Electrolyte Maintenance Technology Platform: Applying Learning Across Electrochemical Machining and Stripping Processes
Abstract
In industrial electrochemical processes, there is commonly a need to maintain the electrolyte, so as to avoid excess costs associated with electrolyte replacement and waste disposal. Faraday is engaged in the development of a range of technologies aimed at electrolyte maintenance: 1) Recycling Electrochemical Machining ((R)ECM) for maintenance of electrochemical machining electrolyte to enable a zero-discharge process, 2) adjustment of a chrome stripping process to ensure that hexavalent chromium is not formed in the electrolyte during stripping, and 3) recycling of the components of a high velocity oxy-fuel coating during stripping. In each case, we are applying the principles of pulse-reverse electric fields, as necessary, as well as innovative racking and fixturing design to ensure good primary current distribution, to achieve the desired performance results. We will discuss how lessons learned in each project are applied to the other projects to enhance the chance of success.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2016
- Source ID
- 10.1149/ma2016-02/24/1749
Entities
People
- Brian Skinn
- E. J. Taylor
- Heather Mccrabb
- Holly Garich
- Maria E. Inman
- Savidra Lucatero
- Stephen Snyder
- Timothy D. Hall