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Methods and composition for cleaning a heat transfer system having an aluminum component

US8216383B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 6, 2010
Grant dateJul 10, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D2111/44
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a method and treatment system for rapid cleaning and protecting of automotive cooling systems containing controlled atmosphere brazed aluminum heat exchangers. The method and treatment system can optionally include a conditioning (passivating) step. The treatment system can comprise three different parts: (1) cleaner or cleaning solution; (2) conditioner or conditioning solution; and (3) compatible CAB aluminum protective heat transfer fluid.

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