To generate 1 kg of steam at atmospheric pressure, considering all the various factors, requires around 750 Wh of energy, either electrical or from other sources.
To generate 1 kg of steam at atmospheric pressure, considering all the various factors, requires around 750 Wh of energy, either electrical or from other sources. One of the main factors when choosing solutions in the field of isothermal humidification is therefore the cost of energy, particularly for heavy-duty uses (for example: the food industry and air-conditioning installations in large environments with 24 hour operation). From this point of view, the use of gas as the source of thermal energy is the ideal solution, because gas is now widely available in most places, and its price per kWh, despite varying greatly from country to country, is always much lower than that of electricity. To completely exploit this advantage in terms of energy costs, a system with high thermal efficiency is required, capable of minimising the loss of heat; for peace of mind from a safety point of view, the system must be made up of tried and tested components and complete control systems certificated according to the strictest international standards.