Spray Drying Monitoring Optimized spray drying saves you energy and costs Finding the optimal conditions and being able to keep them stable is the key to lower cost and energy efficient manufacturing. Try out our interactive drying simulator to understand the way exact humidity measurements can lead to more efficient energy use and higher yields. Interactive Drying Simulator When it comes to drying of food, for example, most experts agree that it is important to dry it enough to avoid microbial growth and to keep the product safe. On the other hand, minimizing the drying process will save you on energy and costs, as seen in the drying simulator. The key is to increase the input volume or the humidity levels just enough to minimize energy usage but not too little so that the end-product quality does not suffer. As to what levels to set, this will depend on the product attributes, such as the desired aw value of the end-product. Since the optimal input volume varies based on the product you’re drying, a universal drying theory does not exist. It is basically up to the manufacturer to define the optimal exhaust air relative humidity or dew point levels. But in the drying phases, regardless of the level desired, knowing the values of parameters like sticky point, adsorption isotherm and glass transition point (Tg) and keeping the conditions stable with accurate and stable HUMICAP sensor measurement technology is essential and a key methodology for developing more cost and energy effective manufacturing processes. Spray drying related products Dew Point and Temperature Probe DMP7 for remote installations in tight spaces Vaisala DRYCAP® Dew Point and Temperature Probe DMP7 is made for tight spaces and low-humidity... Read more Dew Point and Temperature Probe DMP8 with adjustable installation depth for pressurized pipelines <40 bars Vaisala DRYCAP® Dew Point and Temperature Probe DMP8 is designed for... Read more Relative Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP7 for high humidities Vaisala HUMICAP® Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP7 is designed for applications which involve constant high humidity or rapid... Read more Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP3 for general purpose humidity and temperature applications with exchangeable sensor Vaisala HUMICAP® Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP3 is a... Read more Compact Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP9 for rapidly changing environments The Vaisala HUMICAP® Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP9 is designed for easy installation in rapidly changing... Read more Indigo500 Series Transmitters for Vaisala smart probes The Vaisala Indigo520 transmitter with dual-probe and multi-parameter support is a host device for Vaisala... Read more Indigo200 Series Transmitters for Vaisala smart probes for Vaisala's Smart Humidity, Temperature, Dew Point, Moisture in Oil, CO2 and H2O2 Probes Vaisala Indigo200 Series host devices are part of... Read more Handheld Humidity and Temperature Meter HM70 for demanding spot-checking applications Vaisala HUMICAP® HM70 Handheld is designed for demanding humidity measurement in spot-checking... Read more Dew Point and Temperature Meter Series DMT340 for demanding low humidity conditions Condensation-resistant DMT340 is designed for industrial low-humidity applications such as industrial drying... Read more Humidity and Temperature Meter Series HMT330 for demanding humidity measurement Measure humidity in harsh environments with the instrument you can depend on. The Vaisala HUMICAP® Humidity and... Read more Intrinsically safe Humidity and Temperature Transmitter Series HMT360 for hazardous environments Note that the HMT360 will be discontinued during 2021. View the new HMT370EX, also designed for use in hazardous and... Read more Intrinsically safe Humidity and Temperature Transmitter HMT368 for moisture in oil and JET A-1 fuel Note that the HMT368 will be discontinued during 2021. View the new HMT370EX, also designed for use in hazardous... Read more Contact us Related stories Blog | Feb 23, 2021 Safely monitor hazardous and explosive environments with the Vaisala HMT370EX When operating in hazardous environments it is essential that your equipment is ‘intrinsically safe’, a designation that certifies that... Read more Press Release | Feb 10, 2021 Vaisala launches the next-generation humidity and temperature transmitter series HMT370EX for hazardous environments Vaisala Press release February 10, 2021 Vaisala launches the next... Read more Blog | Jan 27, 2021 Q&A about intrinsically safe measurement devices In this Q&A blog we take a look at what we mean when we talk about intrinsically safe devices, where they can be installed, and what other... Read more Blog | Jan 20, 2021 Wet-bulb temperature – from traditional psychrometers to a modern humidity control variable In the past, a psychrometer was a convenient device to measure humidity in an environment. In the modern world, the requirements for measurement... Read more Blog | Sep 24, 2020 Tips on how to select the right humidity instrument for your high-humidity application High-humidity environments are