Cost-Effective and Environmentally Safe Corrosion Prevention for 2nd Marine Air Wing Support Equipment Using Desiccant Wheel Dehumidification (DEW).
Abstract
To reduce corrosion, equipment users and designers have essentially three choices: change the material, coat its surface or keep the item dry. In an effort to reduce the cost and environmental impact of maintaining contingency support equipment, the 2nd Marine Air Wing (2nd MAW) has successfully utilized desiccant wheel dehumidification equipment to prevent corrosion by surrounding the material with dry air. 2nd. MAW has found this greatly reduces the need for petroleum-based coatings, lubricants and corrosion-inhibitors, which improves compliance with environmental program goals while reducing costs. The DEW program also allows the 2nd MAW to redirect scarce man-hours to in-service equipment, maintaining high optempo capability in spite of reduced manpower. In implementing this program, the organization has reduced the need for appropriations of either capital or operating and maintenance funds by using existing manpower, equipment and supplies.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 23, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA331059
Entities
People
- Albert Sandoval
- David J. Mccarthy
- Harry Miller