WO2004081460A1 - 調湿装置 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a humidity control device, and more particularly to a humidity control device having a refrigerant circuit of a vapor compression refrigeration cycle.
- This humidity control device has an air passage through which outdoor air or indoor air flows.
- a part of a pipe of a refrigerant circuit that circulates a refrigerant to perform a vapor compression refrigeration cycle is provided inside the air passage.
- the piping in this air passage functions as an evaporator or a condenser.
- a mesh container made of a mesh member in which an adsorbent is sealed is provided around the pipe.
- the adsorbent in the mesh container is cooled by the refrigerant flowing through the pipe when the pipe functions as an evaporator. By this cooling, the moisture of the indoor air or the outdoor air is adsorbed through the mesh member. The water adsorbed by the adsorbent is released by being heated by the refrigerant flowing through the pipe when the pipe functions as a condenser. Thereby, the adsorbent is regenerated.
- the piping for cooling and heating the air and the mesh container as the means for adsorbing moisture are separately formed and arranged. Therefore, in the conventional humidity control device, since the mesh container and the pipe are separate members, the number of parts is increased, and the structure of the entire device is complicated and the size is increased.
- the contact thermal resistance is increased only by bringing the adsorbent into contact with a pipe or the like. As a result, there has been a problem that predetermined cooling effects and heating effects cannot be obtained.
- the present invention has been made in view of the above points, and has as its object to provide an adsorbent without separately providing an adsorption means such as a mesh container. Disclosure of the invention
- the first invention is directed to a humidity control apparatus that includes an adsorbent and adjusts the humidity of air by adsorbing and desorbing moisture. And a first heat exchanger (3) and a second heat exchanger (5), in which a refrigerant circulates to perform a vapor compression refrigeration cycle, and the first heat exchanger (3) and the second heat exchanger (3).
- a refrigerant circuit (1) for alternately condensing and evaporating the refrigerant in the heat exchanger (5) is provided. Further, the adsorbent is carried on at least the surface of the first heat exchanger (3).
- the adsorbent since the adsorbent is carried on the surface of the first heat exchanger (3), the adsorbent is cooled by refrigerant evaporation in the first heat exchanger (3). As a result, the heat of adsorption is absorbed.
- the adsorbent is heated by the condensation of the refrigerant in the first heat exchanger (3). As a result, the adsorbent is regenerated.
- the second invention is the first invention, wherein the refrigerant is condensed in the second heat exchanger (5) and the refrigerant is evaporated in the first heat exchanger (3).
- Moisture absorption means is provided for switching the refrigerant circulation and air circulation of the refrigerant circuit (1) so that the moisture of the air flowing through the heat exchanger (3) is adsorbed by the adsorbent.
- the refrigerant is condensed in the first heat exchanger (3), and at the same time, the refrigerant is evaporated in the second heat exchanger (5), so that moisture flowing into the air flowing through the first heat exchanger (3) is removed.
- Moisture release means for switching the refrigerant circulation and air circulation of the refrigerant circuit (1) so as to regenerate the adsorbent by discharging the adsorbent is provided.
- the refrigerant is evaporated by the first heat exchanger (3) by the moisture absorbing means, and the adsorbent is cooled. As a result, the heat of adsorption is absorbed by the refrigerant.
- the refrigerant is condensed in the first heat exchanger (3) by the dehumidification means, and the adsorbent is heated. As a result, the adsorbent is regenerated.
- the adsorbent is carried on the surface of the first heat exchanger (3) and the surface of the second heat exchanger (5).
- the adsorbent absorbs the moisture of the air flowing through the heat exchangers (3, 5) where the refrigerant evaporates, and simultaneously releases the moisture into the air flowing through the heat exchangers (5, 3) where the refrigerant condenses.
- a dehumidifying means (80) for switching the refrigerant circulation and the air circulation of the refrigerant circuit (1) so as to reproduce the air and supply the air dehumidified by the adsorbent to the room is provided.
- the dehumidifying means (80) switches between the circulation of the refrigerant and the flow of the air in the refrigerant circuit (1), so that the air is dehumidified by one of the heat exchangers (3, 5) and the heat exchange by the other is performed.
- the adsorbent is regenerated in the vessel (5, 3). As a result, dehumidification is performed continuously.
- the adsorbent is carried on the surface of the first heat exchanger (3) and the surface of the second heat exchanger (5).
- the adsorbent absorbs moisture in the air flowing through the heat exchangers (3, 5) where the refrigerant evaporates, and simultaneously releases moisture into the air flowing through the heat exchangers (5, 3) where the refrigerant condenses.
- a humidifying means (81) for switching the refrigerant circulation and the air circulation of the refrigerant circuit (1) so as to reproduce the air and supply the air humidified by the adsorbent into the room is provided.
- the humidifying means (81) switches the refrigerant circulation and the air circulation of the refrigerant circuit (1), so that the air is dehumidified by one of the heat exchangers (3, 5) and the other is exchanged by the heat exchanger (3, 5).
- the air is humidified in the vessel (5, 3) to regenerate the adsorbent. As a result, humidification is performed continuously.
- the adsorbent is carried on the surface of the first heat exchanger (3) and the surface of the second heat exchanger (5). Furthermore, the adsorbent absorbs the moisture of the air flowing through the heat exchangers (3, 5) where the refrigerant evaporates, and releases the moisture to the air flowing through the heat exchangers (5, 3) where the refrigerant condenses.
- a dehumidifying means (80) for switching the refrigerant circulation and air circulation of the refrigerant circuit (1) so as to regenerate the air and supply the air dehumidified by the adsorbent to the room is provided.
- the adsorbent adsorbs the moisture in the air flowing through the heat exchangers (3, 5) where the refrigerant evaporates, and releases the moisture into the air flowing through the heat exchangers (5, 3) where the refrigerant condenses.
- the refrigerant is regenerated and the refrigerant circulating and circulating in the refrigerant circuit (1) is supplied so that the air humidified by the adsorbent is supplied into the room.
- Humidification means (81) for switching air flow is provided.
- the dehumidifying means (80) and the humidifying means (81) are configured to be switchable so as to switch between the dehumidifying operation and the humidifying operation.
- the dehumidifying means (80) switches the refrigerant circulation and the air circulation of the refrigerant circuit (1), so that the air is dehumidified by one of the heat exchangers (3, 5) and the other heat exchange is performed.
- the adsorbent is regenerated in the vessel (5, 3).
- dehumidification is performed continuously.
- the humidifying means (81) the refrigerant circulation and air circulation of the refrigerant circuit (1) are switched, so that the air is dehumidified by one heat exchanger (3, 5) and the other heat exchanger In (5, 3), the air is humidified and the adsorbent is regenerated. As a result, humidification is performed continuously.
- the first heat exchange chamber (69) accommodating the first heat exchanger (3) is adjacent to the first heat exchange chamber (69).
- one surface of each of the two heat exchange chambers (69, 73) is formed along one end face in the continuous thickness direction, and is disposed so as to overlap in the thickness direction of both heat exchange chambers (69, 73).
- a first inflow channel (63) and a first outflow channel (65) for the discharged air are provided.
- each of the two heat exchange chambers (69, 73) is formed at a continuous end surface along the other end surface opposite to the one end surface, and in the thickness direction of both heat exchange chambers (69, 73).
- a second inflow path (57) and a second outflow path (59) for air are provided so as to overlap with each other.
- openings (31a,%) Communicating the first heat exchange chamber (69) and the second heat exchange chamber (73) with the inflow channels (57, 63) and the outflow channels (59, 65).
- 33a, ⁇ ) are provided with opening and closing means (35, ⁇ , 47, ⁇ ).
- the air flow between the first heat exchange chamber (69) and the second heat exchange chamber (73) is switched by opening / closing control of the opening / closing means (35,..., 47,).
- opening / closing control of the opening / closing means 35,..., 47,
- a seventh aspect of the present invention is the fifth aspect of the present invention, in the fifth aspect, wherein the dehumidifying means (80) takes in the outdoor air, and adsorbs moisture of the outdoor air with an adsorbent of the heat exchanger (3, 5) serving as an evaporator.
- the outdoor air is dehumidified and supplied to the room while the indoor air is taken in.
- the dehumidifying operation in the all-ventilation mode is performed in which moisture is released from the adsorbent of the heat exchanger (5, 3) that becomes a condenser to the indoor air to regenerate the adsorbent, and the indoor air is converted into humidified air and discharged outside the room.
