De-painting with high-speed water jets: Paint removal process and substrate surface roughness

Although the use of water jets for paint removal processes is an accepted procedure, there are just a few studies known which discuss parameter optimization and surface topography in some detail. The paper investigates the effects of water jet kinetic energy and stand-off distance on the mass loss of an organic paint system applied to a steel substrate. It was shown that the material removal process was characterized by a combination of loading intensity and loading frequency. Water drops, formed in the water jet at long stand-off distances, played a notable role. For rather high water jet energies, mass loss exhibited high values at high stand-off distances. For lower water jet energies, however, maximum material loss values appeared at a critical stand-off distance. The transition water jet energy was 600 kJ. It could be shown that the steel substrate topography was not compromised due to secondary surface preparation by water jets. Secondary blast cleaning, however, reduced the profile of the substrate.     

Removal of surface contaminants by cryogenic aerosol jets

Removal of surface contaminants by various cryogenic aerosol jets has been experimentally investigated. Simplified theoretical consideration of their removal mechanism has been also presented based on the impact power of the aerosol jets. Under atmospheric operation, water vapor and carbon dioxide could make their particles independent of their concentrations in the carrier gas while argon and nitrogen could hardly solidify to their own particles. The cryogenic aerosol jets were very effective in removing both submicron particle contaminants and photoresist films on wafers. The rate of the PR film removal strongly depended on the hardness of the film. Molecular organic films could be also removed with the aerosol jets. In general, the removal of the contaminants depends primarily on the physical impact. The removal rate increased with the mass concentration of the aerosol particles, regardless of their nature. The rate also increased with the impact velocity of the jets which was controlled by either the chamber pressure or the distance between the nozzle tip and the contaminant surface. The cryogenic aerosolfree jet was much less effective than the corresponding aerosol jets but had some effectiveness compared to the noncryogenic one. The thermal shock of the film was, therefore, supposed to have a secondary effect on the contaminant removal.     

Liquid—liquid mass transfer in systems agitated by submerged jets

Mass transfer across a plane interface has been investigated for liquid—liquid systems, with the liquid phases agitated by vertically opposed, submerged jets, one in each phase. Mass transfer coefficients were determined for the systems ethyl acetate—water and butanol—water, and for the transfer of dissolved helium between water and toluene, and toluene between toluene and water. The latter two solutes provided a wide range of molecular diffusion coefficients. When turbulent eddies penetrated to the interface the mass transfer coefficients were found to be proportional to D^0.5, and could be represented by the Levich-Davies mass transfer model for mass transfer between turbulent liquids. The characteristic turbulence velocities in this model were related to the velocities of the liquids from the jet nozzles, and to the equipment dimensions (e.g. the distances of the jets from the interface, the radius of the vessel and the diameters of the jet nozzles) by an expression based on the hydrodynamic behaviour of jets.For the low interfacial tension system butanol—water, a flat disc had to be placed in the interface at the region of jet impingement, to prevent disruption of the interface, but, even so, only a limited range of jet flow rates could be used. Only at the highest flow rates were turbulent conditions obtained, and most of the experimental mass transfer coefficients for this system were between the values predicted by the Levich-Davies model and the Levich “three-zone” model for boundary layer flow.     

Polyethylene/polyurethane blends for improved paint adhesion

Polyolefins have low free surface energy that prevents good wettability of adhesives or paint emulsions to their surface. This work shows that adhesion of olefin block copolymers (OBC) to a polyurethane-based paint can be significantly improved by blending thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) into OBC. Furthermore, blend morphologies near the paint/polymer interface, and surface compositions of injection molded plaques, were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy with attenuated total reflectance (FTIR-ATR) in order to explore the underlying mechanism of paint adhesion to TPU/OBC blends. It was found that for 35 wt% and 25 wt% TPU loading, the top paint layer is well-attached at the interface, whereas for 15 wt% loading, there was incomplete wetting of the paint, and a gap between the polymer substrate and paint was apparent. XPS and SEM gave consistent results demonstrating that outermost surface composition of TPU in these blends is slightly higher than in the bulk. It is speculated here that, during painting and the subsequent drying step, polyurethane chains from the paint diffuse into the blend substrate and entangle with TPU in the blend. The entanglement between paint and substrate generates a physical link that provides adhesion.     

HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER IN IMPINGEMENT DRYING

In industrial drying applications, efficient transfer of heat and mass between a drying medium and the material being dried is very critical for the overall economics of the operation. Impinging jets are therefore widely used for their enhanced tmnsport characteristics, especially for drying of continuous sheets of materials such as paper and textiles. In such applications, a thin sheet of material, as wide as 6m in cross machine direction, speeds at velocities as high as 90 km/hr under high velocity jets emerging from a confining surface parallel to the material surface. Many variables and effects need to k considered for proper design of such impinging jet systems: nozzle geometry and size, nozzle configuration, location of exhaust pons, nozzle-to-surface separation, jet-to-jet separation, cross flow, jet exit velocity and surface motion. For permeable materials, additional enhancement of heat and mass transfer that occur when some of the impinging gas is removed through the material makes this option an atmctive one.

Here, we review the above effects and offer predictive correlations from literature which may be used in the design of high velocity impinging jet systems.     

HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER IN IMPINGEMENT DRYING

ABSTRACT

In industrial drying applications, efficient transfer of heat and mass between a drying medium and the material being dried is very critical for the overall economics of the operation. Impinging jets are therefore widely used for their enhanced tmnsport characteristics, especially for drying of continuous sheets of materials such as paper and textiles. In such applications, a thin sheet of material, as wide as 6m in cross machine direction, speeds at velocities as high as 90 km/hr under high velocity jets emerging from a confining surface parallel to the material surface. Many variables and effects need to k considered for proper design of such impinging jet systems: nozzle geometry and size, nozzle configuration, location of exhaust pons, nozzle-to-surface separation, jet-to-jet separation, cross flow, jet exit velocity and surface motion. For permeable materials, additional enhancement of heat and mass transfer that occur when some of the impinging gas is removed through the material makes this option an atmctive one.

Here, we review the above effects and offer predictive correlations from literature which may be used in the design of high velocity impinging jet systems.     

T型撞击流混合器内流动特性的PIV研究

采用粒子图像测速技术对入射管直径为3 mm、混合腔直径为16 mm的T型撞击流混合器内的流动特性进行了研究,考察了不同流速比和撞击轴线上方空间条件下混合腔内的速度和湍流动能分布. 结果表明,在相同入射管直径和流速下,撞击驻点位于混合腔中心处,无因次化的速度和湍流动能分布趋势基本一致. 高湍流动能区主要集中在撞击点附近区域,其无因次化数值是传统Rushton涡轮搅拌槽叶端处的3倍. 流速比对撞击驻点位置影响显著;减小撞击轴线上方空间可增加高湍流动能分布区域,利于物料混合.     

Strength Loss Mechanisms for Adhesive Bonds to Electroplated Zinc and Cold Rolled Steel Substrates Subjected to Moist Environments

Mechanisms of strength toss which affect the durability of epoxy adhesive bonds in moist environments were investigated for electroplated zinc and cold rolled steel substrates. Activation energies for adhesion loss, formation of corrosion product on the substrate surface, and moisture diffusion in the adhesive were determined experimentally. For cold rolled steel substrates, the activation energy for adhesion loss was identical, within experimental error, to the measured activation energy for moisture diffusion in the adhesive. Both of these values were substantially less (=40%) than the activation energy for formation of corrosion product. This confirms the previous results of Gledhill and Kinloch (J. Adhesion 6, 315 (1974)), who attributed strength loss to thermodynamic instability of the adhesive/substrate interface due to the presence of moisture. In contrast, for electroplated zinc substrates, activation energies for adhesion loss and corrosion product formation were essentially equal, and were both significantly higher than that for moisture diffusion. Consequently, it was concluded that corrosion of the electroplated zinc layer was responsible for bond strength loss. Formation of corrosion product in the bond was not, therefore, a post-failure phenomenon as was the case for cold rolled steel.     

Simulation and investigation of periodic deflecting oscillation of gas–solid planar opposed jets

In this study, the Eulerian–Eulerian approach based on kinetic theory of granular flow (KTGF) was used to simulate the gas–solid planar opposed jets. The periodically deflecting oscillation was observed, i.e., the two opposed jets deflect off each other and swing up and down periodically. The system entropy production rate was calculated to explain this periodic oscillation for the first time. It was found that the periodic deflecting oscillation was dominated by a self-adjusting mechanism of planar opposed jets with the combined action of the pressure release and the entrainment of continuous jets. The effects of nozzle separation, initial jet Reynolds number and particle parameters on the oscillation period were analyzed. The period decreases as the jet Reynolds number or mass loading increases, but increases as the nozzle separation or the particle diameter increases. Furthermore, it is found that the residence time of particles was increased by increasing the mass loading.     

