When should you replace your steam humidification system?
An industrial steam humidification system generally lasts between 10-15 years, but it is often recommended to replace it earlier to avoid expensive repairs and costly failures. The repairment of an industrial steam humidification system will often cost more than 50% the price of a new system, which makes repairment a poor option. A more cost-effective solution is to switch to an adiabatic humidification system. With the low investment cost and the high gain in energy-efficiency, such a system can be earned back in less than 2 years.
Advantages of adiabatic humidification
An adiabatic humidification system offers many advantages over steam humidification, from energy-efficiency to maintenance and dust suppression.
1. Energy efficiency:
Adiabatic humidifiers are extremely energy efficient due to their ability to turn on and off in between stages. An adiabatic humidification system has up to an 80% lower cost ratio than a steam humidification system.
2. Spot humidification:
Adiabatic humidification can be used as spot humidification in the places where it matters the most. This can help to save cost significantly as fewer units are needed.
3. Dust suppression:
Some adiabatic humidifiers can also suppress dust as an added benefit due to the tiny droplets they spray. This can be useful on many production sites where dust gets into the machinery or presents a health risk for employees.
4. Maintenance and Cleaning:
Adiabatic humidification systems are easy to access and require very little maintenance, as compared to steam humidification systems which are ususally built into the HVAC system.
The best choice for quality and energy-efficiency: AKIMist®
The AKIMist® humidifier, is a unique Japanese invention 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. At the same time, adiabatic humidifiers are very energy-efficient and uses 80% less energy that conventional humidifiers, such as steam humidifiers.
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
AKIMist as single unit or as a system
AKIMist is easy to install and can either be mounted on the wall or he roof. Since each unit has 4 spray nozzles, each with a range of 4 meters, one AKIMist can cover a large area. For a bigger factory, AKIMist can easily be installed as a system.
Humidification for the small factory
For the small factory, a portable humidifier is the ideal solution. The portable AKIMist can easily be moved to the area where it is needed. Since each of the 4 nozzles can spray the dry mist over a distance of 4 meters, it can cover a large area with a single unit.
Other benefits of using the AKIMist® Dry Fog Humidifier
Energy and cost
AKIMist is extremely energy-efficient and uses up to 83% less energy than conventional humidification systems.
AKIMist cools around 2 degrees while controlling the humidity level. It reduces 20% of the energy used for air-conditioning and thereby saves cost.
AKIMist can be used for spot humidification and be placed directly by the source of issue. This reduces the price significantly as only a few units may be needed.
Installation and maintenance
AKIMist requires very little maintenance compared to other humidification equipment. In addition, it is very easy to maintain as it is installed within the factory and hanging from the ceiling or wall.
AKIMist is easy to install and can be fitted into any current HVAC design. AKIMist can be installed with a wall or ceiling fitting or
even as a portable option.
AKIMist is very compact. Like the size of a 5 inch smartphone. This makes it easy to fit into tight factory spaces.
Health and Environment
AKIMist can maintain an ideal humidification level with the help of a sensor. This significantly reduces the build-up of static electricity in a factory and reduces errors and scrap.
Due to the small size droplets, which are as small as dust particles, these droplets can suppress the dust. In addition, the increased humidity also helps to suppress dust.
Maintaining a relative humidity level of around 50% will reduce the risk of viruses from spreading between employees. This increases the well-being of the employees and increases productivity.
Learn more about the unique technology behind Dry Fog humidification
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