Ultrasonic cleaner evaluation

Technical Report · Wed Oct 08 00:00:00 EDT 1980

OSTI ID:5101520

Gillespie, T J

A method has been developed to evaluate the capabilities of ultrasonic cleaners. This method utilizes a ceramic plate on which a metallized coating has been deposited. The plate is immersed in a beaker filled with DI water and a few drops of liquid detergent. The plate is then subjected to a two-minute cleaning cycle. Measurement of the amount of metallized coating that has been removed is determined with an image enhancement system. Use of this test has also revealed several factors that influence cleaning capabilities. These include system frequency, use of a wetting agent in the bath, bath temperature, fixture materials and fixture mounting.

• Research Organization: General Electric Co., St. Petersburg, FL (USA). Neutron Devices Dept.
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00656
• OSTI ID: 5101520
• Report Number(s): GEPP-TIS-526; TRN: 80-016941
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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EROSION
EVALUATION
FOILS
PLATES
ELEMENTS
METALS
SOUND WAVES
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