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Corrosion detector apparatus for universal assessment of pollution in data centers

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1210875
A compact corrosion measurement apparatus and system includes an air fan, a corrosion sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, a heater element, and an air flow sensor all under control to monitor and maintain constant air parameters in an environment and minimize environmental fluctuations around the corrosion sensor to overcome the variation commonly encountered in corrosion rate measurement. The corrosion measurement apparatus includes a structure providing an enclosure within which are located the sensors. Constant air flow and temperature is maintained within the enclosure where the corrosion sensor is located by integrating a variable speed air fan and a heater with the corresponding feedback loop control. Temperature and air flow control loops ensure that corrosivity is measured under similar conditions in different facilities offering a general reference point that allow a one to one comparison between facilities with similar or different pollution levels.
Research Organization:
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
EE0002897
Assignee:
International Business Machines Corporation (Armonk, NY)
Patent Number(s):
9,109,989
Application Number:
13/439,514
OSTI ID:
1210875
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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