tough for humidity measurement. Saturation in the environment causes condensation to form on all surfaces... Read more Blog | Sep 7, 2020 Relative humidity – How is it defined and calculated? The first step on the journey to mastering humidity parameters is to understand partial pressures. We’ll begin our journey by the sea, with a... Read more Blog | Aug 25, 2020 Do I need an Indigo transmitter or just an Indigo probe? The Vaisala Indigo family is a modular solution with interchangeable probes, smart transmitters, and Indigo Insight PC software. There are many... Read more Blog | Jun 16, 2020 Built to survive, even outside: the Vaisala Indigo500 Series Some of our customers have applications that require measurement transmitters to be installed outside, so the Vaisala Indigo500 and its family... Read more Blog | May 19, 2020 Indigo500 series dual-probe support Dual-probe support refers to the ability of a single transmitter or monitoring device to interface with two independent measurement devices, and... Read more Blog | Apr 3, 2020 The importance of humidity sensors Humidity sensors are among the most commonly used instruments in environmental monitoring applications. Why? Because they are one of the most... Read more Blog | Nov 25, 2019 How to choose the right instrument for measuring humidity and dew point Humidity measurement and control is called for in a wide variety of industrial applications. Each application has a different set of... Read more Blog | Oct 25, 2018 Relative Humidity – What Is It And Why Is It Important? The basics Put simply, relative humidity (RH) is a measure of the water vapor content of air. More explicitly, it is the amount of water vapor... Read more Blog | Jul 30, 2018 Gaining In-depth Understanding of the Problem is The Key - Millennium Technology Prize Winner Tuomo Suntola interviewed Doctor Tuomo Suntola, who this spring received the prestigious 2018 Millennium Technology Prize for his technology of atomic layer deposition... Read more Blog | Mar 14, 2018 Smart Measurement Solutions for Drying Process Problems Poor energy efficiency, end-product quality issues, equipment corrosion – Have you ever dealt with these issues? The amount of moisture in air... Read more Blog | Aug 13, 2015 Good Specsmanship: How well do you understand RH specifications? This week we discuss best practices in relative humidity specifications. Check Device Specs + Know what to look for It's a topic close to home... Read more Blog | May 19, 2015 Take a peek inside a Vaisala cleanroom: a video tour of our research, development and manufacturing facilities In this 3-minute video our Facility Manager Hannu dons a bunny suit and gives a tour of the facilities where Vaisala creates some of the world's... Read more Blog | May 14, 2015 Humidity sensors – do you know what's inside? If you don't know, perhaps you should. If you don't know how your humidity sensor works, how can you know that you are using the right humidity... Read more Blog | Oct 24, 2014 What does it take to guarantee an instrument's function for 10 years? Did you know that every HMT330 Temperature & RH transmitter comes with a 10-year warranty? In this blog we offer an introductory video on the... Read more Success Story +20% Increase in production capacity with zero increase in energy consumption - dairy manufacturer Valio updated dryer controls Dairy manufacturer Valio updated dryer controls Valio, solely owned by the Finnish dairy farmers, is the largest dairy company in Finland. The... Read more Blog | Aug 24, 2013 Instrument tolerances: manufacturer vs. process This week's blog comes from Vaisala's Calibration and Repair Service department: Using the instrument maker’s tolerance, there is often a higher... Read more
Finding the optimal conditions and being able to keep them stable is the key to lower cost and energy efficient manufacturing. Try out our interactive drying simulator to understand the way exact humidity measurements can lead to more efficient energy use and higher yields. Interactive Drying Simulator
When it comes to drying of food, for example, most experts agree that it is important to dry it enough to avoid microbial growth and to keep the product safe. On the other hand, minimizing the drying process will save you on energy and costs, as seen in the drying simulator. The key is to increase the input volume or the humidity levels just enough to minimize energy usage but not too little so that the end-product quality does not suffer. As to what levels to set, this will depend on the product attributes, such as the desired aw value of the end-product. Since the optimal input volume varies based on the product you’re drying, a universal drying theory does not exist. It is basically up to the manufacturer to define the optimal exhaust air relative humidity or dew point levels. But in the drying phases, regardless of the level desired, knowing the values of parameters like sticky point, adsorption isotherm and glass transition point (Tg) and keeping the conditions stable with accurate and stable HUMICAP sensor measurement technology is essential and a key methodology for developing more cost and energy effective manufacturing processes.