- the humidifying means (81) takes in the indoor air and the indoor air, adsorbs the moisture of the indoor air with the adsorbent of the heat exchanger (3, 5) as an evaporator, and converts the indoor air into dehumidified air to the outside. While discharging, it takes in the outdoor air, releases moisture from the adsorbent of the heat exchanger (5, 3) that becomes a condenser to the outdoor air, regenerates the adsorbent, and supplies the outdoor air to the room as humidified air Perform humidification operation in all ventilation mode.
- indoor ventilation and dehumidification or humidification are performed at the same time.
- the dehumidifying means (80) takes in the room air, and adsorbs moisture of the room air with an adsorbent of the heat exchanger (3, 5) serving as an evaporator.
- the indoor air is supplied to the room as dehumidified air, while the outdoor air is taken in and the moisture is released from the adsorbent of the heat exchanger (5, 3), which is a condenser, to the outdoor air to regenerate the adsorbent, and the outdoor air is released.
- Perform circulating mode dehumidifying operation in which humidified air is discharged outside the room.
- the humidifying means (81) takes in the outdoor air, adsorbs the moisture of the outdoor air with the adsorbent of the heat exchangers (3, 5) to be evaporators, and converts the outdoor air to dehumidified air and discharges it to the outside.
- the indoor air is taken in, the moisture is released from the adsorbent of the heat exchanger (5, 3) as a condenser to the indoor air to regenerate the adsorbent, and the indoor air is supplied to the room as humidified air Perform the humidification operation in the circulation mode.
- indoor air is circulated without performing ventilation to perform dehumidification or humidification in the room.
- the dehumidifying means (80) takes in the outdoor air, adsorbs moisture of the outdoor air with an adsorbent of the heat exchanger (3, 5) serving as an evaporator,
- the outdoor air is supplied to the room as dehumidified air, while the outdoor air is taken in and the moisture is released from the adsorbent of the heat exchanger (5, 3), which is a condenser, to the outdoor air to regenerate the adsorbent, and the outdoor air is released.
- the humidifying means (81) takes in the outdoor air, adsorbs the moisture of the outdoor air with the adsorbent of the heat exchanger (3, 5) which becomes an evaporator, converts the outdoor air to dehumidified air, and discharges the outdoor air.
- the adsorbent takes in outdoor air and draws heat from the heat exchangers (5, 3), which serve as condensers.
- the adsorbent is regenerated by releasing moisture from the adhesive into the outdoor air to regenerate the adsorbent, and the humidifying operation is performed in an air supply mode in which the outdoor air is supplied to the room as humidified air.
- indoor dehumidification or humidification is performed only by taking in outdoor air.
- the dehumidifying means (80) takes in the air in the power chamber, and adsorbs moisture in the indoor air with an adsorbent of the heat exchanger (3, 5) serving as an evaporator. Then, the indoor air is supplied to the room as dehumidified air, while the indoor air is taken in and the moisture is released from the adsorbent of the heat exchanger (5, 3), which is a condenser, to the indoor air to regenerate the adsorbent. Perform dehumidification operation in the exhaust mode in which indoor air is converted into humidified air and discharged outside the room.
- the humidifying means (81) takes in the indoor air, adsorbs the moisture of the indoor air with the adsorbent of the heat exchanger (3, 5) which becomes an evaporator, and converts the indoor air to dehumidified air and discharges it to the outside.
- exhaust air that takes in indoor air regenerates adsorbent by releasing moisture from the adsorbent of the heat exchangers (5, 3) that become condensers to indoor air, and converts indoor air into humidified air to supply indoors Perform the mode humidification operation.
- dehumidification or humidification of the room is performed only by discharging the room air.
- the adsorbent is carried on the surface of the first heat exchanger (3), and the means for heating and cooling is integrated with the means for adsorption and desorption. Absorption and desorption can be performed by omitting. As a result, the number of components can be reduced, the structure can be simplified, and the entire device can be made more compact.
- the adsorbent is carried on at least the surface of the first heat exchanger (3), the adsorbent can be directly cooled or heated by the refrigerant. As a result, the adsorption / desorption performance of the adsorbent can be maximized, so that the adsorption / desorption efficiency can be improved and the entire apparatus can be made compact.
- the first heat exchanger (3) can reliably absorb and release moisture.
- the adsorbent is carried on the surfaces of the first heat exchanger (3) and the second heat exchanger (5), so that the adsorbent container is omitted.
- the dehumidifying operation or the humidifying operation can be performed continuously.
- the number of parts can be reduced, the structure can be simplified, and the entire device can be made more compact. Further, the dehumidifying operation or the humidifying operation can be performed efficiently.
- the dehumidifying operation and the humidifying operation can be switched to be performed continuously.
- the number of parts can be reduced, the structure can be simplified, and the entire device can be made more compact.
- the dehumidifying operation or the humidifying operation can be performed efficiently.
- the first heat exchange chamber (69) and the second heat exchange chamber (73) are adjacent to each other, and the first heat exchange chamber (69) and the second heat exchange chamber (73) are adjacent to each other. Since the inflow path (57, 63) and the outflow path (59, 65) are arranged so as to overlap each other in the thickness direction, the entire apparatus can be made compact.
- indoor dehumidification or humidification can be performed while performing indoor ventilation.
- indoor air can be circulated to perform dehumidification or humidification of indoor air.
- the outdoor air since the outdoor air is not taken in, it is possible to control the humidity while suppressing the fluctuation of the indoor temperature.
- indoor dehumidification or humidification can be performed only by taking in outdoor air.
- indoor dehumidification or humidification can be performed only by discharging indoor air.
- FIG. 1 is a circuit diagram illustrating a refrigerant circuit of a humidity control apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the heat exchanger according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a plan view of the casing with the top plate omitted.
- FIG. 4 is an end view of the casing taken along line AA in FIG.
- FIG. 5 is an end view of the casing along the line BB in FIG.
- FIG. 6 is a side view of the damper in a closed state.
- FIG. 7 is a side view of the damper in an open state.
- FIG. 8 is a side view of a modified example of the damper in the closed state.
- FIG. 9 is a side view of a modified example of the damper in the open state.
- FIG. 10 is a side view of a modified example of the damper in the closed state.
- FIG. 11 is a side view of a modified example of the damper in the open state.
- FIG. 12 is a plan view showing a first operation of dehumidification, in which a top plate is omitted.
- Figure 1 3 shows a second operation of the dehumidification, Oh a plan view of a casing is omitted upper plate ⁇
- FIG. 14 is a plan view of the casing showing the first operation of the humidification and omitting the upper plate.
- FIG. 15 is a plan view of the casing showing the second operation of humidification and omitting the top plate.
- FIG. 16 is a psychrometric chart showing air states during the dehumidifying operation of the humidity control apparatus of the first embodiment and the conventional humidity control apparatus.
- FIG. 17 is a diagram showing data during the dehumidifying operation of the humidity control apparatus of the first embodiment and the conventional humidity control apparatus.
- FIG. 18 is an end view and a plan view of the casing of the first operation during the dehumidifying operation in the air supply mode according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 19 is an end view and a plan view of the casing of the second operation during the dehumidifying operation in the air supply mode according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 20 is an end view and a plan view of the casing of the first operation during the humidification operation in the air supply mode of the second embodiment.
- FIG. 21 is an end view and a plan view of the casing of the second operation during the humidification operation in the air supply mode of the second embodiment.
- FIG. 22 is an end view and a plan view of the casing of the first operation during the dehumidifying operation in the exhaust mode according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 23 is an end view and a plan view of the casing of the second operation during the dehumidifying operation in the exhaust mode according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 24 is an end view and a plan view of the casing of the first operation during the humidification operation in the exhaust mode according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 25 is an end view and a plan view of the casing of the second operation during the humidification operation in the exhaust mode according to the second embodiment.
- the humidity control apparatus of this embodiment performs dehumidification and humidification of room air, and includes a hollow rectangular parallelepiped box-shaped casing (17).
- the casing (17) contains a refrigerant circuit (1) and the like.
- the refrigerant circuit (1) includes a compressor (7), a four-way switching valve (9) as a flow path switching means, and a first heat exchanger as a first heat exchanger. (3), an expansion valve (11) as an expansion mechanism, and a second heat exchanger (5) as a second heat exchanger are connected in this order to form a closed circuit.
- the refrigerant circuit (1) is configured so that the refrigerant is charged and the refrigerant circulates to perform a vapor compression refrigeration cycle.
- One end of the first heat exchanger (3) is connected to a four-way switching valve (9).
