Dust suppression with air humidification
Less dust with optimal humidity
In-room humidification can reduce dust emissions at source, neutralise odours and provide cooling – ensuring greater safety, higher quality and a healthy working environment.
Easy retrofitting
Suitable for any building and any application
Low energy costs
High-pressure technology with low energy consumption
Cooling and reduced odour
Evaporative cooling and odour control
Dust suppression with room humidification
Air humidification systems, which generate additional humidity directly within the room, are an effective measure for dust suppression in many industrial sectors where high levels of dust are generated. They help to comply with required limit values, improve process flows and protect the health of employees. Insufficient humidity promotes the generation of dust and increases dust turbulence. , however, a relative humidity of between 40% and 60% ensures that the dust in the air is enveloped by a film of water. As the dust absorbs water, its weight increases, causing the dust particles to fall to the floor where they can be easily collected. Sufficiently high humidity cleans the air of dust more quickly, thereby also reducing the risk of fine dust particles entering the respiratory tract.
In-room humidification for dust suppression
In-room humidification using high-pressure nozzles is a highly efficient method for dust suppression in industrial environments. The principle is based on the generation of an extremely fine water mist, which is introduced directly into the room. The high-pressure nozzles operate at a water pressure of up to 70 bar, producing micro-fine droplets. These droplets evaporate almost immediately in the air and raise the relative humidity to the optimum level of 40–60%. The fine water droplets envelop dust particles in a thin film of water. This increases the weight of the particles, causing them to sink to the floor and be removed from the air we breathe. In addition to binding dust particles, air humidification also binds odour particles, improves visibility and reduces the risk of dust explosions.
Fewer production defects and impurities
In the production of packaging, films and foils, electrostatic charging during processing attracts more dust, as plastics become electrically charged through friction. The result is that dust adheres particularly strongly to smooth, charged surfaces such as foils and films, where it can lead to quality defects or malfunctions. In-room air humidification effectively binds these dust particles to water droplets, causing them to sink to the floor and keeping the air cleaner. This dust binding not only reduces the amount of dust on the products but also minimises the risk of production defects and contamination.
Fewer health risks with optimal humidity
Fine industrial dust consists of tiny particles that remain suspended in the air for long periods and can penetrate deep into the lungs. Fine dust with a diameter of less than 10 micrometres in particular is barely filtered by the body and can trigger respiratory diseases or asthma. Ultrafine particles can even penetrate as far as the alveoli, where they cause serious damage. In addition to harmful substances such as metal particles or chemicals, process dust also poses a risk of skin and eye irritation, as well as a fire hazard. Targeted air humidification in the room helps to significantly reduce these risks by binding dust. The air remains cleaner, dust levels fall and the risk of respiratory problems and other complaints is minimised. Air humidification thus actively supports the health of employees and ensures greater safety in the workplace.
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Information package: In-room humidification
Always the right fit – find out more here!In-room humidifiers are used specifically where humidity is required. Suitable for every application and room size, ideal for retrofitting, energy-efficient and easy to maintain.
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