The requirements of modern industrial processes, as well as more stringent indoor air quality (IAQ) standards, have resulted in an increased demand for effective humidification control of both industrial and commercial indoor spaces. ASHRAE Standard 62-1989, for instance, states, “Relative humidity in habitable spaces preferably should be maintained between 30% and 60%… to minimize growth…
Types of Industrial Humidifiers There are two main categories of industrial humidifiers. The first to be developed was isothermal humidifiers that use heat to generate steam which is then put into the ventilation system. The initial systems involved taking steam from existing gas-to-steam processes or space heating boilers. The chemicals added to the boiler water…
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA) is dedicated to collecting and exhibiting art of the 21st century. MOCA serves over 250,000 visitors annually and houses roughly 7,000 art objects of different mediums. The Challenge In an effort to reduce overall energy consumption, MOCA needed to upgrade existing air handling units and humidification systems.…
The Challenge The Upper Peninsula Medical Center, located just south of Lake Superior in Michigan, houses over 120 healthcare professionals and serves nearly half a million patients annually. Because of the extreme winters in Michigan, they needed a more efficient humidification system to work year round. The Solution Mee Industries integrated a humidification system into…
The Problem: When someone coughs or sneezes in a hospital, infection spreads. Over the past 20 years, the spread of infection in hospitals has been on the rise, growing by 36%, and leading to about 9% of patients getting sick from illness caught in hospitals. The Solution: Mee Industries offers an adiabatic high-pressure water atomizing…
The MeeFog™ system requires a lot less maintenance than a steam based system and it can respond quickly to the requirements of the building. — James R. Moyer Associate Vice President of Facilities Planning Grand Valley State University looked to Mee Industries to provide energy savings and flexible design that preserved the appearance and comfort…