Desiccants

When dew points are extreme and you need precise, stable humidity levels, turn to desiccant dehumidification. 

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Dansplainin’: The Real Cost of Reheat (VIDEO)

Dansplainin’: The Real Cost of Reheat (VIDEO) For years, the HVAC industry has used large amounts of AC and reheated air to remove humidity from…

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Handle with care: How packaging causes humidity issues

Cold-storage facilities share a lot of similar challenges with other types of facilities.  Regulating temperature and maintaining adequate humidity levels are two of the most common issues, especially…

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Multi-coil design. The secret to efficiency. (VIDEO)

If you’re in charge of a facility’s HVAC and environmental controls, you’re well aware of this: Inefficient systems can lead to so many zeros on…

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Reduce dry down times after clean-up cycles (yes, it can be done!) (VIDEO)

There are few things worse than downtime when running a food processing or pharmaceutical facility. It cuts into production and at its most basic level,…

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Nutraceutical knowledge: How humidity control speeds gummy production

Back in the day, gummy bears had little competition other than the occasional gummy worm. Today, thanks to the nutraceutical industry’s surge, that’s not the case.   Gummies are…

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Manage regen air w/o access to exterior air (VIDEO)

Desiccant dehumidifiers are a favorite for controlling humidity among food processors, nutraceutical manufacturers and others for two specific reasons:   But, for processors needing to keep cold spaces…

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How to route dehumidifier ductwork (VIDEO)

How to route desiccant dehumidifier ductwork is the most common question in the food processing industry when it comes to managing humidity.   That’s why Quest engineers have spent hours upon…

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Symptoms of a humidity problem and what to do about it

If you work in the refrigerated building industry long enough, it’s bound to happen: High levels of humidity will find a way to cause all…

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3 high humidity problems food processors need to fix

High humidity in food processing is one thing processors don’t want. It’s the mastermind behind frost and condensation problems that can, at their worst, shut…

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How Ice Condensation and Ice Buildup Damage Cold Chain Products

Condensation and ice buildup are both signs that the relative humidity in your cold chain facility is too high. But knowing what the problem is…

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Water Treatment Facility Case Study

The Solution In the late 80s, Quest developed the first HI-E Dry dehumidifier. The patented revaporator process the system uses removes twice as much water from the atmosphere…

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Common Issues for Cold Chain Systems

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Weyauwega Cheese Case Study

Cheese storage dehumidification CHallenge A local cheese maker has been serving a high-quality product for over 100 years. Using local, high-quality ingredients from Wisconsin, the…

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Why Humidity Control is Difficult in Cold Rooms and Storage Areas

The cold chain industry might not seem like it would be affected by humidity issues. After all, everything is frozen, right? The cold reality is…

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