To compare the difference of drying performance and mass transfer ability between LiCl and LiBr solution used in the compressed air drying system

the experiments were performed using LiCl and LiBr solution

respectively. The drying performance was compared on the basis of the same solution temperature and surface vapor pressure. The mass transfer coefficients between compressed air and LiCl liquid desiccant were calculated based on the heat and mass transfer model. The results indicated that the humidity ratio of air using LiCl liquid desiccant was lower and the moisture removal rate was higher than LiBr in the same experimental operating conditions

while the mass transfer coefficients between compressed air and LiCl liquid desiccant were higher than LiBr. It was concluded that using LiCl liquid desiccant can obtain better drying performance and mass transfer ability in compressed air drying system.