Liquid based sorption process for use for thermal cooling in e.g. air condition systems

The project developed and demonstrated an air-conditioning system based on dehumidification via a heat-driven, wet sorption process and adiabatic cooling. Calculations show that (district) heat-driven adiabatic cooling can replace electricity-driven cooling in air-conditioning systems almost entirely. Adiabatic cooling solutions can be built of standard components and most likely be retrofitted on most existing ventilation systems. However, inexpensive heat exchangers, corrosion-resistant pumps and a more compact concept need to be developed before this type of cooling solution will be fully competitive.