Reducing air-conditioning via desiccants. (desiccant technology decreases humidity levels) (Technology)

From: Real Estate Weekly | Date: September 22, 1993| Author: Scarinci, Thomas V. | Copyright information

During the hot, humid days of summer, most air conditioning systems have to work extremely hard to reduce humidity levels. Today's desiccant technology offers a reliable way of lowering moisture levels without the use of additional costly electrical air conditioning equipment. And since the air conditioning equipment will be cooling the air and not dehumidifying, the total connected load of air conditioning will be reduced as well.

Desiccants have many applications. Any ...

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