Spray drying related products Dew Point and Temperature Probe DMP7 for remote installations in tight spaces Vaisala DRYCAP® Dew Point and Temperature Probe DMP7 is made for tight spaces and low-humidity... Read more Dew Point and Temperature Probe DMP8 with adjustable installation depth for pressurized pipelines <40 bars Vaisala DRYCAP® Dew Point and Temperature Probe DMP8 is designed for... Read more Relative Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP7 for high humidities Vaisala HUMICAP® Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP7 is designed for applications which involve constant high humidity or rapid... Read more Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP3 for general purpose humidity and temperature applications with exchangeable sensor Vaisala HUMICAP® Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP3 is a... Read more Compact Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP9 for rapidly changing environments The Vaisala HUMICAP® Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP9 is designed for easy installation in rapidly changing... Read more Indigo500 Series Transmitters for Vaisala smart probes The Vaisala Indigo520 transmitter with dual-probe and multi-parameter support is a host device for Vaisala... Read more Indigo200 Series Transmitters for Vaisala smart probes for Vaisala's Smart Humidity, Temperature, Dew Point, Moisture in Oil, CO2 and H2O2 Probes Vaisala Indigo200 Series host devices are part of... Read more Handheld Humidity and Temperature Meter HM70 for demanding spot-checking applications Vaisala HUMICAP® HM70 Handheld is designed for demanding humidity measurement in spot-checking... Read more Dew Point and Temperature Meter Series DMT340 for demanding low humidity conditions Condensation-resistant DMT340 is designed for industrial low-humidity applications such as industrial drying... Read more Humidity and Temperature Meter Series HMT330 for demanding humidity measurement Measure humidity in harsh environments with the instrument you can depend on. The Vaisala HUMICAP® Humidity and... Read more Intrinsically safe Humidity and Temperature Transmitter Series HMT360 for hazardous environments Note that the HMT360 will be discontinued during 2021. View the new HMT370EX, also designed for use in hazardous and... Read more Intrinsically safe Humidity and Temperature Transmitter HMT368 for moisture in oil and JET A-1 fuel Note that the HMT368 will be discontinued during 2021. View the new HMT370EX, also designed for use in hazardous... Read more Contact us
Dew Point and Temperature Probe DMP7 for remote installations in tight spaces Vaisala DRYCAP® Dew Point and Temperature Probe DMP7 is made for tight spaces and low-humidity... Read more
Dew Point and Temperature Probe DMP8 with adjustable installation depth for pressurized pipelines <40 bars Vaisala DRYCAP® Dew Point and Temperature Probe DMP8 is designed for... Read more
Relative Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP7 for high humidities Vaisala HUMICAP® Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP7 is designed for applications which involve constant high humidity or rapid... Read more
Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP3 for general purpose humidity and temperature applications with exchangeable sensor Vaisala HUMICAP® Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP3 is a... Read more
Compact Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP9 for rapidly changing environments The Vaisala HUMICAP® Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP9 is designed for easy installation in rapidly changing... Read more
Indigo500 Series Transmitters for Vaisala smart probes The Vaisala Indigo520 transmitter with dual-probe and multi-parameter support is a host device for Vaisala... Read more
Indigo200 Series Transmitters for Vaisala smart probes for Vaisala's Smart Humidity, Temperature, Dew Point, Moisture in Oil, CO2 and H2O2 Probes Vaisala Indigo200 Series host devices are part of... Read more
Handheld Humidity and Temperature Meter HM70 for demanding spot-checking applications Vaisala HUMICAP® HM70 Handheld is designed for demanding humidity measurement in spot-checking... Read more
Dew Point and Temperature Meter Series DMT340 for demanding low humidity conditions Condensation-resistant DMT340 is designed for industrial low-humidity applications such as industrial drying... Read more
Humidity and Temperature Meter Series HMT330 for demanding humidity measurement Measure humidity in harsh environments with the instrument you can depend on. The Vaisala HUMICAP® Humidity and... Read more
Intrinsically safe Humidity and Temperature Transmitter Series HMT360 for hazardous environments Note that the HMT360 will be discontinued during 2021. View the new HMT370EX, also designed for use in hazardous and... Read more
