Cleaning and liquid contact with solids – Processes – Combined
Patent
1996-11-14
1999-03-09
Ludlow, Jan
Cleaning and liquid contact with solids
Processes
Combined
134 34, 134 57R, 134 58R, 134169A, 134171, 134198, 165 95, 180 684, 180 686, B08B 302
Patent
active
058794662
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for periodically cleaning the fins of a radiator of an internal combustion engine using a nozzle system with at least one nozzle directed toward the fins, and a cleaning agent delivery system connected to the nozzle system. The apparatus determines the presence of airflow resistance through the fins, generates an airflow resistance signal, delivers the airflow resistance signal to a control system, and delivers a control signal to the cleaning agent delivery system.
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Creger Todd D.
Jankovsky William O.
Caterpillar Inc.
Ludlow Jan
Lundquist Steve D.
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