Field Demonstration for P-D-680 Solvent Replacement (Part II)
Abstract
As part of the second phase in development of environmentally compliant solvent alternatives to P-D-680, Navy field demonstrations were initiated at NADEP, Cherry Point, NC, NAWC, Patuxent River, MD, NSWC, Carderock Division, MD, and Naval Station, Mayport, FL. The main objectives of this demonstration were to validate performance of candidate solvents with existing Naval aviation and shipboard equipment, and to determine the environmental applicability for these candidate solvents. Two (2) petroleum based solvents and two (2) terpene/hydrocarbon blended solvents have been selected as candidates for these field demonstrations. NADEP evaluated four (4) candidate solvents in various Navy aviation and ground equipment (i.e., engine, bearings) at five (5) different types of repair/maintenance shops. NAWC evaluated a candidate solvent using IT-30 parts washer and aircraft support equipment (i.e., compressor valves, pistons, bearings, etc.). In the shipboard bearing cleaning applications, NSWC evaluated an odorless candidate solvent using an existing parts washer. Also, Naval station, Mayport evaluated an odorless candidate solvent in Navy missile cleaning applications. Field test results showed that both severe hydrotreated odorless hydrocarbon solvents and hydrotreated terpene/hydrocarbon blended solvents were well accepted in all applications. All candidate solvents tested were rated by users as acceptable replacements for F-D-680.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 12, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA347365
Entities
People
- In-sik Rhee
Organizations
- Tank-automotive and Armaments Command