Fogging formulations for fixation of particulate contamination in ductwork and enclosures
Abstract
A method and an apparatus using aqueous fixatives for fogging of ventilation ductwork, enclosures, or buildings containing dust, lint, and particulates that may be contaminated by radionuclides and other dangerous or unsafe particulate contaminants, which method and apparatus are capable of (1) obtaining full coverage within the ductwork and (2) penetrating and fixing the lint, dust and large particles present in the ductwork so that no airborne particles are released during or after the application of the fixative. New aqueous fogging solutions outperform conventional glycerin-based solutions. These aqueous solutions will fog using conventional methods of application and contain a surfactant to aid wetting and penetration of the lint and dust, a binder to stabilize loose or respirable particles, and an agent to aid in fogging and enhance adhesiveness. The solutions are safe and easy to use.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Idaho National Lab. (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1214152
- Patent Number(s):
- 9,126,230
- Application Number:
- 13/317,831
- Assignee:
- Vista Engineering Technologies, Inc. (Richland, WA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC07-05ID14517
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 2011 Oct 27
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 12 MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE AND NON-RADIOACTIVE WASTES FROM NUCLEAR FACILITIES
Citation Formats
Maresca, Jr., Joseph W., Kostelnik, Lori M., Kriskivich, James R., Demmer, Rick L., and Tripp, Julia L. Fogging formulations for fixation of particulate contamination in ductwork and enclosures. United States: N. p., 2015.
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Maresca, Jr., Joseph W., Kostelnik, Lori M., Kriskivich, James R., Demmer, Rick L., & Tripp, Julia L. Fogging formulations for fixation of particulate contamination in ductwork and enclosures. United States.
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"Fogging formulations for fixation of particulate contamination in ductwork and enclosures". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1214152.
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title = {Fogging formulations for fixation of particulate contamination in ductwork and enclosures},
author = {Maresca, Jr., Joseph W. and Kostelnik, Lori M. and Kriskivich, James R. and Demmer, Rick L. and Tripp, Julia L.},
abstractNote = {A method and an apparatus using aqueous fixatives for fogging of ventilation ductwork, enclosures, or buildings containing dust, lint, and particulates that may be contaminated by radionuclides and other dangerous or unsafe particulate contaminants, which method and apparatus are capable of (1) obtaining full coverage within the ductwork and (2) penetrating and fixing the lint, dust and large particles present in the ductwork so that no airborne particles are released during or after the application of the fixative. New aqueous fogging solutions outperform conventional glycerin-based solutions. These aqueous solutions will fog using conventional methods of application and contain a surfactant to aid wetting and penetration of the lint and dust, a binder to stabilize loose or respirable particles, and an agent to aid in fogging and enhance adhesiveness. The solutions are safe and easy to use.},
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