Humidification

Knowledge Series KS19

Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, 2012
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Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

Knowledge Series

Abstract

Specifically considers the means of increasing the humidity of air to ensure that it does not fall below appropriate levels. Explains: what ‘humidity’ means, reasons for controlling the humidity levels in the built environment, processes that make humidifiers work, types of humidifiers used in buildings, determination of humidification load, energy used when humidifying, and the selection of humidifiers and their operational needs.

ISBN

9781906846251

Subjects

  • Air conditioning/ventilation
  • Special subject areas
  • Environmental issues/energy
  • Air treatment systems
  • Building services
  • Internal environment

Publisher History

The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers received its Royal Charter in 1976. They promote careers of building services engineers by accrediting courses of study in further and higher education, and by approving work based training programmes. Their publications include technical guidance and codes which set the criteria for best practice in the profession.

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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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