Munters Seminar Presentation

Agenda
Introuction to Munters
The effects of humidity
Sources of moisture
Methods of dehumidification
Applications overview and case studies

Introduction to Munters

Munters Key Facts

Munters began trading in 1946 in the UK and incorporated in 1955

World leader in dehumidification and other high end air treatment technologies
3,000+ employees serving customers in more than 30 countries

In-house design services

Full engineering capability
Installation capability to CDM

Full Service support

Headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden
Munters Group has over 300,000 air treatment systems installed worldwide

A Fast Introduction to Munters Air Treatment

Over 300,000 successful applications for comfort, process & environmental

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The Effects of Humidity

Most materials are

Unaffected by
temperature change

Affected by
moisture change

Effects of Humidity
Energy consumption
Microbiological growth
Test equipment accuracy
Electrical conductivity
Degradation of buildings and products
Product drying issues
Refrigeration plant efficiency
Aesthetic presentation
Chemical reactions
Moisture regain
Effects on People
Condensation
Corrosion
Reduced

Effective / Economic
Storage RH%

Steel

Non-ferrous metals

Gold plated contacts

Wire insulation

Mould, mildew, fungus

productivity

Rubber and elastomers

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50

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70

80

90

Relative Humidity
Good protection

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Some protection

Poor protection

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Relative Humidity

40

20

0
Stockholm

Paris

London

Lagos

Karachi

Athens

Amsterdam

Munich

Rome

Singapore

Melbourne

Tokyo

Dublin

Toronto

Rio de Janeiro

Miami

San Francisco

Annual Mean Relative Humidity

In most places around the world the average relative humidity is over 70%
100

80

60

UK Average Climate

Temperature
Relative humidity

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=10C
=80% RH

Sources of Moisture

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Moisture Load Calculations

Intentional
ventilation
Diffusion
through materials

Unintended
ventilation

Evaporation
from materials

Emission from
combustion

Emission from
people

Evaporation of
water

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What is Relative Humidity?

1 kg air

1 kg air

100% RH
6g
6.5 C

1 kg air

80% RH

23% RH

6g
10 C

6g
30 C

% RH is a comparison between: how much moisture is in the air and how much
moisture the air is able to hold.

At 100% RH the air is saturated and water condenses out.

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Methods of Dehumidification

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Methods of controlling humidity

Heating

Desiccant
Dehumidification

Cooling

1009080 70 60

% RH

50

40
20
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16
14
12
10

4
0

10
-10

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20

30

40

Psychrometrics
% Relative Humidity

Absolute
Humidity

Dewpoint

Temperature C
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Ventilation
% RH

Ventilation air has to have a lower moisture content to be

effective and is therefore at the mercy of changing
weather conditions

100 90 80

70

60

50

40
20

16
14
12
10
8
6
4

2
-10

10

20

DRY - BULB TEMPERATURE C

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30

40

MOISTURE CONTENT g/Kg

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Heating
Absolute humidity unchanged
Lowers relative humidity
Dewpoint unchanged
Expensive in energy terms if comfort control is

% RH
100 90 80 70 60

50

40
20

16

not required

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12
10
8
6
4

2
-10

10

20

30

DRY - BULB TEMPERATURE C

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40

MOISTURE CONTENT g/Kg

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Cooling
Will lower RH after cold air is re-heated
Will reduce absolute humidity
Efficiency falls significantly below 10C
Wet coils = high maintenance and corrosion
HCFCs

% RH
100 90 80 70 60

50

40
20

16

14
12
10
8
6

4
2
-10

10

20

30

DRY - BULB TEMPERATURE C

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40

MOISTURE CONTENT g/Kg

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Desiccant Dehumidification
Reduces RH
Reduces absolute humidity
Reduces dew-point
Uses lower airflows

% RH
100 90 80 70 60

50

40
20

16
14
12
10
8
6
4

2
-10

10

20

30

DRY - BULB TEMPERATURE C

20

40

MOISTURE CONTENT g/Kg

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Desiccant Dehumidification
Continued

% RH
100 90 80 70 60

50

40
20

System runs dry = longer life

Multiple energy sources can be used

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eg. gas, steam, MPHW

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Not temperature sensitive (+40C to -40C)

