Corrosion test specialists Ascott Analytical reduces exhaust salt – whatever the location

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(2012), "Corrosion test specialists Ascott Analytical reduces exhaust salt – whatever the location", Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, Vol. 59 No. 5. https://doi.org/10.1108/acmm.2012.12859eaa.011

Corrosion test specialists Ascott Analytical reduces exhaust salt – whatever the location

Article Type: New materials and equipment From: Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, Volume 59, Issue 5

Corrosion test chamber specialist, Ascott Analytical Equipment Ltd is introducing a new, self-contained unit that is designed to remove highly corrosive salt from the chamber exhaust without the need to vent to atmosphere outside the building (Figure 2). The new exhaust salt scrubber can be easily located alongside any Ascott salt spray chamber and only requires a connection to the chamber exhaust outlet, a floor level drain, a single-phase electricity and a pressurised water supply.

“We believe this is an important addition to our range because it enables users to benefit from salt spray and cyclic corrosion test chambers virtually irrespective of their location in a factory premises,” comments Chris Gates, Managing Director of Ascott Analytical. “This clearly allows corrosion analysis to be undertaken at the most convenient location and minimises the need for ducting or ventilation installation work to be undertaken.”

The unit operates by condensing the salt-water droplets present in the exhaust from the chamber, and then washing out by combining this with liquid that is retained in the base of the unit. This can then be either re-circulated to the spray system via an integral water pump – minimising water wastage – or safely drained via the waste at the base.

“The mobile design has a footprint of less than 35 cm × 35 cm and a height of less than 64 cm so can be positioned in the most convenient location,” continues Chris Gates.

“Until now, the single biggest determinant of where a corrosion test chamber is installed has been the need for close proximity to a building’s external wall, so that the highly corrosive exhaust can vent safely to atmosphere. The introduction of this accessory largely liberates the user from this constraint and provides both performance and environmental benefits,” Chris Gates concludes.

More information is available from: www.ascott-analytical.com

Figure 2 Illustration detailing the operating method of the new exhaust salt scrubber from Ascott Analytical, which offers the opportunity to position a corrosion test chamber almost anywhere in a production area