The purpose of humidification

According to the purpose of humidification, it can be broadly divided into two types: 1. Comfort Humidification According to statistical analyses from the international HVAC community, humans feel most comfortable and achieve the highest work efficiency when living and working in an environment with a temperature between 22°C and 26°C and a relative humidity ranging from 40% to 65% RH. Dry air, on the other hand, can lead to: A significant increase in the airborne dispersion of dust particles, causing dryness and itching of the skin, making people feel uncomfortable. Typically, such environments serve as breeding grounds for various bacteria, leading to colds, sore throats, and greatly increasing the risk of bronchitis and skin diseases (according to statistics, in China, the incidence of bronchitis during winter in northern regions is significantly higher than in regions like Hainan). This, in turn, results in higher rates of sick leave and indirectly affects productivity. 2. Process Humidification ①. Electronics, Optoelectronics, and Semiconductor Factories: Humidification helps prevent static electricity caused by excessively low relative humidity. Such static electricity can lead to equipment malfunctions and increased defect rates in products. In electronics, optoelectronics, and semiconductor factories, temperatures are generally maintained at a constant level around 22°C; therefore, year-round air conditioning and precise control of temperature and humidity are essential to prevent static electricity, condensation, corrosion, fiber breakage, and discomfort among workers. When relative humidity exceeds 60%, corrosion may occur; whereas below 40%, static electricity becomes a problem. Thus, before components enter cleanrooms, they usually need to be kept in specific temperature and humidity conditions to avoid condensation due to temperature differences upon entering the cleanroom, which could cause moisture damage or generate static electricity that easily attracts dust and impurities, thereby affecting product quality and functionality. ②. Hospitals, Operating Rooms, Intensive Care Units, and Rehabilitation Facilities: Proper humidity control not only reduces unpleasant odors but also enhances patients' physical and psychological comfort and accelerates wound healing. Generally, government agencies or relevant authorities have established standards or restrictions for air-conditioning environments in different areas of hospitals, as shown in the table below for reference:

Considerations for Selecting a Humidification Method

The key considerations for selecting a humidification method are listed below: 1. Low initial installation cost; 2. Low operating costs; 3. Energy efficiency; 4. Compact equipment size with high humidification capacity; 5. Low maintenance costs; 6. Integration with existing resources—for example, using an existing boiler as a power source instead of electricity, or leveraging existing purified water systems to eliminate conventional water treatment expenses... and so forth. 7. No dripping or condensation; The primary reasons industries choose steam humidification are: 1. High steam humidification capacity, enabling attainment of relatively high relative humidity levels; 2. High absorption efficiency; 3. Complete sterilization capability; 4. Easy humidification control—constant enthalpy humidification with rapid response; 5. Simple, clean, and aesthetically pleasing exterior design... and so forth. ※ Hospitals universally opt for steam humidification, primarily because steam humidification offers complete sterilization capabilities. ※ If a control valve is used to regulate the steam flow rate, it is crucial to carefully select the appropriate valve diameter and determine the correct CV value for the valve’s throat opening. The main reasons industries choose water mist humidification are: 1. During mist humidification, the process is isenthalpic, significantly reducing room temperature and substantially lowering the energy load on ice-water machines; 2. Simple installation and easy maintenance; 3. Relatively low initial installation costs; 4. Low power consumption of the humidifier unit; 5. Safety

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