Hospital and healthcare humidification
& humidity control
Headaches, sore eyes and throat, nasal stuffiness, lethargy, skin complaints and an increase in airborne viral transmissions are all effects of a dry atmosphere. Dry air will suck moisture from all possible sources in the room including mucous membranes in the nose and throat, which are designed to protect us from infection. Moisture will also be drawn from any body tissue exposed during operations. This can cause premature drying and promote the formation of a scab from coagulated blood.
Perhaps more importantly in theatre is the effect of electrostatic shocks which build up below 40%rH. The uncomfortable, surprising jolts caused by a sudden 'static discharge can have potentially damaging and dangerous effects on surgery.
Consideration must also be given to the prevention of electrostatic sparks in relation to flammable anesthetic gases.
The humidity levels in maternity and obstetric departments should always be maintained as babies are particularly sensitive to a dry atmosphere. Also, low relative humidity can severely exacerbate the condition of patients with respiratory problems.
Steam is a very popular solution in hospitals as it ensures the moisture being introduced is 100% safe and also due to the fact that there is often a ready supply of steam being used for sterilising purposes.
- Great Ormond Street Hospital, UK
- Cork University Hospital, Ireland
- Guys Hospital, UK
- Rigshospitalet, Denmark
- Glostrup Hospital, Denmark
- Memorial Hospital, USA
- VUmc, Netherlands
- AMC, Netherlands
- Royal Berkshire Hospital, UK
Eliminating static with humidification
45-55%RH eliminates the build-up of static electricity in manufacturing environments.
Read moreMuseums, galleries, art & antiques humidification
Preserving works of art and antiques from the effects of dry air
Read moreIn-duct evaporative cooling strategies
The three main AHU evaporative cooling strategies explained, covering direct, in-direct and exhaust air cooling.
Read moreData centre humidification
Provides high capacity, low cost evaporative cooling and combats ESD.
Read moreConcert halls & organs humidification
Preserving organs, protecting wooden instruments and auditoriums
Read moreOffice humidification
Improves health and productivity of staff and reduces absenteeism.
Read moreHome humidification
Improves health and protects furniture, floors and textiles.
Read moreTea production humidification
Improves fermentation and produces blacker, higher value teas.
Read moreMushroom growing humidification
Provides optimal growing conditions and reduces Mushroom damage.
Read moreEgg hatchery humidification
Critical for maximum yield of chicks from each batch.
Read moreCrop storage humidification
Prevents degradation of crops and assists safe long term storage.
Read moreCold storage humidification
Preventing weight loss and improving shelf-life of produce.
Read moreAbattoir humidification
Reducing weight loss during carcass chill down to less than 1%.
Read moreTobacco production humidification
Prevent moisture loss, maintains quality and combats static.
Read moreTextile manufacturing humidification
Combats static, reduces weight loss during manufacturing and improves product quality.
Read morePrinting humidification
Prevents static and paper from drying and changing shape.
Read morePharmaceutical manufacturing humidification
Increases efficiency & yields.
Read morePaper & pulp production humidification
Prevents dimensional changes and maintains product weight.
Read moreSpray booth humidification
Prevents evaporation of water-based paints and improves finish.
Read morePackaging humidification
Reducing static and maintaining the properties of paper, card and adhesives.
Read moreMedical device manufacturing humidification
Improves yield by preventing materials from drying and eliminating static.
Read moreExplosive & munition manufacturing humidification
Prevention of electro static risk to combustible materials.
Read moreElectronics manufacturing
Eliminate harmful electrostatic discharge and achieve low cost cooling.
Read moreCleanrooms & laboratories humidification
Improves production efficiencies.
Read moreAutomotive manufacturing humidification
Improves productivity in paint spraying, sanding and testing areas.
Read moreOther humidifier applications
Humidification and evaporative cooling is employed in many other applications around the world.
Read moreHumidification in industrial & commercial manufacturing
Optimal humidity control can improve productivity in many industrial and commercial manufacturing processes.
Read moreHuman Health & Comfort
Preventing illness and improving health in many situations of our daily lives.
Read moreHumidification in food & beverage manufacturing
Humidity control can enhance productivity in food & beverage manufacturing to improve product quality and reduce waste.
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