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Barometric pressure 29.921 inches HG

The shaded areas in the chart indicate

the optimal humidity comfort zone;
68 - 76 F, 30 - 60% relative humidity.

This chart was constructed using data from Thermodynamic

Properties of Moist Air, compiled by John A. Goff and S. Gratch.
As taken from chapter 32 of the 1972 ASHRAE Handbook of
Fundamentals, bulletin 400.

Reprinted under license from the Munters Corporation, Cargocaire

Division, an INCENTIVE Group Company. 79 Monroe Street, P.O.
Box 640, Amesbury MA 01913.

Copyright 1996 Munters Corporation. All rights reserved.

 DriSteem steam absorption charts

Figure 1: How to determine absorption (non-wetting) distance Figure 3:

Ultra-sorb absorption/non-wetting distances Assume the entering air is 20% RH, and the leaving air needs to be 70% Single tube steam injection humidifier absorption/non-wetting distances
RH. Design for a non-wetting distance of 24" (610 mm) maximum.
NON-WETTING DISTANCE IN INCHES
Solution
90
Refer to the Figure 1: Ultra-sorb absorption/non-wetting distances. Find
20% entering RH. Proceed vertically until you intersect the 70% leaving 80
RH line. Draw a line horizontally from that point to the right to see that for

LEAVING % RH
24" (610 mm) of non-wetting distance, 6" (152 mm) tube spacing would 70

be the closest match. 60

50
Mixed air moisture content formula 40
% outside air its moisture content in lbs/hr/100 cfm
+ % return air its moisture content in lbs/hr/100 cfm 0
= mixed air moisture content in lbs/hr/100 cfm 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
9 12 18 24
ENTERING % RH DUCT HEIGHT
3" 6" 9" 12"
Steam absorption considerations
1. Absorption, or non-wetting distance, is the dimension downstream from
Note: the leaving side of the steam dispersion assembly to the point where Note:
The above absorption data applies to all air velocities up to 2,000 fpm (10.2 m/s), and is based The above absorption data applies to all air velocities up to 2,000 fpm (10.2 m/s), and is based
on air leaving the zone of humidication at conditions of 55 F (13 C) and the stated % RH. The wetting will not occur, although wisps of steam may be present. Solid on air leaving the zone of humidication at conditions of 55 F (13 C) and the stated % RH.
blue lines in this graph refer to the example described at right. objects at duct air temperature, such as coils, dampers, fans, etc.,
downstream of this dimension will remain dry.
2. Note that the rise () in RH (the difference between entering and
leaving RH) has a direct bearing on the absorption distance. As the rise
Figure 2: increases, more vapor needs to be dispersed into the air, and thus the Figure 4:
Rapid-sorb absorption/non-wetting distances Multiple tube or Maxi-bankTM steam injection humidifier absorption/non-wetting distances
absorption distance increases.

NON-WETTING DISTANCE IN INCHES

3. CAUTION: When installing upstream of high-efficiency filters, visible Non-wetting distance in inches
condensed steam wisps entering the filter bank can result in a wetted 60 90 120 180 240
90 filter. If you need to install upstream of high-efficiency filters, consult 90 55
80
your representative or DriSteem directly for special recommendations. 50
70
100 150
80 80 45 180
4. Uneven airflow over the cross-section of a dispersion assembly can 40 60 80 120

Leaving % RH
LEAVING % RH

70 result in nonuniform mixing of steam with air which, in turn, will 70 35

50
adversely affect the absorption distance. 30
40
60 90 120
60 60 25

50
Notes: 50 20 30 40 60

40
Final equipment selection should account for condensate loss. See the 40
15
20
60
10 20 30
DriSteem Design Guide for steam loss tables. 10
5
Dispersion assembly should accommodate maximum output capacity of
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 6 9 12 18 24 humidifier. 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 6" 9" 12" 18" 24"

ENTERING % RH DISPERSION TUBE SPACING These charts apply only to products manufactured by DriSteem. Entering % RH Dispersion tube spacing

Notes:
Note: Calculate absorption distances the easy way with DriCalc! Minimum dispersion tube spacing with 60-series tubes is 6".
The above absorption data applies to all air velocities up to 2,000 fpm (10.2 m/s), and is based Minimum dispersion tube spacing with 80-series tubes is 9".
on air leaving the zone of humidication at conditions of 55 F (13 C) and the stated % RH. DriSteems exclusive DriCalc sizing and selection software helps save The above absorption data applies to all air velocities up to 2,000 fpm (10.2 m/s), and is based
on air leaving the zone of humidication at conditions of 55 F (13 C) and the stated % RH.
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