. N. (1994). "Granular carbon molecular sieves." Carbon. Vol. 32 (No. 3); pp. 445-452.

Brown, M.; Moore, D., and Connors, G. (1993). "Application of desiccant drying in plastic molding. " Fifteenth National Industrial Energy Technology Conference: Proceedings. 24 Mar 1993-25 Mar 1993. Houston, TX. College Station, TX: Texas A. & M. Univ., Energy Systems Lab.; pp. 313-316.

Busweiler, U. (1993). "Air conditioning with a combination of radiant cooling, displacement ventilation, and desiccant cooling." ASHRAE transactions: Technical and symposium papers. 1993 American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) annual meeting; 26 Jun 1993-30 Jun 1993. Denver, CO. Atlanta, GA: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.; pp. 503-510.

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Cacciola, G.; Hajji, A.; Maggio, G., and Restuccia, G. (Nov 1993). "Dynamic simulation of a recuperative adsorption heat pump." Energy (Oxford) . Vol. 18 (No. 11); pp. 1125-1137.

Carmi, Y.; Korin, E., and Borde, I. (1991). "Utilization of low grade energy sources for air-conditioning using solid-desiccant material. Energy conservation in buildings: the achievement of 50% energy saving: an environmental challenge." Sayigh, A. A. M. ed.. Proceedings of NORTHSUN 90, an international conference; 18 Sep 1990-21 Sep 1990. Reading (United Kingdom). Oxford (U K): Pergamon Press: pp. 401-405.

Cerkvenik, B. and Poredos, A. (1996). "Dynamic simulation of a simple zeolite - water adsorption cooling device." Sci. Tech. Froid. (3, Applications for Natural Refrigerants); pp. 91-100.

Chant, E. E. (1991). Transient and steady state simulations of an advanced desiccant enhanced cooling cycle, [Ph.D. Thesis]: Georgia Institute Of Technology. 362 p.

Chant, E. E. and Jeter, S. M. (1991). "Investigation of the parabolic concentration profile assumption for a rotary desiccant dehumidifier." Winter Annual Meeting of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Thermodynamics and Energy Systems - Fundamentals, Education andComputer Aided Analysis. Advanced Energy Systems Division. ( AES Vol. 24); 1 Dec 1991. Atlanta, GA. New York, NY: American Society of Mechanical Engineers; pp. 85-90.

Chant, E. E. and Jeter, S. M. (Feb 1995). "On the use of the parabolic concentration profile assumption for a rotary desiccant dehumidifier." Journal of Solar Energy Engineering (United States). Vol. 117 (No. 1); pp. 45-50.

Chant, E. E. and Jeter, S. M. (1994). "A steady-state simulation of an advanced desiccant-enhanced cooling and dehumidification system." ASHRAE transactions 1994: Technical and symposium papers. 1994 American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) annual meeting; 25 Jun 1994-29 Jun 1994. Orlando, FL. Atlanta, GA: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.; Volume 100, Part 2, pp. 339-347.

Chau, C. K. and Worek, W. M. (1995). "Interactive simulation tools for open-cycle desiccant cooling systems." ASHRAE transactions 1995. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) winter meeting and exhibition; 28 Jan 1995-1 Feb 1995. Chicago, IL. Atlanta, GA: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.; Vol. 101, Part 1, pp. 725-734.

Chau, C. K. and Worek, W. M. (1996). "Modeling the cosorption properties of desiccant materials." Nikanpour, D. and Hosatte, S. eds. Ab-Sorption 96. Towards sustainable technologies. Proceedings. International absorption heat pump conference; 17 Sep 1996-20 Sep 1996. Montreal (Canada). Ottawa: Natural Resources Canada; pp. 521-528.

Chen, L. C.; Kao, F. K., and Tang, T. (1992). "An experimental study of lithium chloride solar liquid desiccant system." Arden, M. E.; Burley, Susan M. A., and Coleman, Martha eds.. Sol. World Congr., Proc. Bienn. Congr. Int. Sol. Energy Soc.; 1991Oxford, UK: Pergamon; Vol. 2, Pt. 1, pp. 1661-6.

Cheong, J. (1995). "Desiccant dehumidification/cooling." Colville, E. J., ed. International symposium on energy environment economics; 20 Nov 1995-24 Nov 1995. Melbourne (Australia). Melbourne, Vic.: Research Publications Pty. Ltd.; pp. 459-464.

