Methods for cleaning utilizing multi-stage filtered carbon...

Details Methods for cleaning utilizing multi-stage filtered carbon... Methods for cleaning utilizing multi-stage filtered carbon...

2005-09-20

2005-09-20

Nguyen, George (Department: 3723)

Abrading

Abrading process

Utilizing fluent abradant

C451S038000, C451S040000, C134S007000, C134S010000, C423S245100

Reexamination Certificate

active

06945853

ABSTRACT:
A cryogenic cleaner for and a method of performing cleaning of a surface that must be substantially free of contaminants utilizing a multi-stage, multi-mode filtered carbon dioxide-containing cleaning medium. Multiple stages and multiple types of filtration/purification are provided to remove contaminants such as hydrocarbons from the medium. In accordance with preferred embodiments, a filtering/purification process is provided that desirably utilizes one or more of: condensation of the hydrocarbon; particulate filtration; chemical filtration using activated filters; and catalytic oxidation. In certain embodiments, a resiliently mounted nozzle is provided for spraying a cryogenic cleaning medium on the surface. The nozzle may be driven in an oscillatory manner at a predetermined amplitude and frequency so the nozzle spray is delivered in a manner to provide pulsing of the spray and to provide as “snow plow” effect on contaminants as the spray delivers the cleaning medium against the surface. The surface is transported past the nozzle, and the cleaning occurs in an enclosed controlled environment.

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