An alternative to desiccants and nitrogen blanketing is vapor-corrosion inhibitor technology.

Some methods of boiler layup can be less than satisfactory. At one end of the spectrum is the option to do nothing and risk whatever rusty consequences may eventually follow. At the other end of the spectrum are measures such as the use of a desiccant or applying a nitrogen blanket. This article will look more closely at using vapor corrosion inhibitors for boiler layup.