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Site planning
4.1
Prior to starting
The basic principles for planning described below are theoretical ones. In practice, the necessary hu-
midification capacity is influenced by parameters that cannot be covered by this documentation. For
this reason, the values that were determined in theory have to be complemented by practical values or
corrected in many cases. Nortec’s technical service team will be pleased to assist you.
Notes on the planning of direct room air humidification systems in one or more zones.
Proceed as follows when selecting and/or dimensioning the air humidification system:
• Determine the volume of the room and the air changes
• Determine the set points (temperature and humidity/relative humidity)
• Determine the humidification areas
• Calculate the maximum humidification capacity
• Define the device requirements
• Determine the placement of zone valves and hygrostats
4.2
Experts on site
Nortec Humidity has expert technicians employed by Nortec who can provide:
• Pre-site analysis
• Positioning and site assistance or recommendations
• Installation support
• Start-up and commissioning
• Bacteriological troubleshooting on site *
• Cleaning and disinfecting
• Preventive maintenance
• Repair and fault finding
• Training and guidance
* Nortec Humidity uses an industry leading method for measuring bacterial activity in the water; the ap-
proved and patented BactiQuant test. This, unique to Nortec, field test takes water samples from critical
project locations. Thereafter, the bacteriological quality of the water can be read within 30 minutes, and
the system can be disinfected if necessary.
Nortec Humidity follows the guidelines in VDI 6022 for colony forming units (CFU) counts in humidifiers.
The CFU count in the humidification water must not exceed 150 CFU/ml, corresponding to a maximum
BQ value of 52. Please contact your local Nortec Humidity representative for further information about
our services.