ABSTRACT

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397 Water-Soluble Displacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398

Vapor-Phase Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398 Dual-Vapor Drying Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401 Liquid/Vapor Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404

Liquid Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405 Liquid More Dense Than Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406

Displacement Fluid with Surfactant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406 Displacement Fluid with Alcohol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408

Liquid Less Dense Than Water. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411

INTRODUCTION

As the old expression goes, “The job ain’t over ‘til the paper work’s done.” This axiom can also be applied to cleaning. A great deal of effort has been expended this far in determining the appropriate cleaning chemistry and its suitability for the soil encountered and its environmental impact. In addition, the appropriate rinsing of the chemical has been discussed. Having fully analyzed and tested the cleaning and rinsing aspects, the method of drying the part needs equally dedicated review.