Background information
The company operates a meat processing plant in Denmark with two critical production zones: a slaughter/chilling area (Room A) and a maturing/cutting room (Room B).
The facility had challenges dealing with very high relative humidity, often in the range of 80–95% RH. The customer's need was to be able to keep this humidity level under control while avoiding condensation on the ceiling and transport systems, where water droplets could otherwise fall onto the meat products. The condensation caused recurring production delays, as operations could not start on time after nightly cleaning due to residual moisture in the premises.
At the same time, the facility lacked a traditional ventilation system and was entirely dependent on four evaporators for cooling. This made it particularly challenging to achieve the right balance between high relative humidity and condensation-free operation, while maintaining the necessary low temperatures of 1–10 °C.
What problems did the Airwatergreen dehumidifier solve?
The main problem was condensation, which caused hygiene risks and ice formation on meat surfaces. The customer needed to be able to handle the high relative humidity in the process, while ensuring that the moisture level in the air was kept low enough to avoid condensation on ceilings, equipment, and conveyor belts.
NEXT 300 can deliver up to 12 liters per hour of dehumidification capacity and consistently supplies dry air at a level of around 30–40% RH. This makes it possible to create a stable, condensation-free environment even in cold production areas, where meat processing requires temperatures between 1 and 10°C.
With NEXT 300 operation, the climate in the processing rooms has improved significantly. During the first 30 days, the system removed 4,349 kg of water while keeping humidity below the critical level at which condensation forms. The system's flexibility was clearly demonstrated in April, when it continued to prevent condensation even during a maintenance period with reduced capacity.
Operational advantages
Since installing NEXT 300 March 2025, the company has achieved the following concrete improvements:
Production efficiency
- No more morning delays: production now starts on time at 7:00 a.m.
- Zero condensation: critical 95% RH threshold maintained constantly
- Improved product quality: stable ripening conditions throughout the process
Operational reliability
- Reduced maintenance: less wear and tear on cooling equipment
- Improved working environment: drier conditions in the cutting room
- Hygienic environment: dry conditions prevent microbial growth
Energy and environment
- 30-day performance: 4,349 kg of water removed
- Energy consumption: 5,642 kWh (30 days)
- CO₂ savings: 3,632 kg (30 days)
- Average dehumidification: 5-12 liters/hour
Monitoring and control
- Real-time data via cloud-based AWG Climate Control System
- Two external sensors for optimal climate control in both rooms
- Flexible adjustment of dehumidification capacity as needed
Advantages of using AWG products vs. doing nothing?
Without dehumidification, meat processing plants risk contamination from condensation dripping, production delays, and accelerated corrosion of equipment. Airwatergreen's CVP dehumidification technology works effectively at temperatures as low as 1°C, where traditional dehumidifiers struggle or fail completely due to ice formation.
NEXT 300 3,632 kg of CO₂ during its first 30 days of operation. In addition, NEXT is easy to monitor via the cloud-based AWG Climate Control System, which provides real-time data on humidity levels, water removal, and energy consumption.
This makes it a sustainable and efficient choice for food processing facilities that need to ensure both product quality and operational reliability while reducing their environmental impact.