This book covers all aspects of modern cleaning technologies, guiding the reader through the basics of cleaning, the equipment and techniques used, and possible future changes within the industry. It addresses the requirements imposed by environmental and health regulations; covers the control of industrial cleaning operations and testing for cleanliness; and includes extensive information on statistical procedures used to manage cleaning operations.

From the Preface: “...Managing industrial cleaning processes and technologies requires knowledge of engineering and chemistry, environmental science and regulations, industrial equipment, statistical process control, and analytical testing. No less important is knowledge of health hazards and workplace safety, human relations and motivation, choosing cleaning equipment and chemistries, and dealing with suppliers. All are covered in this volume.”

Target Audience: Cleaning managers and technicians, designers of cleaning equipment, metal finishers, industrial chemists, decontaminators, and other readers concerned with the management of cleaning processes.

Table of Contents:

Modern Cleaning Technologies

U.S. and Global Environmental Regulations

Health and Safety Hazards Associated with Cleaning Agents

Control of Industrial Cleaning Process

Testing for Cleanliness

Challenging Situations within Critical, Precision, and Industrial Cleaning

Equipment Used in Cleaning

Appendix I: Statistical Procedures for Management of Cleaning (or Other) Operations

Appendix II: Description of Analytical Procedures for Cleanliness Testing

Index