Methods for degreasing surfaces
AssigneeThe Boeing Company
InventorsAndrew Michael Zweig, Waynie Mark Schuette, Carolyn L. Kupper
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Abstract
Methods for cleaning surfaces are provided. Such a method may comprise contacting a surface with a fluid comprising a compound of Formula I for a period of time; and removing the fluid from the surface, thereby providing a cleaned surface. Vapor phase degreasing systems for cleaning a surface of a component are also provided. Such a system may comprise a boil sump comprising liquid comprising a compound of Formula I; and a holder configured to hold a component in a vapor formed from the liquid.
Claims17
A method for cleaning a surface, the method comprising:
- (a) contacting a surface with a fluid consisting of 2-bromo-3,3,3,-trifluoro-1-propene and optionally, one or both of a stabilizer and a compatibilizer, for a period of time;
- and
- (b) removing the fluid from the surface, thereby providing a cleaned surface.
A vapor phase degreasing system for cleaning a surface of a component, the system comprising:
- a boil sump comprising liquid consisting of 2-bromo-3,3,3,-trifluoro-1-propene and optionally, one or both of a stabilizer and a compatibilizer;
- and
- a holder configured to hold a component in a vapor formed from the liquid.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.