Engineering Support for the Free Breathing Static Dehumidification (FBSDH) Syste

Abstract

Deterioration of materiel from moisture induced corrosion in shelters/trailers/vans (S/T/Vs) during shipping/storage led to the development of a self-contained system designed to maintain a relative humidity (RH) of 40 percent or less within a S/T/V for a period of two years without desiccant changes. This particular system is static because there is no external means to generate its operation. Six prototype FBSDH systems were fabricated. The field test operation was established to verify the prototype design and to determine the actual life of the desiccant charge. Data shows the prototype FBSDH system did not verify the design requirement of maintaining a 40 percent or less RH in the interior of the S/T/Vs. It is anticipated the FBSDH system will maintain 40 percent or less RH level when installed in equipment or containers designed to meet the requirement of 2.0 inches of water pressure for 60 minutes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA176737

Entities

People

  • Susan M. Udry

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Flow
  • Air Force
  • Body Weight
  • Climate Change
  • Construction
  • Containers
  • Contracts
  • Corrosion
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Humidity
  • Maintenance
  • Materials
  • Packaging
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Vans

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Computer Engineering
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Materials Science