- the other end of the first heat exchanger (3) is connected to one end of a second heat exchanger (5) via an expansion valve (11).
- the other end of the second heat exchanger (5) is connected to a four-way switching valve (9).
- each of the first heat exchanger (3) and the second heat exchanger (5) is composed of a cross-fin type fin-and-tube heat exchanger. Specifically, the first heat exchanger (3) and the second heat exchanger (5) pass through a number of aluminum fins (13) formed in a rectangular plate shape and penetrate these fins (13). And copper heat transfer tubes (15).
- each fin (13) and heat transfer tube (15) is coated with adsorbent It is carried in the form (immersion molding).
- adsorbent examples include zeolite, silica gel, activated carbon, hydrophilic or water-absorbing organic high molecular polymer materials, ion exchange resin materials having carboxylic acid or sulfonic acid groups, and temperature-sensitive polymers. Polymeric materials and the like.
- the first heat exchanger (3) and the second heat exchanger (5) are constituted by cross-fin type fin-and-tube heat exchangers. , For example, a corrugated fin type heat exchanger.
- the adsorbent is carried on the outer surfaces of the fins (13) and the heat transfer tubes (15) by dip molding.
- the present invention is not limited to this.
- the adsorbent may be supported on the outer surface by a method.
- the four-way switching valve (9) has a state in which the first port and the third port are in communication with each other and the second and fourth ports are in communication at the same time (a state shown in FIG. 1 (A)).
- the first port and the fourth port communicate with each other, and at the same time, the state where the second port and the third port communicate with each other (the state shown in FIG. 1B) is configured to be freely switchable.
- the first heat exchanger (3) functions as a condenser
- the second heat exchanger (5) functions as an evaporator at the same time.
- the operation is switched between the operation and the second operation in which the second heat exchanger (5) functions as a condenser and the first heat exchanger (3) functions as an evaporator.
- the lower end of the goo sink" (17) is the front of the goo sink “(17) and the upper end is the upper end. Is the back of the casing (17), the left end is the left side of the casing (17), and the right end is the right side of the casing (17). 4 and 5, the upper end of the casing (17) is the upper surface of the casing (17), and the lower end is the lower surface of the casing (17).
- the casing (17) has a square shape in a plan view and is formed in a flat box shape.
- the left side plate (17a) of the casing (17) is provided with a first suction port (19) for taking in outdoor air OA and a second suction port (21) for taking in room air RA as return air. I have.
- the right side plate (17b) of the casing (17) has a first outlet (23) for discharging the exhaust air EA to the outside and a humidified air SA for the room.
- a second outlet (25) for supplying the air into the inside is formed.
- the partition plate (27) is provided in the vertical direction which is the thickness direction of the casing (17).
- the casing (17e) which is the upper end is the casing which is the lower end from the upper plate (17e) of the casing (17). It is provided over the lower plate (17f) of (17).
- the partition plate (27) is provided from the front plate (17c) of the casing (17) at the lower end to the rear plate (17d) of the casing (17) at the upper end.
- the partition plate (27) is disposed slightly to the right of the center of the casing (17) in FIG.
- the compressor (7) excluding the heat exchangers (3, 5) in the refrigerant circuit (1) are arranged, and the first fan (79) and the second fan (77) And are stored.
- the first fan (79) is connected to the first outlet (23), and the second fan (77) is connected to the second outlet (25).
- the air chamber (29a) of the casing (17) has a first end plate (33) as a partition member, a second end plate (31) as a partition member, and a central partition plate (67) as a partition member. And are provided.
- the first end face plate (33), the second end face plate (31), and the partition plate (67) are provided in a vertical direction, which is a thickness direction of the casing (17), as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5.
- it is provided from the upper surface plate (17e) to the lower surface plate (17f) of the goose sink "(17).
- the first end plate (33) and the second end plate (31) are provided from the left side plate (17a) of the casing (17) to the partition plate (27) as shown in FIG. .
- the first end plate (33) is disposed slightly above the center of the casing (17) in FIG. 3, and the second end plate (31) is disposed in the casing (17) in FIG. It is located slightly below the center.
- the partition plate (67) is provided across the first end plate (33) and the second end plate (31).
- a first heat exchange chamber (69) is formed inside the casing (17) by a first end plate (33), a second end plate (31), a partition plate (67), and a partition plate (27). Parcel Is formed. In addition, the first heat end plate (33), the second end surface plate (31), the partition plate (67), and the left side plate (17a) of the casing (17) provide the second heat inside the casing (17).
- An exchange room (73) is defined.
- the first heat exchange chamber (69) is located on the right side in FIG. 3
- the second heat exchange chamber (73) is located on the left side in FIG. 3
- the first heat exchange chamber (69) is located on the left side in FIG.
- the second heat exchange chamber (73) are formed adjacently and in parallel.
- a first heat exchanger (3) is arranged in the first heat exchange chamber (69), and a second heat exchanger (5) is arranged in the second heat exchange chamber (73). I have.
- a horizontal plate (61) as a partition member, and the first inflow passage (63) and the first outflow passage (63).
- a road (65) is formed.
- a horizontal plate (55), which is a partition member, is provided between the second end face plate (31) and the front plate (17c) of the casing (17) so that the second inflow path (57) and the second An outflow channel (59) is formed.
- the horizontal plates (61, 55) vertically partition the internal space of the casing (17) in the thickness direction of the casing (17). Then, in FIG. 4, the first inflow channel (63) is formed on the upper surface side, and the first outflow channel (65) is formed on the lower surface side. In FIG. 5, the second inflow channel (57) is formed on the upper surface side, and (2) Outflow channel (59) is formed on the bottom side
- first inflow path (63) and the first outflow path (65) are one end faces in the thickness direction where one surface of each of the first heat exchange chamber (69) and the second heat exchange chamber (73) is continuous.
- the first heat exchange chamber (69) and the second heat exchange chamber (73) are arranged so as to overlap in the thickness direction.
- the second inflow path (57) and the second outflow path (59) are end faces where the respective surfaces of the first heat exchange chamber (69) and the second heat exchange chamber (73) are continuous, and are connected to the one end face.
- the first heat exchange chamber (69) and the second heat exchange chamber (73) are formed so as to overlap with each other in the thickness direction of the first heat exchange chamber (69) and the second heat exchange chamber (73).
- the first inflow channel (63) and the first outflow channel (65) and the second inflow channel (57) and the second outflow channel (59) are arranged symmetrically in FIG.
- the plane is symmetric with respect to the center line that crosses the heat exchange chamber (69) and the second heat exchange chamber (73). Are located.
- first inflow path (63) communicates with the first suction port (19), and the first outflow path (65) communicates with the first fan (79), and the first outlet (23). Is in communication with The second inflow path (57) communicates with the second suction port (21), and the second outflow path (59) communicates with the second fan (77). Is in communication with
- the first end plate (33) is formed with four openings (33a to 33d), and each opening (33a to 33d) has a first damper (47) and a second damper (33).
- a damper (49), a third damper (51) and a fourth damper (53) are provided.
- the four openings (33a to 33d) are located close to each other in the row and column direction, that is, are arranged in a grid pattern at the top, bottom, left, and right, and the first opening (33a) and the third opening (33c) Opens into the first heat exchange chamber (69), and the second opening (33b) and the fourth opening (33d) open into the second heat exchange chamber (73).
- the first opening (33a) communicates the first inflow path (63) with the first heat exchange chamber (69), and the third opening (33c) communicates with the first outflow path (65). It communicates with the first heat exchange chamber (69).
- the second opening (33b) communicates the first inflow path (63) with the second heat exchange chamber (73), and the fourth opening (33d) communicates with the first outflow path (65). And the second heat exchange chamber (73).
- openings (31a to 31d) are formed in the second end face plate (31), and a fifth damper (35) is formed in each of the openings (31a to 31d).
- the four openings (31a to 31d) are located close to each other in the matrix direction, that is, are arranged in two grids at the top, bottom, left, and right, and the fifth opening (31a) and the seventh opening ( 31c) opens to the first heat exchange chamber (69), and the sixth opening (31b) and the eighth opening (31d) open to the second heat exchange chamber (73). .
- the fifth opening (31a) connects the second inflow passage (57) to the first heat exchange chamber (69), and the seventh opening (31c) connects the second outflow passage (59). ) And the first heat exchange chamber (69).
- the sixth opening (3) connects the second inflow path (57) to the second heat exchange chamber (73), and the eighth opening (31d) connects to the second outflow path (59). ) And the second heat exchange chamber (73).
