If you have a DriSteem steam humidifier (including the Vaporstream, Vapormist or GTS model operating on standard softened or potable water) you need to periodically …
Pressurized Steam Distribution: Humidification Basics Part 13
Last week we reviewed the types of steam humidifiers normally supplied in building HVAC systems. Creating the steam is simply the first step. Now we …
Steam Absorption Distance: Humidification Basics Part 10
What is humidification steam absorption distance, and why is it critical in humidification applications? Absorption distance is the length of duct that is required to change …
Adiabatic Humidification: Humidification Basics Part 8
Recently, we discussed isothermal humidification. Today, we’re going to talk about the other method of humidification, which is called “Adiabatic.” Adiabatic humidification puts water (not steam) …
Calculating Natural and Mechanical Loads: Humidification Basics Part 4
How do we determine how much moisture should be added to the air for a given application? In other words, how do we calculate the …
Psychrometrics Made Easy: Humidification Basics Part 3
What is psychrometrics? It’s a big and intimidating word to be sure and the common definition, the study of the physical and thermodynamic properties of gas-vapor …
Humidification Basics Part 2: Mastering Humidification Terms
Humidification is one of those areas where the terminology can often be a roadblock to understanding the topic. After all, we’re not all meteorologists! Since …
Humidification Basics: Why We Humidify in Building Design
Ever hear the phrase, “It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity”? It’s all about humidification in this Monday morning Minute series. In the commercial HVAC …