Cheong, J. and Bevern, J. (1996). "Desiccant assisted cooling: Coles Supermarket." International air conditioning and refrigeration conferenceand Exhibition: Conference Proceedings; 17 Apr 1996-20 Apr 1996. Adelaide, Australia. West Melbourne, Vic.: Australian Insititute of Refrigeration Air Conditioning and Heating.; p. 8.

Cho, S. H. and Kim, J. N. (Sep 1992). "Modeling of a silica gel/water adsorption-cooling system." Energy (Oxford) . Vol. 17 (No. 9); pp. 829-839.

Chung, T. W. (Dec 1994). "Predictions of moisture removal efficiencies for packed-bed dehumidification systems." Gas Separation & Purification . Vol. 8 (No. 4); pp. 265-268.

Chung, T. W.; Ghosh, T. K., and Hines, A. L. (Jan 1996). "Comparison between random and structured packings for dehumidification of air by lithium chloride solutions in a packed column and their heat and mass transfer correlations." Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. Vol. 35 (No. 1); pp. 192-198.

Chung, T. W.; Ghosh, T. K., and Hines, A. L. (1992). "Mass and heat transfer coefficients for water absorption by lithium chloride." Distillation and Absorption '92. Institution of Chemical Engineers Symposium Series ; 7 Sep 1992. Birmingham, Engl. Rugby, Engl.: Inst of Chemical Engineers; Vol. 2, No. 128. pp. B43-B53.

Chung, T. W.; Ghosh, T. K.; Hines, A. L., and Novosel, D. (1993). "Removal of selected pollutants from air during dehumidification by lithium chloride and triethylene glycol solutions." ASHRAE transactions 1993. Part 1. Winter meeting of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE); 23 Jan 1993-27 Jan 1993. Chicago, IL. Atlanta, GA: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.; pp. 834-841.

Chung, T.; Ghosh, T. K., and Hines, A. L. (Jan/Feb 1993). "Dehumidification of air by aqueous lithium chloride in a packed column." Separation Science and Technology (United States). Vol. 28 (No. 1-3); pp. 533-550.

Clavin, K. L. (10 Sep 1992). Albers liquid desiccant cooling unit performance testing. Final report, September 1990-December 1991. Cleveland, OH: American Gas Association Labs., PB-93-146587/XAB. 59 p. Available from the National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA.

Cler, G. L. (Nov 1992). Desiccant-based dehumidification for Army facilities. Final report. Champaign, IL: Army Construction Engineering Research Lab., AD-A-263305/5/XAB. CERL-TR-FE--93/10. 31 p. Available from the National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA.

Cluff, C. B. (1992). "Photovoltaic/district-heated and desiccant-cooled solar powered community using an insulated pond." Arden, M. E.; Burley, Susan M. A., and Coleman, Martha eds. Sol. World Congr., Proc. Bienn. Congr. Int. Sol. Energy Soc. 1991 Oxford, UK: Pergamon;Vol. 1, Pt. 1, pp. 163-8.

Coellner, J. A. (1993). "Development of desiccant cooling systems utilizing low temperature regeneration." Lewis, P. J. and Counce, D. M. eds. Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) refrigeration and air conditioning technology workshop; 23 Jun 1993-25 Jun 1993. Breckenridge, CO . Oak Ridge, TN: Oak Ridge National Laboratory; ORNL-6797., pp. C.151-C.164.

Cohen, B. M.; Neoh, S., and Ross, M. (Oct 1992). Life Cycle Testing of Desiccant Core Samples. Final Report, October 1990-December 1991. Chicago, IL: Gas Research Institute; GRI-92/0455. 95p. Available from the National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA.

Cohen, B. M.; Wysk, S. R., and Kosar, D. M. (1989). "Development of a gas-fired desiccant air conditioner." Cramer, T. L. ed. Preprints of the 1989 international gas research conference. Volume 2, Residential and commercial utilization. 6 Nov 1989-9 Nov 1989. Tokyo (Japan). Rockville, MD: Government Institutes, Inc.; Vol. 2, pp. 248-261.

Collier, R. K. and Cohen, B. M. (1989). "Desiccant properties and their effects on the performance of desiccant cooling systems. Volume 2, Residential and commercial utilization." Cramer, T. L. ed. Reprints of the 1989 international gas research conference; 6 Nov 1989-9 Nov 1989. Tokyo (Japan). Rockville, MD: Government Institutes, Inc.; Vol.2, pp. 272-281.

