Science of Drying - Dehumidification and Condensation

11/17/2015 (Permalink)

The picture below is of the SERVPRO team setting up a dehumidifier to reduce the moisture level and decrease drying time in Scranton, Pa.

Moisture (humidity) seeks equilibrium with its environment. An area of high vapor pressure will mix with lower pressure areas. This helps explain why a large enough dehumidifier can dry all parts of a structure from a central location if enough airflow is present. It also explains why the creation of a low vapor pressure (humidity reduction) close to wet materials provides even more effective evaporation. Heat will lower the vapor pressure in a room if proper dehumidification is in place. The warmer the air, the faster the evaporation process. However, without proper adequate dehumidification, humidity will increase and drying time will be slower. If evaporation is occurring faster than vapor removal condensation will appear on colder surfaces. Condensation is an indication of inadequate dehumidification.

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The picture below is of the SERVPRO team setting up a dehumidifier to reduce the moisture level and increase drying time.