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How Do You Test Corrosion When Servers Generate 5000 W of Heat With LIB Industry?

Dec 19 2025
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    LIB industry Customized SOM-036 & SC-010U for Powered-On Servers

    Project Background: Salt Spray and SO2 Gas Corrosion Reliability Testing Under Real Server Operating Conditions

    In January 2023, a customer consulted LIB industry for a comprehensive corrosion testing solution dedicated to server reliability evaluation. The test objects included servers with multiple form factors (1U, 2U, and 4U), all required to operate under powered-on conditions during testing.

    To accurately simulate real operating environments, the customer required both:

    Cyclic salt corrosion testing, and Mixed toxic gas corrosion testing,

    with strict requirements on heat load management, gas compatibility, internal structure flexibility, and long-term operational stability.


    Why Standard Corrosion Chambers Fail in Powered-On Server Testing

    Compared with conventional corrosion testing, this project presented several technical challenges:

    High internal heat load (≈ 5000 W) generated by powered servers

    Multiple server heights requiring flexible internal layout

    Simultaneous operation of multiple 4U servers

    Multi-gas corrosion testing with strict safety and concentration control

    Long-duration testing with stable and repeatable conditions

    LIB industry addressed these challenges through engineering-level customization, rather than standard equipment configuration.


    SC-010U Cyclic Salt Corrosion Test Chamber for High-Heat Server Applications

    Stable Temperature Control Under 5000 W Heat Load

    During powered-on testing, uncontrolled heat accumulation can significantly affect salt corrosion results. To maintain stable environmental conditions, LIB industry redesigned the cooling structure of the SOM-036.

    Engineering Solution

    Titanium alloy refrigeration tubes installed on the sidewalls of the workroom

    High corrosion resistance suitable for continuous salt spray exposure

    Optimized airflow circulation to counteract thermal accumulation

    Reliable temperature stability throughout the test cycle

    SC-010 Technical Specifications (Customized)

    Item

    Specification

    Internal Volume

    360 L

    Temperature Range

    Ambient ~ +50 °C

    Temperature Uniformity

    ≤ ±2.0 °C

    Salt Solution

    5% NaCl (customizable)

    Spray Mode

    Continuous / Cyclic

    Heat Load Compensation

    Up to 5000 W

    Cooling Structure

    Titanium alloy refrigeration tubes

    Control System

    PLC + touchscreen, programmable

    Salt Spray Cyclic Corrosion Tester

    Salt Spray Chamber

    Salt Spray Corrosion Test Chamber

    ASTM G85 Salt Spray Chamber

    Salt Fog and SO2 Corrosion Chamber

     

    This configuration ensures accurate corrosion evaluation even when servers remain fully operational during testing.

     

    SOM-036 Mixed Toxic Gas Corrosion Test Chamber for Powered-On Servers

    Multi-Gas Precision Control for Server Applications

    The customer required the mixed toxic gas test chamber to support multiple corrosive gases and simultaneous powered operation of servers.

    Customer Requirements

    Install at least 5 × 4U servers

    All servers powered on during the test

    Support multiple toxic gases, including:
    H₂S, SOx compounds, Cl₂, NH₃ (ammonia), and O₃ (ozone)

    SOM-036 Technical Specifications (Customized)

    Item

    Specification

    Internal Volume

    1000 L

    Temperature Range

    +15 °C ~ +35 °C

    Humidity Range

    50% ~ 85% RH

    Gas Types

    H₂S, SOx, Cl₂, NH₃, O₃

    Gas Control

    Independent, programmable

    Server Capacity

    ≥ 5 × 4U servers

    Powered-On Testing

    Supported

    Gas Mixing System

    High-precision mass flow control

    Safety Protection

    Gas detection + exhaust treatment

    Data Management

    Automatic recording & alarm

    Mixed Gas Test Chamber

    Noxious Gas Test Chamber

    SO2 Corrosion Test Chamber

    SO2 and Humidity Temperature Chamber


     

    This system provides uniform gas distribution, precise concentration control, and a safe testing environment for long-term corrosion evaluation.

     

    Modular Detachable Shelving System

    Flexible Support for 1U / 2U / 4U Servers

    To accommodate servers of different heights, LIB industry specially designed a detachable shelving system, featuring:

    Adjustable installation height

    High load-bearing performance

    Easy disassembly and reconfiguration

    Improved airflow and corrosion consistency

    This modular design allows the same chamber to support future server models without structural modification.

     

    From Engineering Validation to Repeat Procurement

    September 2023: Customer purchased customized SOM-036 & SC-010U

    December 2023: Equipment delivered and accepted

    After successful operation, the customer placed a repeat order through another supplier

    January 2024: Equipment officially put into service

    Customer has confirmed future procurement plans

    Repeat purchasing strongly validates LIB industry’s product stability, engineering capability, and customization expertise.

     

    Beyond Equipment: Laboratory Layout Planning

    Based on the customer’s laboratory conditions, LIB industry provided professional layout planning, including:

    • Chamber positioning and spacing

    • Safety zoning for toxic gas testing

    • Operation and maintenance access optimization

    This one-stop service helps customers reduce installation risk and shorten commissioning time.

    Why Choose LIB industry for Server Corrosion Testing?

    Proven experience in powered-on corrosion testing

    Strong capability in high heat load management

    Deep customization for structure, gas systems, and control logic

    Reliable, repeatable, and standard-aligned performance

    Comprehensive after-sales technical support

     

     When Server Corrosion Testing Becomes an Engineering Project

    This project demonstrates how LIB industry transforms complex server corrosion testing requirements into reliable and scalable solutions. From cyclic salt corrosion to mixed toxic gas exposure, LIB industry continues to support global customers with professional, customized environmental test systems.

    Contact LIB industry today inquiry@libtestchamber.com to discuss customized corrosion test chambers for servers, electronics, and high-reliability applications.

    3-Year Warranty | Engineered-to-Order | Lifetime Technical Support

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