States that space conditioning systems for sports arenas, in particular ice skating rinks, have a history of high energy consumption and repeated humidity-related operating problems. Conventional vapour compression equipment maintains space conditions in a skating rink between 10 – 15.6degC at a relative humidity of 65%-75%. This results in air so close to saturation that it precipitates, forming fog over the rink and condensation inside the building and on the ice sheet. States that a desiccant dehumidifier maintains relative humidity at 30%-40%, which eliminates the fog, condensation and high energy consumption.
KEYWORDS: Dehumidifiers, desiccants, relative humidity, ice rinks, condensation, energy consumption.
Citation: Symposium Papers, Atlanta, GA, 1990
Product Details
- Published:
- 1990
- Number of Pages:
- 4
- File Size:
- 1 file , 400 KB
- Product Code(s):
- D-18525
