CILA Junior Conference 2012
Drying Equipment
Rachel Newton
Welcome
Different types of Drying
Equipment and their use.
Mitigation, Damage limitation & Triage
Mitigation - means ‘making (something bad) less severe’
Damage Limitation - means ‘to take action to limit the damaging
effects of an accident or error’
Triage - means ‘the process of determining the most important people
or things from amongst a large number that require attention’
What need to consider to be of real benefit ?
Safety
Importance of time
Viability for restoration
Client’s priorities
Time !!
How soon do we receive the instruction after the incident.
Earliest opportunity even if policy cover has not been fully accepted
How soon after do we assess the damage (normally 24 - 48 hours)
Consider nature & extent of loss
Business profile & potential interruption
High net worth
Resources available - expertise in the specific field, surge situations
Delegated authority
This will allow instant response and potentially huge cost savings
On-site works
Prioritise site work, ensuring key areas or equipment are restored /
protected / moved / relocated to avoid further damage
The importance of time…
A swift, correct response can have a dramatic positive effect on minimising the
loss
0hrs
Start of
the
Incident
+70hrs (Mould
forms on
organic based
materials)
+24hrs (Standing
water has
penetrated 12mm
into concrete)
+ 3hrs (Machinery
starts to degrade + 6hrs (Electronics
because of chloride in PC’s & other
equipment starts
based acids –
to deteriorate)
burning plastics)
+36hrs Odour
problems start
resulting from
bacteria
formation
+72 hrs
Measuring and Monitoring
Hand Held digital Hygrometer
Moisture Measuring Device
Thermal Imagining
Moisture Mapping
The Travel of the water
Horizontal or Vertical
Origin
Asbestos – Where can it be found
Piping
Textured coatings
Ceiling tiles
Fire proofing
Lagging
Fire blanket
Floor tiles
Brake pads
Roofing sheets
Asbestos – What can
Quickly respond
Assess
Sample
Protect
Rapid results
Remove
Provide certification
Disposal
do for you?
Which Method to use then?
What are we trying to
achieve?
What are the constraints?
What is the access like?
How “wet” is the building?
“Sledge Hammer to crack the
Nut”
Types of Drying Equipment
Building Dryers
Dehumidifiers
Dessicant Dehumidifiers
Refrigerant Dehumidifiers
Speed Dryers
Air movers
Heated Air movers
Fans
Traditional Drying
“Conventional Drying system”
Usually consists of a combination of Refrigerant Dehumidifiers and
Air movers.
The purpose of the Dehumidifier is to remove moisture from the
affected area. The Air movers assist in this process by moving air
around and preventing micro climates
Equipment readily available, widespread use, suitable for many
different applications, easy to use.
Not effective at low temperatures
Typical Dessicant and airmovement system
Works in all environments
Needs external outlet (High level Window or Grill)
Performs better than refrigerant dehumidifier at low temperatures
Target or Enclosed drying
Use plastic sheeting or other material to reduce volume around
wet area
Reduced volume, reduced amounts of equipment, reduced drying
time.
“Target” Drying
Target Drying of a Concrete slab floor
Reduce volume by creating “Tent”
RDS Systems – Operational Principle
Rapid Drying System
Significantly reduced drying times
Reduced stripping out work
Low Electrical consumption
Potential for massive savings on BI, AA,
Loss of Rent and other policy elements
Other Applications (emergency heat
etc)
Necessitates property vacation
Expertise in setup & monitoring
Cost - not for every job (work with
restoration company project manager
to determine viability)
Low Heat Dessicant type drying system
10000m3/h dry air. Mounted on a trailer, ideal for combating the
initial chaos after massive water damages.
Good for use in “furnished” buildings
Remote Monitoring
Captures and records data
Can be accessed “remotely”
Saves time and cost
Transparency in the drying process
Questions?
CILA Junior Conference 2012
Drying Equipment
Rachel Newton