{"id":9121,"date":"2026-02-18T13:00:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T04:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/?post_type=news&#038;p=9121"},"modified":"2026-02-26T10:30:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T01:30:42","slug":"260218","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/news\/260218\/","title":{"rendered":"100% RH with No Wet Surfaces\u2014the Science Behind Dry Fog | Newsletter Vol. 31"},"content":{"rendered":"<section>\n<div style=\"max-width:824px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:left\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;line-height: 1.8rem;margin-bottom:0.5rem\">\n<span style=\"font-weight:bold\">How Can Fog Be \u201cDry\u201d?<\/span><br \/>\nMost people think mist leaves surfaces wet. So calling our ultra-fine fog \u201cDry Fog\u201d can sound like a contradiction.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;line-height: 1.8rem;margin-bottom:0.5rem\">\nThe fastest way to understand it is to watch what happens in a real space.<br \/>\nIn this demonstration, we intentionally raised the room to <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">100% relative humidity (RH)<\/span> \u2014 without getting anything wet.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;line-height: 1.8rem;margin-bottom:0.6rem\">\n\u25b6 Watch: 100% Humidity Without Getting Wet<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CIA4gVKyqI0?si=cS13gA0khWrHWEPF\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nProduct used: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/products\/uni-hum-akimist-e\/\" style=\"color: #00a273\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AKIMist\u00ae \u201cE\u201d Dry Fog Humidifier<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;line-height: 1.8rem;margin-bottom:0.6rem\">\nUltra-fine droplets behave differently. When droplets become small enough, evaporation dynamics change \u2014 and surfaces can remain dry.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;line-height: 2rem;margin-bottom:0.6em\">\nIf you\u2019d like to explore the science behind it:<br \/>\n\u25b6 Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/projects-technology\/technical-report\/hum-gen-013\/\" style=\"color: #00a273\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Can Fog Be \u201cDry\u201d? The Physics Explained<\/a><br \/>\n\u25b6 Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/projects-technology\/technical-report\/basics-aircon-005\/\" style=\"color: #00a273\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Absolute vs. Relative Humidity and Static Charge<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top:2rem;margin-bottom:2rem;width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid #E9E9E9\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"max-width:824px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:left\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.5rem;font-weight:bold\">From Physics to Real Growing Environments<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;line-height: 1.8rem;margin-bottom:0.6rem\">\nSo what does ultra-fine Dry Fog actually enable in <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">greenhouses<\/span>?<br \/>\nIn controlled agriculture, humidity consistency matters \u2014 but excess moisture can create problems for both crops and facilities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;line-height: 1.8rem;margin-bottom:0.6rem\">\nThat\u2019s why Soil Doctor Consulting highlights IKEUCHI\u2019s AKIMist\u00ae \u201cE\u201d as a recommended solution for precise humidity control.<br \/>\nIt produces ultra-fine droplets that evaporate instantly <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">without wetting<\/span> plants or surfaces, helping maintain stable humidity levels.<br \/>\nIt\u2019s also low-maintenance and proven in commercial greenhouse operations.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n\u25b6 <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">A shout-out from the Soil Doctor<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom: 2rem\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DOJy0X6DxQr\/embed?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;caption=true\" width=\"400\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;line-height: 1.8rem;margin-bottom:0.6rem\">\nRelated aritcle: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/news\/plant-balance-course-enroll\/\" style=\"color: #00a273\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AKIMist\u00ae \u201cE\u201d Featured in Soil Dr\u2019s Latest Course<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top:2rem;margin-bottom:2rem;width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid #E9E9E9\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"max-width:824px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:left\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.5rem;font-weight:bold\">Scaling the Principle to Industrial Power<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;line-height: 1.8rem;margin-bottom:0.6rem\">\nNow scale that same principle to industrial power generation.<br \/>\nOn hot days, gas turbine output drops as intake air density decreases. <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Gas Turbine Inlet Air Cooling (GTIAC)<\/span> uses controlled fogging to cool the intake air, increasing density and helping maintain performance in extreme heat.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;line-height: 1.8rem\">\nOur GTIAC solution combines engineered nozzle design, ultra-fine spray designed for full evaporation, and automatic flow control for efficient, uniform cooling \u2014 supporting stable power generation when temperatures peak.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n\u25b6 Watch: GTIAC System Overview<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6WI9189FNOA?si=6kLZXu9i1XNBUbYD\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n\u25b6 Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/projects-technology\/technical-report\/sol-coo-gtiacs\/\" style=\"color: #00a273\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore Our GTIAC Solutions<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top:2rem;margin-bottom:2rem;width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid #E9E9E9\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"max-width:824px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:left\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.5rem;font-weight:bold\">Real-World Case Studies for Increasing Productivity<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;line-height: 1.8rem;margin-bottom:0.9rem\">\nCase #1: <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Tank Cleaning Automation (Food Processing)<\/span><br \/>\nWhat if large fermentation tank cleaning could be done in just 10 minutes instead of 2 hours \u2014 without compromising coverage or safety?<\/p>\n<div style=\"max-width:824px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gMbStS8jhN8?si=BBQAyUK7vBfPQ1p3\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;line-height: 1.8rem\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/EN\/projects-technology\/cases\/nozzle-food-005\/\" style=\"color: #00a273\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u25b6 Read Full Case Study: Automating Fermentation Tank Cleaning with 3D Rotating Nozzles<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;line-height: 1.8rem;margin-bottom:0.9rem\">\nCase #2: <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Improved Sheet Separation (Press Lines)<\/span><br \/>\nHow do you keep sheet separation reliable in press lines \u2014 even when gaps between sheets (blanks) vary and conditions aren\u2019t perfect?<\/p>\n<div style=\"max-width:824px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/f8wsIuypVio?si=03TRwPBVoOcO8LCY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;line-height: 1.8rem\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/projects-technology\/cases\/nozzle-metal-002\/\" style=\"color: #00a273\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u25b6 Read Full Case Study: Optimizing Sheet Separation in Press Lines with Air Nozzles<\/a><br \/>\n<br \/>\nMore real-world case videos are available across industries.<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/projects-technology\/movie\/?method%5B%5D=570\" style=\"color: #00a273\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore More Case Study Videos<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;line-height: 1.8rem\">\nOften behind the scenes, our atomization and fog engineering helps make industrial processes more stable and efficient.<br \/>\nIf you\u2019re exploring humidity control, cooling optimization, or precision spraying, we\u2019re here to help. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","cat_news":[2],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/9121"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/news"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9121"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"cat_news","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cat_news?post=9121"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}