Can dry to -40C dewpoint

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10
8
6
4

2
-10

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20

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DRY - BULB TEMPERATURE C

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40

MOISTURE CONTENT g/Kg

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Munters Desiccant Wheel Method

Process (humid) air: passes through the drying wheel and leaves as dry air.
Heated Reactivation air: collects the moisture adsorbed by the drying wheel and
leaves as wet air.
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Humidity Control for an Unheated Building

* * *
** * *
Heating
Cooling
Does not remove
Poor performance
Moisture !
below 10C
Expensive
Poor control,
With heat, the air expands Poor distribution
and can hold more moisture,
Hot air rises!
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Desiccant
Dehumidification
Removes moisture
even down to
- 40C

Desiccant vs. Cooling?

Moisture
removal
capacity

Temperature 0C
It is quite common to combine both pre-cooling &
desiccant dehumidification to provide solutions

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Applications Overview

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Customer Applications

Effective, accurate and cost-effective control of humidity and temperature forms a critical element in
a number of different commercial and industrial applications.
As the inventors of desiccant wheel technology, Munters has unrivalled experience and expertise in
the development of energy efficient solutions for a wide range of challenging applications, including:

Food production, processing and cold storage

Pharmaceutical manufacturing
Data Centres
Storage of archives, paper, defence equipment, etc
Corrosion control in suspension bridges
Lithium battery, electronics & semi-conductor manufacturing
Ice rinks and swimming pools
Paint finishing plus much, much more

Applications in Detail:
Preservation

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The Customer
Main Customer

Museums
Archives
Libraries and Galleries
Art and artefact storage facilities
Vehicles including classic car storage
Public and Private sector organisations
Defence forces
Shipping and Ferries
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Effects of high humidity in Preservation

Inconsistent temperature leads to condensation (particularly in winter)
Shorten the life of photographs, paper, due to fungal and bacterial growth
Increased cost of restoration for artwork
Significantly impact on value if damage has occured
Corrosion develops on metals
Bronze develops bronze disease
High humidity can make public areas uncomfortable
Reduce revenue if visitors number (fall due to climate)
High repair and maintenance costs to repair damage to

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building fabric
Increased drying times (clothes drying)
Shorten life of cables (bridges)
High energy bills (using heating in storage areas)
Unforseen costs to replace items affected by moisture
damage

Application areas

Ship lay up

Public Spaces
Display
Cases

Controlled Humidity Environments

(CHE)

Bridges

Archive
s

Film
Clothes Drying

Museums

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Benefits of Dehumidification
Consistent relative humidity levels year round
No seasonal fluctuations
Comfortable climate conditions
Halt corrosion
Prevent mould and fungal growth
Ensure people comfort

Increase life of documents and national treasures

Increase paper life from 50 to 200 years
Increase life of film/photos from 25 to 1,000 years

Protect buildings

Reduce building maintenance

Prevent unnecessary closures for repairs
Reduce labour costs

Reduce heating requirements in storage - SAVE ENERGY

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Museums
Problem:
Museums need to protect valuable items from humidity related
damage. Materials such as paper and canvas will be damaged
by mould growth if not properly protected. Metals are highly
susceptible to corrosion if relative humidity exceeds 70% RH.

Solution:
Munters help to maintain consistent humidity controlled
environments in numerous display cabinets, museum spaces, art &
collection stores, including the Mona Lisa at the Louvre
Outcome:
Important documents, artwork, artefacts, metals and more are
protected and preserved for generations to come.
There is no requirement to heat storage areas, reducing energy
requirements (in some cases)

Reference List
Company
Danish State Archives
National Film Archives
Mary Rose Trust
Orford Museum
Constantine Art Storage
British Library
Scottish Film archive
Royal Yacht Britannia
Stena Line Ferries
Royal Botanic Gardens
Royal College of Nursing
Royal Mint
Crown Jewels
Clothes Drying
Carl Von Linne Archives
Severn Bridge

Application
Storage of documents
Film Storage
Display cabinet
Display cabinets
Art Storage
Protection of building
Storage protection of films
Temporary for repairs
Seasonal lay up (Winter)
Seed storage
Archive storage
Coin storage
Vault storage
Clothes Drying
Storage of books and other items
Preservation of cables

Some of our Global Customers

 Questions?

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