The cyclic operation of a desiccant bed used for solar air conditioning applications has been simulated numerically. The results suggest that the optimal choice of desiccant is not seriously limited by the shape of the isotherm since the effect of isotherm shape on the moisture removal rate can be adequately compensated by appropriate adjustment of the cycle time. The conditions required to maximize the moisture removal rate for any given degree of nonlinearity also satisfy the requirements for maximizing the thermal coefficient of performance.
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