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In today's world, where environmental concerns are increasingly in demand for environmental cleaning methods is increasing friendly. Methods Traditional cleaning such as pressure washing have come under scrutiny. Companies are turning to more environmentally friendly alternatives.

One such alternative is dry ice blasting. It is considered superior to other traditional methods such as scrapers, sanders and wire brushes. This process is known to saving time and cleans as thoroughly and neatly or more in relatively minor.

This is also faster and saves time. It is used in any industry which has teams that need to be cleaned regularly, such as automobiles, power plants, aviation, packaging, plastics and many more. For example, companies like Inc. React365 offer on-site dry ice blasting services. This noninvasive way to clean the technology is safe and effective in everything from the bottoms of ships to electrical switches and fins of the turbine.

What is dry ice

Dry ice is solid carbon dioxide (CO2). Dry ice is hard as a plaster and under atmospheric pressure at a temperature sublimates of-78oC.

Dry ice blasting

Dry Ice Blasting or CO2 blasting is a process in which dry ice pellets (approximately the size of grains of rice) are fired through a nozzle at supersonic speeds to remove the equipment waste oil, paint, ink, glue, dirt, fat, food, mold release agents, rubber and various other pollutants. The pellets are accelerated by compressed air. The moment of impact the dry ice turns from a state solid to gas without passing through the liquid phase.

There are three phases in a cryogenic cleaning process.

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Kinetics is transferred arms fire when cleaning dry ice pellets on the surface. The pellets of dry ice sublimates on impact and is more mild compared to other cleaning media such as sand, gravel, or accounts. It is a non-abrasive cleaning and does not cause any harm on the computer.

Micro thermal shock effect:
This occurs when dry ice pellets strike a surface freezing much warmer contaminated leading to a thermal shock between the contaminant and the substrate surface. At that time, cracking and delamination of the contaminant is produces.

Thermal kinetic effect:
In the third and final stage, dry ice pellets explode when in contact with the surface. As the heat pads, are converted to CO2 gas which expands rapidly underneath the contaminated surface. Then the pollutant or falls down or becomes air. The dry ice evaporates, only the contaminant is left behind.

A comparatively safe process

Dry ice blasting is very effective and a safe process for the following further points:

• No water or harsh chemicals are used in the process, so there is no waste additional generated.

• There is no risk of diversion and with the pressure washing process.

Precautions

However, certain safety measures should be taken while conducting the process:

• Adequate ventilation is a necessity. CO2 can be dangerous when concentrated in confined spaces. The CO2 is 50 percent heavier than air and can displace oxygen and choke a person if there is adequate ventilation.

• It is essential to bring earplugs, as the process generates a deafening noise.

• The temperature of dry ice can be as low as -110 degrees F and immediately you can freeze the skin. Wear gloves when handling dry ice.

• Always wear protective clothing, face shield manipulation CO2 pellets or dry ice blasting unit.

Watch this space for the next article which will focus on the benefits of dry ice blasting.

About the Author:

Andrew Getz is the President & CEO of React 365 Inc., a premier environmental and industrial cleaning services including hazardous waste disposal services.

For more information Visit: www.React365.com

Article Source: ArticlesBase.com - Dry Ice Blasting- a New Revolution in Industrial Cleaning