Background
The company operates a meat processing facility in Denmark with two critical production zones: a slaughter and pre-cooling area (Room A) and a maturation and cutting room (Room B).
The facility faced challenges managing very high relative humidity, frequently in the range of 80–95% RH. The customer needed to keep this moisture level under control while avoiding condensation on ceilings and transport systems, where water droplets otherwise risked falling 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 relied entirely on four evaporators for cooling. This made it extra demanding 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 Airwatergreen's dehumidifiers solve?
The main problem was condensation causing hygiene risks and ice formation on meat surfaces. The customer needed to manage 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 systems.
The NEXT 300 unit is capable of delivering up to 12 liters per hour in dehumidification capacity, supplying consistently dry air at approximately 30–40% RH. This makes it possible to maintain a stable and condensation-free environment even in cold production areas, where meat processing requires temperatures between 1 and 10 °C.
With the NEXT 300 in operation, the climate in the processing rooms has improved significantly. During the first 30 days, the system extracted 4,349 kg of water while keeping humidity below the critical threshold where condensation forms. The system's flexibility was clearly demonstrated in April, as it continued to prevent condensation even during a maintenance period with reduced capacity.
Operational benefits
Since the installation of the NEXT 300 in March 2025, the company has achieved the following tangible improvements:
Production efficiency
- Eliminated morning delays: production now starts on schedule at 07:00
- Zero condensation drips: critical 95% RH threshold maintained constantly
- Improved product quality: stable maturation conditions throughout the process
Operational reliability
- Reduced maintenance: less wear and tear on cooling equipment
- Enhanced 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 capacity: 5-12 liters/hour
Monitoring and control
- Real-time data via the cloud-based AWG Climate Control System
- Two external sensors for optimal climate control in both rooms
- Flexible adjustment of dehumidification capacity according to demand
What are the advantages of using AWG's products versus doing nothing?
Without dehumidification, meat processing facilities risk contamination from condensation drips, production delays, and accelerated equipment corrosion. Airwatergreens CVP dehumidification technology operates effectively at temperatures as low as 1°C, where traditional dehumidifiers struggle or fail entirely due to frost formation.
The NEXT 300 saved 3,632 kg of CO₂ during its first 30 days of operation. Furthermore, the NEXT is easily monitored via the cloud-based AWG Climate Control System, providing real-time data on humidity levels, water extraction, 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 environmental impact.