Method and apparatus for shielding cargoes from condensate

Abstract From the Canadian patent

Bulk cargo which is sensitive to condensate is confined in the cargo area of a seagoing or other vessel in such a way that it comes into direct contact with the walls surrounding the cargo area and is also in contact with moisture-laden air filling the remainder of such area. In order to prevent condensation of moisture on the walls surrounding the cargo area the, temperature of the walls as well as the temperature of air in the cargo area is maintained at a value such that the moisture cannot condense on the walls. This can be achieved by heating the confined air and/or the walls and/or by reducing the moisture content of confined air and/or by a combination of such undertakings.