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Although inlet cooling produces benefits down to very low temperatures, the condensation that occurs when air is cooled below its dewpoint presents a practical limit. Desiccants, which can dry air without first cooling the air below its dewpoint, can overcome this limitation. AIL Research has demonstrated a three-stage gas-turbine inlet cooling system that delivered air at 17 F and 30% rh. Although we are not now actively pursuing this concept, we would be very interested in talking to organizations interested in exploring very low-temperature inlet cooling. |