Degreasing refers to an alkaline wash of internal surfaces on the process equipment to remove organic matter. When incorporated with filtration it can also be used for debris removal from a system during pre-operational cleaning leaving the system clean and ready.

 

Some of the most commonly used chemicals for degreasing purposes, to prevent foaming, and/or to improve heat transfer on process equipment include:

 

• Sodium Hydroxide

• Tri-sodium Phosphate

• Sodium Meta-silicate

• Sodium Carbonate

• Non-ionic Surfactants