CAREL Products - Isothermal Humidifiers

Humidification for life
Humidification Business Unit

speaker: Carlo Bertel
International Meeting
Vision and goals

The humidification market
Humidification systems
Isothermal humidifiers
Sales & marketing
Application niches
The humidification market > comfort
Comfort: humidification for large living rooms

and spaces
CAREL solutions to increase wellbeing and to

reduce susceptibility to sickness.
Humidification is usually required during cold
seasons because air heating system reduce the
relative humidity of the air, thus decreasing
comfort and increasing dryness of skin, nose and
eyes mucosa.
Humidification for
Products
offices, houses, shops
compactSteam
humiSteam
ultimateSteam
humiFog for AHU
MC for AHU
humiSonic
hospital and health care facilities
museums and libraries
The humidification market > process
Process: high precision and reliability
High precision and high reliability humidification to

control one of the most important characteristic of
a manufacturing process: the humidity of the air.
This to reduce dryness of the materials an
substances used in the process, to avoid fragility
and modifications on the mechanical
characteristics, electrostatic adhesion and
discharges.
Humidification for
Products
high tech industrial process

medical applications (surgery rooms)
pharmaceutical and Microelectronic
(clean rooms)
heaterSteam
humiFog for AHU
humiSonic
laboratories and test rooms
The humidification market > OEM
OEM: close control air conditioning
Precision (close control) air conditioning units for

electronic equipments and special high-tech
applications: the main goal is to avoid electrostatic
discharges and to maintain the right level of
humidity for the electronic devices.
Humidification for
Products
computer rooms and shelters
telecommunications
KUE kits and CPY

controls
special applications
The humidification market > steam bath
Steam baths
Steam baths: the humidifier must produce steam

to obtain the proper temperature (40-45C) in
condensating conditions; the humidifiers may have
to control essence distributors, fans and internal
light in a coordinated way, and to provide
scheduled operation, to simplify the design of the
installer/ OEM producer.
Steam baths
Products
Large steam baths are typically

located located in gym's, wellness
centres, hotels.
humiSteam Wellness
heaterSteam
gaSteam
The humidification market > industry and storage
Industry and storage
For controlling the humidity of the air in

manufacturing plants, storages and cold rooms.
Subniches:
Printing industry
Textile industry
Adiabatic cooling applications
Cold storages
Food industry
Wine storages
Wood factories and warehouses
Tobacco industry
Green houses
Humidification for
Products
Manufacturing plants
humiSteam
gasteam
ultimateSteam
humiFog for AHU and
Direct Room
MC for AHU and
Direct Room
humiDisk
humiSonic
Food and wine storages, warehouses
Green houses
Adiabatic cooling
The humidification market > industry and storage
Industry and storage subniches
Wine storage
Printing
Adiabatic cooling
Wood
Painting booth
Tobacco
Food industry
Green houses
Cold storage
compactSteam
immersed electrode
1-3 kg/h
mains water
humiSteam X-plus, Basic & Wellness

immersed electrode
1-130 kg/h
mains water
2-60 kg/h
mains and demi water
45-180 kg/h
1-45 kg/h
mains water
heaterSteam
immersed heaters
gaSteam
gas fired
KUE kits
immersed electrode
Short Absorption Manifold

Live steam network
1-900 kg/h
Adiabatic humidifiers
humiFog
compressed water
60-500 l/h
demi water
60 or 230 l/h
1 or 6,5 l/h
mains water
0,5-18 l/h
highly demi water
mc
compressed air
humiDisk
centrifugal
humiSonic
mechanical resonance
WTS
reverse osmosis system
180-500 l/h
Dryclim
de-humidifier
13-27 l/day
Isothermal product range
Why isothermal humidifiers?

