Humidification Basics Part 6: Load Calculation Using Dristeem Dricalc

Humidification Basics Part 6: Load Calculation Using Dristeem Dricalc

The past couple of blogs used the psychrometric chart and formula to calculate the loads in humidification buildings and processes.  This week we look at a valuable shortcut for determining these load: Dristeem DriCalc selection program...

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Humidification Basics Part 5: Calculating Humidification Loads for Economizer Cycle Systems

Humidification Basics Part 5:  Calculating Humidification Loads for Economizer Cycle Systems

Now that we’ve learned how to calculate a basic humidification load, we need to understand how to do the same when an economizer cycle is part of our design. 

Why is that so important? Because nearly every commercial building in the continental US is required (per DOE) to incorporate either an air- or water-side economizer. If your state hasn’t already incorporated the ruling into its commercial building code, it’s just a matter of time ...

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Humidification Basics Part 4: How to Calculate Humidification Load for Natural and Mechanical Ventilated Spaces

Humidification Basics Part 4:  How to Calculate Humidification Load for Natural and Mechanical Ventilated Spaces

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 humidification load for a given building?

The basis of this calculation is the same, whether you intend on using natural, mechanical, or economizer cycle ventilation. Natural and mechanical ventilation methods are virtually the same, which is why....

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Humidification Basics Part 3: Psychrometrics Made Easy (Well….Sort of)

Humidification Basics Part 3:  Psychrometrics Made Easy (Well….Sort of)

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 mixtures, doesn’t make it much less so. But we’re going to break it down for you in a way that is both simple and practical with regard to HVAC and ...

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Humidification Basics Part 2: Mastering the Terminology

Humidification Basics Part 2:  Mastering the Terminology

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 the terminology can be confusing we’ve compiled the list below to help you through this series...

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