Intrinsically safe Humidity and Temperature Transmitter HMT368 for moisture in oil and JET A-1 fuel Note that the HMT368 will be discontinued during 2021. View the new HMT370EX, also designed for use in hazardous... Read more
Related stories Blog | Feb 23, 2021 Safely monitor hazardous and explosive environments with the Vaisala HMT370EX When operating in hazardous environments it is essential that your equipment is ‘intrinsically safe’, a designation that certifies that... Read more Press Release | Feb 10, 2021 Vaisala launches the next-generation humidity and temperature transmitter series HMT370EX for hazardous environments Vaisala Press release February 10, 2021 Vaisala launches the next... Read more Blog | Jan 27, 2021 Q&A about intrinsically safe measurement devices In this Q&A blog we take a look at what we mean when we talk about intrinsically safe devices, where they can be installed, and what other... Read more Blog | Jan 20, 2021 Wet-bulb temperature – from traditional psychrometers to a modern humidity control variable In the past, a psychrometer was a convenient device to measure humidity in an environment. In the modern world, the requirements for measurement... Read more Blog | Sep 24, 2020 Tips on how to select the right humidity instrument for your high-humidity application High-humidity environments are tough for humidity measurement. Saturation in the environment causes condensation to form on all surfaces... Read more Blog | Sep 7, 2020 Relative humidity – How is it defined and calculated? The first step on the journey to mastering humidity parameters is to understand partial pressures. We’ll begin our journey by the sea, with a... Read more Blog | Aug 25, 2020 Do I need an Indigo transmitter or just an Indigo probe? The Vaisala Indigo family is a modular solution with interchangeable probes, smart transmitters, and Indigo Insight PC software. There are many... Read more Blog | Jun 16, 2020 Built to survive, even outside: the Vaisala Indigo500 Series Some of our customers have applications that require measurement transmitters to be installed outside, so the Vaisala Indigo500 and its family... Read more Blog | May 19, 2020 Indigo500 series dual-probe support Dual-probe support refers to the ability of a single transmitter or monitoring device to interface with two independent measurement devices, and... Read more Blog | Apr 3, 2020 The importance of humidity sensors Humidity sensors are among the most commonly used instruments in environmental monitoring applications. Why? Because they are one of the most... Read more Blog | Nov 25, 2019 How to choose the right instrument for measuring humidity and dew point Humidity measurement and control is called for in a wide variety of industrial applications. Each application has a different set of... Read more Blog | Oct 25, 2018 Relative Humidity – What Is It And Why Is It Important? The basics Put simply, relative humidity (RH) is a measure of the water vapor content of air. More explicitly, it is the amount of water vapor... Read more Blog | Jul 30, 2018 Gaining In-depth Understanding of the Problem is The Key - Millennium Technology Prize Winner Tuomo Suntola interviewed Doctor Tuomo Suntola, who this spring received the prestigious 2018 Millennium Technology Prize for his technology of atomic layer deposition... Read more Blog | Mar 14, 2018 Smart Measurement Solutions for Drying Process Problems Poor energy efficiency, end-product quality issues, equipment corrosion – Have you ever dealt with these issues? The amount of moisture in air... Read more Blog | Aug 13, 2015 Good Specsmanship: How well do you understand RH specifications? This week we discuss best practices in relative humidity specifications. Check Device Specs + Know what to look for It's a topic close to home... Read more Blog | May 19, 2015 Take a peek inside a Vaisala cleanroom: a video tour of our research, development and manufacturing facilities In this 3-minute video our Facility Manager Hannu dons a bunny suit and gives a tour of the facilities where Vaisala creates some of the world's... Read more Blog | May 14, 2015 Humidity sensors – do you know what's inside? If you don't know, perhaps you should. If you don't know how your humidity sensor works, how can you know that you are using the right humidity... Read more Blog | Oct 24, 2014 What does it take to guarantee an instrument's function for 10 years? Did you know that every HMT330 Temperature & RH transmitter comes with a 10-year warranty? In this blog we offer an introductory video on the... Read more Success Story +20% Increase in production capacity with zero increase in energy consumption - dairy manufacturer Valio updated dryer controls Dairy manufacturer Valio updated dryer controls Valio, solely owned by the Finnish dairy farmers, is the largest dairy company in Finland. The... Read more Blog | Aug 24, 2013 Instrument tolerances: manufacturer vs. process This week's blog comes from Vaisala's Calibration and Repair Service department: Using the instrument maker’s tolerance, there is often a higher... Read more
