What Is Condensing Humidity Testing?
Humidity testing is one of the most effective ways of reducing the risk of product failure due to moisture damage. The process involves stimulating the humidity conditions that a particular product will be exposed to during its lifetime. This test can either be condensing or non-condensing.
During a condensing test, a humidity and temperature cycle is performed such that condensation will form on the unit under test. However, during a non-condensing test, humidity is present but doesn't cause condensation to form. Condensing humidity tests involve temperature cycling in an environment that has air with high humidity. The temperature cycling causes the moisture to condense on all surfaces of the product or material being tested.
WHY IS HUMIDITY TESTING IMPORTANT?
Humidity can have a detrimental effect on the performance of delicate electronics as well as coatings and materials. With proper testing, you can assess the effects of moisture on products with a condensing humidity test. After a product is subjected to a condensing humidity test, the information gathered can help improve electrical components, coatings, paints, and other products. The goal is to ensure that the products tested can withstand harsh humidity conditions during their lifespan.
CONDENSING TEST CHAMBERS
Condensing humidity tests are performed in environmental test chambers. Tenney Environmental manufactures standard and custom humidity test chambers for various industries, including cosmetics, electronics, aerospace, energy, and more. Tenney chambers feature precise humidity and temperature control to create repeatable environmental conditions. To view our list of Tenney products click here.