In a celebration of green building, green concepts, and a brand new dorm we have proposed a liquid desiccant waterfall for UMBC’s newest dorm construction. Patapsco Hall is to be a LEED certified building (at least Silver) in compliance with the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment that Dr. Habrowski has signed.
Our proposal will use a liquid desiccant system to dehumidify the air instead of using the cooling coils of the HVAC system. The liquid desiccant system is designed to add an aesthetic feature to the building as well, in the form of an indoor water feature.
A liquid desiccant system captures water from the air using a solution that has a more negative water pressure than the air, forcing the water into solution until saturation. The water saturated solution can then be heated to expel the moisture outside of the building through the use of captured waste heat or solar water heaters.
This waterfall distinguishes this dorm from all the other dorms on campus, displaying energy efficient technology that modernizes the building. Large amounts of glass and shade structures also allow an open window area in the lounge of the building without having damaging effects on the building’s energy efficiency.
Magnificent! It serves a useful function.
I really like it. I hope you’ll continue serving people with your indoor waterfall.
I am very interested by the Liquid Desiccant Waterfall design.
I am a postgraduate in the Centre of Alternative Technology, Wales, UK and I am doing an internship at Sunlabob Ltd, Laos PDR.
I would like to propose innovative solutions to reduce the cooling load in Laos PDR and Thailand. Innovative solutions could be welcome in the region.
Please contact me. I would like to learn more about your project to see if it can be replicated.
Thank you,
Maxime Gaucher