Dehumidification Systems for Food Applications

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Dehumidification Systems for Food Applications Andrew Cook Segment Manager March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Topics of Discussion Condensation Control in Meat Processing Process Freezers Cold Storage Loading Docks Hygroscopic Materials/Bulk Storage Chicken Houses 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Humidity and Dewpoint Control Spiral Freezers Eliminates conveyor defrost Eliminates floor icing Reduce ice buildup on evaporator coils Improves refrigeration COP Eliminates ice on downstream weighing machinery Meat Processing Eliminates condensation dripping onto product Reduces pull down time after wash down = increased production time Improves worker comfort Loading Docks Extends cooler defrost cycle Reduces labor with no chipping ice off floors, doors & racks Shift latent load to lower cost utility (natural gas) Refrigerated Warehouses Eliminates fog / condensation Eliminates slippery floors Improves worker safety Prevent mold growth 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Humidity and Dewpoint Control Candy Packaging Avoids clogged equipment Reduces cleaning frequency Allows fast wrapping with polypropylene Candy Pan Coating Improves surface finish Speeds water-based drying Eliminates picking & sticking Hygroscopic Material Conveying / Storage Eliminates Clogging and Sticking Eliminates Product Waste Improves Product Consistency Spray Drying/Instantizing No clogs in product collectors Allows smaller fluid beds Increases throughput of towers Low-Temperature Drying Improves product quality Fast drying at low temperature Enrobers Eliminates skirting Eliminates condensation Improves sanitation 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Cooling-Based Dehumidification Air is circulated across a cold coil and cooled to saturation Further cooling condenses moisture from the air stream Dew point reduction is limited by minimum practical coil temperatures Air is delivered at saturated conditions 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Cooling Coil Performance FROST FOG 25 °F 19 gr/lb 70°F 56 gr/lb 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Standard Desiccant Dehumidification The dehumidifier is based on Munters unique Honeycombe® sorption drying wheel: Process air passes through the drying wheel and leaves the dehumidifier as dry air Heated reactivation air collects the moisture absorbed by the drying wheel and leaves the dehumidifier as wet air Air supplied to area has dewpoint below freezing Supply air acts as a sponge 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Food Safety & Inspection Service (FSIS) Regulations 9 CFR § 416.2(d) Ventilation states, “Ventilation adequate to control odors, vapors, and condensation to the extent necessary to prevent adulteration of product and the creation of insanitary conditions must be provided.” Regulations: Observations and Impacts This regulation does not provide a solution or a recommendation, just the need to solve the problem. Burden is placed on the processor to decide how to proceed In fact….the regulation states, “Ventilation adequate to….” which may cause a greater problem if applied literally and without discipline Adding ventilation may actually increase “sweating” as large amounts of unconditioned outside air can condense on cold surfaces 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Typical Ventilation Layout Historically the plant philosophy has been to ventilate to an excess. Exhaust fans in the Pick/Scald area pull air through the plant, increasing infiltration of raw outside air. This is one of the root causes of the problem… and a focal point for its resolution. 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Eviscerating/Cut-up After slaughtering, where skin is then cleaned FOG AND MIST CONDENSATION CUT-UP AREA AT 50°F (10°C) SLAUGHTER AREA AT AMBIENT EVIS. AREA AT 70°F to 85°F (21°C – 30°C) 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Processing Issues (Evisceration, Further Processing, RTE) Overhead Condensation Large Moisture Load (product spraying) Hundreds of employees Overhead piping (cold), drip pans, electrical conduit, none insulated ceilings, warm “muggy” temperatures, ETC. Issues starting up after wash down Uncomfortable working environment 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Processing Solution Blanket ceiling and overhead level with dry air (10 gr/lb or less) at space neutral temperatures (except RTE) Use 100% O.A. for Evisceration (more return air for further processing and RTE) Use 100% O.A. for sanitation cycle 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Coolers and Hot Box Issues Overhead and wall Condensation Large infiltration load Hot Product that needs to be cooled in a controlled environment Cold temperatures required to “cool” product (Typically 34°F or below) Below freezing temperatures required on coils to keep boxes 40°F or below Product drying is not allowed Humid plant air is run through coolers Solution Condition air in areas at product entrance and exit to remove infiltration load Supply dry air inside coolers / hot box