| Main Title |
Ultrasonic cleaning as a replacement for a chlorofluorocarbon-based system {microform} / |
| Author |
Kranz, P. B. ;
Gardner-Clayson, T. ;
Malinowski, K. C. ;
Schaab, T. D. ;
Stadelmaier, J. E.
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| Other Authors |
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| CORP Author |
Erie County Dept. of Environment and Planning, Buffalo, NY. ;RECRA Environmental, Inc., Amherst, NY.;Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH. Risk Reduction Engineering Lab. |
| Publisher |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Risk Reduction Engineering Laboratory, |
| Year Published |
1993 |
| Report Number |
EPA/600/R-93/223; EPA-R-816762 |
| Stock Number |
PB94-121696 |
| Subjects |
Ultrasonic cleaning
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| Additional Subjects |
Ultrasonic waves ;
Degreasing ;
Air pollution abatement ;
Surface cleaning ;
Environmental chemical substitutes ;
Chlorofluorocarbons ;
Alternatives ;
Fugitive emissions ;
Hazardous materials ;
Pollution abatement ;
Stainless steels ;
Performance evaluation ;
Economic analysis ;
Solvents ;
Waste minimization ;
Miraclean System
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| NTIS |
PB94-121696 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
116 p. : ill. ; 30 cm. |
| Abstract |
This report describes the technical and economic evaluation of the replacement of a vapor degreasing system with an ultrasonic cleaning system to clean stainless steel components. A heated inorganic water-based cleaning fluid was utilized in lieu of a chlorofluorocarbon (CFC, freon) resulting in a significant reduction in the generation of fugitive volatile emissions. The objective of this evaluation was to comparatively analyze the technical and economic advantages of employing an ultrasonic cleaning system for reducing both the use and generation of hazardous materials associated with conventional CFC usage. Through the installation of an ultrasonic cleaning system, fugitive emissions have been significantly curtailed. Volatile emissions are estimated to be reduced 68% over the period 1990 to 1992. The technology substitution did not adversely affect product quality, although processing time was increased. No parts have been rejected for cleanliness by customers from either cleaning system, and there have been no consumer complaints. Throughput in terms of parts/cycle for the freon system was comparable to the ultrasonic cleaning system. Raw material cost savings are substantial for the ultrasonic cleaning system. |
| Notes |
"EPA/600/R-93/223." |