Isothermal humidifiers: pros and cons
Advantages and disadvantages of isothermal humidifiers

with respect to adiabatic ones
Isothermals
Adiabatics
ASEPTIC HUMIDIFICATION
steam doesnt carry bacteria
Water droplets introduced in the

air: no recirculation
Treated water
CAPACITY
Medium (up to 130/180kg/h)
Huge: 500kg/h
(up to 5000kg/h)
POWER CONSUMPTION
About 750W / (kg/h)

(60 kg/h -> 45 kW)
Low, about 4 W /(kg/h)

(60 kg/h -> 0,955 kW)
REQUIRED FREE SPACE
steam is easily and quickly

absorbed by the air
Minimum evaporation space

( > 700mm, 1200mm typ.)
TEMPERATURE CHANGE
Temperature doesnt change

significantly
Yes, about 700W / (kg/h)

(100 kg/h -> 70 kW)
COOLING effect
WATER
Tap and treated

(maintenance)
Tap and treated

(maintenance)
Vision and goals

humiSteam
Sales & marketing
Isothermal humidifiers > humiSteam
humiSteam
The rational choice

for a vast series of
applications
Immersed electrode
humidifier
for civil environments,
offices, industrial facilities
and steam baths
humiSteam
A complete solution for

comfort applications and
steam baths
humisteam is suitable for
both installation in the
room and in the air duct
humiSteam: working principle
humiSteam: working principle
CURRENT
Evaporation
cycle and refill
END
OFfilling
FILL
End of
It = target
Filling phase
CURRENT
EVAPORATION
End of filling
EVAPORATION
Automatic
concentration
control
It = TARGET
Filling phase
DRAIN FILL to restore concentration
humiSteam values
Usability
friendly user interface with large LCD displays, keyboard, easy navigation menus
Reliability
New power connectors for cylinder studs, drain pump for all models, extended
water range 751250S/cm, programmable drains
Performance
New faster start-up algorithm, AFS, integrated Modbus connectivity
Completeness
Wider range with the new 18kg/h model
humiSteam: new controllers
X Plus: high end

pCO technology
with regulation
Y (basic): low end

ON/OFF + Proportional
Friendly user interface
Wellness: steam bath

dedicated version
(launched in 2007)
humiSteam: new snap-on connectors 1/2
No screws to tighten for power

connection, but sliding connectors
for greater safety and reliability
-> much quicker maintenance
-> no need for tools
Adapters for backwards

compatibility: old humiSteams
can be equipped with adapters
to use new spare cylinders
humiSteam: other improvements
water conductivity range extended to 75 1250 S/cm

optional drain tempering (standard for the USA)
available models equipped with different cylinders:
humiSteam basic (UEY)
Technical features:
all the range from 1,5 to 65 kg/h, new 18 kg/h (no twin cylinder)
large LCD display and 4 keys to program the parameters
complete diagnostic in numbers and icons
ON/OFF and Proportional (voltage and current signals)
fully automatic water concentration management
production can be reduced

RS 485 Carel 3.3 / Modbus
drain by inactivity
additional programmable periodic
drains available for particular water
cylinder lifetime counter
humiSteam X plus high end
Technical features:
all the range from 1,5 to 130 kg/h, new 18 kg/h

large alphanumeric/graphic display (up to 8 lines of text)
user interface in several languages
programmable control from pCO family
the user interface can be mounted remote
ON/OFF, Proportional, regulating with 1 or 2 probes
signals: 0-1V, 0-10V, 0-20mA, 4-20mA, 0-135 Ohm
daily and weekly timer for time zones
cylinder lifetime counter
0-10V output for controlling a slave unit
diagnostics with time-stamping
remote diagnostics via GSM
standard connectivity: Modbus
optional: LON, BacNet, TCP/IP, GSM
Which benefits do I get from humiSteam?
Features
Automatic water concentration control

(auto adaptive software)
Benefits
Easy to install
Prevents corrosion
Reduces the waste of water
Large, long lasting cylinders
Savings for Customers
State-of-the-art control
Reliability and precision
Limit probe supported (unique!)

