Unsaturated air (with dry bulb temperature and dew point being 35°C and 18°C respectively) is passed through a water spray chamber maintained at 15°C. The air will be cooled_________________?

Correct answer: D. And dehumidified with decrease in wet bulb temperature

  • A. And humidified
  • B. And dehumidified with increase in wet bulb temperature
  • C. At the same relative humidity
  • D. And dehumidified with decrease in wet bulb temperature

Explanation

Because the entering dew point is 18°C and the spray water is at 15°C, the air is cooled below its dew point and water condenses from it. Thus the air is cooled and dehumidified, with its wet-bulb temperature decreasing.

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