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December 22, 2023
What is adiabatic humidification?
Adiabatic humidification refers to increasing humidity by adding cold water to the air, as oppose to isothermal humidification, where hot water (steam) is introduced into the air. In adiabatic humidification, cold water is atomized into tiny droplets which evaporates into the air. Since this evaporation process uses heat from the...
November 23, 2023
Beer brewing solutions
Craft beer breweries have been struggling the past years following the covid-crisis, a steep rise in production costs and a new generation which care less for the golden drink. Small beer breweries can only survive now if they implement some strict measures to increase the efficiency and lower their costs....
November 20, 2023
How to Properly Flush Your AKIMist®“E” Before a Production Break
Is your production taking a longer break, for example during the holiday season? Then remember to flush your AKIMist. During extended production breaks, such as the holiday season, it’s crucial to properly prepare your AKIMist®“E” Dry Fog Humidifier for idle periods to prevent the buildup of impurities that could compromise...
November 10, 2023
Optimizing Excellence: Lean Management at IKEUCHI
Striving for perfection with lean management In the intricate domain of high-quality spray nozzles and humidification systems, a profound philosophy prevails – the pursuit of continuous improvement. At IKEUCHI, we wholeheartedly embrace the power of lean principles, striving for perfection as part of our cultural fabric. This steadfast commitment to...
November 6, 2023
Add disinfect to potato grading line to prevent potato soft rot
The potato soft rot disease presents a serious risk for potato growers all over the world. Potato soft rot is caused by different types of bacteria which can already have infected the potato plant and tubers before they have been planted. The bacteria usually spread through wounds or damage to...
November 2, 2023
Foam breaking in wastewater treatment plant
Foam breaking Foaming during the wastewater treatment process is a common issue in many WWTP. The foam can occur in several places from the aeration tank, the secondary clarifier and in the anaerobic digester. Foam is an issue as it can lead to a reduction of the system performance due...
October 23, 2023
Prevent ToBRFV with disinfection
The number of tomato-farms which have been infected with the Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) has recently increased. This is a fast spreading virus, and farmers can risk losing up to 70% of their production if their greenhouses are infected. Currently, researchers are investingating how to breed new tomato...
September 28, 2023
Cheese ripening and humidity
Cheese ripening and humidity control Humidity control is critical in the cheese ripening process. Proper humidity control is essential for achieving the desired texture, flavor, and quality of the cheese. Here’s an overview of how cheese ripening and humidity control are interrelated:
September 11, 2023
Urban cooling solutions
Urban cooling In recent years we have continously beaten new records for summer temperatures in and outside of Europe. Globally, the summer of 2023 was by far the warmest since records began in 1940. Cities are particularly affected by the extremes, leading to the so-called “Urban Heat Island Phenomenon”. About...