Hameln relies on cooling: First fog system against the summer heat!

Hameln relies on cooling: First fog system against the summer heat!

In the city of Hameln, the region's first high -pressure fog system was put into operation in order to counteract the heat problem. How Dewezet.de reports, the risk from high temperatures in Hameln is particularly relevant for children, the elderly and people with health impairments. At extreme temperatures, these risk dehydration, circulatory problems, heat cramps and heat fittings.

Hitze hotspots in the city can reach temperatures of over 40 degrees Celsius. This is reinforced by sealed surfaces and dense buildings. The fog system on the powder tower is an important step to improve air quality and to create more pleasant places of residence in heavily frequented areas.

technology for more quality of life

The fog system should cool down on hot summer days. The strongly paved and used area around the powder tower benefits from this measure. Due to the high proportion of asphalt and stone, as well as little green, the temperature there is often uncomfortably high. The system uses a system that distributes water with high pressure of 2.5 bar over fine nozzles. This causes immediate cooling through evaporation on the ground, similar to the natural sweating of the body. In addition, the fine dust content in the air is reduced.

This technology is comparable to fog systems in large cities like Hamburg. The system is automatically activated by a movement sensor and is used from 25 degrees Celsius. It is also rinsed for hygiene twice a day at lower temperatures. With a water consumption of only two liters per minute and an energy consumption of less than 4 watts per liter, the fog system is not only effective, but also environmentally friendly.

climate adaptation and urban redesign

The commissioning of the fog system is part of a comprehensive climate adaptation concept of the city, which also includes an upgrading of the green areas, the creation of shadows and the establishment of drinking and water wells. The area around the fog was redesigned and contains insect -friendly plants and renovated paths. The costs for the redesign amounted to a total of 150,000 euros, with 77,000 euros being used for the fog system itself.

The city administration is already considering further locations for similar high -pressure fog systems in order to increase quality of life in other densely built -up areas. These systems are particularly considered, where the planting of trees is difficult due to the structural conditions. These measures are of great importance both in urban development and in the context of climate change in order to be able to effectively counter the challenges through extreme temperatures later, such as Environmentalbundamt.de emphasized.