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Outdoor mist and fog systems have been effectively used in outdoor cooling
applications for decades. These systems, when properly designed and installed,
can provide cooling of outdoor temperatures by up to 40 degrees Fahrenheit
with virtually no noticeable increase in the relative humidity. Applications
will include restaurants, theme parks, hotels and resorts, spectator arenas,
tennis courts, golf facilities, boats and RVs, fountains, waterfalls,
and patios, etc
By using 1,000 PSI, atomizing the water droplets to a size as small as
5 microns (5 millionths of a meter) in diameter is possible. At this level,
'flash evaporation' occurs reducing the ambient temperature. This process,
known as 'Thermal Dynamics', is effective because water requires energy
(600 calories of heat to evaporate 1 gram of water) to evaporate. This
energy exchange results in reduced temperatures.
The overall effectiveness of the system will depend on existing temperature
and humidity levels. As the temperature rises (85 degrees Fahrenheit to
115 degrees Fahrenheit is ideal), and humidity levels drop (above 90%
performance is marginal, 40% to 90% performance is good, below 40% performance
is excellent), the systems results can be dramatic. As with any evaporative
cooling process, the more moisture evaporated, the greater the cooling
results. Proper system design to obtain complete evaporation and maximum
cooling is important to the systems overall performance. The systems results
can be enhanced when used in shaded or covered areas and when they incorporate
increased airflow through use of ceiling mounted, wall mounted, or floor
mounted fans.
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