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SmartDesiccators

Smart Performance—and Big Savings!

Testing demonstrates the cost benefit of the SmartDesiccator's automated nitrogen control system. Our total nitrogen consumption test was first conducted on a desiccator equipped with a flowmeter, and then with a SmartDesiccator™ control system, under the conditions specified in the chart.

Result: SmartDesiccator™ uses 22% of nitrogen consumed by standard cabinet—a 78% saving!

Smart Desiccator Time to Achieve 10% RH chart
  • Ambient Humidity: 60% RH
  • Temperature: 70°F (21° C)
  • RH Setpoint: 10% RH
  • Test Period: Achieve setpoint and then maintain it for 24 hours
  • Chamber Access: Door opened once every 30 minutes; remains open for one minute
SmartDesiccator™ (blue line on chart)
  • To achieve setpoint: 85 cubic feet (2.4 cubic meters). Required 30 minutes @ 170 CFH (4.81 m3/hr) on high flow.
  • Maintain for 24 hrs: 40 cubic feet (1.1 cubic meters)
  • Total N2 Consumed: 125 cubic feet (3.5 cubic meters)
    • Desiccator with 0 - 20 SCFH flowmeter (red line on chart)
  • To achieve setpoint: 85 cubic feet (2.4 cubic meters). Required over 4 hours @ 20 CFH (0.57 m3/hr).
    Note: Setpoint measured with a hygrometer, since this set up does not monitor humidity level.
  • Maintain for 24 hrs: 480 cubic feet (13.6 cubic meters)
  • Total N2 Consumed: 565 cubic feet (16 cubic meters)