- the i-th to eighth dampers (47 to 53, 35 to 41) constitute opening / closing means for opening and closing the openings (33a to 33d, 31a to 31d). Therefore, description will be made based on the fifth to eighth dampers (35 to 41). As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the fifth to eighth dampers (35 to 41) have a rectangular blade portion (43) and a shaft portion provided at the center of the blade portion (43).
- the shaft part (45) rotatably supports the blade part (43) to the first end face plate (33) or the second end face plate (31).
- the fifth to eighth dampers (35 to 41) open the openings (31a to 31d) when the blades (43) are in a horizontal state. Is configured.
- the other first to fourth dampers (47 to 53) have the same structure.
- each of the dampers (47 to 53, 35 to 41) may have the structure shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 or the structure shown in FIGS. 10 and 11.
- the fifth to eighth dampers (35 to 41) shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 include two blades (43).
- the fifth to eighth dampers (35 to 41) are arranged so that the two blades (43) rotate separately upward and downward to open the openings (31a to 31d). It is configured.
- the fifth to eighth dampers (35 to 41) shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 include two blades (43).
- the fifth to eighth dampers (35 to 41) are configured so that the two blades (43) are folded upward and the openings (31a to 31d) are opened.
- the humidity control device is provided with a dehumidifying means (80) and a humidifying means (81).
- the dehumidifying means (80) and the humidifying means (81) are configured to be switchable, so that the dehumidifying operation and the humidifying operation are switched.
- the dehumidifying means (80) is a second heat exchanger that adsorbs moisture of air flowing through the first heat exchanger (3) or the second heat exchanger (5) where the refrigerant evaporates with an adsorbent and condenses the refrigerant.
- the refrigerant flowing through the first heat exchanger (3) regenerates the adsorbent by releasing moisture into the air flowing through the first heat exchanger (3), and circulates the refrigerant in the refrigerant circuit (1) so as to supply the air dehumidified by the adsorbent to the room.
- the air circulation by the dampers (47-53, 35-41) is switched.
- the humidifying means (81) is provided in the first heat exchanger (3) or the second heat exchanger in which the refrigerant evaporates.
- the adsorbent absorbs the moisture in the air flowing through the heat exchanger (5), and adsorbs by releasing moisture into the air flowing through the second heat exchanger (5) or the first heat exchanger (3) where the refrigerant condenses.
- the refrigerant is regenerated, and the refrigerant circulation of the refrigerant circuit (1) and the air circulation by the dampers (47 to 53, 35 to 41) are switched so as to supply the air humidified by the adsorbent into the room.
- the dehumidifying means (80) takes in the outdoor air in the full ventilation mode, adsorbs the moisture of the outdoor air with the adsorbent of the heat exchanger (3, 5) serving as an evaporator, and removes the outdoor air. Is supplied to the room as dehumidified air, while the room air is taken in, the moisture is released from the adsorbent in the heat exchanger (5, 3), which is a condenser, to the room air to regenerate the adsorbent, and the indoor air is humidified. A dehumidification operation is performed in which the air is discharged to the outside of the room.
- the humidifying means (81) takes in the indoor air in the full ventilation mode, adsorbs the moisture of the indoor air with the adsorbent of the heat exchangers (3, 5) as evaporators, and converts the indoor air into dehumidified air. While discharging outside the room, it takes in the outdoor air, releases moisture from the adsorbent of the heat exchanger (5, 3), which is a condenser, to the outdoor air to regenerate the adsorbent, and converts the outdoor air into humidified air to enter the room. Supply humidification operation is performed.
- the dehumidifying means (80) takes in indoor air, adsorbs moisture in the indoor air with the adsorbent of the heat exchanger (3, 5) as an evaporator, and converts the indoor air into dehumidified air. While supplying indoor air, it takes in outdoor air, releases moisture from the adsorbent of the heat exchanger (5, 3), which is a condenser, to outdoor air to regenerate the adsorbent, and converts the outdoor air to humidified air. Perform dehumidification operation to discharge to the outdoor.
- the humidifying means (81) takes in the outdoor air, adsorbs the moisture of the outdoor air with the adsorbent of the heat exchanger (3, 5) serving as an evaporator, converts the outdoor air into dehumidified air, and converts the outdoor air into dehumidified air. While indoor air is taken in, the moisture is released from the adsorbent of the heat exchanger (5, 3), which is a condenser, to the indoor air to regenerate the adsorbent, and the indoor air is supplied to the room as humidified air Humidification operation.
- the humidity control device takes in the first air and the second air, and switches between a dehumidifying operation and a humidifying operation. Further, the humidity control apparatus performs the dehumidifying operation by alternately repeating the first operation and the second operation. And the humidification operation is performed continuously.
- the humidity control device performs a dehumidifying operation and a humidifying operation in a full ventilation mode and a dehumidifying operation and a humidifying operation in a circulation mode.
- the dehumidifying operation in the full ventilation mode by the dehumidifying means (80) is an operation in which the outdoor air O A is taken in as the first air and supplied into the room, while the indoor air R A is taken in as the second air and discharged out of the room.
- the adsorption operation in the second heat exchanger (5) and the regeneration (desorption) in the first heat exchanger (3) Operation is performed. That is, in the first operation, the moisture in the outdoor air OA is adsorbed by the second heat exchanger (5), and the moisture desorbed from the first heat exchanger (3) is given to the indoor air RA.
- the second damper (49), the third damper (51), the eighth damper (41), and the fifth damper (35) are opened,
- the first damper (47), the fourth damper (53), the sixth damper (37), and the seventh damper (39) close.
- the indoor air R A is supplied to the first heat exchanger (3)
- the outdoor air O A is supplied to the second heat exchanger (5).
- the four-way switching valve (9) is switched to the state shown in FIG. 1 (A).
- the first heat exchanger (3) of the refrigerant circuit (1) functions as a condenser
- the second heat exchanger (5) functions as an evaporator.
- the high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant discharged from the compressor (7) flows to the first heat exchanger (3) as a heating medium for heating.
- the adsorbent carried on the outer surfaces of the fins (13) and the heat transfer tubes (15) is heated by the refrigerant. By this heating, water is desorbed from the adsorbent, and the adsorbent is regenerated.
- the refrigerant condensed in the first heat exchanger (3) is reduced in pressure by the expansion valve (11).
- the depressurized refrigerant flows to the second heat exchanger (5) as a heat medium for cooling.
- heat of adsorption is generated when the adsorbent carried on the outer surfaces of the fins (13) and the heat transfer tubes (15) adsorbs moisture.
- the refrigerant in the second heat exchanger (5) absorbs the heat of adsorption and evaporates.
- the evaporated refrigerant returns to the compressor (7), and the refrigerant repeats this circulation.
- the room air RA flowing from the second suction port (21) flows through the second inflow path (57), and flows into the fifth opening (31).
- the room air RA is humidified by releasing moisture released from the adsorbent of the first heat exchanger (3).
- This humidified indoor air RA becomes the exhaust air EA, flows from the first heat exchange chamber (69), through the third opening (33c), through the first outflow path (65), and through the first fan (79). From the first outlet (23).
- the outdoor air O A flowing from the first suction port (19) flows through the first inflow path (63), and flows from the second opening (33b) to the second heat exchange chamber (73).
- the outdoor air OA is dehumidified by absorbing moisture in the adsorbent of the second heat exchanger (5).
- the dehumidified outdoor air OA becomes humidified air SA, flows from the second heat exchange chamber (73) through the eighth opening (31d) through the second outflow passage (59), and passes through the second fan (77). ) And is supplied to the room from the second outlet (25).
- the second operation is performed.
- the adsorption operation in the first heat exchanger (3) and the regeneration operation in the second heat exchanger (5) are performed. Is That is, in the second operation, the moisture in the outdoor air OA is adsorbed by the first heat exchanger (3), and the moisture desorbed from the second heat exchanger (5) is given to the indoor air RA.
- the four-way switching valve (9) is switched to the state shown in FIG. 1 (B).
- the second heat exchanger (5) functions as a condenser
- the first heat exchanger (3) functions as an evaporator.
- the high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant discharged from the compressor (7) flows into the second heat exchanger (5) as a heating medium for heating.
- the refrigerant the refrigerant
- the adsorbent carried on the outer surfaces of the fins (13) and the heat transfer tubes (15) is heated.
- water is desorbed from the adsorbent, and the adsorbent is regenerated.
