Improved energy efficiency by use of the new ultraviolet light radiation paint curing process
In product finishing lines, ultraviolet radiation curing of paints on prefabricated structures is more energy efficient than curing by natural gas fired ovens, and could eliminate solvent emission. The replacement of a conventional natural gas fired oven by an ultraviolet radiation curing line for paint curing could save quadrillions of joules per year for each finishing line. In this program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Industrial Programs, two photoinduced polymerizations, via free radical or cationic mechanisms, were considered in the formulation of UV curable paints. The spectral output of radiation sources was chosen so as to complement the absorption spectra of pigments and photoactive agents; thus highly pigmented thick films could be cured fully by UV radiation. One coat enamels, topcoats, and primers have been developed which can be applied on three dimensional objects by spraying and can be cured by passing through a tunnel containing UV lamps.
- Research Organization:
- Westinghouse RandD Center, Pittsburgh, PA
- OSTI ID:
- 5943814
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-840804-
- Journal Information:
- Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States), Journal Name: Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States) Vol. 2; ISSN PIECD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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ABSORPTION SPECTRA
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CHEMICAL REACTIONS
COATINGS
CURING
EFFICIENCY
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
EMISSION SPECTRA
ENAMELS
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
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