A rose is a rose is a rose. But pumps, now that’s a different thing. Pumps, even though they may look physically the same, can vary significantly in their ability to pump liquids under various conditions. In order to know how a pump will perform in a particular application, one must rely on something called …
Previous blogs have suggested the use of liquid sprays in air as either a primary mechanism or as an enhancement to both cleaning and rinsing operations. Today’s blog will discuss, briefly, what is important in choosing a spray nozzle or nozzles for a particular application. In order for spray to be effective, of course, the …
Any discussion of water quality and the purification of water will eventually gravitate to a discussion of ions. Adding ions and/or removing ions using what is called an ion exchange process is a big and essential part of most water treatment. Let’s take a few minutes to understand basically what these important things called ions are …
It occurred to me several years ago that when we look at an ultrasonic cleaning tank, we are usually looking in from the top. I wondered how ultrasonics looked from a “fish eye” view which spawned (get it?) what is now called the ultrasonic fish tank in our Jamestown, NY laboratory. In upcoming blogs, I …
A previous blog Ultrasonics – Degassing – What Gas? and Why? revealed why dissolved gas is detrimental to ultrasonic performance. This blog will describe various ways in which dissolved gas can be minimized and eliminated to facilitate ultrasonic cleaning. Since the most common liquids used in ultrasonic cleaning are water and water-based solutions, the following applies …
Just about everyone is familiar with the term “hard” water but few know what it really means. In this blog I’ll try to explain what “hard” water is and why we prefer water that is “soft.” In the blog It’s Time To Talk About Water – Again, items 2 and 3 in the list of water contaminants …
Almost every cleaning system incorporates at least one pump. Understanding how that pump works and how to treat it with the gentle, loving care it deserves is critical to the successful operation and maintenance of a cleaning system. Pumps are, in general, devices which impart added pressure to a flow of liquid. Although there are a number of different …
I thought that title might get your attention! Actually, this blog is about “stuff” including, literally, “rocks” that can be found in many water supplies both municipal and otherwise. It is important to differentiate between things that are dissolved in water that leave “rocks” behind when the water evaporates and things that are in the …
It is no secret that good cleaning followed by poor rinsing can be worse than not rinsing (or cleaning) at all. A single-use rinse using a fresh water spray or a high flow rate or single use immersion rinse are often thought to provide the ultimate rinse. These options, however, are often extremely expensive because they consume …
The blog It’s Time To Talk About Water discussed the variations in water from different sources. Today’s blog is the start of a series on how to purify and prepare water for use in cleaning and rinsing applications. Water from municipal and other sources may have characteristics that are deleterious to a variety of processes. Many of …
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