slightly lower than cooling fluid temperature 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Munters Solution System Sizing: Obtain Facility TAB Report conducted w/in the past few months and floor plan w/ ceiling heights Set the “Target Dew Point” slightly below the coldest surface temp (typically 0 -10°F dp) Calculate and justify the required OA amounts by comparing the larger of: Process Exhaust + Space Pressurization And Required Exhaust for CO2 and Cl2 control Decouple any extreme exhaust areas w/ individual systems All OA that enters the facility should be conditioned through air handling system Estimate total unit CFM based upon the specific area w/ considerations for construction type as well as incorporating the other facilities systems and needs Review and Implement other parameters as: Filtration (30% and 55% min) Reactivation Energy (constant load) Unit Construction (wash down – NTM) Pre & Post Cooling (OA Levels) Controls (Humidity Levels) 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Condensation Control Benefits Regulatory Compliance Reduced Manual Labor Fewer wipers and less plastic sheeting Reduced Pulldown Time/Increased Production Improve Pre-Op Performance & Start Shifts On-Time Reduced Microbial Counts Reduced Defrost Cycles Improved Worker Comfort & Safety Increase worker productivity No ice on floors and no fog = fewer slips and falls Reduced Maintenance Fewer electrical failures on production line Less frequent painting cycle 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

Claxton Poultry Benefits Summary of Savings & Benefits Poultry Processor Workshop Presented by John Seibel, Claxton Complex Mgr. May 12, 2004 Elimination of USDA-mandated downtime: $882K (Pre-op delays and shutdowns) Reduced 20 wipers at $25K/year = $500K/year Eliminated lost production time ($30K/hr) due to delayed start-up or shutdowns Acres of daily plastic sheeting has been reduced, saving $360K/year Claxton personnel able to focus on their jobs. A 1% productivity gain will generate $1.7MM/year increased production. Aerobic Plate Count (APC) of plant surfaces dropped from 50+ CFU/ml to 0 CFU/ml 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Claxton Claxton, GA 20,000 CFM for Evis 33,500 CFM for Debone 33,500 CFM for Further Processing Wayne Farms Enterprise, AL 28,000 CFM for Evis Douglas, GA 10,000 CFM for Loading Dock Gold Kist (Now Pilgrim’s Pride) Stanford, NC: 13,500 CFM for Loading Dock Ellijay, GA 10,000 CFM for Evis 2,250 CFM for Freezer Perdue Lewiston, NC 2,250 CFM for Icehouse 9,100 CFM for Freezer Rockingham, NC 13,500 CFM for Freezer 27,500 CFM for Evis / Chillers 60,000 CFM for Further Processing Washington, IN 25,000 CFM for Evis Dothan, Al 9,000 CFM for Debone 4,500 CFM for Chiller 4,500 CFM for Loading Dock Perry, GA (2) 10,000 CFM for Loading Dock Townsend Siler City, NC: 22,400 CFM for Chillers / Debone 27,500 CFM for Evis Pilgrim’s Pride Moorefield, WV 12,000 CFM for Condensation Control 15,000 CFM for Condensation Control Tyson Blountsville, AL 4,500 CFM for Freezer Vestibule Vicksburg, MS Millard, NE 4,500 CFM to Bacon Smokehouse Cooler Nashville, AR 22,400 CFM for Evis Cummings, GA Logansport, IN 4,500 CFM Intermediate Room (pork) Union City, TN Noel, MO 34,000 CFM for Evis Sara Lee Alexandria, KY 35,000 CFM for Deli Processing 60,000 CFM for Packaging 35,000 CFM for Packaging (2) 35,000 CFM for Deli Processing Chicago, IL (2) 9,000 CFM for Hot Dog Processing / Cook New London, WI (2) 44,500 CFM for Hot Dog Processing / Cook 15,000 CFM for Packaging (2) 30,000 CFM for Hot Dog Processing / Cook West Point, MS (2) 25,000 CFM for Pig Kill and Hot Dog Processing / Cook Mountaire Lumber Bridge, NC (2) 38,800 CFM for Further Processing (June Installation) Millsboro, DE 44,500 CFM for Debone and bird chiller Sanderson Farms Flowood, MS 4,500 CFM for Process Vestibule 2,250 CFM for Loading Dock Case Farms Morganton, NC 34,000 CFM Further Processing Smithfield Smithfield, VA (8) 9,000 CFM for Pig Drying Tar Heal, NC 9,000 CFM for Loading Dock 9,000 CFM for Cooler (2) 18,000 CFM for Dry / Kill Kinston, NC (4) 4,500 – 9,000 CFM for Packaging / Loading Dock/ Processing Rose Packing Company, Inc. (2) 5,000 CFM for Condensation Control 2,000 CFM for Condensation Control 10,000 CFM for Condensation Control Conagra Foods Quincy, MI 18,500 CFM for Blend and Stuff 18,500 CFM for Packaging Area Marshall, MO 25,000 CFM for Condensation Control 20,000 CFM for Condensation Control 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Notes Be careful when discussing drying, make sure they know there is no product drying (yield is very important) Don’t bid what you know is wrong, let’s talk first Must sell the end user Don’t push desiccant where it does not make sense! Be credible. Talk the talk, understand the application or you will loose credibility Very competitive Market (pricing), they make less than 1 cent per pound profit Once a rental goes in, it will not come out until permanent equipment is installed It’s a very open market, having them talk to one of our existing customers, also, some of our customers will open up their plant for new customers to view Everyone has worked for or with everyone, good news travels