Hydrothermal flame impingement experiments. Combustion chamber design and impingement temperature profiles

The current work presents the hydrothermal flame impingement experiments conducted for the design of a hydrothermal spallation drilling nozzle. The products of hydrothermal flames of mixtures of ethanol, water and oxygen were injected as free jets in a high pressure water bath. The nozzle design was based on ideas stemming from underwater welding and cutting of metal sheets. Water entrainment in the flame-jets and the heat transfer capabilities of flames injected from various nozzles have been analyzed by measuring their impingement temperature profiles on a flat stainless steel plate. It was found that the thermal-to-kinetic energy ratio of the jet has a direct influence on the entrainment of water in it. Furthermore, the cooling water of the combustion chamber was injected in various angles to the axis of the jet resulting to different entrainment rates. It was found that higher water injection angles reduced the rate of entrainment. Finally, it was indicated that at certain operational points of the jet, its trans-critical properties had an important influence on the impingement temperatures.     

Strength Loss Mechanisms for Adhesive Bonds to Electroplated Zinc and Cold Rolled Steel Substrates Subjected to Moist Environments

Mechanisms of strength toss which affect the durability of epoxy adhesive bonds in moist environments were investigated for electroplated zinc and cold rolled steel substrates. Activation energies for adhesion loss, formation of corrosion product on the substrate surface, and moisture diffusion in the adhesive were determined experimentally. For cold rolled steel substrates, the activation energy for adhesion loss was identical, within experimental error, to the measured activation energy for moisture diffusion in the adhesive. Both of these values were substantially less (=40%) than the activation energy for formation of corrosion product. This confirms the previous results of Gledhill and Kinloch (J. Adhesion 6, 315 (1974)), who attributed strength loss to thermodynamic instability of the adhesive/substrate interface due to the presence of moisture. In contrast, for electroplated zinc substrates, activation energies for adhesion loss and corrosion product formation were essentially equal, and were both significantly higher than that for moisture diffusion. Consequently, it was concluded that corrosion of the electroplated zinc layer was responsible for bond strength loss. Formation of corrosion product in the bond was not, therefore, a post-failure phenomenon as was the case for cold rolled steel.     

Effects of mechanical properties of paint film on the forming of pre-painted steel sheets

Formability is one of the most important factors for pre-painted steel sheets (PCMs). Both high formability of the steel substrate and high integrity of the paint films on it after processing are required. In this study, elongation, tensile strength and elastic strain energy of various paint films were examined by tensile test, and the relationship between the mechanical properties of paint films and the integrity of paint films of PCM after bending and drawing were studied. We found that the required properties of paint films of PCM depended on the forming mode. In the bending mode, in which steel sheets were mainly subjected to tensile strain, the damage of paint films was dominated by the maximum strain and the tensile strength of the paint films. The paint films having higher maximum strain and higher tensile strength had better formability in bending. On the other hand, the damage of paint films was dominated by the maximum strain of paint films and elastic strain energy stored in paint films after deformation in the drawing mode in which steel sheets were subjected to tensile and compressive strain. The paint films having higher maximum strain and lower elastic strain energy had better formability in drawing. The relationship between the lubrication attributes of paint films and the limit of drawing ratio (LDR) of PCM was also studied. It was observed that the PCM with paint films having low friction coefficient had a higher LDR and it was the same ratio as the unpainted substrates.     

Particle‐laden liquid jet impingement on a moving substrate

The impingement of high speed jets on a moving surface was studied. The jet fluids were dilute suspensions of neutrally buoyant particles in water–glycerin solutions. At these low particle concentrations, the suspensions have Newtonian fluid viscosity. A variety of jet and surface velocities, solution properties, nozzle diameters, mean particle sizes, and volume fractions were studied. For each case the splash‐deposition threshold was quantified. It was observed that for jets with very small particles, addition of solids to the jet enhances deposition and postpones splash relative to a particle‐free water–glycerin solution with the same viscosity. In contrast, jets with larger particles in suspension were more prone to splash than single phase jets of the same viscosity. It is speculated that the change in character of the splash response for the jets with larger particles in suspension occurs when the particle diameter is comparable to the lamella thickness. © 2017 American Institute of Chemical Engineers AIChE J, 63: 4673–4684, 2017     

Characterizing the surface structure of plastics coatings

Excellent appearance of the coated exterior car parts is one of the aims at the applications of plastics for automotive painting. The painted plastics parts and the metal car body should have comparable surface structures not depending on the different substrate materials (steel or plastics) used. Against this background parameters influencing the surface of plastics parts are becoming recently more important. To characterize the overall appearance of a coating system mainly two different techniques are used in the automotive and paint industry. The mechanical profilometry yields a detailed information of the topography so that substrate influences and other effects on the final coating appearance can be described. In addition to mechanical methods several optical methods are existing to describe the surface structure. Especially the “wave-scan” (Byk-Gardner) should be named, which was developed to transfer the visual impression into detectable measuring data. The measuring principle is based on the modulation of the light of a small laser diode reflected by the surface structures of the sample. These methods (mechanical profilometry and wave-scan), in the past mainly used for coated steel substrates, are demonstrated showing typical examples with focus on plastics applications.     

Penetration length studies of supercritical water jets submerged in a subcritical water environment using a novel optical Schlieren method

In hydrothermal spallation deep drilling a high-velocity, hot, supercritical water jet is directed towards the rock to induce fragmentation. One major challenge in the realization of this novel technique is the entrainment of comparatively cool, aqueous drilling fluid by the hot water jet, which can lead to significant heat losses before the hot jet's energy can be transferred to the rock. The present work quantifies such entrainment effects by determining penetration lengths of supercritical water jets injected into a cool, subcritical environment using a novel optical Schlieren method. Penetration lengths of supercritical jets were found to be equal to the injector's nozzle diameter and almost independent of the jet's temperature at the nozzle exit and the jet's mass flow under almost all experimental conditions investigated. A semi-empirical model adapted from steam jet studies confirmed these findings and indicates that heat and mass transfer are primarily controlled by turbulent mixing.     

空穴射流在长输管线清洗中应用

空化射流方式是指根据流体动力学领域中的"空化效应"(也称空穴效应)原理,设计制造管道清洗除垢器来进行管道清洗。该清洗方式比较适合油田输水管线、电厂排灰管线等长距离输送管线除垢,除垢过程中不使用化学品没有清洗废液排放,清洗方式环保。无论从环保方面还是从经济性考虑,快速发展应用空穴射流清洗技术都是非常有必要的。     

Numerical simulation of the formation of shaped-charge jets from hemispherical liners of degressive thickness

The formation of shaped-charge jets from hemispherical copper liners of degressive thickness (decreasing from apex to bottom) is analyzed by numerical simulation of a twodimensional axisymmetric problem of continuum mechanics. The comparison was based on the parameters of the jet formed from a modern standard shaped charge with a conical liner which provides penetration of a steel target to a depth equal to 10 charge diameters. The comparative analysis was performed using calculated mass–velocity distributions and the ultimate jet length–velocity distributions obtained on their basis, from which the potential penetrability of jets was evaluated. It is shown that the shaped-charge jets formed by hemispherical shaped-charge liners of degressive thickness are comparable in head velocity and penetrability to the jets from conical liners.     

大间距两不对称喷嘴对置撞击流驻点偏移规律

采用热线风速仪对大喷嘴间距下两不对称喷嘴形成的对置撞击流的轴线速度分布和驻点偏移规律进行了实验研究.研究结果表明,在大喷嘴间距下,两股射流在发生碰撞前,射流已经进入了充分发展区,当两喷嘴出口动量相等时,驻点位于两个喷嘴轴线中心;在撞击区中,两股射流关于撞击面是对称的.轴线上撞击流驻点受两喷嘴动量比的控制,随着动量比偏离1撞击流驻点向动量小的一侧喷嘴移动,两喷嘴出口动量差别越大,驻点偏离中心距离越大.得到了一个描述大喷嘴间距下驻点偏移的公式,拟合结果与实验结果的平均相对误差为10%.     

退役汽车保险杠的同级回收利用

针对退役汽车保险杠塑料回收利用问题,提出了塑料喷丸表面除漆与回收料改性再生的技术方法。通过有限元仿真和实际除漆实验研究了保险杠表面塑料喷丸除漆的过程,仿真与实际实验结果说明了在80 m/s的垂直喷丸速度下,可以有效去除保险杠表面油漆,并且基体材料不受到破坏。在保险杠除漆回收料中添加聚丙烯(PP)新料、纳米蒙脱土(nano-MMT)、PP接枝马来酸酐(PP-g-MAH),通过双螺杆挤出机制备改性保险杠回收料,并测试了其拉伸与弯曲性能、缺口冲击强度、洛氏硬度和熔体流动速率,发现在除漆回收料/PP新料/nano-MMT/PP-g-MAH质量比为7/3/1/1的改性再生配方下,改性回收料的各项性能基本达到同级利用的标准要求,退役汽车保险杠材料的价值利用梯度得到提高。