Humidification nozzle selection table
The table below summarises much of the information in the humidification nozzle section of the SNP website. It is intended to be handy reference guide to aid nozzle selection. Full data on each of the nozzles listed can be accessed by clicking on the boxes in the left hand column of the table below. The data sheets will open in a separate tab to allow easy comparisons between multiple product sheets.
| Nozzle Type | Design Type | Notes | Minimum Operating Pressure (Bar) | Flow rates (l/min) | Droplet size |
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| Misting small orifice | Mist at low pressure fog at high pressure Drip-free | 7 | 0.032-0.517 | Small |
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| Misting small orifice | Multiple nozzles on single head | 70 | 4.2-8.7 | Small |
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| Misting small orifice | Hollow cone mist High number of droplets below 60 microns Available in plastic Mesh strainer | 3 | 1.5-61.1 | Small |
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| Misting Impingement | Produces high percentage of droplets under 50 microns Finest for of any direct pressure nozzle | 3 | 0.031-5.34 | Small |
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| Misting Impingement | Produces high percentage of drops in the 25-400 micron range ideal for dust suppression | 1 | 0.153-30.3 | Small |
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| Full cone air atomising | Low flow rates Requires compressed air supply | 0.7 | 0.025-1.83 | Very small |
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| Spiral full cone | Higher flow rates | 0.5 | 0.534-14.7 | Medium -small |