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A power plant being offline for anything other than scheduled maintenance is never a good thing. Corrosion in power plants, however, is one of the greatest risks to an operation because of the generation of steam and surface exposure to hot combustion gases. Using humidity control for protective surface coatings and the regulation of ambient conditions will keep plants online, operational costs lower and workers safer.

One of the primary sources of sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions and other pollutants is power plants. To maintain compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Air Act, preventing corrosion in power plants using temporary humidity control is necessary, particularly during the application of protective surface coatings or while plants are shut down for maintenance. While most forms of corrosion are detrimental, certain types do more damage than others.

Power processing facilities experience billions of dollars of corrosion-related damage on metal and alloy materials each year. Allowing corrosion to persist can lead to operating failures, which can have fatal consequences. Power plant lay-ups are one of the methods that plant operators use to prevent corrosion. The protective measures are most effective when applied consistently and continuously.

The reasons for employing humidity control for power plants extend beyond corrosion prevention. It’s vital for protecting the plant’s most vital assets: its workers. Operations within a plant involve radiant heat sources, high humidity, strenuous activities and protective clothing that could cause serious heat-related illnesses (e.g., heat rash, cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke) or even death. While the ideal temperature for workers varies by individual, the acceptable range for ensuring employee health is narrow.

In most businesses and organizations, paper is king. The documents, reports, and records that you keep are critical to daily operations, making it important that you safeguard them from water damage. The best time to complete flood damage preparation for businesses is not necessarily when you hear reports about bad weather. The best time to take steps to protect your most important documents is well before a storm threatens your commercial property.