Method for containing or removing contaminants from a substrate

Electricity: motor control systems – Specific feedback condition or device – Load or torque

Patent

Rate now

  [ 0.00 ] – not rated yet Voters 0   Comments 0

Details

134 4, 134 42, 427 5, 427 6, 427156, 976DIG376, G21F 900

Patent

active

057637342

ABSTRACT:
A method for containing or removing contamination from a substrate includes applying a material such as a polyurea elastomer to the contaminated substrate. Preferably, the material sets in less than about 1 hour and is substantially unaffected by exposure to radiation. The contaminants can be contained or shielded on the substrate by the material to reduce exposure to the contaminants. In one preferred embodiment, this invention relates to the encapsulation of objects or surfaces to shield persons in the area from contamination. Alternatively, the material can be removed from the substrate to remove contaminants. Preferably, the material provides a Decontamination Factor of at least about 10. In another preferred embodiment, the material is applied hot to the contaminated substrate to increase its effectiveness in removing contaminants. The present method can also prevent contamination of an uncontaminated substrate. The invention also provides a decontamination material including a polyurea elastomer and a wax.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3440086 (1969-04-01), Kerns
patent: 4379729 (1983-04-01), Cross
patent: 4433067 (1984-02-01), Rice et al.
patent: 4444910 (1984-04-01), Rice et al.
patent: 4607090 (1986-08-01), Dominguez
patent: 4716210 (1987-12-01), Trummelmeyer et al.
patent: 4960620 (1990-10-01), House et al.
patent: 4996940 (1991-03-01), Cleary
patent: 5013813 (1991-05-01), Zimmerman et al.
patent: 5118728 (1992-06-01), Primeaux
patent: 5124426 (1992-06-01), Primeaux, II et al.
patent: 5162388 (1992-11-01), Primeaux, II
patent: 5171818 (1992-12-01), Wilson
patent: 5189075 (1993-02-01), Zimmerman et al.
patent: 5205864 (1993-04-01), Snyder
patent: 5218005 (1993-06-01), Zimmerman et al.
patent: 5250650 (1993-10-01), Boretzky et al.
patent: 5266671 (1993-11-01), Primeaux, II
patent: 5405218 (1995-04-01), Hyde-Smith
patent: 5415499 (1995-05-01), Hyde-Smith et al.
patent: 5421906 (1995-06-01), Borah
patent: 5545794 (1996-08-01), Bray
patent: 5599871 (1997-02-01), Park
patent: 5616677 (1997-04-01), Primeaux, II et al.
patent: 5630785 (1997-05-01), Pridemore et al.
"Potential Uses for Polyurea Spray Elastomers", Texaco Chemical Co., 1990.
Santosusao et al., "RT Curing Polyureas", Rubber & Plastics News, pp. 13-16, Dec. 24, 1990.
"Adhesion Studies for Spray Polyurea Elastomers", Texaco Chemical Co., Sep. 15, 1992.
"Polyurea Spray Technology Information", Texaco Chemical Co., 1988.
"Spray Polyurea . . . Elastomer for the Polyurethane Industry", D.J. Primeaux II, Oct. 1989.
"Spray Polyurea Elastomers Offer Performance Advantages", D.J. Primeaux II, Jun. 1991.
"Processing Polyurea Elastomers Systems", Texaco Chemical Co., 1992.
"InstaCote-ML", Master-Lee Decon Services, Jan. 1995.
"Irradiation of Insta-Cote Spray Elastomer System", Oct. 1995.
Newby, B.J. et al; Decontamination of Protective Coating Following a Loss of Coolant Accident, Chemical Abstracts, vol. 68, 1968, 31128J.
Schmitt, B.F.; Testing the Ease of Decontamination of Coatings. 76-Nuclear Technology, vol. 71, 1969: 118736p.
Berger, N.; Decontaminability of Surface Coatings. 42-Coatings, Inks, and Related Products, 42-Coatings, vol. 74, 1971, 14228v.
Demtroeder, P. et al; Encapsulation of Radioactively Contaminated Components, Chemical Abstracts, vol. 96, 1982, 76310d.
Thornton, E.; Paint Decontamination Kinetics, 71-Nuclear Technology vol. 100, 1984, 181846g.
DeTassigny, C; Development and Use of a Method for Coating of Contaminated Metallic Wastes by Thermosetting Resins, Chemical Abstracts, vol. 103, 1985: 28997z.
Lubkiewiez, J., Decontaminability of Organic Protective Coatings for the Nuclear Industry, Chemical Abstracts, vol. 106, 1987, 24520c.
DeTassigny, C. et al; Immobilization of Contamination by Using Polymer Coatings on Large-Volume Radioactive Waste in View of their Storage, 71-Nuclear Technology, vol. 113, 1990: 239928x.
Neupert, D. et al; Method for the Sealing and Decontamination of Radioactive and Radioactively Contaminated Components and Materials, 71-Nuclear Technology, vol. 98, 1983: 115519s.

LandOfFree

Say what you really think

Search LandOfFree.com for the USA inventors and patents. Rate them and share your experience with other people.

Rating

Method for containing or removing contaminants from a substrate does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Method for containing or removing contaminants from a substrate, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Method for containing or removing contaminants from a substrate will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

     

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-2201759

  Search
All data on this website is collected from public sources. Our data reflects the most accurate information available at the time of publication.