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Humidity Control for Refrigerated Storage & Cool Warehouses
Maintaining optimal humidity levels in Cold Stores is crucial for preserving product quality, preventing condensation, and reducing energy costs. Excess moisture can damage stored goods, corrode metal structures, and cause bacterial growth, leading to higher maintenance expenses and product losses.
Desiccant Technologies Group provides advanced dehumidification solutions, ensuring efficient humidity control in cold storage facilities across multiple industries.
Challenges of Uncontrolled Humidity in Cold Storage
Excessive humidity in Cold Stores facilities can cause:
- Condensation on walls, ceilings, and storage racks – leading to mould and bacterial growth
- Ice buildup on evaporators – reducing cooling efficiency and increasing defrost cycles
- Wet corrosion on metal surfaces – shortening equipment lifespan
- Clumping and sticking of hygroscopic materials – affecting powders, grains, and packaged goods
- Product deterioration – compromising food, pharmaceuticals, and sensitive materials
- Electrical and mechanical failures – due to moisture exposure
- Structural damage to buildings – reducing warehouse durability over time
- Explosion risk in nitrate-based fertilizer storage – caused by moisture-induced chemical reactions
- Ice formation on floors and ceilings – causing slips, falls, forklift accidents, falling ice hazards, and potential roof collapse
The most effective way to prevent these issues is through desiccant dehumidification, which removes excess moisture and ensures stable humidity levels in cold storage environments.
Why Humidity Control is Essential for Cold Storage?
- Prevents frost formation on refrigeration units and cooling coils
- Reduces defrosting cycles, lowering energy consumption
- Minimises product spoilage, clumping, and packaging damage
- Prevents bacterial and mould growth for hygienic storage
- Reduces equipment maintenance costs and extends lifespan
By controlling humidity, Desiccant Technologies Group ensures efficient refrigeration performance, product integrity, and cost savings.
Why Choose Desiccant Dehumidifiers for Refrigerated Warehouses?
Desiccant dehumidifiers from Desiccant Technologies Group offer precision moisture control solutions tailored for cold storage environments. Our systems provide:
- High-efficiency dehumidification with low energy consumption
- Reliable operation in low-temperature environments
- Compact and lightweight design for seamless installation
- Fully automated humidity regulation for continuous control
- Corrosion-resistant construction (stainless steel, Aluzinc)
- Compliance with EU Directives and quality standards
Storage Requirements
Using desiccant rotor technology, our air-drying systems maintain optimal relative humidity levels and ensure proper airflow conditions for the storage of various products and materials.
| Products / Materials | The relative humidity, RH, % |
|---|---|
| Meat industry | |
| Storage of unpackaged meat: Short-term storage | 85–90% |
| Storage of unpackaged meat: Long-term storage | 85–90% |
| Storage of meat and by-products in blocks | 85–90% |
| Storage of chilled meat | 85–90% |
| Storage of half-smoked products | 75–78% |
| Storage of smoked products | 23–35% |
| Storage of boiled-smoked products | 75–78% |
| Storage of natural herbs and spices | 70–75% |
| Storage of auxiliary materials: Nets, loops, covers | 60–70% |
| Storage of auxiliary materials: Packthread/string | 14–17% |
| Storage of covers: Natural, collagen, fibrous, polyamide and cellulose | 60–70% |
| Dairy industry | |
| Butter | 60–70% |
| Cottage cheese | 70–80% |
| Milk | 75% |
| Condensed milk with sugar | 70–80% |
| Condensed cream with sugar | 65–75% |
| Dry milk products | Up to 75% |
| Cheese – storage in refrigerators up to 12 months | 75–80% |
| Medicines in the form of syrups, capsules | 30–45% |
Desiccant dehumidifiers from Desiccant Technologies Group provide precise humidity control at any temperature, safeguarding product quality and storage conditions.
Benefits of Installing DT Group Dehumidifiers in Cold Storage Facilities
By integrating Desiccant Technologies Group dehumidifiers into refrigerated storage, companies can:
- Prevent condensation and frost buildup – extending refrigeration system lifespan
- Eliminate bacterial and mould growth – ensuring hygienic storage conditions
- Reduce defrosting cycles – saving energy and maintenance costs
- Prevent corrosion of metal structures – enhancing facility durability
- Preserve the quality of stored goods – reducing waste and financial losses
- Enhance overall refrigeration efficiency – improving temperature stability
- Ensure regulatory compliance – meeting industry hygiene and safety standards
With expertise in industrial and refrigerated storage dehumidification, Desiccant Technologies Group delivers cutting-edge, energy-efficient solutions for humidity control in cold warehouses and refrigeration chambers.