Blog | Feb 23, 2021 Safely monitor hazardous and explosive environments with the Vaisala HMT370EX When operating in hazardous environments it is essential that your equipment is ‘intrinsically safe’, a designation that certifies that... Read more
Press Release | Feb 10, 2021 Vaisala launches the next-generation humidity and temperature transmitter series HMT370EX for hazardous environments Vaisala Press release February 10, 2021 Vaisala launches the next... Read more
Blog | Jan 27, 2021 Q&A about intrinsically safe measurement devices In this Q&A blog we take a look at what we mean when we talk about intrinsically safe devices, where they can be installed, and what other... Read more
Blog | Jan 20, 2021 Wet-bulb temperature – from traditional psychrometers to a modern humidity control variable In the past, a psychrometer was a convenient device to measure humidity in an environment. In the modern world, the requirements for measurement... Read more
Blog | Sep 24, 2020 Tips on how to select the right humidity instrument for your high-humidity application High-humidity environments are tough for humidity measurement. Saturation in the environment causes condensation to form on all surfaces... Read more
Blog | Sep 7, 2020 Relative humidity – How is it defined and calculated? The first step on the journey to mastering humidity parameters is to understand partial pressures. We’ll begin our journey by the sea, with a... Read more
Blog | Aug 25, 2020 Do I need an Indigo transmitter or just an Indigo probe? The Vaisala Indigo family is a modular solution with interchangeable probes, smart transmitters, and Indigo Insight PC software. There are many... Read more
Blog | Jun 16, 2020 Built to survive, even outside: the Vaisala Indigo500 Series Some of our customers have applications that require measurement transmitters to be installed outside, so the Vaisala Indigo500 and its family... Read more
Blog | May 19, 2020 Indigo500 series dual-probe support Dual-probe support refers to the ability of a single transmitter or monitoring device to interface with two independent measurement devices, and... Read more
Blog | Apr 3, 2020 The importance of humidity sensors Humidity sensors are among the most commonly used instruments in environmental monitoring applications. Why? Because they are one of the most... Read more
Blog | Nov 25, 2019 How to choose the right instrument for measuring humidity and dew point Humidity measurement and control is called for in a wide variety of industrial applications. Each application has a different set of... Read more
Blog | Oct 25, 2018 Relative Humidity – What Is It And Why Is It Important? The basics Put simply, relative humidity (RH) is a measure of the water vapor content of air. More explicitly, it is the amount of water vapor... Read more
Blog | Jul 30, 2018 Gaining In-depth Understanding of the Problem is The Key - Millennium Technology Prize Winner Tuomo Suntola interviewed Doctor Tuomo Suntola, who this spring received the prestigious 2018 Millennium Technology Prize for his technology of atomic layer deposition... Read more
Blog | Mar 14, 2018 Smart Measurement Solutions for Drying Process Problems Poor energy efficiency, end-product quality issues, equipment corrosion – Have you ever dealt with these issues? The amount of moisture in air... Read more
Blog | Aug 13, 2015 Good Specsmanship: How well do you understand RH specifications? This week we discuss best practices in relative humidity specifications. Check Device Specs + Know what to look for It's a topic close to home... Read more
Blog | May 19, 2015 Take a peek inside a Vaisala cleanroom: a video tour of our research, development and manufacturing facilities In this 3-minute video our Facility Manager Hannu dons a bunny suit and gives a tour of the facilities where Vaisala creates some of the world's... Read more
Blog | May 14, 2015 Humidity sensors – do you know what's inside? If you don't know, perhaps you should. If you don't know how your humidity sensor works, how can you know that you are using the right humidity... Read more
Blog | Oct 24, 2014 What does it take to guarantee an instrument's function for 10 years? Did you know that every HMT330 Temperature & RH transmitter comes with a 10-year warranty? In this blog we offer an introductory video on the... Read more
Success Story +20% Increase in production capacity with zero increase in energy consumption - dairy manufacturer Valio updated dryer controls Dairy manufacturer Valio updated dryer controls Valio, solely owned by the Finnish dairy farmers, is the largest dairy company in Finland. The... Read more
Blog | Aug 24, 2013 Instrument tolerances: manufacturer vs. process This week's blog comes from Vaisala's Calibration and Repair Service department: Using the instrument maker’s tolerance, there is often a higher... Read more