At BMIL Technologies, we understand the problem of water condensation building up in refrigerated processing rooms and how it can cost you working hours, product and money.
What is dehumidification?
Cold room dehumidification is the process of removing moisture from the air in a refrigerated environment. By controlling moisture and lowering the dew point, dehumidification helps prevent condensation, frost and ice from forming where they can create operational, safety and product-quality issues.
The goal is to remove enough moisture to bring the dew point below 32°F. Below this critical threshold, condensation can be prevented and frost and ice problems can be significantly reduced, helping create a drier, safer and more reliable refrigerated environment.
Moisture in refrigerated environments can create costly problems that affect food safety, product quality, employee safety and refrigeration performance.
As moisture accumulates, it can lead to condensation and ceiling drips, mold, wet packaging, corrosion, and wet or icy floors that create slip-and-fall hazards. In freezer applications, moisture can also form frost and ice around doors, preventing them from closing and sealing properly, while frost buildup on evaporator coils can increase the need for defrost cycles. Managing these conditions can require additional cleaning, sanitation and labor while reducing the amount of time the refrigeration system is actively cooling the space.
Common moisture-related problems include:
BMIL brings extensive expertise in moisture control and refrigerated environments, helping facilities evaluate dehumidification challenges and identify solutions tailored to their operating conditions. From diagnosing the sources of condensation, frost and excess humidity to recommending the right equipment and application strategy, BMIL can consult with customers to develop an effective, practical approach to moisture management.
BMIL’s DZ-2000 is a patented, self-contained desiccant dehumidification solution designed to control moisture in refrigerated environments and reduce common issues such as condensation, frost and ice buildup, mold, wet packaging, corrosion and slippery floors.
The DZ-2000 requires no ductwork or penetrations through cold room walls and operates without the need for additional refrigeration capacity. By lowering the dew point below 32°F in areas adjoining freezers, the DZ-2000 can reduce frost and ice problems by up to 80%, helping improve food safety and product quality, maintain proper door sealing, reduce defrost requirements, and increase refrigeration system reliability and efficiency. With fewer defrost cycles and more available refrigeration runtime, the DZ-2000 can also help reduce required refrigeration horsepower and associated capital and operating costs.
By controlling moisture before it becomes condensation, frost or ice, the DZ-2000 helps create a drier, safer and more manageable refrigerated environment.
See BMIL’s Dehumidification Solutions in Action:
