Improving the environmental quality in residential, commercial, and industrial interiors is a daunting task, which humidification systems have been able to solve impressively, even more than air conditioning itself. In this sense, it is essential to take full care of these mechanisms, since they represent an improvement in the processes and economy of any work entity. The high practicality and energy savings involved in having an industrial humidification have been demonstrated, either for thermal comfort or to facilitate any work process.
Harmful risks in the industrial humidifier due to poor maintenance
Mineralized deposits are often a serious problem in boiler systems, and something similar can happen in a humidifying device. Each tank must have water free of hardness, either for humidification or for industrial sanitization tasks.
Precisely, the cylinders are the main objective of the mineral deposits, for this reason, some are designed with galvanized components to avoid these events, and some even have special filters to maximize their useful life, but, invariably, the phenomenon of Corrosion due to the mineralization of the water itself, is something almost 100% inevitable; Everything will depend on the periodic maintenance carried out.
Something that also makes it difficult to maintain a humidification system properly is possible corrosion on the device’s electrodes. Not taking care of this detail will decrease the useful life of the cylinders. Therefore, the type and frequency of use that will be given to the system must be taken into account, and through this, forecast maintenance and average monthly consumption. Likewise, it is preponderant to take care of the quality of the water supply.
The most advanced and intelligent industrial humidifiers have specific alarm systems to detect the minimum concentration of mineral deposits, to avoid agglomeration in tanks and other components. Other models may also have a mechanism to get rid of the foam that is generated. The most basic device should have an efficient process in the drainage of saline concentrations in the water, with an operation of such drainage in an automated way.
Some humidifying systems, especially those operating based on electrodes, require specific maintenance in each of its parts. Specifically, the one that requires replacement from time to time is the steam generator cylinder. And again, the replacements will be as frequent as the incoming water impinges on the same system, that is, the dirtier and more saline the distributed water is, then the changes will be much more frequent.
On the other hand, there are those components that need exhaustive annual checks, such as pumps and valves, which could suffer from some incrustations. If so, specialized technicians must remove such impurities, but manually, without using compressed air.
Likewise, the tanks and hydraulic circuits have to be checked. The distributors and condensers usually show some obstructions in their respective outlets, in this sense, it is essential to check all the ducts, to favor condensation.
The humidity sensors in the industrial humidifier also usually have their details. Those in charge of their maintenance must calibrate them with the corresponding parameters, always taking care not to use elements that directly damage the sensors themselves, when cleaning them; The use of industrial solvents or compressed air for said task is prohibited.
Maintenance activities are very important, and more so in the health field, where hospitals, clinics, hospitals, retirement homes, and daycare centers, among many other specific spaces, are involved. After all, an air conditioning system, such as air conditioning, ventilation, and, of course, humidification, represents a risk of spreading bacteria, such as legionella, if their devices are not well checked, cleaned, and maintained.
Some repairs can be done by your hand, but when it comes to more complex problems, it is always best to go to the experts in this kind of check and repairs, whether in the industrial humidifier or other air conditioning systems.