- the refrigerant condensed in the second heat exchanger (5) is reduced in pressure by the expansion valve (11).
- the depressurized refrigerant flows to the first heat exchanger (3) as a heat medium for cooling.
- heat of adsorption is generated when the adsorbent carried on the outer surfaces of the fins (13) and the heat transfer tubes (15) adsorbs moisture.
- the refrigerant in the first heat exchanger (3) absorbs the heat of adsorption and evaporates. The evaporated refrigerant returns to the compressor (7), and the refrigerant repeats this circulation.
- the room air RA flowing from the second suction port (21) flows through the second inflow path (57), and the sixth opening (31).
- b) flows to the second heat exchange chamber (73).
- the room air RA is humidified by releasing the desorbed water from the adsorbent of the second heat exchanger (5).
- This humidified indoor air RA becomes the exhaust air EA, flows from the second heat exchange chamber (73), through the fourth opening (33d), through the first outflow path (65), and through the first fan (79). From the first outlet (23).
- the outdoor air O A flowing from the first suction port (19) flows through the first inflow path (63), and flows from the first opening (33a) to the first heat exchange chamber (69).
- the outdoor air OA is dehumidified by absorbing moisture in the adsorbent of the first heat exchanger (3).
- the dehumidified outdoor air OA becomes humidified air SA, flows from the first heat exchange chamber (69) through the seventh opening (31c) through the second outflow path (59), and passes through the second fan (77). ) And is supplied to the room from the second outlet (25).
- the first operation is performed again. Then, the first operation and the second operation are repeated to continuously perform dehumidification in the room.
- the humidifying operation in the full ventilation mode by the humidifying means (81) is an operation in which the indoor air RA is taken in as the first air, discharged outside the room, and the outdoor air OA is taken in as the second air and supplied into the room.
- First operation The first operation that drives the first fan (79) and the second fan (77)
- the adsorption operation in the exchanger (5) and the regeneration operation in the first heat exchanger (3) are performed. That is, in the first operation, the moisture in the indoor air RA is adsorbed by the second heat exchanger (5), and the moisture desorbed from the first heat exchanger (3) is given to the outdoor air OA.
- the first damper (47), the fourth damper (53), the seventh damper (39), and the sixth damper (37) are opened.
- the third damper (51), the second damper (49), the fifth damper (35), and the eighth damper (41) close.
- the outdoor air O A is supplied to the first heat exchanger (3)
- the indoor air R A is supplied to the second heat exchanger (5).
- the four-way switching valve (9) is switched to the state shown in Fig. 1 (A).
- the first heat exchanger (3) of the refrigerant circuit (1) functions as a condenser
- the second heat exchanger (5) functions as an evaporator.
- the high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant discharged from the compressor (7) flows to the first heat exchanger (3) as a heating medium for heating.
- the adsorbent carried on the outer surfaces of the fins (13) and the heat transfer tubes (15) is heated by the refrigerant. By this heating, water is desorbed from the adsorbent, and the adsorbent is regenerated.
- the refrigerant condensed in the first heat exchanger (3) is reduced in pressure by the expansion valve (11).
- the depressurized refrigerant flows to the second heat exchanger (5) as a heat medium for cooling.
- heat of adsorption is generated when the adsorbent carried on the outer surfaces of the fins (13) and the heat transfer tubes (15) adsorbs moisture.
- the refrigerant in the second heat exchanger (5) absorbs the heat of adsorption and evaporates.
- the evaporated refrigerant returns to the compressor (7), and the refrigerant repeats this circulation.
- the room air RA flowing from the second suction port (21) flows through the second inflow path (57), and the sixth opening (31) Flow from b) to the second heat exchange chamber (73).
- the indoor air RA is dehumidified by absorbing moisture in the adsorbent of the second heat exchanger (5).
- the dehumidified indoor air RA becomes the exhaust air EA, flows from the second heat exchange chamber (73), through the fourth opening (33d), through the first outflow path (65), and through the first fan (79). After that, it is discharged outside from the first outlet (23).
- the desorbed water is released from the adsorbent of the first heat exchanger (3) and humidified.
- the second operation is performed.
- the adsorption operation in the first heat exchanger (3) and the regeneration operation in the second heat exchanger (5) are performed. Be done. That is, in the second operation, the moisture in the indoor air RA is adsorbed by the first heat exchanger (3), and the moisture desorbed from the second heat exchanger (5) is given to the outdoor air OA.
- the fourth damper (53), the first damper (47), the sixth damper (37), and the seventh damper (39) close.
- the indoor air R A is supplied to the first heat exchanger (3)
- the outdoor air O A is supplied to the second heat exchanger (5).
- the four-way switching valve (9) is switched to the state shown in FIG. 1 (B).
- the second heat exchanger (5) functions as a condenser
- the first heat exchanger (3) functions as an evaporator.
- the high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant discharged from the compressor (7) flows into the second heat exchanger (5) as a heating medium for heating.
- the adsorbent carried on the outer surfaces of the fins (13) and the heat transfer tubes (15) is heated by the refrigerant. By this heating, water is desorbed from the adsorbent, and the adsorbent is regenerated.
- the refrigerant condensed in the second heat exchanger (5) is reduced in pressure by the expansion valve (11).
- the depressurized refrigerant flows to the first heat exchanger (3) as a heat medium for cooling.
- heat of adsorption is generated when the adsorbent carried on the outer surfaces of the fins (13) and the heat transfer tubes (15) adsorbs moisture.
- the refrigerant in the first heat exchanger (3) absorbs the heat of adsorption and evaporates. The evaporated refrigerant returns to the compressor (7), and the refrigerant repeats this circulation.
- the room air RA flowing from the second suction port (21) flows through the second inflow path (57), and the fifth opening (31) Flow from a) to the first heat exchange chamber (69).
- the indoor air RA is dehumidified by absorbing moisture in the adsorbent of the first heat exchanger (3).
- This dehumidified indoor air RA becomes the exhaust air EA, flows from the first heat exchange chamber (69), through the third opening (33c), through the first outflow path (65), and through the first fan (79). After that, it is discharged outside from the first outlet (23).
- the outdoor air ⁇ A flowing from the first suction port (19) flows through the first inflow path (63), and flows from the second opening (33b) to the second heat exchange chamber (73).
- the desorbed water is released from the adsorbent of the second heat exchanger (5) and humidified.
- the humidified outdoor air OA becomes humidified air SA, flows from the second heat exchange chamber (73) through the eighth opening (31d), through the second outflow path (59), and passes through the second fan (77). Through the second outlet (25).
- the first operation is performed again. Then, the first operation and the second operation are repeated to humidify the room continuously.
- the dehumidifying operation in the circulation mode by the dehumidifying means (80) is an operation in which the indoor air R A is taken in as the first air and supplied to the room, while the outdoor air O A is taken in as the second air and discharged to the outside of the room.
- the circulation of the refrigerant in the refrigerant circuit (1) is the same as in the full ventilation mode, and a description thereof will be omitted.
- the adsorption operation in the second heat exchanger (5) and the regeneration (desorption) operation in the first heat exchanger (3) are performed. That is, in the first operation, the moisture in the room air RA is adsorbed by the second heat exchanger (5), and the moisture desorbed from the first heat exchanger (3) is given to the outdoor air OA.
- the outdoor air OA is supplied to the first heat exchanger (3), and the indoor air RA is supplied to the second heat exchanger (5).
- the outdoor air OA flowing from the first suction port (19) flows through the first inflow path (63), and flows from the first opening (33a) to the first heat exchange chamber (69).
- the outdoor air OA is humidified by releasing moisture released from the adsorbent of the first heat exchanger (3).
- the humidified outdoor air OA becomes exhaust air EA, flows from the first heat exchange chamber (69) through the third opening (33c), flows through the first outflow path (65), and flows through the first fan (79). It is discharged outside from the first outlet (23).
- the room air RA flowing from the second suction port (21) flows through the second inflow path (57), and flows from the sixth opening (31b) to the second heat exchange chamber (73).
- the room air RA is dehumidified by absorbing moisture in the adsorbent of the second heat exchanger (5).
- the dehumidified indoor air RA becomes humidified air SA, flows from the second heat exchange chamber (73) through the eighth opening (31d), flows through the second outflow path (59), and passes through the second fan (77). ) And is supplied to the room from the second outlet (25).
- the second operation is performed.
