Who had even heard of ‘aerosols’ a year ago? It is now clear that these long-living infectious particles floating in the air are responsible for the majority of Corona infections. The renowned aerosol specialist Prof. Dr. Alfred Wiedensohler from the Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research (TROPOS) in Leipzig warns that “in cold and temperate climates, the indoor climate is usually very dry during the heating season. This could promote the spread of coronaviruses”. This is because at higher air humidity, the droplets grow faster and fall to the ground earlier, and can therefore be inhaled less by healthy people.
These findings are particularly important for the coming winter season, when millions of people in the northern hemisphere will be staying in heated rooms. Heating fresh air leads to it drying out. At the same time, however, the infectious aerosols exhaled by people infected with the coronavirus also dry up. But ‘drying out viruses’ sounds much better than it actually is: this is because the fine, virus-containing mist of droplets loses some of its water during the drying process and thus shifts dead weight, so to speak, meaning that it can float in the room for quite some time.
For this reason, researchers at the Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research (TROPOS) in Leipzig recommend controlling room humidity in addition to the usual measures such as social distancing and masks. A relative humidity of 40 to 60 percent could reduce the spread of the viruses and their absorption through the lining of the nose. This means that the aerosols cannot shrink as quickly and tend to sink to the ground as heavy drops.
Professional humidification reduces the risk of infection and contagion
The researchers from the TROPOS Institute emphasise that we can reduce the risk of infection by increasing the humidity in indoor spaces. Using humidification to increase the humidity reduces the risk of transmission – and this is precisely why humidifiers and air coolers are so important at this point. This is because modern hygrostat-controlled humidifiers, such as the B-E and B-Series from Trotec, ensure optimally regulated air humidity and purified indoor air. And the air coolers in the PAE series from Trotec not only humidify the air but will also bring refreshing evaporative coolness into the house next summer.
Ultrasonic humidifiers from the B-E series
If you need reliable, genuine quality, functional variety and individuality, the Trotec B-E series is a first-class solution. You can choose between three different models, the B 1 E, the B 5 E or the B 6 E, each of which offers different nebulisation performance levels. These range from 4.8 up to 7.2 litres per day. Ultrasonic humidifiers – depending on the model – are ideal for use in rooms of up to 20 or 30 m². All three units of the series are characterised by a modern design, which blends in with any home interior. What’s more, you can also choose between two different modes. Whether a removable scented oil diffuser, an integrated baby mode, a modern touch panel or a freely programmable timer function for example – the ultrasonic humidifiers in the Trotec B-E series leave nothing to be desired.
Evaporative humidifiers from the B-Series
The models in this series provide you with numerous benefits for a pleasant indoor climate and free breathing. With optimal value for money, stylish design and diversity in their functions, the individual variants effectively represent a defence of health and interior design thanks to moisture optimisation. All models in this series, such as the B 24 E / B 25 E or the B 400, are also hygrostat-controlled. The performance capacity – depending on the model – ranges from 0.6 litres to 60 litres per hour. The air humidifiers can be deployed in rooms of up to 420 m². Flexibility is key here. Apart from the many individual features and functions it offers, the B 500 model, for example, also has a special radio control. It’s hard to imagine more comfort than this.
Air humidification in winter, air cooling next summer – PAE series air coolers
Air cooling via evaporation technology is a completely natural and, indeed, cost-effective cooling method without external energy requirements for the cooling process. With the mobile air coolers in the PAE series, Trotec offers a particularly smart and energy-efficient solution for pleasant temperature control in small to medium-sized rooms. Usually designed as 3-in-1 units, our air coolers in the PAE series provide air cooling, ventilation and air humidification all round to ensure an excellent feel-good climate. With their modern housing design, these all rounders units skilfully create visual highlights and cut a fine figure in both modern and traditional living and working spaces. Thanks to the distinct equipment variants and a great variety of functions, Trotec offers the optimal unit for almost every cooling requirement.
Professional humidification – with brand quality from Trotec
At Trotec, you will find the right humidifier and/or air cooler to meet your requirements. See for yourself and benefit from the unbeatable value for money of a leading brand name provider with our products:
- Ultrasonic humidifiers of the B-E series
- Evaporative humidifiers from the B-Series
- Air coolers of the PAE series
– now available in the Trotec shop!
