Abrading – Abrading process – Utilizing fluent abradant
Patent
1998-07-13
1999-08-31
Scherbel, David A.
Abrading
Abrading process
Utilizing fluent abradant
451 40, B24B 100, B24C 100
Patent
active
059445815
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus is provided for cleaning a workpiece with solid CO.sub.2 particles. A flow channel member includes a flow channel therein having an exhaust nozzle at a distal end thereof. A source of pressurized air is provided in selective fluid communication with the flow channel. A phase separator includes first and second portions, with the first portion being in selective fluid communication with the flow channel. A source of liquid CO.sub.2 is provided in selective fluid communication with the phase separator. A liquid flow line includes first and second ends, with the first end being in fluid communication with the second portion of the phase separator, and the second end includes an injector nozzle positioned with the flow channel. The phase separator is operative to separate CO.sub.2 vapor from the liquid CO.sub.2 such that the vapor travels to the first portion for selective communication with the flow channel and the liquid remains in the second portion for injection through the injector nozzle.
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Banks Derris Holt
Ford Motor Company
Hodges Leslie C.
May Roger L.
Scherbel David A.
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