- the adsorption operation in the first heat exchanger (3) and the regeneration operation in the second heat exchanger (5) are performed. That is, in the second operation, the moisture in the indoor air R A is adsorbed by the first heat exchanger (3), and the moisture desorbed from the second heat exchanger (5) is given to the outdoor air O A.
- the second damper (49), the fourth damper (53), the fifth damper (35), and the seventh damper (39) are opened, and the first damper (47) and the third damper (51) And the 6th dambar (37) and the 8th dambar (41) close.
- the indoor air R A is supplied to the first heat exchanger (3), and the outdoor air O A is supplied to the second heat exchanger (5).
- the outdoor air ⁇ A flowing from the first suction port (19) flows through the first inflow path (63), and flows from the second opening (33b) to the second heat exchange chamber (73).
- the outdoor air OA is humidified by releasing moisture released from the adsorbent of the second heat exchanger (5).
- the humidified outdoor air OA becomes exhaust air EA, flows from the second heat exchange chamber (73) through the fourth opening (33d), flows through the first outflow path (65), and flows through the first fan (79). It is discharged outside from the first outlet (23).
- the room air RA is dehumidified by absorbing the moisture to the adsorbent of the first heat exchanger (3).
- the dehumidified indoor air RA becomes humidified air SA, flows from the first heat exchange chamber (69) through the seventh opening (31c), flows through the second outflow path (59), and passes through the second fan (77). ) And is supplied to the room from the second outlet (25).
- the first operation is performed again. Then, the first operation and the second operation are repeated to continuously perform dehumidification in the room.
- the humidifying operation in the circulation mode by the humidifying means (81) is an operation in which the outdoor air O A is taken in as the first air and discharged outside the room, and the indoor air R A is taken in as the second air and supplied into the room. Since the circulation of the refrigerant in the refrigerant circuit (1) is the same as in the full ventilation mode, the description is omitted.
- the adsorption operation in the second heat exchanger (5) and the regeneration operation in the first heat exchanger (3) are performed. That is, in the first operation, the moisture in the outdoor air OA is adsorbed by the second heat exchanger (5), and the moisture desorbed from the first heat exchanger (3) is given to the indoor air RA.
- the second damper (49), the fourth damper (53), the fifth damper (35), and the seventh damper (39) open, and the first damper (47) and the third damper (51) And the 6th dambar (37) and the 8th dambar (41) close.
- the indoor air R A is supplied to the first heat exchanger (3)
- the outdoor air O A is supplied to the second heat exchanger (5).
- the room air RA is humidified by releasing moisture released from the adsorbent of the first heat exchanger (3).
- the humidified room air RA flows from the first heat exchange chamber (69) through the seventh opening (31c) through the second outflow path (59), passes through the second fan (77), and flows through the second blower. It is supplied indoors from the outlet (25).
- the outdoor air ⁇ A flowing from the first suction port (19) flows through the first inflow path (63), and flows from the second opening (33b) to the second heat exchange chamber (73).
- the dehumidified outdoor air OA becomes exhaust air EA, flows from the second heat exchange chamber (73) through the fourth opening (33d), flows through the first outflow path (65), and flows through the first fan (79). Through the first outlet (23), it is discharged outside the room.
- the second operation is performed.
- the adsorption operation in the first heat exchanger (3) and the regeneration operation in the second heat exchanger (5) are performed. That is, in the second operation, the moisture in the outdoor air OA is adsorbed by the first heat exchanger (3), and the moisture desorbed from the second heat exchanger (5) is given to the indoor air RA.
- the first damper (47), the third damper (51), the sixth damper (37), and the eighth damper (41) are opened, and the second damper (49) and the fourth damper (53) are opened.
- the fifth dambar (35) and the seventh damba (39) close. Then, the indoor air R A is supplied to the second heat exchanger (5), and the outdoor air O A is supplied to the first heat exchanger (3).
- the room air RA is humidified by releasing moisture released from the adsorbent of the second heat exchanger (5).
- the humidified indoor air RA becomes humidified air SA, flows from the second heat exchange chamber (73) through the eighth opening (31d), through the second outflow passage (59), and passes through the second fan (77). Through the second outlet (25).
- the outdoor air O A flowing from the first suction port (19) flows through the first inflow path (63), and flows from the first opening (33a) to the first heat exchange chamber (69).
- the outdoor air OA is dehumidified by absorbing moisture in the adsorbent of the first heat exchanger (3).
- This dehumidified outdoor air OA becomes the exhaust air EA, flows from the first heat exchange chamber (69), through the third opening (33c), through the first outflow path (65), and through the first fan (79). Through the first outlet (23), it is discharged outside the room.
- the first operation is performed again. Then, the first operation and the second operation are repeated to humidify the room continuously.
- FIG. 16 is an air line diagram showing a case where the dehumidifying operation is performed using the humidity control apparatus according to the present embodiment and a case where the dehumidification operation is performed using the conventional humidity control apparatus. Note that both the humidity control apparatus according to the present embodiment and the conventional humidity control apparatus are apparatuses capable of dehumidifying air of about 150 m 3 per hour.
- FIG. 17 shows data when the dehumidification operation is performed using the humidity control apparatus according to the present embodiment and when the dehumidification operation is performed using the conventional humidity control apparatus.
- This data includes the outdoor air O A inlet temperature. Note that “a”, “b”, etc. described in FIG. 17 correspond to “a”, “b”, etc. described in FIG.
- the dehumidification amount of the humidity control apparatus according to the present embodiment is larger than that of the conventional humidity control apparatus. Specifically, the dehumidification amount of the humidity control device according to the present embodiment is twice or more the dehumidification amount of the conventional humidity control device.
- the outer surfaces of the heat transfer tubes (15) and the outer surfaces of the fins (13) of the first heat exchanger (3) and the second heat exchanger (5) are adsorbed. Since the adsorbent is supported and the means for heating and cooling and the means for adsorption and desorption are integrated, the dehumidifying operation and the humidifying operation can be continuously performed without the adsorbent container. As a result, the number of parts can be reduced, the structure can be simplified, and the entire apparatus can be made more compact.
- the adsorbent is carried on the outer surface of the heat transfer tube (15) and the outer surface of the fin (13) of the first heat exchanger (3) and the second heat exchanger (5), a refrigerant is used.
- the adsorbent can be cooled or heated directly. As a result, the adsorption / desorption performance of the adsorbent can be maximized, so that the adsorption / desorption efficiency can be improved and the entire apparatus can be made compact.
- the dehumidifying operation and the humidifying operation can be performed continuously. As a result, the dehumidifying operation and the humidifying operation can be performed efficiently.
- first heat exchange chamber (69) and the second heat exchange chamber (73) are adjacent to each other, and the inflow passage extends in the thickness direction of the first heat exchange chamber (69) and the second heat exchange chamber (73). (57, 63) and spill Since the roads (59, 65) are arranged so as to overlap each other, the entire device can be made compact.
- first inflow channel (63) and the first outflow channel (65) are arranged symmetrically with the second inflow channel (57) and the second outflow channel (59), the flow resistance is reduced. It can be reduced. As a result, dehumidification and the like can be performed efficiently.
- the openings (31a to 31d, 33a to 33d) are located close to each other in the matrix direction, and are opened and closed by dampers (35, ... '47, ).
- the system can be configured simply and downsizing can be achieved.
- the refrigerant circuit (1) of the vapor compression refrigeration cycle is used, adsorption and regeneration of the adsorbent can be performed efficiently.
- the dehumidifying means (80) and the humidifying It is configured to switch between the dehumidifying operation and the humidifying operation of the air conditioner and the dehumidifying operation and the humidifying operation of the exhaust mode.
- first suction port (19) and the second suction port (21) in the present embodiment are provided with opening / closing means such as a damper.
- the first suction port (19) and the second suction port (21) are opened or closed by opening / closing means, and are configured to either take in the outdoor air OA or the indoor air RA or block the intake. You.
- the dehumidifying means (80) takes in the outdoor air OA, adsorbs the moisture of the outdoor air OA with the adsorbent of the heat exchanger (3, 5) serving as an evaporator, and converts the outdoor air OA into dehumidified air. While supplying air to the room, taking in the outdoor air OA and releasing moisture from the adsorbent of the heat exchanger (5, 3), which is a condenser, to the outdoor air OA to regenerate the adsorbent and humidify the outdoor air OA A dehumidification operation is performed in which the air is discharged to the outside of the room.