Collier, R. K. and McFadden, D. (Feb 1991). Development of low-cost desiccant-based air-conditioning systems using Type 1M materials. Final report, September 1989-February 1991. Merritt Island, FL: Enerscope, Inc.; PB-92-204437/XAB. 136 p. Available from the National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA.

Colorado State University. (Aug 1993). Colorado State University Program for developing, testing, evaluating and optimizing solar heating and cooling systems. Fort Collins, CO: Colorado State Univ., Solar EnergyApplications Lab.; DOE/SF/16306-37. 10 p. Available from the National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA.

Colorado State University. (Jan 1993). Colorado State University program for developing, testing, evaluating and optimizing solar heating and cooling systems. Project status report, March--November 1992. Progress rept. Fort Collins, CO: Colorado Sate Univ., Solar Energy Applications Lab.; DOE/SF/16306-34. 55p. Available from the National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA.

Columba, M.; Dispenza, C.; La rocca, V.; Panno, G.; Sellerio, U., and Meijer, G. J. A. M. (Oct 1991). "Absorption technology in exploitation of low/medium enthalpy geothermal resources." Proceedings of the Workshop on Industrial Heat Pumps. Sittard (netherlands). Heat Pump Centre; HPC-WR--9, pp. 215-239.

Crooks, K. W. and Banks, N. J. (1996). "Controlling rotary desiccant wheels for dehumidification and cooling." ASHRAE transactions 1996 . Annual meeting of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), Inc.; 22 Jun 1996-26 Jun 1996. San Antonio, TX. Atlanta, GA: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.; Volume 102, Part 2, pp. 633-638.

Czanderna, A. W.; Herdt, G. C., and Tillman, N. T. (1995). "Polymers as advanced materials for desiccant applications. Part 3: Alkali salts of PSSA and polyAMPSA and copolymers of polyAMPSASS." ASHRAE transactions 1995. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) winter meeting and exhibition; 28 Jan 1995-1 Feb 1995. Chicago, IL. Atlanta, GA: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.; Vol. 101, Part 1, pp. 697-712.

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De Vuono, A. C.; Hanna, W. T.; Osborne, R. L., and Ball, D. A. (Apr 1992). Development of a Double-Effect Air-Conditioner Heater (DEACH). Phase 3 and final report, January 1990-December 1991. Phase 3, September 1987-December 1991. Overall project. Columbus, OH: Battelle; PB-92-222975/XAB. 134 p. Available from the National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA.

De Vuono, A. C.; Landstrom, D. K.; Osborne, R. L.; Christensen, R. N., and Flanigan, L. (Dec 1992). Development of a Double-Effect Air Conditioner-Heater (DEACH) Phase 2. Final Report, January 1989-December 1989. Chicago, IL: Gas Research Institute; GRI-92/0525. 152p. Available from the National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA.

Dehli, F. (1994). "Energy and environmental protection aspects of desiccant cooling." 15. AIVC conference on the role of ventilation; 27 Sep 1994-30 Sep 1994. Buxton, United Kingdom. Coventry, United Kingdom: Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre; AIC-PROC-15-1994. pp. 361-369.

Dehli, F.; Kuma, T., and Shirahama, N. (1993). "A new development for total heat recovery wheels." 14. annual conference of the Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre: energy impact of ventilation and air infiltration; 21 Sep 1993-23 Sep 1993. Copenhagen (Denmark). Warwick Univ. (United Kingdom): Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre; AIC-PROC-14-1993, pp. 261-268.

Dhar, P. L.; Jain, S.; Kaushik, S. C.; Pahwa, D., and Kumar, R. (1995). "Thermodynamic analysis of desiccant-augmented evaporative cooling cycles for Indian conditions." ASHRAE transactions 1995. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) winter meeting and exhibition; 28 Jan 1995-1 Feb 1995. Chicago, IL. Atlanta, GA: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.; Vol. 101, Part 1, pp. 735-749.

Ding, J. and Tan, Y. K. (1996). "Performance of rotary dehumidifier with mixed additive and desiccant materials." Proceedings of the 1996 4th International Symposium on Heat Transfer, ISHT. 7 Oct 1996-11 Oct 1996. Beijing, China. Beijing, China: Tsinghua Univ.; pp. 685-690.

