Alternatives For Dehumidification In Commercial Buildings
Controlling humidity in commercial buildings used to be a difficult undertaking that was best accomplished by overcooling the supply air to increase moisture removal, then reheating the overcooled air to the desired temperature. This was a huge waste of energy. While gas desiccant systems were a viable alternative, they were relatively costly and more often used for industrial applications where very low humidity levels were required. The advent in recent years of alternative dehumidification technologies has made the dehumidification process far more energy efficient and affordable.
Restaurants: As a result of kitchen exhausts and latent loads created by cooking and customers, restaurants require the introduction of large amounts of outdoor air. Without proper dehumidification, mold and mildew can contaminate kitchen areas, dining areas can become cold and clammy, condensation can drip from supply diffusers onto customers and tables, and floors can become slippery. All of this could add up to health concerns, customer dissatisfaction, and potential lawsuits.