Humidity Control for Cold Storage Facilities
Maintaining the correct relative humidity in cold storage environments is critical to preserving the quality, weight, and shelf life of stored products. Cold air is unable to hold as much moisture as warm air, so as ambient air enters a cold store, the air temperature drops and moisture falls out, condensing onto cold surfaces and refrigeration coils. Although the relative humidity of the air may read as high, the actual moisture content is quite low.
As a result, the warmer ambient air absorbs moisture from the produce stored within the cold store, leading to weight loss and direct financial loss. A lack of correct humidity also results in poor product quality, reduced shelf life, and an increased risk of disease developing in stored produce.
To avoid these problems, the installation of a humidification system controlled by a humidistat within a closed loop system will maintain the desired humidity level at all times, without over-wetting produce or other surfaces. J D UltraSonics dry fog humidification systems are specifically suited to cold storage applications, delivering precise humidity control in low-temperature environments where conventional humidification systems often struggle to perform.
Our ultrasonic technology produces ultra-fine water droplets of just 1 micron, which remain suspended in the air and evaporate before settling on surfaces, floors, or stored goods. Nozzles can be roof-mounted to provide even humidity distribution across large cold storage areas without over-fogging or creating wet surfaces. The self-cleaning stainless steel nozzle system is designed for reliable, low-maintenance operation in cold and demanding environments.