How to determine the air quality in your control room before it causes equipment failure?
Electronics are becoming increasingly more advanced and miniaturised. RoHS, commonly called the “lead-free directive”, is intended to reduce the use of hazardous substances in electronic equipment. However, ongoing research has shown that printed circuit boards made using lead-free materials can be more susceptible to corrosion. A passive air monitoring program using Corrosion Classification Coupons (CCCs) offers an inexpensive air quality indicator for potential corrosion related failure.
Are you concerned with production downtime?
Corrosive gases such as hydrogen sulfide (H2S), sulfur dioxide (SO2 ), and chlorine (Cl2 ) released during the production of paper can wreak havoc on electronic equipment reliability. The corrosion of contacts and components on circuit boards accounts for 30-40% of all equipment failures and is likely caused by a combination of uncontrolled temperature, humidity, and harmful corrosive gases inside the electronic equipment rooms. Prevent downtime, reduce maintenance costs, and avoid replacement expenses by protecting your control rooms and motor control centers. Custom scrubbers can maintain a clean and pressurised environment to ensure zero downtime due to corrosion.
How to ensure corrosion protection over time
The most effective way to predict and prevent corrosion related failure in electronic equipment is to collect long-term air quality data. A monitor capable of providing real-time data for corrosion, temperature, room pressure, and relative humidity in your protected space provides a total air quality reading on a continuous basis, allowing for corrective action to be taken before serious damage has occurred. This can also be used to ensure that your air scrubbers are continuing to run at peak efficiency.
