Refrigerant/desiccant control unit prevents humidity problems at Houston hotel
Because Mousavi's newest franchise, a Hampton Inn, is located in Katy, TX, (near Houston), humidity control was a major concern. "In the Houston area, you can't avoid humidity - it is everywhere," Mousavi said. "The moisture is evident, and mold is a problem."
Mousavi discovered that a Munters humidity control unit (HCU) was capable of supplying air at much lower dewpoints than some options Hilton had recommended. The HCU, which is a refrigeration/desiccant hybrid, can deliver air at dewpoints of 45°F or lower during the most humid conditions while using less energy than refrigeration-based systems use to supply 55° dewpoints.