Misting System Overview

Misting systems are one of the older evaporative cooling systems around. A low-pressure mist or drip is sprayed directly from nozzles onto the animal. Misting system work by forcing water via a high pressure pump and tubing through a brass and stainless steel mist nozzle that has an orifice of about 5 micrometers producing a micro-fine mist. The water droplets that create the mist are so small, that it instantly flash evaporates. This flash evaporation can reduce the surrounding air as much as 35 °F (20 °C) in just seconds. For patio systems, it is ideal to mount the mist line approximately 8 to 10 feet above the ground for optimum cooling. Misting is used for many different applications including orchids, pets, livestock, kennels, insect control, odor control, zoos, veterinary clinics, produce cooling, greenhouses, etc.

Misting systems work well in barns that raise larger pigs or cattle. The other two types of systems rely on guiding the moisture into the airstream as opposed to directing it onto the animals like the misting system.