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Psychrometric chart

A chart relating dry bulb temperature, wet bulb temperature, humidity ratio, relative humidity and enthalpy of moist air.

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Used by engineers designing food dryers, cold stores and bakeries to control humidity and prevent condensation or over-drying.

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