Dry Fog introduction
Dry fog can be determined as water droplets of 10 micron or less. These droplets are non-wetting as they are so ultra-fine that they will bounce back without bursting on any surface. This makes it look more like smoke than fog.
What can dry fog be used for?
- Humidification
- Disinfection and sterilization
- Dust suppression
- Moisture control
- Curing
- Static electricity prevention
In which industries is dry fog used?
- Horticulture
- Food and beverages
- Breweries and wine cellars
- Electronics and semiconductors
- Paper and Pulp
- Automotive
- Textile
Atomization principle
The atomization principle is a powerful process that combines compressed air and ultrasonic waves to create tiny droplets. Through this innovative technique, the two streams of liquid collide with each other then adjust, breaking up into minuscule particles for increased efficiency all due to the shearing action from ejected air at nozzle orifice and an accompanying frequency wave ranging from 3.3 Hz – 40,000Hz.
Why doesn't the surface get wet?
The reason that the ultra small water droplets do not wet anything, is because they bounce back from the surface they touch. As the surface tension is high, compared to a bigger water drop, it will not burst and wet the environment. This is convenient in a production setting where you want to eliminate leakage risks into expensive precision machinery. From a hygiene point of view, you also prevent the risk of mold growth as all surfaces will stay dry.
AKIMist® Dry Fog Humidifier
The optimal environment to prevent static charge is when there is a high level of moisture, like in a bathroom. Static electricity will escape into the atmosphere through the moisture without accumulating and charging itself on the surface of the objects. That is why we recommend a humidification system to increase the amount of moisture contained in the air (absolute humidity).
Our AKIMist® humidifier, is a unique Japanese invention by Ikeuchi Japan, which offers full control of the humidity levels in a factory. It is an adiabatic humidifier, which means that it increases humidity by adding cold water to the air. AKIMist is known for its non-wetting abilities as the droplet size is less than 7.5μm. This means that the droplets are so small that they will bounce back without bursting on any surface. No risk of leakage or condensation. This is a very convenient ability in a factory with expensive machinery and materials which cannot get exposed to water or condense.
The AKIMist® “E” humidifier system provides a complete solution for ESD prevention. It is a total humidification system which can control the precise humidity level wanted with the installation of a sensor to the control panel.
Advantages
- Non-wetting
- Energy-efficient
- ESD prevention
- Dust suppression
AKIMist® “E” Dry Fog Humidifier
Our AKIMist®“E” spreads a Dry Fog that humidifies indoor environments without wetting due to its tiny droplet size around 7.5µm
Why is AKIMist® the most energy and cost efficient solution
The AKIMist®“E” running costs are five times lower than a steam humidification system, whether in water or energy.
Because it cools the room by 2℃ through evaporative cooling, it allows substantial HVAC energy savings.
It has very high efficiency for low maintenance costs.
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