Automatic drain in case of inactivity
Professional and solid construction
No wetting in duct
Hygienically safe
reliability and long life
Vision and goals

compactSteam
Sales & marketing
Product portfolio > Isothermal humidifiers
compactSteam
the elegant solution

for small ambients
Immersed electrode humidifier
for residential and light
commercial applications
compactSteam
the elegant solution

for health and comfort
in your house
with traditional heating system
with ducted heating system
up to 300 sqm
to protect furniture and
artworks
where style and quiet
are important!
compactSteam
the most advanced solution

for light commercial
applications:
professional offices
medical offices
bank and insurance agencies
small and medium shops
(antiques, furniture, books)
... and all places where humidity
matters!
compactSteam: models
for direct room humidification with

embedded fan blower;
for ducted heating systems with steam
hose and nozzle.
replaces the previous product homeSteam
compactSteam: bundles
The bundle for ambient

humidification contains:
compactSteam humidifier
Clima humidistat
fill hose
The bundle for duct

humidification contains:
compactSteam humidifier
Clima humidistat
fill hose
steam and condensate hoses
plastic steam nozzle
compactSteam: technical features
graphic LCD display

complete diagnostics - numbers & icons
integrated steam distributor with fan
proportional 0-10V regulation + ON/OFF
remote enable, external fan control
maximum capacity adjustable (5% steps)
boiler lifetime counter
water concentration and foam management
integrated Drain Tempering (60C)
automatic drain in case of inactivity
all cables and hoses hidden
drain pump
Product portfolio > Isothermal humidifiers > compactSteam
Which benefits do I get from compactSteam?
Features
Benefits
graphic display with digits and icons
easy to use, simplified support
modulating, input 0-10V (CLIMA)
precision and comfort
capacity adjustable in steps of 5%
adaptable to the room volume
patented antifoam system
no hot drops ejected
drain tempering (drain <60C)
no problem with domestic PVC piping
Automatic drain by inactivity
hygienically safe
Drain pump
no water waste, longer cylinder life
Vision and goals

heaterSteam
Sales & marketing
Product portfolio > Isothermal humidifiers > heaterSteam
heaterSteam
precision and
reliability
Immersed heater
humidifier
for demanding
process applications
heaterSteam
HIGH QUALITY HUMIDIFIERS

With immersed heaters
Water: demineralized and mains
Ideal :
where precision is required
where periodic maintenance must be avoided
where water quality can change time by time
(for instance: cruising ships)
heaterSteam
the innovative solution

ideal for:
technological or medical environments
clean rooms
... and all places where maximum

purity steam and extended
maintenance-free operation are
required!
heaterSteam: models
All are modulating models with probes or

0-100% ext. request
Other VAC on request (208, 460, 575V)
heaterSteam: unit code
heaterSteam
heaterSteam: working principle
Modulation PWM with

Solid State Relays
(mod H only)
Power applied 10% of time

Off 90% of time
Steam prod = 10%
Power applied 50% of time

Off 50% of time
Steam prod. = 50%
Power applied continuously

Steam prod. = 100%
t
heaterSteam
%rH
Precision in %rH
regulation, due to
drain/fill cycles
55
50
A precision of
+/- 1% can be
realistically
achieved
45
40
35
UR is suitable for
close control units
30
1min
2min
3min
4min
heaterSteam
the heaters are inside a casting of

aluminium, excellent thermal conductor,
that distributes evenly the heath through
a large surface;
inside each casting a sensor monitors
the temperature to prevent any
overheating due to low water level, or
limescale deposit;
the elements are protected by a nonsticking coating that prevents the
limescale from sticking permanently;
the stainless steel cylinder has a thermal
isolation coat, to save energy.
Technology & Evolution

heaterSteam: unique!
traditional heater humidifier

(Defensor and others)
isolation
resistive wire
Usual tubular heater
cold
section
Usual tubular heater

Incompletely immersed
Localized overheating
CAREL heaterSteam
exclusive elements with aluminium
casting
->more reliability
->less maintenance
costs
Heater with
aluminium casting
Incompletely
immersed
Heath is redistributed
heaterSteam: unique!
Exclusive
heater elements
with embedded
PTC sensor:
-> no overheating!
New
Niflon coating
-> anti-corrosion
-> anti-scale
Which benefits do I get from heaterSteam?
Features
Benefits
Heater in large aluminium casting
Low heat density e.g. reliability
Niflon coating (opt)
Easy cleaning
PTC integrated in heaters
No failure by overheating
automatic scale detection
Limit probe
No wetting in duct
Anti-foam system
No drops ejected
Pre-heating
Fast response
Vision and goals

gaSteam
Sales & marketing
Product portfolio > Isothermal humidifiers > gaSteam
gasSteam
humidify and save

