People are intensely involved in sports and monitor their nutrition, take vitamin supplements, trying in this way to maintain the health and beauty of the body. But few people wonder how the air inhaled daily affects the biological processes of the body. If you look at the air environment through a microscope, you can be horrified how much any “muck” it contains: dust, germs, gases, allergens, etc.
We inhale all this, and pathogenic organisms and various kinds of pollution enter the body. With insufficient moisture in the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract, it is easier to get an infection, since an overdried mucosa is not able to fully protect the body. In winter, the dryness of the air rolls over due to actively operating heating devices.
Purpose of the humidifier
To maintain the required humidity in the apartment, special devices are used - household humidifiers. Some thrifty housewives consider it an impermissible luxury. But in fact, the thing in the household is very useful. Depending on the chosen model, it not only sprays steam and maintains the desired humidity mode.
Some advanced models additionally regulate the air temperature and clean it from pollution. To choose a device for your family that is suitable for functionality and without compromising the family budget, you need to understand the types of humidification devices in detail.
Types of household and industrial humidifiers
The main types of humidifiers include:
- traditional
- steam;
- ultrasound
- washable;
- multifunctional climatic;
- atomizers
The principle of operation of different types of humidifiers
We are getting used to the home microclimate, it seems comfortable to us. It’s easier for those who have a lot of flowers in their house and have an aquarium, and preferably two. The principle of operation of the humidifier is to spray water. They do it in different ways and have additional useful functions.
How a traditional humidifier works (with cold humidification)
The mechanism of operation of this ancestor of humidifiers is based on the natural evaporation of cold water. It’s the same as hanging wet underwear, only decorated in a more civilized way. Water is poured into containers, then it flows into the sump as necessary and enters the evaporators. A fan is built into the design of the device, it blows on the evaporative element, causing water to evaporate from its surface.
The simplest models use replaceable paper cassettes treated with an antibacterial composition. The service life of paper elements is 3 months maximum. Instead of paper, modern analogs use discs made of plastic, coated with small cells. The device rotates the disks, and they collect water from the tank. The pallet is equipped with electrodes; they neutralize pathogenic bacteria.
To speed up the evaporation process, the cold humidifier should be in a warm place, for example, near a heater.
How does a steam humidifier work (with hot evaporation)
This type of humidifier is in demand for large rooms. The body of the device is made of plastic that can withstand high temperatures. The device is equipped with protection: it will not turn on if the cap is leaking or there is no water in the tank. 2 electrodes are installed inside it, their job is to bring the water to a boil so that the apparatus starts to emit steam. At the outlet of the evaporator, the air temperature is maintained no higher than 60 degrees. This temperature regime fights microorganisms flying in the air.
Includes nozzle for inhalation. Instead of water, pouring an infusion of herbs or a solution with essential oils can carry out a medical procedure.
Pros: low price, ease of use, no cartridges requiring frequent replacement.
Cons: high energy consumption, noise.
Advice! To prevent a high noise background, for home use, buy a compact device. More powerful are irreplaceable helpers in greenhouses and greenhouses.
How does an ultrasonic humidifier work?
An ultrasonic humidifier is popular in both domestic and industrial use. It provides precise control of air humidity. It is easy to use, it is silent and it doesn’t interfere even in the bedroom or the nursery.
The design of the product has:
- water container;
- water filtering cartridge;
- low power fan that draws air into the device;
- a piezoelectric membrane that turns water into tiny particles;
- spray nozzle;
- hygrostat for self-switching on / off.
The piezomembrane vibrates under the influence of an electric current, and the water surrounding it scatters into microparticles. The resulting fog is fed out using a fan.
Ultrasonic humidifiers use only purified water. The use of hard water will result in a whitish, hard-to-wash coating on furniture.
Such a device decides when to work. It is safe to use and energy costs during operation are minimal. Of the minuses - the high cost of the apparatus and the regular change of filters.
Information. The device is compact, cute, and cold wet steam at the outlet is safe for babies and pets.
How a washable humidifier works
A special ionizer, and in some models a silver rod, kills pathogens, completing the cleaning process. The presence of a mini cup for essential oils complements the moisturizer with a pleasant aromatherapy function. The device is economical: it does not have replaceable cartridges and filters, but if there is a silver rod, it will have to be updated periodically. The energy costs with it are negligible, the dirt accumulated on the disks is washed off with water. The disadvantages include an insufficiently high degree of air purification. Devices with replaceable filters make this better. And the "washing" does not remove unpleasant odors in the airspace, it can only be hidden behind aromatic oils.
How does a multifunctional climate humidifier work?
MFC - climate humidifier - one of the most expensive devices. Its main function is to purify the air and then moisturize. The filters of the apparatus capture animal hair, dust, pollen, saprophytes, various odors. The principle of operation is that air passes through several charcoal filters treated with an antibacterial composition of the membrane and the evaporation system. Some models ionize and aromatize purified air.
The device is easy to use, does not require large energy costs, fully purifies the air. For its versatility, it belongs to expensive moisturizing equipment. The disadvantages include the high cost, the need to change filters and cartridges and the inability to moisten the air to more than 60%. Also, the device is quite bulky.
For high cleaning abilities, climate complexes are in demand not only at home, but also in medical and educational institutions.
How does an industrial spray type humidifier work - atomizer
This device is used only on an industrial scale. In it, water droplets are converted into finely divided water dust. They are ejected from the nozzle nozzle over a large distance (several tens of centimeters). This spray radius is achieved due to high pressure. Atomizers are hard workers, their productivity varies from 60 to 230 l / h of sprayed water. The disadvantages include their fabulous price (thousands of dollars).
In choosing a humidifier, you should be guided by what you need it for, living conditions and climate. Requests for each family are individual. Even a simple humidifier will provide the necessary level of humidity, taking care of the health of your loved ones.
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