5.1.5. Humidity Ratio

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does the humidity ratio indicate?

   Hint

   Think about what humidity means.

2. 2.

   What units do we use to express the humidity ratio?

   Hint

   Look at the mass relationship.

3. 3.

   What is the humidity ratio represented in air conditioning systems?

   • kg of moisture per kg of air
   • grams of moisture per kg of air
   • pascals of humidity

   Hint

   What does the ratio measure?

4. 4.

   True or False: The humidity ratio must be maintained at a constant level in industrial processes.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the sensitivities in industrial applications.

5. 5.

   How would you design a humidity control system for a clean room in a semiconductor fabrication plant, based on the importance of maintaining a specific humidity ratio?

   Hint

   Ensure product quality is prioritized.

6. 6.

   Calculate the necessary changes to an HVAC system required for an indoor facility during a humid summer vs. a dry winter, using the concept of humidity ratio.

   Hint

   Evaluate the seasonal humidity trends.