fast, bad news travels faster! Relationships, relationships, and relationships 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Typical Process Freezer Ice Buildup on Evaporator Coils Packaging Area (Upper Level) Product Flow Packaging Area Moisture Leakage (Lower Level) Product Flow Suction Side Of Freezer 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Psychrometric Plot DESIGN CONDITIONS IN PROCESS FREEZER APPLICATIONS WITHOUT MUNTERS DH 40 140 35 120 30 PACKAGING AREA AT 45°-50°F 100 Enthalpy - Btu per Pound of Dry Air 25 80 Humidity Ratio Grains of Moisture per Pound of Dry Air (gr/lb) Humidity Ratio Grains of Moisture per Pound of Dry Air (gr/lb) Humidity Ratio Grains of Moisture per Pound of Dry Air (gr/lb) Humidity Ratio Grains of Moisture per Pound of Dry Air (gr/lb) Humidity Ratio Grains of Moisture per Pound of Dry Air (gr/lb) Humidity Ratio Grains of Moisture per Pound of Dry Air (gr/lb) Humidity Ratio Grains of Moisture per Pound of Dry Air (gr/lb) Humidity Ratio Grains of Moisture per Pound of Dry Air (gr/lb) Humidity Ratio Grains of Moisture per Pound of Dry Air (gr/lb) Humidity Ratio Grains of Moisture per Pound of Dry Air (gr/lb) Humidity Ratio Grains of Moisture per Pound of Dry Air (gr/lb) Humidity Ratio Grains of Moisture per Pound of Dry Air (gr/lb) Humidity Ratio Grains of Moisture per Pound of Dry Air (gr/lb) Humidity Ratio Grains of Moisture per Pound of Dry Air (gr/lb) Humidity Ratio Grains of Moisture per Pound of Dry Air (gr/lb) Humidity Ratio Grains of Moisture per Pound of Dry Air (gr/lb) 20 Fog 60 15 Frost 40 Ice 10 20 -10 -10 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 Dry Bulb Temperature °F 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Psychrometric Plot Process Freezer with Desiccants 40 DESIGN CONDITIONS IN PROCESS FREEZER APPLICATIONS WITH DESICCANTS 140 35 120 30 PACKAGING AREA AT 45-50 F 100 Enthalpy - Btu per Pound of Dry Air 25 80 Humidity Ratio Grains of Moisture per Pound of Dry Air (gr/lb) Humidity Ratio Grains of Moisture per Pound of Dry Air (gr/lb) Humidity Ratio Grains of Moisture per Pound of Dry Air (gr/lb) Humidity Ratio Grains of Moisture per Pound of Dry Air (gr/lb) Humidity Ratio Grains of Moisture per Pound of Dry Air (gr/lb) Humidity Ratio Grains of Moisture per Pound of Dry Air (gr/lb) Humidity Ratio Grains of Moisture per Pound of Dry Air (gr/lb) Humidity Ratio Grains of Moisture per Pound of Dry Air (gr/lb) Humidity Ratio Grains of Moisture per Pound of Dry Air (gr/lb) Humidity Ratio Grains of Moisture per Pound of Dry Air (gr/lb) Humidity Ratio Grains of Moisture per Pound of Dry Air (gr/lb) Humidity Ratio Grains of Moisture per Pound of Dry Air (gr/lb) Humidity Ratio Grains of Moisture per Pound of Dry Air (gr/lb) Humidity Ratio Grains of Moisture per Pound of Dry Air (gr/lb) Humidity Ratio Grains of Moisture per Pound of Dry Air (gr/lb) Humidity Ratio Grains of Moisture per Pound of Dry Air (gr/lb) 20 60 15 40 10 20 -10 -10 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 Dry Bulb Temperature °F OPTIONAL POST-COOL DEHUMIDIFY TO 1 GR/LB 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

Makeup Air System with Tunnels Condition air at product entrance and exit to remove infiltration load 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

Air System with Vestibule Condition air at product entrance and exit to remove infiltration load 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Wagner Pizza 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications The Munters Solution Eliminates infiltration load: Example: If you have a -25 spiral freezer and plant ambient conditions of 75 F DB at 60% RH. Freezer inlets are 2’ x 4’ (assume 150 FPM infiltration) Using gr/hr / 7000 = (CFM) * (4.5) * (delta gr/lb) gr/hr / 7000 = (2,400 CFM) * (4.5) * (78.1 – 1.3) Lb / hr = 118.5 Positive Pressure in the freezer aids in product load 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Notes We are handling the infiltration load. Product load is a lot more difficult to control, once the moisture enters the freezer, it’s there. Don’t promise “no defrost cycles”. They can’t run 24/7, 365 days without a defrost cycle (or shut down). Find out what the customer currently experienced, what they are looking for (do they get better performance in the winter time) Try to determine the infiltration load and product load 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Process Freezer Benefits Reduction in defrost cycles in freezer Reduction in ice on inlets and outlets of conveyors More throughput Coils working more efficiently Able to stay in production 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Freezer Storage Issues Ice forms at all openings To hold 32°F and below temperatures, coils must supply below freezing temperatures Product drying is not allowed Large infiltration load (doors) 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Munters Solution Munters IceDry™ unit installed inside the freezer Supply dry air inside freezer targeting discharge at door opening (typically using and air curtain) Eliminate de-icing expenses and downtime Increase productivity Prevent slippery floors Improve worker safety Eliminate ice on products and packaging