Green Shelters and Dehumidification for Corrosion Attenuation and Improved Maintenance Flexibility

This project is designed to determine the feasibility of using alternative, renewable energy sources to power the dehumidification and maintenance lighting systems for sheltered equipment.  This effort will also validate the corrosion prevention and control benefits gained by utilizing this design in comparison with the same type of equipment stored non-dehumidified conditions.  The objective is to determine the feasibility and efficacy that an alternatively powered dehumidification and maintenance lighting system will provide.  Additionally, the project will determine the value/cost avoidance and other benefits, such as increased weapon system availability, derived from protecting sheltered equipment with and without dehumidification.  The project managers will collect corrosivity sensors data and local corrosion control maintenance data over a 24 months period.  The data will be compiled and compared to determine the effect of shelters and dehumidification on maintenance costs, equipment availability, etc.  This paper provides project status and findings to date.