The cost saving gas-fired
humidifier for all
applications
gasSteam
the gas-fired humidifier

for maximum operating
economy:
precision industrial
processes
clean rooms
heavy- duty uses
large steam baths
gasSteam: models
All are modulating models

with probes or
0-100% ext. request
gasSteam: why?

gasSteam: why?
Cumulative Cash Flow in
Comparison between an immersed electrode humidifier and gaSteam 90

Cumulative cash flow difference including purchasing, energy costs
(2400hours) and maintenance. Positive values are savings with gaSteam
gasSteam: inside the unit
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BOILER
HEAT EXCHANGER
FILTER
FOAM ELECTRODES (AFS)
BURNER
GAS TAP
FUMES PTC SENSOR
CONTROL PANEL
SUPPLY WATER TAP
FILL SOLENOID VALVE
(NOT PRESENT ANYMORE)
OVERFLOW
WATER LEVEL SENSORS
WATER NTC SENSOR
DRAIN PUMP
DISCHARGE TAP
ELECTRICAL SECTION
HYDRAULIC SECTION
gasSteam: inside the unit
gasSteam: safety devices
flame detection sensor (closes the gas valve

is there is no flame or the ignition fails)
forced draught, pre-mix burner, with
mechanically operated proportional gas valve
gas valve with double safety shutter
safety pressure switch (switches off the unit
in case of anomalies of combustion air flow)
manual reset safety thermostat, switches off
the unit if fumes exceed normal temp.
external air intake
3-level water float switch
gasSteam: safety devices
INTRINSICALLY SAFE
THE GAS FLOW IS PROPORTIONAL TO THE AIR FLOW
THANKS TO A PNEUMATIC DEVICE IN THE BURNER
(non electronic control)
gasSteam: modulation of the burner
The steam production

is modulated by the
speed of fan (25- 100%)
gasSteam: burner flame detection
FLAME CONTROL BOARD
FLAME SENSOR
BURNER
Which benefits do I get from gasSteam?
Features
Benefits
High efficiency burner and heat

exchanger (92-95%)
Energy savings
(Axair/GHMC: 85%)
Removable and Niflon coated heat

exchanger
EASY CLEANING
Second probe for duct
No wetting in duct
Anti-foam system (pat)
No drops ejected
Methane, Butane, Propane
Flexibility of installation
preheating
Fast response

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Humidification for life

Humidification Business Unit

Humidification for life

Vision and goals

The humidification market

The humidification market > comfort

Comfort: humidification for large living rooms

CAREL solutions to increase wellbeing and to

offices, houses, shops

hospital and health care facilities

museums and libraries

The humidification market > process

Process: high precision and reliability

High precision and high reliability humidification to

high tech industrial process

laboratories and test rooms

The humidification market > OEM

OEM: close control air conditioning

Precision (close control) air conditioning units for

computer rooms and shelters

KUE kits and CPY

The humidification market > steam bath

Steam baths: the humidifier must produce steam

Large steam baths are typically

The humidification market > industry and storage

Industry and storage

For controlling the humidity of the air in

Food and wine storages, warehouses

The humidification market > industry and storage

Industry and storage subniches

humiSteam X-plus, Basic & Wellness

mains and demi water

mains and demi water

Short Absorption Manifold

mains and demi water

highly demi water

Isothermal product range

Why isothermal humidifiers?

Isothermal humidifiers: pros and cons

Advantages and disadvantages of isothermal humidifiers

steam doesnt carry bacteria

Water droplets introduced in the

Medium (up to 130/180kg/h)

About 750W / (kg/h)

Low, about 4 W /(kg/h)

REQUIRED FREE SPACE

steam is easily and quickly

Minimum evaporation space

Temperature doesnt change

Yes, about 700W / (kg/h)

Tap and treated

Tap and treated

Humidification for life

Vision and goals

Isothermal humidifiers > humiSteam

The rational choice

Isothermal humidifiers > humiSteam

A complete solution for

Isothermal humidifiers > humiSteam

humiSteam: working principle

Isothermal humidifiers > humiSteam

humiSteam: working principle

Isothermal humidifiers > humiSteam

Isothermal humidifiers > humiSteam