Reduce defrost requirements and costs 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications 15 days later 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Loading Docks Humidity Issues Ice Build-up On Freezer Ceiling and Around Door Frames Fogging, Wet Floors, Condensation and Moisture Mold/Mildew Energy Management and Facility Productivity Worker Comfort & Safety Primary source of moisture is a result of infiltration from: Loading dock doors and seals (assuming dock doors remain shut until truck is backed into place) Conveyers and open areas underneath loading docks 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Loading Docks Solution Pull air at largest infiltration point (most likely the loading dock doors Supply dry air at openings to “cooler” rooms 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Benefits of Dehumidification Hygroscopic materials don’t stick together Products flow freely through conveyers and hoppers Improved product quality with finished product (no clogging) Eliminates condensation dropping onto product Hygiene risk Prevents costly shutdowns, production interruptions and product loss Return to production quicker Product clogging often results in downtime DH helps dry cleaned equipment 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Silo Conveying Mixing and blending Drying-fluid bed, spray tower Coating Cooling tunnels Freezing Storage 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Storage – Silo Prevention of clogging Elimination of condensation Prevents mold growth Sizing Typically .5 AC/H for the volume of the silo (once through system) Once-through system Prevents mold growth Removes condensation Stops caking Dry air 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Pneumatic Conveying Mixing Vessel Silo Munters Unit Vacuum Pump Filter Valve As air is compressed and the air volume decreases The moisture content of the air remains the same, causing the dew point to shift and increase High humidity will be absorbed by product, or can stick to line especially on cold spots 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Storage Reduces waste in storage Prevents sticking and lumpy material Prevents mold Eliminates condensation (ice) Prolongs shelf-life and quality 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Spray Tower Problems Top Production rate varies by season Drying time too long Inconsistent quality of the powder Production stops Product scrap Lack of flexibility Wall Sweep Static Bed Pneumatic transport Powder 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Fluid Bed Production rate varies by season Drying time to long Consistant quality of the powder Non predictable parameters Production stops Product scrap Lack of flexibility 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Pan Coating Issues Length of drying time Soft coatings Picking (coating sticking imperfections) Other quality issues. 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Pan Coating 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Pan Coating Alternate Approach 30 68 13 13 50 90 52 13 Control sensors Shake-down filter Supply fan Exhaust fan Pan coater 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Munters Advantages Better product uniformity Coating becomes harder Less picking (coating sticking imperfections) Sugar liquid can be applied faster, increasing capacity without adding pans Overall hygienic advantages 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Cooling Tunnel 2 Reactivation Air Inlet Reactivation Air Outlet 2 Munters 1 1 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Free Flowing Powders 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications Market Strategy Be first to the customer: This is not a new application. Other desiccant manufacturers are heavily into this market (and is cheaper). Understand our competitive advantage: Long history of working in this industry Better product PowerPurge™ Create specifications around Munters, and make the competition match (energy) HCD product line has served this industry well. Use ICA when double wall is important to the customer/process. 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications 4000 CFM HRU 80% efficient heat recovery Activated based on high humidity reading in the space Cold and dry outside aAir is preheated through heat recovery to 74°F (10 Deg. O/A, 90 Deg. E/A) Potential savings of 278 MBH Heating Cost Allows the farmer to efficiently bring outside air in for better indoor air quality Reduced ammonia vapors Less chemicals required to control litter pollutants Healthier birds – more weight Lower fatality rate Reduced eye issues Better feet, reduced sores Improve feed to weight ratio 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications HRU Installation Photo Farmers monitor traditional exhaust systems very closely to minimize energy consumption – run minimally to reduce energy costs Minimally means that the birds are staggering from poor indoor air The Munters HRU provides economical means to bring fresh air into the environment 2011 Munters Sales Meeting | Dehumidification for Food Applications March 7, 2011

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