Humidification
Humidity is one of the most important factors affecting the indoor air quality of our environment. One of the other important factors affecting indoor air quality is ambient temperature. Since the ambient temperature can be easily measured, we can have a direct idea about the temperature. However, since there is no device that shows the humidity level in the environment, we cannot directly have any idea about the humidity of the environment. Even if the ambient temperature is very comfortable, such as 20-22 °C, we may feel uncomfortable because the humidity value is not among the comfort conditions. The felt temperature has a close relationship with the humidity value. Studies indicate that the humidity level should be between 40-60% for a comfortable environment.
The humidity of the environment can have very important results in terms of health as well as comfort. If the amount of moisture is less or more than it should be, it can cause different health problems. To eliminate the problems caused by excess or low humidity in the air, the requirements of the buildings on humidification and humidity should be known and actions should be taken according to these requirements.
One of the main causes of discomfort such as itching, dermatitis, cracking, hair and nail loss seen in the winter months is due to the fact that humidity is below the standard values. Humidity has a special importance especially in allergic rhinitis and asthma diseases. Humidity is an important factor in animal shelters as well as humans.
Humidification is also of great importance in industry. Humidity is the most important factor in many sectors in terms of product quality. Textile, wood, paper, photography, cheese, confectionery, bakery products, leather businesses can be counted among these sectors.
Humidity is at a very important point in the protection of private archives in libraries and the protection of valuable documents in museums.