The Art of Drying: Practical Psychrometry
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This course is written by 30-year cleaning/restoration author and instructor, Jeff Bishop.

The course is delivered and maintained by a2z, Inc., a Maryland based company specializing in the development of web applications.
 

Course Outline

  • The Art of Drying - Practical Psychrometry
    • Introduction
    • Principles of Drying
    • Drying Principle #1 - Excess Water Removal
    • Drying Principle #2 - Evaporation
    • Drying Principle #3 - Dehumidification
    • Drying Principle #4 - Temperature Control
  • The Science of Psychrometry
    • Definitions
    • Practical Application of Psychrometric Principles in Restorative Drying
      • The Drying Sequence (Extraction, Wicking, Evaporation)
      • The Drying Sequence (Relative Humidity)
      • The Drying Sequence (Specific Humidity)
      • The Drying Sequence (Vapor Pressure)
      • The Drying Sequence (Saturation, Condensation, Dew Point)
      • The Drying Sequence (Equilibrium, Secondary Damage)
      • The Drying Sequence (Dehumidification)
    • Establishing a Scientifically Accurate Drying System
      • Psychrometric Calculations (Dry Bulb Temperature)
      • Psychrometric Calculations (Relative Humidity)
      • Psychrometric Calculations (Dew Point)
      • Psychrometric Calculations (Specific Humidity)
      • Psychrometric Calculations (Vapor Pressure)
      • Psychrometric Calculations (Data Comparison)
      • Drying Systems (Open Drying System)
      • Drying Systems (Closed Drying System)
    • Psychrometry and Microorganism Growth
  • Summary
  • Closing
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