Humidity is a constant threat to container vessels and their cargo. Critical compartments in a vessel such as engine room, accommodation room, bridge & control room, forecastle & bow thrusters’ room are exposed to a combination of salt laden environment and humid air which accelerates the corrosion process and hence the need to have stringent RH control.
The compartments/rooms are continuously exposed to high humidity surrounding, high room relative humidity causing many problems such as corrosion, mould, and condensation. Steel corrosion increases exponentially above 50% RH and accelerates the corrosion process.
To prevent mould growth in accommodation spaces such as radio room, electrical machinery storage room, mattresses storage room, etc., humidity control becomes essential.
Exposure to a combination of salt-laden environment and humid air.
Compartments in vessels where dehumidifiers are used for effective moisture control:
Relative humidity in the all these rooms should be maintained between 50% RH at ambient temperature during vessel cold layup.
Bry-Air dehumidifiers are the most effective and economical solution for humidity control during Vessel Layup. Bry- Air’s Airgineers have the proven expertise to address the uncontrolled moisture/ humidity issues across various critical compartments/ rooms in the vessel. The Airgineers have worked upon the average day and night time temperatures and RH before suggesting the desiccant dehumidifiers for the various rooms (for e.g. accommodation room, forecastle and bow thrusters room, etc.) to avoid corrosion of critical equipment.
RH control for the various compartments/ rooms at 50% at ambient temperature. Process Dry air will be circulated within the control compartment to allow desiccant dehumidifier to remove moisture from the room. The RH control room should be closed and sealed. Access to the space should be restricted to two opening only if possible.
The powder coated, CNC fabricated compact desiccant dehumidifiers (FFB series 170-4500 CMH) are lightweight and can be installed above the false ceiling.
For complete air handling and environment control needs (ranging from 2,500 CMH to 25,000 CMH)
Constant humidity poses a threat to container vessels and cargo, especially in critical compartments. Uncontrolled humidity leads to corrosion, mould, and decay, causing damage to critical equipment and cargo.
