MicroCool

Since 1980, MicroCool has led the adiabatic cooling & humidification industry with innovative ideas and engineering breakthroughs.

1980's A Star is Born

It all began when two forward-thinking Palm Springs-area residents just wanted a way to escape the Desert heat in that summer of 1980, and knew others did, too. Their innovative answer? MicroCool adiabatic fog technology. They knew they had a winner when the patio at Las Casuelas Terraza restaurant went from empty to standing-room-only on that 115° F Sunday. And when the fire department showed up to put out the smoky “fire,” they made front-page and television news. The two promoters suddenly had a new dream product to promote and Outdoor Cooling was born. Soon, customers the world over were finding added uses for MicroCool systems — in horticulture and manufacturing, and myriad other applications from Canada to Europe to the sands of Saudi Arabia.

1990's MicroCool starts a cooling revolution

By the beginning of the 90’s it was clear that the rest of the world agreed that EEC (Environmental Engineering Concepts) was on to something big. Despite many cheaper, inferior products that appeared on the scene, MicroCool prevailed as leaders in adiabatic cooling worldwide. Their focus was to not compete with low-cost imitators, but to produce only the best possible products – leading to the introduction of MicroCool’s breakthrough E-range pump modules.

2000's A Time for Change

With the purchase of EEC by the Nortec Group in 2001, an entirely new direction was undertaken – industrial sales focusing on humidification and process cooling. The Company continued increasing sales for larger industrial and horticultural applications. Much larger, higher-end pump modules and accessories were designed and incorporated for industry and greenhouse, resulting in the largest project to date -a Bechtel specified LNG cooling system featuring more than 10,000 nozzles.

Midway through 2009, a core group of the MicroCool management team successfully purchased the company back from the Swiss Giant. Under the new management, all pump module manufacturing was returned to the Desert. MicroCool moved to a much larger, 10,000 square foot facility. A UL certified electrical panel room was installed so all pumps could shipped with that crucial designation! All equipment was redesigned to fulfill a specific purpose, and the FOCUS, Hummingbird, IBEX, Rhino, and Bighorn ranges were born, along with a brand new concept in stainless-steel line -the ROC line.

Fully engineered, complete turnkey MicroCool systems are being installed all over the world. And the list of satisfied MicroCool customers continues to grow.

MicroCool’s Evaporative Humidification Fogging Technology

For centuries, the principle of flash evaporative cooling has been used to combat heat and add humidity. MicroCool melds this age-old principle with the very latest technology to create advanced solutions for controlling humidification in a variety of applications.

1 Water is Forced into a Fine Fog

Water is forced at high pressure through custom MicroCool nozzles with tiny, 0.008” opening (a fraction of the size of a human hair), forming a fine, fog-like mist with billions of microscopic droplets.

2 Flash Evaporation Cools the Air

When water droplets evaporate, changing from a liquid to a gas, the surrounding air cools – a phenomenon known as “flash evaporation.” Millions of these droplets are evaporating every second.

3 Smaller Droplets are Better

Low pressure systems create larger, heavier droplets that fall to the ground, wetting people, equipment and surrounds with minimal cooling. In contrast, MicroCool’s high-pressure nozzles create fine mist droplets that flash evaporate and cool the air almost instantly.

4 Cool and Comfortable with MicroCool Fog

Evaporative humidification and cooling go hand in hand. When droplets flash evaporate, the air cools and humidity increases.

1 Water is Forced into a Fine Fog

Water is forced at high pressure through custom MicroCool nozzles with tiny, 0.008” opening (a fraction of the size of a human hair), forming a fine, fog-like mist with billions of microscopic droplets.

2 Flash Evaporation Cools the Air

When water droplets evaporate, changing from a liquid to a gas, the surrounding air cools – a phenomenon known as “flash evaporation.” Millions of these droplets are evaporating every second.

3 Smaller Droplets are Better

Low pressure systems create larger, heavier droplets that fall to the ground, wetting people, equipment and surrounds with minimal cooling. In contrast, MicroCool’s high-pressure nozzles create fine mist droplets that flash evaporate and cool the air almost instantly.

4 Cool and Comfortable with MicroCool Fog

Evaporative humidification and cooling go hand in hand. When droplets flash evaporate, the air cools and humidity increases.

A high-pressure fog system utilizes a simple non-pressurized water line in conjunction with nozzles and a variable drive speed (VFD) pump to create fog. MicroCool’s patented ROC nozzles rotate 360° for easy positioning without tools. Multiple fog zones can be programmed with different humidity set points.

The effectiveness of any high-pressure fog system is only as good as the controller that runs it. That’s why MicroCool has packed so many features and technology into their Vector Controller unit. Efficient cooling with adiabatic humidification lowers operating costs, uses minimal energy, and saves money.

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Fogging Technology. There is a difference.

When comparing MicroCool’s flash evaporation cooling systems to other methods of process cooling and humidification (electrode and steam humidification), it soon becomes obvious that MicroCool technology has many advantages in cost, distribution, and operation.

And buyer beware, as the market is awash with fogging/misting systems marketed by companies who make exaggerated claims and promises using low-cost, imported equipment that is primarily designed for domestic outdoor cooling situations.

MicroCool fogging solutions (whether IBEX or FOCUS), are designed for demanding industrial applications that utilize the latest in electronic controls and pump technologies. And, we provide the technical specifications to back up our statements.

Patented Nozzles

MicroCool’s new-generation, American-made nozzles are designed to last longer and provide more consistent delivery than lesser, imported components.

• Unprecedented versatility — Instead of having every nozzle positioned identically, the patented rotatable collar enables mist to be pointed in any direction. This flexibility in positioning provides even humidity levels throughout a location.
• FOCUS nozzle systems — Each nozzle can be positioned and controlled separately to deliver fog wherever it’s required
• Integrated filter — Protects nozzle from contamination in the line
• High-volume drain valve — Nozzle line empties on shutdown to eliminate bacteria from forming in stagnant water
• Drip-free design — The nozzle closes after operation to eliminate any dripping
• Made in the USA — Equipment is assembled in our California factory using local parts and materials where available

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Pumps

Our exclusive powerful IBEX and FOCUS pumps are designed to deliver economical, long-life performance.

• Variable-speed drive — Automatically adjusts pump speed to water flow and number of nozzles, reducing electrical usage and pump wear
• Compact, quiet — less intrusive, can be mounted closer to production areas, eliminating long runs of pipework
• Saves energy, money — Reduces electricity use by more than 60%
• Extended pump life — Less wear and tear on the pump
• Inlet pressure switch — Prevents the system running dry and damaging the pump
• Pressure transducer — Maintains optimal system pressure for MicroCool nozzles
• Remote operation — Ties into external sensors, BMS systems (analog) and climate control systems
• Drain valve — using a PLC controller, the valve opens just enough to release the pressure, saving valuable water usage
• Built to 508 UL standard — Safety, reliability
• Powder coated steel frame — Strong, long-lasting durability
• 1-year warranty — Backed by responsive MicroCool service

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Stainless Steel Lines

Simply put, MicroCool misting lines look better, perform better and last longer.

• Stainless steel lines and fittings – No corrosion
• 3/8″ diameter — More rigidity and longer nozzle runs.
• Innovative rotating collar — The ROC collar is a MicroCool exclusive, allows each nozzle to be rotated through 180° independently
• Corrosion proof, weld-free — Nozzle attachment prevents warping
• Made in the USA — Dependable quality
• Strength — Our stainless-steel lines are tested to 3,000 psi to ensure integrity