Low Humidity Dry Room Design & Construction
Scientific Climate Systems has over 50 years of experience in low humidity dry room design and construction as well as environmental chambers with the highest standards in mind.
We begin with the initial consultation with the customer to understand the scope of the project installation of the dry room. Once this has been finalized, our team then moves to design the dry room to the customer's specifications along with additional considerations.
What We Offer
Custom Built IDS Desiccant Dehumidification Unit, complete with integral controls, process air humidity extraction, reactivation air system, make-up air and moisture-laden heated exhaust air.
Modular Wall System with airtight seals, fire retardant construction, metal facing on both sides of insulation to prevent moisture migration into the dry room. Custom colors are available.
Supply and Return Air Duct tightly sealed and insulated to prevent moisture migration and thermal loss.
Airlocks for normal personnel and equipment entry.
Make-up Air Ducts, to provide fresh air to room, for personnel, positive pressure, and to overcome owners' equipment exhaust.
Heat Rejection Unit or Condensing Unit used to remove dehumidifier heat gain as well as owner equipment heat loss, people, lighting and make-up air heat loads. These units can be installed outside of the building for efficiency.
Exhaust Air Duct, to remove hot moisture-laden air from desiccant dehumidification.
Where to Install the Dry Room Dehumidification and Mechanical Equipment?
There are many optional locations for the Dehumidification and Mechanical Equipment. To minimize ducting runs, the equipment should be located within 50’ of Dry Room enclosure.
The typical location is outdoors on an equipment pad or on the roof above. Other options are mounting the equipment within the building near the dry room or on a mezzanine if space is available. More remote locations beyond 50’ can be accommodated by larger duct size to reduce static losses or booster fans.
Custom Dry Room Lead Time
Standard lead times vary by the size and internal load profile of the Dry Room. Once a purchase order is issued, design drawings are generated and submitted for approval and release for manufacturing. Approval drawings take 3-4 weeks for submittal. Upon customer’s approval the following standard lead times apply:
- Dry Room Enclosure—6-12 weeks after approval/release
- Dry Room Mechanical Equipment—20-26 weeks after approval/release
For critical applications, expedited delivery can be accommodated. These same high standards are also applied with our environmental test chambers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to design and build a custom dry room?
Lead times for a dry room design vary depending on the size and internal load profile of the room. Once a purchase order is issued, design drawings are submitted for approval within 3–4 weeks. After customer approval, the dry room enclosure typically takes 6–12 weeks to complete, while the dry room mechanical equipment — including the dehumidification system — takes 20–26 weeks. Our team works closely with you throughout the process to keep your project on schedule.
Where should the dry room dehumidification and mechanical equipment be installed?
To minimize ducting runs and maximize efficiency, we recommend locating the dehumidification and mechanical equipment within 50 feet of the dry room enclosure. Common installation locations include an outdoor equipment pad, rooftop installation above the dry room, or within the building near the dry room on a mezzanine level. For more remote locations beyond 50 feet, larger duct sizing or booster fans can be used to reduce static losses.
What types of applications are dry rooms designs built for?
Our dry rooms are engineered for any application requiring ultra-low humidity and precise environmental control. Common uses include the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries, automotive hybrid batteries, medical devices, and other moisture-sensitive materials and processes. If your application has specific dew point, temperature, or airflow requirements, our team will design a dry room setup tailored to those exact specifications.
What is included in a complete dry room design and construction package?
A fully constructed dry room from Scientific Climate Systems includes a custom-built IDS desiccant dehumidification unit with integral controls, a modular wall system with airtight and fire-retardant construction, sealed and insulated supply and return air ducts, airlocks for personnel and equipment entry, make-up air ducts for fresh air and positive pressure, a heat rejection or condensing unit, and an exhaust air duct system. Every component is designed to work together to maintain the low humidity levels your process demands.
How do I get started with a custom dry room project?
The process begins with an initial consultation where our team works to understand the full scope of your project — including your humidity requirements, facility layout, equipment loads, and timeline. From there, we develop a dry room design tailored to your specifications. With over 50 years of experience in low humidity dry room design and construction, Scientific Climate Systems guides you from concept through completed installation. Request a custom quote to get started today.
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For a quality Dry Room at a competitive price, Scientific Climate Systems is the company you can trust to provide the low humidity requirements needed to satisfy your material and processing specifications. We are experts in designing and building customized dry rooms for a variety of applications, including the manufacturing of lithium batteries, automotive hybrid batteries, and medical devices.
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