Swimming Pool Dehumidifier Sizing Calculator
How to Use the Swimming Pool Dehumidifier Sizing Calculator
A dehumidifier sizing calculator helps you determine the right capacity for a swimming pool dehumidifier. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use it.
Step 1: Enter Room and Environmental Data
First, input the physical dimensions of the pool room. This includes the room length, width, and height. Next, provide the current environmental conditions: current air temperature and relative humidity. You’ll also specify your desired conditions by entering the target air temperature and target relative humidity.
Step 2: Input Pool-Specific Information
This section focuses on the pool itself. You must enter the pool water temperature and the pool surface area. The surface area is crucial because it’s the primary source of moisture from evaporation. Finally, select an air speed factor from the list provided. This factor accounts for the pool’s usage, from a covered, inactive pool to a public pool with fountains and jacuzzis.
Step 3: Understand the Calculations
The calculator processes the data you’ve entered to perform several calculations. It determines the room volume, the current and target absolute humidity, and the moisture load from the pool. The absolute humidity calculation tells you how much moisture needs to be removed from the air to reach your target, while the moisture load from the pool calculates the ongoing moisture produced by evaporation.
Step 4: Interpret the Final Results
The results provide the key metrics you need to select a dehumidifier. The Total Required Capacity is the most important number. This value, typically given in Liters/day, is the sum of the moisture that needs to be removed from the air and the continuous moisture load from the pool. Use this final capacity number to match with a dehumidifier’s specifications when making your purchase.
Tip: For best results, take parameters when the room conditions are typical of how you usually experience them.