Cold water humidification
Adiabatic humidification refers to increasing humidity by adding cold water to the air, as oppose to isothermal humidification, where hot water (steam) is introduced into the air.
In adiabatic humidification, cold water is atomized into tiny droplets which evaporates into the air. Since this evaporation process uses heat from the air, adiabatic cooling will always lead to a reduction in temperatures (around 2 ºC), whereas isothermal humidification will lead to an increase in temperature.
Advantages of adiabatic humidification
Energy Efficiency: Adiabatic humidification systems are more energy-efficient than traditional methods. Since the cooling process relies on the natural properties of air and cold water, it reduces the energy costs significantly
Versatility: Adiabatic humidification can easily be applied in various settings, from industrial processes to HVAC systems.
Scalability: Adiabatic systems can be designed to scale easily, making them suitable for both small and large-scale applications. Whether you need to cool a small room or an entire industrial facility, adiabatic cooling systems can be adapted to the required scale.
Different types of systems
Adiabatic humidifiers cover a wide range of systems with different advantages and disadvantages. Among these are pressurized water humidifiers, wetted media humidifiers, ultrasonic humidifiers and centrifugal humidifiers. Common to all these is the risk of leakage, lack of control and hygiene issues. Read more about different types of humidifiers here.
At Ikeuchi we have developed an adiabatic solution which is 100% non-wetting and offers full control of the humidification levels. It is easy to install and requires minimal maintenance and supervision. It has been implemented by several factories in various industries from electronics to printing and textiles. AKIMist “E” has been developed in Japan and is the highest quality among industrial humidifiers.
Our Dry Fog humidification solution; AKIMist®
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.
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 Dry Fog more energy efficient?
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.
Our global solution for saving energy and enhancing your production
Our engineers will offer you a personalized solution, based on your situation, your budget, and your requirements. Once you contact our team, we will study your case and come forward with a tailor-made proposal. We will accompany you through all the processes and help you install the best system for your company.
The Dry Fog humidifier AKIMist®“E” can both solve problems caused by static electricity and dust related issues at the same time. Due to its tiny droplet size around 7.5µm, the droplets will capture and bind with the dust particles. The droplets will weight them to the ground, preventing them from hampering the production process.
The AKIMist®“E” has the double advantage of also cooling the room by about 2 degrees. This leads to a great reduction in air conditioning costs during summertime compared to humidifiers like steam. The AKIMist humidifier only uses 1/5th the amount of energy that a steam humidifier consumes.
demo of AKIMist®
Experience AKIMist® Dry Fog in person at your facility or ours. It’s also possible to rent a portable unit for a testing period.
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