A prototype air-supported structure, within which dehumidified air is circulated, was installed over the topsides of USS BETELGEUSE (AK 260). By maintaining relative humidity of the air at approximately 35% within the air-supported structure, deterioration of topside superstructure, machinery, and other gear will be minimized. Improved corrosion prevention techniques for the preservation of shipboard machinery and gear were developed. A time-cost study comparing the current method with the new topside cover method of ship preservation has been made. Over the entire inactivation/reactivation cycle, significant time savings are indicated for the topside cover procedure, especially during the ship reactivation phase. However, estimated costs of the two methods are similar. (Author Modified Abstract)


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    Title :

    Improved Long-Term Preservation System for Ships' Topsides and Superstructures


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1973


    Size :

    143 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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