- the humidifying means (81) takes in the outdoor air OA, adsorbs the moisture of the outdoor air OA with the adsorbent of the heat exchanger (3, 5) serving as an evaporator, and converts the outdoor air OA into dehumidified air. While discharging outside the room, taking in the outdoor air OA and releasing moisture from the adsorbent of the heat exchanger (5, 3), which is a condenser, to the outdoor air OA to regenerate the adsorbent and humidify the outdoor air OA A humidifying operation is performed in which air is supplied to the room indoors.
- the dehumidifying means (80) takes in the indoor air RA, adsorbs the moisture of the indoor air RA with the adsorbent of the heat exchangers (3, 5) serving as evaporators, and removes the indoor air RA. While supplying the indoor air as dehumidified air, the indoor air RA is taken in, the moisture is released from the adsorbent of the heat exchanger (5, 3), which is a condenser, to the indoor air RA to regenerate the adsorbent, and the indoor air is regenerated.
- a dehumidifying operation is performed in which RA is humidified air and discharged outside the room.
- the humidifying means (81) takes in the indoor air RA, adsorbs the moisture of the indoor air RA with the adsorbent of the heat exchanger (3, 5) serving as an evaporator, and converts the indoor air RA into dehumidified air. While discharging indoor air RA, the indoor air RA is taken in, and moisture is released from the adsorbent of the heat exchanger (5, 3), which is a condenser, to the indoor air RA to regenerate the adsorbent, and the indoor air RA is humidified air And perform a humidifying operation to supply the air indoors.
- the configuration of the refrigerant circuit (1) and the circulation of the refrigerant are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.
- FIGS. 18 to 25 (B) correspond to FIG. 3 of the first embodiment
- FIGS. 18 to 25 (A) correspond to FIG. 4 of the first embodiment
- 25 (C) corresponds to FIG. 5 of the first embodiment.
- the diagonal lines of the first damper (47) to the eighth damper (41) indicate the closed state
- the white outline indicates the open state. I have.
- Dehumidification operation in single air supply mode In the dehumidifying operation in the air supply mode by the dehumidifying means (80), as shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the first suction port (19) is opened, the second suction port (21) is closed, and the outdoor In this operation, air OA is taken in as the first air and the second air, and part of the air is supplied to the room and the rest is discharged outside the room.
- the adsorption operation in the second heat exchanger (5) and the regeneration (desorption) operation in the first heat exchanger (3) are performed. That is, in the first operation, the moisture in some outdoor air OA is adsorbed to the second heat exchanger (5), and the moisture desorbed from the first heat exchanger (3) is transferred to the remaining outdoor air ⁇ A. Granted.
- the first damper (47), the second damper (49), the third damper (51), and the eighth damper (41) are open.
- the fourth damper (53), the fifth damper (35), the sixth damper (37), and the seventh damper (39) are closed. Then, a part of the outdoor air O A is supplied to the first heat exchanger (3), and the remaining outdoor air O A is supplied to the second heat exchanger (5).
- the outdoor air O A is dehumidified by absorbing the water with the adsorbent of the second heat exchanger (5).
- the dehumidified outdoor air OA becomes humidified air SA, flows from the second heat exchange chamber (73) through the eighth opening (31d) through the second outflow path (59), and flows through the second fan (77). ) And is supplied to the room from the second outlet (25).
- the remaining outdoor air O A flowing from the first suction port (19) flows from the first opening (33a) to the first heat exchange chamber (69).
- the outdoor air O A is humidified by releasing moisture released from the adsorbent of the first heat exchanger (3).
- This humidified outdoor air OA becomes the exhaust air EA, flows from the first heat exchange chamber (69), through the third opening (33c), through the first outflow path (65), and through the first fan (79). Through the first outlet (23), it is discharged outside the room.
- the second operation is performed.
- the adsorption operation in the first heat exchanger (3) The regeneration operation in the second heat exchanger (5) is performed.
- the moisture in some outdoor air OA is adsorbed by the first heat exchanger (3), and the moisture desorbed from the second heat exchanger (5) is absorbed by the remaining outdoor air OA. Granted. '
- the first damper (47), the second damper (49), the fourth damper (53), and the seventh damper (39) are open.
- the third damper (51), the fifth damper (35), the sixth damper (37), and the eighth damper (41) are closed. Then, a part of the outdoor air OA is supplied to the first heat exchanger (3), and the remaining outdoor air OA is supplied to the second heat exchanger (5).
- the outdoor air O A is dehumidified by adsorbing moisture to the adsorbent of the first heat exchanger (3).
- the dehumidified outdoor air ⁇ A becomes humidified air SA, flows from the first heat exchange chamber (69) through the seventh opening (31c), through the second outflow path (59), and flows through the second fan ( The air is supplied to the room from the second outlet (25) via the outlet (77).
- the remaining outdoor air O A flowing from the first suction port (19) flows from the second opening (33b) to the second heat exchange chamber (73).
- the outdoor air OA is humidified by releasing the desorbed water from the adsorbent of the second heat exchanger (5).
- This humidified outdoor air OA becomes exhaust air EA, flows from the second heat exchange chamber (73) through the fourth opening (33d), through the first outflow path (65), and through the first fan (79). After that, it is discharged outside from the first outlet (23).
- the first operation is performed again. Then, the first operation and the second operation are repeated to continuously perform dehumidification in the room.
- the humidifying operation in the air supply mode by the humidifying means (81) opens the first suction port (19) and the second suction port (21) as in the dehumidifying operation. ) Is closed, outdoor air OA is taken in as the first and second air, and part of the air is supplied to the room while the rest is discharged outside the room.
- the adsorption operation in the second heat exchanger (5) The regeneration (desorption) operation in the first heat exchanger (3) is performed.
- the moisture in some outdoor air OA is adsorbed by the second heat exchanger (5), and the moisture desorbed from the first heat exchanger (3) is given to the remaining outdoor air OA. Is done.
- the first damper (47), the second damper (49), the fourth damper (53), and the seventh damper (39) are open.
- the third damper (51), the fifth damper (35), the sixth damper (37), and the eighth damper (41) are closed. Then, a part of the outdoor air OA is supplied to the first heat exchanger (3), and the remaining outdoor air OA is supplied to the second heat exchanger (5).
- the outdoor air ⁇ A flowing from the first suction port (19) flows through the first inflow path (63), and partly flows from the first opening (33 a) to the first heat exchange chamber (69).
- the outdoor air O A is humidified by releasing the desorbed water from the adsorbent of the first heat exchanger (5).
- This humidified outdoor air OA becomes humidified air SA, flows from the first heat exchange chamber (69) through the seventh opening (31c), through the second outflow path (59), and through the second fan ( The air is supplied to the room from the second outlet (25) via the outlet (77).
- the remaining outdoor air O A flowing from the first suction port (19) flows from the second opening (33b) to the second heat exchange chamber (73).
- the outdoor air OA is dehumidified by absorbing moisture in the adsorbent of the second heat exchanger (5).
- the dehumidified outdoor air OA becomes the exhaust air EA, flows from the second heat exchange chamber (73), through the fourth opening (33d), through the first outflow path (65), and through the first fan (79). From the first outlet (23).
- the first operation is performed again.
- the adsorption operation in the first heat exchanger (3) and the regeneration operation in the second heat exchanger (5) are performed.
- the moisture in some outdoor air OA is adsorbed by the first heat exchanger (3), and the moisture desorbed from the second heat exchanger (5) is absorbed by the remaining outdoor air OA. Granted.
- the first damper (47), the second damper (49), the third damper (51), and the eighth damper (41) are open.
- the fourth damper (53), the fifth damper (35), the sixth damper (37), and the seventh damper (39) are closed.
- a part of the outdoor air OA is supplied to the first heat exchanger (3), and the remaining outdoor air OA is supplied to the second heat exchanger (5).
- the outdoor air O A is humidified by releasing water released from the adsorbent of the second heat exchanger (5).
- This humidified outdoor air OA becomes humidified air SA, flows from the second heat exchange chamber (73) through the eighth opening (31d), through the second outflow path (59), and passes through the second fan (77 ) And is supplied to the room from the second outlet (25).
- the remaining outdoor air O A flowing from the first suction port (19) flows from the first opening (33a) to the first heat exchange chamber (69).
- the outdoor air OA is dehumidified by absorbing moisture in the adsorbent of the first heat exchanger (3).
- the dehumidified outdoor air OA becomes exhaust air EA, flows from the first heat exchange chamber (69) through the third opening (33c), through the first outflow path (65), and through the first fan (79). From the first outlet (23).
- the first operation is performed again. Then, the first operation and the second operation are repeated to humidify the room continuously.
