Performance and optimization of a novel solar-driven liquid desiccant air conditioning system suitable for extremely hot and humid climates

Extremely hot and humid climate has typical characteristics, such as high temperature, high humidity and lack conventional energy. It highly relies on the use of refrigeration and dehumidification equipment, which results in a large amount of conventional energy consumption. However, this contradicts the local energy system. Therefore, a novel solar-driven liquid desiccant air conditioning system is described and investigated in this study. It...