Article Contents

1. Introduction
2. What is "Ultrasonics?"
3. Nature of Sound Waves
4. Cavitation and Implosion
5. Benefits of Ultrasonics
6. Ultrasonics Speeds Cleaning
7. Complex Contaminants
8. Ultrasonic Generators
9. Pulse and Frequency Sweep
10. Frequency and Amplitude
11. Magnetostrictive Transducers
12. Piezoelectric Transducers
13. Ultrasonic Cleaning Equipment
14. Maximizing the Cleaning Process
15. Maximizing Cavitation
16. Minimizing Dissolved Gas
17. Maximizing Overall Cleaning Effect (1)
18. Maximizing Overall Cleaning Effect (2)
19. Conclusion

Ultrasonic Cleaning: Fundamental Theory and Application
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Maximizing the Ultrasonic Cleaning Process

Process Parameters

Effective application of the ultrasonic cleaning process requires consideration of a number of parameters. While time, temperature and chemical remain important in ultrasonic cleaning as they are in other cleaning technologies, there are other factors which must be considered to maximize the effectiveness of the process. Especially important are those variables which affect the intensity of ultrasonic cavitation in the liquid.

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