KR-20260066280-A - Energy Regenerative Adsorption Dehumidification System
Abstract
The present invention relates to an energy-regenerating adsorption-type dehumidification system. More specifically, it relates to a dehumidification system that increases energy efficiency by recovering thermal energy generated during the regeneration process of an adsorbent.
Inventors
- 길영훈
Assignees
- 에스지에스한국 주식회사
Dates
- Publication Date
- 20260512
- Application Date
- 20241104
Claims (1)
- 1
Description
Energy Regenerative Adsorption Dehumidification System The present invention relates to an energy-regenerating adsorption-type dehumidification system. More specifically, it relates to a dehumidification system that increases energy efficiency by recovering thermal energy generated during the regeneration process of an adsorbent. Adsorption dehumidification systems are a technology that removes moisture from the air using adsorbents, offering the advantages of high dehumidification performance and energy efficiency. However, once the adsorbent's adsorption capacity reaches saturation, a regeneration process is required, which necessitates thermal energy. Conventional adsorption dehumidification systems have the disadvantage of high energy consumption because the thermal energy required for adsorbent regeneration is supplied from an external source. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of an energy-regenerating adsorption type dehumidification system according to one embodiment of the present invention. The energy-regenerating adsorption dehumidification system of the present invention includes a dehumidification unit containing an adsorbent, an air supply unit, an air discharge unit, a regeneration unit, a thermal energy storage unit, etc. The dehumidification unit contains an adsorbent and serves to dehumidify by adsorbing moisture from the air. Various types of adsorbents can be used, such as silica gel, zeolite, and activated carbon. The air supply unit serves to supply air to the dehumidification unit and may include a fan, a blower, etc. The air exhaust unit serves to discharge dry air that has passed through the dehumidification unit. The regeneration unit serves to regenerate the adsorbent and may include a heating device, a depressurization device, etc. The regeneration unit restores the adsorption capacity of the adsorbent by desorbing moisture adsorbed on the adsorbent. The thermal energy storage unit serves to store thermal energy generated by the regeneration unit. The thermal energy storage unit can store thermal energy in various ways, such as sensible heat storage and latent heat storage. The stored thermal energy can be used as the thermal energy required for adsorbent regeneration and can also be utilized as a heat source for external devices. The energy-regenerating adsorption dehumidification system according to the present invention can increase energy efficiency and reduce operating costs by efficiently recovering and recycling thermal energy generated during the adsorbent regeneration process.