Getting the vapours

摘要

Whilst the majority of ship-bound electronic systems are protected by waterproof housings, enclosures and seals, water ingress is just one of the risks these systems face in a marine environment. The presence of onboard vapours - such as water vapour, hydrocarbon vapour, hydrogen, solvents and CO_2, for example - can wreak havoc on electrical systems, causing unexpected failures and serious damage to vital onboard equipment. Worst of all, this damage can occur without crew being aware of the problem, until systems finally pack up.