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Advisory methods to the substitution of chemicals in graphical production

A number of methods for substitution of chemicals specific to the printing industry have been developed and tested. The results of this work are described in a report and have in addition been integrated in a prototype of a software tool. This report and particularly the final version of the software can support graphic industry in the process of chemical substitution.

Alternative to thorium oxide in welding rods

Thorium dioxide is used in electric welding as additive to tungsten refractive rods. One of thorium isotopes is hazardous, because is radioactive, therefore alternatives were sought.

Triebwerksteile-Reinigung zur Rissprüfung mit Micro Phase Cleaning

Teile von Flugzeugmotoren aus Edelstahl, Nickel-Legierungen und Titan können durch ein Mikrophasensystem (Micro Phase Cleaning) gereinigt werden. Davor hat das Unternehmen einen auf Trichlorethylen basierten Prozess zur Entfettung verwendet.

Micro Phase Cleaning of jet engine parts to allow crack detection

The stainless steel, nickel-alloys and titan parts of jet engines are cleaned by a micro phase system. Earlier the company used trichloroethylene-based processes for degreasing.

Minimierung der Umweltauswirkungen bei Feuerwehrübungen

Feuertrainings sind für die Ausbildung und das fortwährende Training von Feuerwehrleuten und Rettungspersonal unerlässlich. Neuartige Ausführungen, die sauberer verbrennende Brennstoffe wie Propan, Butan und Erdgas verwenden, reduzieren eine Anzahl von Bedenken hinsichtlich der Umwelt und der Sicherheit des Personals. Eine Handvoll Betriebe weltweit haben die Fachkenntnisse, diese Art von Trainingsvorrichtungen herzustellen. Jede Trainingsanlage ist eine Einzelanfertigung, je nach den Anforderungen des Kunden.

Minimizing environmental impact in fire training

Fire-Trainers are crucial for education and continuous training of fire-fighters and rescue personnel. Novel types utilizing clean-burn fuels as propane, butane and natural gas alleviate a number of concerns regarding environment and personnel safety. A handful of companies worldwide have the expertise to construct this type of training rigs. Each training facility is custom built according to customer specifications.

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