In the first part of this series, which ran in last month's issue, we looked at some of the applications in which active solid desiccant systems could be used. Experts cited supermarkets, refrigerated loading docks, and meat packing plants as excellent places in which active solid desiccant systems may be applied.
Other commercial applications, such as office and retail spaces, remain a question mark. While the manufacturers say that desiccant systems can remove moisture from the increased outside air that is required in many commercial buildings, some critics say all that's necessary is a well-designed mechanical cooling system.