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Project Number 1
Summary:
A drop in solvent was evaluated as a quick fix to the client’s use of TCE. Follow up on-site visit by SSL revealed additional opportunities to reduce the use of hazardous materials by replacing manual cleaning in buckets located throughout the facility.Test Objective:
To replace TCE with a non-toxic chemicalProduct Use:
All products have aerospace applicationsTrial Number | Date Run | Purpose | Success Rating |
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0 | 04/02/2008 | To evaluate selected nPB alternatives for drop-in replacement to TCE for removing oil and grease from various metals. | Results successful using TACT (time, agitation, concentration, and temperature, as well as rinsing and drying) and/or other cleaning chemistries examined. |
1 | 05/01/2008 | To evaluate possible immersion cleaning process for company to replace current solvent dunking system. | A follow up test, usually based on company input. |
2 | 05/01/2008 | To evaluate selected products on second supplied cutting fluid using simulated cleaning process. | A follow up test, usually based on company input. |
3 | 05/01/2008 | To evaluate selected products on third supplied metal working fluid using simulated cleaning process | A follow up test, usually based on company input. |
4 | 05/20/2008 | To evaluate additional products for first supplied soil. | A follow up test, usually based on company input. |
5 | 05/20/2008 | To evaluate additional products for second supplied soil. | A follow up test, usually based on company input. |
6 | 05/20/2008 | To evaluate additional products on third supplied metal working fluid | A follow up test, usually based on company input. |
7 | 05/21/2008 | To evaluate products at higher concentrations and longer times on grinding fluid. | A follow up test, usually based on company input. |
8 | 05/21/2008 | To evaluate products at higher concentrations and longer times on cutting fluid. | A follow up test, usually based on company input. |
9 | 04/19/2008 | To conduct walk through of facility and collect samples to assist in changing out of TCE to avoid EPA regulations and paperwork | Technology Transfer. |
10 | 07/02/2008 | To conduct on-site assistance for replacing TCE and nPB in cleaning operations. | Technology Transfer. |
11 | 08/07/2008 | To evaluate aqueous alternatives using ultrasonic cleaning | Results successful using TACT (time, agitation, concentration, and temperature, as well as rinsing and drying) and/or other cleaning chemistries examined. |
12 | 08/07/2008 | To evaluate aqueous alternatives using ultrasonic energy on second supplied contaminant. | Results successful using TACT (time, agitation, concentration, and temperature, as well as rinsing and drying) and/or other cleaning chemistries examined. |
13 | 08/07/2008 | To evaluate aqueous alternatives on grinding fluid using ultrasonic energy | Results successful using TACT (time, agitation, concentration, and temperature, as well as rinsing and drying) and/or other cleaning chemistries examined. |
14 | 08/08/2008 | To evaluate aqueous alternatives on supplied lubricant using ultrasonic cleaning. | Results suggest a scale-up feasible match for cleaning chemistry and equipment. Pilot plant study with actual parts recommended. |