FAQs

At its Tier 3 data center in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, OneNeck IT Solutions installed MeeFog humidification to reduce energy use. Combined with UPS and BAS modifications, the system significantly cut power consumption. The MeeFog system provided: high-pressure fogging to reduce chiller load, full redundancy (two pumps, two power feeds, two controls), simple integration with existing AHUs — one fogging system per room handled the load. This approach provided robust reliability while lowering operational costs.

Steam humidifiers require large amounts of electricity or gas to boil water, adding unnecessary heat that increases cooling loads. In contrast, MeeFog uses high-pressure fogging, which cools the air as it humidifies. On average, MeeFog consumes 1/100th the energy of electric steam humidifiers, making it one of the most energy-efficient humidification solutions for data centers.

Data centers contain sensitive servers, storage, and networking equipment that require stable environmental conditions. Low humidity increases the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD), which can cause catastrophic damage to IT systems. Industry guidelines recommend maintaining around 45% RH to protect equipment and ensure uptime.

By reducing reliance on steam and minimizing chiller loads, MeeFog systems support sustainable lab design and contribute to LEED certifications. NCAR selected MeeFog as part of its “right-sized” construction strategy, providing reliable humidification for 20–30 years while cutting energy and operational costs.

Yes, MeeFog systems can be fully integrated with Johnson Controls, Siemens, Honeywell, and other BAS platforms. At NCAR, the MeeFog system ties into the Johnson Metasys controls to regulate both temperature and humidity in real-time, ensuring reliability under fluctuating outdoor air conditions.

MeeFog avoids the high energy costs of steam by using a small horsepower pump instead of boilers. The system consumes up to 90% less energy than steam humidifiers, while also providing adiabatic cooling that reduces chiller use. For labs running 24/7 with high ventilation loads, the operational savings are substantial, often delivering ROI in 1–3 years.

The 170,000 sq. ft. NCAR Supercomputing Center in Wyoming uses MeeFog to protect its IBM Yellowstone supercomputer from ESD. The dry Wyoming climate is ideal for free cooling, but it creates a risk of dangerously low humidity. By installing MeeFog, NCAR delivers fog directly into the AHUs and supply air, maintaining safe humidity levels while saving energy. The system operates through two FM-200-B271P ceramic plunger pumps at 1000 psi, integrated with the Johnson Metasys controls for precise automation.

Medical device facilities and other ESD-sensitive environments require stable humidity to prevent static discharge and protect sensitive equipment. MeeFog uses high-pressure fogging to maintain optimal humidity levels, ensuring regulatory compliance, production consistency, and safe operation of sensitive electronics in labs and manufacturing facilities.

Labs often operate with 100% outside air, creating a large humidification demand to ensure accurate results and safe handling of sensitive materials. Without proper humidity control, labs face issues such as electrostatic discharge (ESD), compromised experiments, and poor indoor air quality. MeeFog systems deliver precise, energy-efficient humidification while lowering HVAC energy consumption, making them an ideal fit for laboratory environments. Proper humidification, often within the 40–60% range, is critical for maintaining research integrity and lab safety.