Humidity Control in the U.S. Air Force Aircraft Service Shelter

Abstract

A prototype Humidity Control System (HCS) were developed for use in the electrical and mechanical calibration shelters of the Air Force F-16 maintenance complex. The contractor tested, documented with Level 1 drawings and manufactured two complete working HCSs using commercial equipment modified as required. Contractor testing demonstrated the system's ability to maintain the shelter RH at 45% + or - 10% as specified. Major system components included a humidifier manufactured by the Dri Steam Humidifier Co., electronic humidity controllers manufactured by Johnson Controls Co. and the existing shelter ECU, which was modified to provide dehumidification. Originally the intent of the task was to install the two prototype HCS in two fielded shelters for further testing. The Air Force has decided during the course of this task that the HCS, as manufactured, would not be used for its intended purpose.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 30, 1988
Accession Number
ADA198879

Entities

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  • G. H. Hayes
  • Mark S. Baker

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Circuit Boards
  • Circuit Breakers
  • Commercial Equipment
  • Control Systems
  • Engineering
  • Fasteners
  • Humidity
  • Junction Boxes
  • Manufacturing
  • Measurement
  • Performance Tests
  • Power Converters
  • Printed Circuits
  • Sheet Metal
  • Test Equipment
  • Wet Bulb Temperature

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  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Materials Science
  • Software Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems