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Condair is launching the Condair RM, a new low-capacity resistive steam humidifier that can provide up to 8kg of steam to a duct. This level of output is ideal for applications like CRAC units in data centers, MRI suites in hospitals, and high-end residential humidification. It is also ideal for offering zonal humidity control in branch ducts of buildings, like galleries or multi-occupancy offices, where a specific area of the building requires an independently managed humidity level. sustainable solution The Condair RM reduces the cost of consumables when compared to electrode boiler humidifiers, as it incorporates a boiling chamber that can be cleaned to remove lime scale, rather than needing disposable plastic cylinders. It is also, therefore, a more sustainable solution. As the Condair RM has resistive heating elements it can operate on RO water, as well as a regular mains water supply. As RO water is virtually mineral-free, scale build-up is nearly eliminated, further improving the service efficiency of the unit. accurate humidity control As resistive steam humidifiers, such as the Condair RM, use a submerged heating element to create steam As resistive steam humidifiers, such as the Condair RM, use a submerged heating element to create steam, they react faster than an electrode boiler humidifier that relies on the conductivity of the water. This allows resistive steam humidifiers to provide more accurate humidity control, as they respond faster to a control signal. The Condair RM can offer ±5%RH control with mains water or ±2%RH control with RO water. intelligent water control system Electric steam humidifiers manage the mineral content of the boiling chamber by periodically draining high mineral-content water and replacing it with fresh water. The Condair RM has an intelligent water control system that allows drain cycles to be tailored to the supply water quality. Hard water causes increased scale build-up, so drain cycles can be programmed more frequently to minimize service requirements. Alternatively, in soft water areas, the time between drain cycles can be lengthened to minimize water consumption and the energy required to heat the water. Compact unit The unit is very compact at just 470mm wide, 350mm high by 150mm deep, making it ideal to locate in plant rooms. It can be wall or floor-mounted and is available in capacities ranging from just 2 to 8kg/h, with full modulation across the output.

Humidity specialist - Condair is releasing a new whitepaper entitled - 'Making Buildings Healthier'. It contains information on how building managers can protect occupant health with a holistic approach to controlling their indoor environments.  The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has focused public attention on the risks posed by viral transmission in buildings. Contributory factors that have been known about for some time, have now been placed center stage, emphasizing the influence that elements, such as fresh air, temperature, minimum relative humidity, and even sunlight all have on the spread of viruses. The aim of Condair’s whitepaper The aim of Condair’s whitepaper is to provide an overview of these factors  The aim of Condair’s whitepaper is to provide an overview of these factors and promote dialog between facility managers, users, and health and safety officers, enabling the right package of health protection measures to be considered.  The whitepaper also includes a checklist so that readers can take stock of their building’s current situation, discover the extent to which their premises protects against the spread of infections and identify where improvements could be made. CEO upon the release of the white paper Oliver Zimmermann, CEO of Condair Group, commented, “The Condair Group is the world’s renowned specialist on humidity control and for years we’ve collaborated with scientists and healthcare experts to understand and promote the importance of optimal humidity for health. Through this research, we appreciate that humidity control is just one, but a decisive, weapon that can be used in the fight against respiratory infections.” He adds, “Upgrading our built environment to better protect human health from the current COVID-19 and future potential pandemics, while not sacrificing the important gains we have made in energy efficiency, is the single largest challenge the HVAC industry will face in our lifetime." Indoor environmental management Oliver Zimmermann cocludes, "To achieve this objective, we must act as a sector to educate, cooperate and implement practical solutions as rapidly as possible. This whitepaper presents a clear and concise overview of the steps building operators can and should be taking to enhance occupant health, using a holistic approach, rather than a one-size-fits-all, to indoor environmental management.”

Specialist South African food supplier, The Savanna, is using Condair dehumidifiers to dry biltong at its production facility in London. Two Condair dehumidifiers were installed by John Todd Refrigeration (JTR) to help in the production of this traditional South African product. Biltong is a dried and cured meat, with a rich and dense flavor, which is cut into strips and often eaten as a snack. The Savanna’s biltong is produced using grass-fed beef from the Scottish highlands and a traditional South African curing method. Silverside beef slabs are sliced into strips and then marinated before being mounted on hooks for air drying, which is where Condair’s dehumidifiers assist in the process. JTR improving the consistency and efficiency Matt Gough, Refrigeration Engineer at JTR commented, “The Savanna approached JTR wanting to improve the consistency and efficiency of their drying rooms, whilst also gaining better control over what was happening inside." "The rooms need very tight environmental control but the previous strategy introduced outside air to help lower temperatures when needed. This external factor meant that the internal room conditions, and therefore the drying process, were influenced by the seasons and weather.” “JTR redesigned the drying rooms and installed Condair DC-N dehumidifiers. The dehumidifiers, located in the rooms, both dry and heat the air to the required condition, resulting in a fully sealed area and a consistently controlled drying process.” Matt concluded. Authority comment The Savanna operates several drying rooms at London and is able to monitor the entire activity accurately Lisa Gardshol, founder and CEO of The Savanna, commented, “We have been very happy with the performance of the Condair dehumidifiers JTR installed to comply with our drying approach. It has not only allowed us to increase production efficiency but also produce our award-winning biltong." "We have full control over the entire process and can make decisions based on the data that we recieve. This is something which we couldn’t do as well before.” “The Savanna now operates several drying rooms at our London production facility and we are able to monitor the entire activity accurately. During the drying process, the beef will lose around 50% of its weight in moisture loss, so the dehumidifiers are each removing several hundred litres of water per cycle. We’ve found that this ratio leads to the best-tasting biltong” Lisa concludes. Savanna's import and distributions As well as manufacturing, The Savanna imports and distributes a wide range of South African food and drink products. It operates eight retail outlets at train stations across London, including Victoria, Liverpool Street, and Paddington, and delivers nationwide via its websites. John Todd Refrigeration specializes in the design and planning of bespoke refrigeration installations, which are supported by 24-hour service and maintenance backup. The Exeter-based company was established in 1998 and serves the food, hospitality, and retail sectors. The Condair DC-N dehumidifiers installed by JTR at The Savanna, are part of an extensive range of dehumidifiers offered by Condair. The company supplies both condensing and desiccant technology, with a wide range of capacities and many pre- and post- drying features, to ensure process air delivery precisely matches an application’s requirements.

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