 | Cleaning with Solvents: Methods and Machinery High-precision cleaning is required across many sectors, including aerospace, defense, medical device manufacturing, pharmaceutical processing, semiconductor/electronics, and more. In this comprehensive reference work, solvent cleaning equipment is thoroughly covered with a focus on the engineering details of its operation and selection. Key data is provided alongside practical guidance, giving scientists and engineers in multiple sectors the information they need not only to choose the correct machine in the first place, but also how to operate it effectively and efficiently. Low emission open-top vapor degreasers, enclosed machines of the vacuum and pressurized type, cosolvent machines, and adsorption of "tailpipe emissions" are covered in detail and fully illustrated in color. This unique book covers material known by designers and manufacturers of solvent cleaning machines, but not collected and organized for the benefit of users. The comprehensive coverage provided by John Durkee makes this book relevant and timely not only for readers who wish to know more about how solvent cleaning equipment works but also those who are under pressure from environmental regulators or corporate management to find effective alternatives and those engaged in non-solvent cleaning operations who are unsatisfied with their cleaning results. John Durkee earned his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Upon graduation, Dr. Durkee was hired by DuPont to be a Senior Research Scientist, which lead to a career with this industry leader that sapanned more than 25 years. After early retirement from DuPont, Dr. Durkee became an independent consultant working with both suppliers and end-users. Dr. Durkee has written more than 300 technical articles in the areas of cleaning materials and process management, solvent substitution, and the marketing of technical products. |
