The following list gives you an overview of the factors that affect the selection of the appropriate container desiccant product variant and the calculation of the required quantity of desiccant.
- 1. does the product itself contain water? Is it hygroscopic?
- 2. are the goods (transport) dry? Does it release moisture?
- 3. are packing (auxiliary) materials used? Are they (transport) dry?
- 4. are the packaging (auxiliary) materials stored inside a building / under cover? Is air circulation guaranteed?
- 5. which type of container is used (20′ / 40′ / high cube version / 45′ high cube / reefer)?
- 6. what is the climate like during loading / unloading?
- 7 Which climate zones does the transport pass through? In which season does the transportation / storage take place?
- 8. how long is the transportation and storage time from the time of loading to the time of unloading?
- 9. is there moisture / are puddles visible in the container during loading?
- 10. how is the container stowed (e.g. space available on the sides / in the corrugations / under the ceiling)?
This information can be used to reliably cover the majority of application scenarios. If the moisture content of the goods and/or packaging materials is too high, the amount of desiccant required increases in an undefined manner. After a precise determination of the moisture content, additional measures may be necessary in order to arrive at an economical recommendation.
The ThoMar consultants are available to answer all your questions, including on the subject of process optimization.
