April 23, 2007—Dri-Steem Corporation has introduced a new humidification system option: insulated tubes for Ultra-sorb and Rapid-sorb steam dispersion systems that, says the company, provide significant energy savings for either new or existing applications. Wasted energy is reduced by up to 85%, and air stream heat gain and dispersion-generated condensate production are also significantly lowered.
According to Dri-Steem, these tubes will provide a major energy- and cost-saving option not only for new steam dispersion systems, but also as a retrofit for installed systems. The energy savings from Dri-Steem’s insulated dispersion tubes can provide product payback in less than one year for electric humidification systems and in about 1.5 years for natural gas humidification systems, according to the company.
These savings are achieved by reducing the thermal conductivity of dispersion tubes with polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), an advanced insulation that meets stringent duct/AHU requirements. This robust insulating material has a fire/smoke index of 0/0, and is rated for continuous high-temperature (300 degrees F) operation.
The PVDF insulating material will not absorb water or support microbial growth, due to its closed-cell construction, and it will not degrade when exposed to UVC germicidal light. Advanced manufacturing processes ensure that the insulation is secured firmly to the dispersion tubes and will not loosen or shift.
For more information visit the Dri-Steem Web site.
