Calculation of thermoelectric unit parameters for dehumidification

Abstract

The article considers the possibility of using thermoelectric dehumidifiers in microclimate systems for livestock premises. The advantages of dehumidifiers based on thermoelectric modules in comparison with compressor and adsorption units are shown. A block diagram of a thermoelectric dehumidifier designed to operate in agricultural production conditions is presented. The heat exchangers of the cold and hot circuits, as well as the electric fan, form a single structure and are installed in premises in which it is necessary to dehumidify the air. The dehumidification process in a thermoelectric unit is shown in the I-d diagram of humid air. A method for calculating a standard-sized range of thermoelectric units for air cooling (dehumidification) in agricultural premises has been developed. Provisions presented the method that allows determining the thermal and structural parameters of the main components when designing a thermoelectric unit.