Frequently Asked Questions
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Is high-pressure humidification more energy efficient than other humidification systems?
YES. There are detours via expensive compressed air, fans or other auxiliary systems. Frequency-controlled pumps, cascade connections and high efficiency all contribute to significantly lower energy costs compared with other systems. As a consequence, energy requirements are extremely low – only the power required to drive the hydraulic pump. Due to adiabatic process, existing heat in the air evaporates the water droplets that results in the huge energy savings comparing to steam, compressed air, or ultrasonic humidifiation.
How much can i save using high-pressure humidification?
High-pressure humidification consumes approximately 20 times less energy than compressed air humidification and 150 times less than steam humidification.
How does the system improve manufacturing quality?
Material shrinkage, quality drop-off, electrostatic charge – accompanied by machine stoppages or high wastage – are indications of inadequate air humidity. Especially in winter, heating and dry outside air tend to lower humidity inside buildings to a worrying level. A FINESTFOG air humidification system keeps air humidity constant at about 50% relative humidity. Electrostatic charge is dissipated. Hygroscopic materials such as wood, paper and textiles can be processed more easily and with high precision.
Does the system cool ambient air?
YES. High-pressure humidification always goes hand in hand with cooling – it's an extremely energy-efficient method of cooling. This is because adiabatic cooling exploits a quirk of nature: water changes its aggregate state when it is atomized. The energy required for this is extracted from the air, so that the air cools down. FINESTFOG systems are used to reduce temperature peaks. In heat-intensive production areas, the temperature can be lowered by as much as 5 °C.
Is this type of humidification hygienic?
YES. Air washers repeatedly circulate any unevaporated water – with all the negative impacts on hygiene: the need to use chemicals, high desludging rates, elaborate UV disinfection and a very high maintenance effort. By contrast, FINESTFOG keeps the condensate portion low and only fresh ultra-pure water from the FINESTFOG reverse osmosis system is used. A periodic flushing cycle and the integrated UV sterilization complete the hygiene concept of the FINESTFOG humidification.
Can ill-health and absenteeism be reduced?
YES. Tiredness, lack of concentration, dry mucous membranes, a weakened immune system – dry indoor air makes people sick. FINESTFOG air humidification binds the fine dust in the air. A controlled room climate is not only important in production areas, but also in offices, exhibition halls and conference rooms. FINESTFOG air humidification systems are VDE- and CE-tested and comply with VDI 6022 standards. A recognized hygiene certificate has also been issued.
