Use of infrared radiation in detection methods to defoam aqueous

Details Use of infrared radiation in detection methods to defoam aqueous Use of infrared radiation in detection methods to defoam aqueous

1996-10-11

1999-02-09

Ludlow, Jan

Cleaning and liquid contact with solids

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73 6011, 95155, 95157, 134253, 222 54, 2503571, 436 55, B08B 304, B08B 308

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058688595

ABSTRACT:
The creation of a substantial volume of foam on the surface of an aqueous medium can reduce the apparent thermal IR emission substantially when compared to that of the aqueous medium free of foam. This difference in temperature (infrared emission) can be used to control a defoaming process or the addition of a defoaming agent to control foam in the aqueous medium. The apparent thermal infrared emission of foam is less than that of the aqueous medium. As the thermal IR emissions drop as foam develops, the difference between the apparent temperature of the foam and the temperature of aqueous medium increases. Such a difference in temperature can be used to control use of a defoaming process or agent. As the foam volume is reduced, the addition of a defoaming composition is substantially reduced or stopped. During the control method, a predetermined limit is established at which the defoaming process or composition is introduced into the aqueous medium. Further, the method permits the amount of defoaming agent added to the aqueous medium to be in proportion to the difference in infrared emission above the preset predetermined limit. The temperature of the foam is best measured using IR methods.

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