Ultrasonic humidification is ultra-efficient

Ultrasonic humidification is ultra-efficient


Engineered Systems, April, 2003 by Joanna R. Turpin

Low energy requirements, free cooling potential, and good retrofit suitability are just three appealing traits of this technology. As for caveats, water purity and adiabatic interaction within the system as a whole are two issues to keep in mind. Read on to see if and how an upcoming project might benefit from the efficiencies and economies that ultrasonic can offer.

Humidification is an important part of many different kinds of building environments. Proper humidity levels are required for certain types of industrial processes, as well as for cleanroom spaces and even for occupant comfort in office buildings. If the right amount of humidity is absent from these spaces, then the quality of a product or process may be in jeopardy, or occupants may complain of discomfort.

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Just as there are many different kinds of spaces requiring proper humidity, there are many different ways in which humidification can be provided to a building. Each type of system has advantages and disadvantages, and as can be imagined, the costs to operate each type of system vary tremendously.

Ultrasonic humidification, which is an adiabatic type of system, is just one type of method available. These systems are known for using very little energy, and experts state that they also provide high-quality moisture and close control of an environment while requiring little maintenance. However, other factors such as first cost and water quality also have to be considered when figuring out how an ultrasonic humidifier will affect a building's total operating costs.