- the second suction port (21) is opened, the first suction port (19) is closed, and the indoor air is removed.
- air RA is taken in as first air and second air, part of which is supplied to the room, and the other is discharged outside.
- the adsorption operation in the second heat exchanger (5) and the regeneration (desorption) operation in the first heat exchanger (3) are performed.
- the moisture in some indoor air RA is adsorbed by the second heat exchanger (5), and the moisture desorbed from the first heat exchanger (3) is given to the remaining indoor air RA. Is done.
- the third damper (51), the fifth damper (35), the sixth damper (37), and the eighth damper (41) are open.
- the first damper (47), the second damper (49), the fourth damper (53), and the seventh damper (39) are closed.
- a part of the indoor air RA is supplied to the first heat exchanger (3), and the remaining indoor air RA is supplied to the second heat exchanger (5).
- the room air RA is dehumidified by absorbing moisture in the adsorbent of the second heat exchanger (5).
- the dehumidified indoor air RA becomes humidified air SA, flows from the second heat exchange chamber (73) through the eighth opening (31d), flows through the second outflow path (59), and passes through the second fan (77). ) And is supplied to the room from the second outlet (25).
- the remaining room air RA flowing from the second suction port (21) flows from the fifth opening (31a) to the first heat exchange chamber (69).
- the room air RA is humidified by releasing the desorbed moisture from the adsorbent of the first heat exchanger (3).
- This humidified indoor air RA becomes exhaust air EA, flows from the first heat exchange chamber (69) through the third opening (33c), through the first outflow path (65), and through the first fan (79). After that, it is discharged outside from the first outlet (23).
- the first operation is performed again.
- the adsorption operation in the first heat exchanger (3) and the regeneration operation in the second heat exchanger (5) are performed.
- the moisture in a part of the indoor air RA is adsorbed by the first heat exchanger (3), and the moisture desorbed from the second heat exchanger (5) is transferred to the remaining indoor air RA. Granted.
- the first suction port (19) is closed. Further, the fourth damper (53), the fifth damper (35), the sixth damper (37), and the seventh damper (39) are open. On the other hand, the first damper (47), the second damper (49), the third damper (51), and the eighth damper (41) are closed. Then, a part of the indoor air RA is supplied to the first heat exchanger (3), and the remaining indoor air RA is supplied to the second heat exchanger (5).
- the room air RA is dehumidified by absorbing moisture to the adsorbent of the first heat exchanger (3).
- This dehumidified indoor air RA becomes the conditioned air SA,
- the air flows from the exchange chamber (69) through the seventh opening (31c), through the second outflow path (59), through the second fan (77), and from the second outlet (25) to the room.
- the remaining room air RA flowing from the second suction port (21) flows from the sixth opening (31b) to the second heat exchange chamber (73).
- the room air RA is humidified by releasing moisture released from the adsorbent of the second heat exchanger (5).
- This humidified indoor air RA becomes the exhaust air EA, flows from the second heat exchange chamber (73), through the fourth opening (33d), through the first outflow path (65), and through the first fan (79). Through the first outlet (23), it is discharged outside the room.
- the first operation is performed again. Then, the first operation and the second operation are repeated to continuously perform dehumidification in the room.
- the humidifying operation in the exhaust mode by the humidifying means (81) opens the second suction port (21) and the first suction port (19) as in the dehumidifying operation.
- indoor air RA is taken in as first and second air, and part of the air is supplied to the room and the rest is discharged outside.
- the adsorption operation in the second heat exchanger (5) and the regeneration (desorption) operation in the first heat exchanger (3) are performed.
- the moisture in some indoor air RA is adsorbed by the second heat exchanger (5), and the moisture desorbed from the first heat exchanger (3) is given to the remaining indoor air RA. Is done.
- the fourth damper (53), the fifth dambar (35), the sixth dambar (37), and the seventh dambar (39) are open.
- the first damper (47), the second damper (49), the third damper (51), and the eighth damper (41) are closed. Then, a part of the indoor air RA is supplied to the first heat exchanger (3), and the remaining indoor air RA is supplied to the second heat exchanger (5).
- the room air RA is humidified by releasing the desorbed water from the adsorbent of the first heat exchanger (3).
- This humidified indoor air RA becomes the conditioned air SA.
- the remaining room air RA flowing from the second suction port (21) flows from the sixth opening (31b) to the second heat exchange chamber (73).
- the room air RA is dehumidified by absorbing moisture to the adsorbent of the second heat exchanger (5).
- the dehumidified indoor air RA becomes the exhaust air EA, flows from the second heat exchange chamber (73), through the fourth opening (33d), through the first outflow path (65), and through the first fan (79). From the first outlet (23).
- the second operation is performed.
- the adsorption operation in the first heat exchanger (3) and the regeneration operation in the second heat exchanger (5) are performed.
- the moisture in a part of the indoor air RA is adsorbed by the first heat exchanger (3), and the moisture desorbed from the second heat exchanger (5) is transferred to the remaining indoor air RA. Granted.
- the third damper (51), the fifth dambar (35), the sixth dambar (37), and the eighth dambar (41) are open.
- the first damper (47), the second damper (49), the fourth damper (53), and the seventh damper (39) are closed. Then, a part of the indoor air RA is supplied to the first heat exchanger (3), and the remaining indoor air RA is supplied to the second heat exchanger (5).
- the room air RA is humidified by releasing the desorbed water from the adsorbent of the second heat exchanger (5).
- the humidified indoor air RA becomes humidified air SA, flows from the second heat exchange chamber (73) through the eighth opening (31d), flows through the second outflow passage (59), and flows through the second fan (77). ) And is supplied to the room from the second outlet (25).
- the indoor air RA is dehumidified by absorbing moisture in the adsorbent of the first heat exchanger (3).
- This dehumidified indoor air RA becomes the exhaust air EA, and the first heat exchange chamber (69) Flows through the first outflow passage (65) through the third opening (33c), and is discharged from the first outlet (23) through the first fan (79) to the outside of the room.
- the first operation is performed again. Then, the first operation and the second operation are repeated to humidify the room continuously.
- indoor dehumidification or humidification can be performed only by discharging indoor air RA.
- the adsorbent is carried on the outer surfaces of the fins (13) and the outer surfaces of the heat transfer tubes (15) of the first heat exchanger (3) and the second heat exchanger (5).
- the adsorbent may be carried on at least one of the outer surface of the fin (13) and the outer surface of the heat transfer tube (15).
- the adsorbent is supported on both the first heat exchanger (3) and the second heat exchanger (5), but one of the heat exchangers, for example, the first heat exchanger (3) Only the adsorbent may be supported. In this case, the adsorption and release of water (regeneration of the adsorbent) is performed intermittently.
- a moisture absorbing means and a moisture releasing means are provided.
- the moisture absorbing means simultaneously condenses the refrigerant in the second heat exchanger (5) and evaporates the refrigerant in the first heat exchanger (3) to remove the air flowing through the first heat exchanger (3).
- the refrigerant circulation of the refrigerant circuit (1) and the air circulation by the dampers (47 to 53, 35 to 41) are switched so that water is adsorbed by the adsorbent.
- the dehumidifying means condenses the refrigerant in the first heat exchanger (3) and evaporates the refrigerant in the second heat exchanger (5).
- the refrigerant circulation of the refrigerant circuit (1) and the air circulation by the dampers (47-53, 35-41) are switched so as to regenerate the adsorbent by releasing moisture into the air flowing through the air.
- FIG. 3 is installed in plan view, but the installation direction is not limited to the embodiment.
- the first fan (79) is connected to the first outlet (23). However, the first fan (79) may be provided so as to be continuous with the first suction port (19).
- the second fan (77) is connected to the second air outlet (25). However, the second fan (77) may be provided so as to be continuous with the second suction port (21). .
- the first fan (79) and the second fan (77) may be used in the suction type or the push-in type.
- the first embodiment switches between the full ventilation mode and the circulation mode
- the second embodiment switches between the full ventilation mode, the circulation mode, the air supply mode, and the exhaust mode.
- the dehumidifying means (80) and the humidifying means (81) of the present invention may perform at least one of the full ventilation mode, the circulation mode, the air supply mode, and the exhaust mode.
- the present invention may include any one of the dehumidifying means (80) and the humidifying means (81). Industrial potential
- the humidity control apparatus is useful when dehumidifying or humidifying a room or the like, and is particularly suitable for integrating an adsorbent and a heat exchange means.
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