These devices utilize specialized pumps and heating elements to create dense, voluminous plumes. A typical application involves introducing a fog-like effect into entertainment venues or using it for industrial leak detection.
The ability to generate substantial volumes of visual output rapidly makes such equipment valuable in a variety of scenarios. From enhancing atmospheric effects in theatrical productions to pinpointing air leaks in building envelopes or complex piping systems, the controlled dissemination of vapor offers significant practical advantages. Historically, simpler methods produced less dense and less controllable effects, limiting their utility. Modern advancements have enabled finer control over particle size, density, and dispersal characteristics.