Duband, L.; Lange, A., and Ravex, A. (Dec 1991). Miniature Adsorption He-3 Refrigerator. Grenoble, France: CEA. Centre d' Etudes Nucleaires; N92-25828/4. 3p. Available from the National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA.

Dunne, S. R. and Behan, A. S., inventors. (10 Oct 1995). Adsorbent composites for sorption cooling process and apparatus. UOP Inc., USA, assignee. Patent US. 5456093. 15 pp.

Dunne, S. R.; McKeon, M. J.; Cohen, A. P., and Behan, A. S., inventors. (9 Jun 1992). Coating of aluminum substrates with adsorbents. UOP Inc., USA, assignee. Patent US. 5120694. 7 pp.

Dupont, M.; Celestine, B., and Beghin, B. (Jun 1994). "Desiccant solar air conditioning in tropical climates: II-field testing in Guadeloupe." Solar Energy (Journal of Solar Energy Science and Engineering) (United States). Vol. 52 (No. 6); pp. 519-524.

Dupont, M.; Celestine, B.; Hguyen, P. H.; Merigoux, J., and Brandon, B. (Jun 1994). "Desiccant solar air conditioning in tropical climates: I-dynamic experimental and numerical studies of silicagel and activated alumina." Solar Energy (Journal of Solar Energy Science and Engineering) (United States). Vol. 52 (No. 6); pp. 509-517.

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E Source, Inc. (1995). Commercial space cooling and air handling technology atlas. Boulder, CO: E Source, Inc; Publication No. TA-SC-95. 420 p.

Elgendy, Y. A. M. (1993). "Desiccant wheel and heat pipes dehumidification technologies." Jackson, M. ed. Innovative energy and environmental applications. 15. world energy engineering congress (WEEC); 13 Oct 1992-15 Oct 1992. Atlanta, GA. Lilburn, GA:The Fairmont Press, Inc.; pp. 523-527.

Elsayed, M. M. (1994). "Analysis of air dehumidification using liquid desiccant system." Renewable Energy (United Kingdom). Vol. 4 (No. 5); pp. 519-528.

Elsayed, M. M. and Chamkha, A. J. (1997). "Analysis and performance of radial flow rotary desiccant dehumidifiers." J. Sol. Energy Eng. Vol. 119 (No. 1); pp. 35-43.

Elsayed, M. M.; Gari, H. N., and Radhwan, A. M. (1993). "Effectiveness of heat and mass transfer in packed beds of liquid desiccant system." Renewable Energy (United Kingdom). Vol. 3 (No. 6-7); pp. 661-668.

Eltom, O. M. M. and Sayigh, A. A. M. (1994). "Adsorption capability of charcoal: a comparison study of some activated and non-activated charcoal samples." Renewable Energy (United Kingdom). Vol. 4 (No. 1); pp. 41-46.

Ertas, A.; Anderson, E. E., and Kiris, I. (Sep 1992). "Properties of a new liquid desiccant solution - Lithium chloride and calcium chloride mixture." Solar Energy (Journal of Solar Energy Science and Engineering) (United States). Vol. 49 (No. 3); pp. 205-212.

Ertas, A.; Azizul, H. A. K. M.; Maxwell, T. T., and Kiris, I. (1995). "Experimental study of hay-drying with a liquid-desiccant system." Proceedings of the 1995 ASHRAE Annual Meeting. ASHRAE Transactions; 24 Jun 1995-28 Jun 1995. San Diego, CA. Atlanta, GA: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers; Vol. 101, Part 2 , pp. 229-239.

Ertas, A.; Gandhidasan, P.; Kiris, I.; Anderson, E. E., and Dolan, M. (1992). "Experimental investigations on the performance of a packed bed dehumidifier for various climatic conditions." Winter Annual Meeting of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. General Papers in Heat Transfer and Heat Transfer in Hazardous WasteProcessing, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Heat TransferDivision, (HTD Vol. 212); 8 Nov 1992. Anaheim, CA. New York: American Society of Mechanical Engineers; pp. 1-8.

Ertas, A.; Kiris, I.; Anderson, E. E., and Gandhidasan, P. (1993). "Experimental study on the performance of a regeneration tower for various climatic conditions." ASME International Solar Energy Conference. Solar Engineering 1993.; 4 Apr 1993-9 Apr 1993. Washington, DC. New York, NY: American Society of Mechanical Engineers; pp. 161-167.

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