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If you want to store parts for a longer period of time, it is important to reduce the humidity level to around 40%. Too high humidity can eventually cause steel to rust and products to lose their quality.<\/p>\n
Too low humidity can compromise the quality of rubbers and elastomers. Corrosion protection for steel is needed to make sure that after 10-30 years, machinery and spare parts are still in good condition.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s look at several ways to control humidity.<\/p>\n
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Seam seal<\/strong> It is important that the seal adheres well to the material, but also that it is flexible. In addition, theaesthetic aspect can still be a factor that needs to be taken into account. Curious about seam and gap sealing<\/a><\/strong> in practice? Read our blog about six kilometres of seam sealing at high altitude<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Air circulation<\/strong> Choice of materials<\/strong> Temperature control<\/strong> Measurability<\/strong> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cocoon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Heineken-Zoeterwoude_002.jpg” alt=”methods to prevent corrosion and control humidity” title_text=”methods to prevent corrosion and control humidity” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Corrosion protection for steel<\/strong> ITER<\/strong><\/a> is working on making the largest nuclear fusion reactor ever. Not to make it commercially interesting, but to learn from the successes and mistakes in construction.<\/p>\n In that construction, certain components of the tokamak, have to be preserved for a long period of time. It is very important that the parts remain in good condition and that no rust or mold is formed.<\/p>\n
Humidity occurs when more moisture enters from outside. It is therefore important that the leaks in the construction are properly sealed by means of seam sealing.<\/p>\n
In addition to a good seam seal, proper air circulation is essential. With this, the humidity can be regulated. However, good air circulation does involve a lot of costs. It is therefore more sensible to invest money in a good seam seal, so that the costs are lower in the long term.<\/p>\n
Utilize materials that are the least susceptible to corrosion or that can withstand humidity.<\/p>\n
Relative humidity does not tell how much water vapour is actually in the air. But, it tells how close the air is to being saturated. So, air is said to be saturated or full if relative humidity is 100%. Relative humidity (Rh) is inversely related to the air temperature .i.e. if temperature\u00a0 increases, the Rh decreases and vice versa.<\/p>\n
An essential aspect in controlling humidity is measuring it. After measuring the humidity possible problems can be detected and solved. The engineer makes a calculation and determines which air system is needed with which drying capacity.<\/p>\n
These methods are very effective to prevent corrosion and to control humidity. But how is this put into practice? We would like to give you an example:<\/p>\n