Museums
In order to maintain the paintings, wood and some other antiques in all museums the correct air humidity is a must. A dry climate affects the structure of the wood and paint, so paintings could get damaged by too low relative humidity (RH).
In some places the relative air humidity in the winter can be around 15 to 20% while the necessary humidity for paintings in museums should be 50 to 55% for pictures to be exhibited
Having a humidification system of Munters will provide the museum of:
- Constant, controlled air humidity in the exhibition rooms – paintings stay well preserved.
- Low noise level compared to spray humidifiers.
- Low energy consumption compared to steam humidifiers.
- Droplets are not produced, which can otherwise settle on walls and paintings.
- Easy to set and control the desired relative air humidity.
- A low-maintenance air humidifier that requires a minimum of maintenance.
Steam humidifiers can have a high energy consumption and they can raise the temperature in the room. Spray humidifiers are also inappropriate for two reasons: the high noise level as water drops are sprayed into the air, and the risk of making the floor wet in the exhibition room.