Patent ID: 6700104
Filing Date: 2004-03-02
Classification: H05B,Y10T

Abstract:
A method for stripping rubber-like linings from chemical transport tank cars and trailers and from chemical storage tanks comprising the steps of:selecting an induction heating system comprising: an electrical power supply; first electrical lead means electrically attached to said electrical power supply, said first electrical lead means for conducting electrical power from said electrical power supply to capacitor means; capacitor means electrically connected to said first electrical lead means; secondary lead means electrically connected to said capacitor means, said secondary lead means for conducting electrical currents to or from said capacitor means; stripping head means including an electrically conductive coil member electrically connected to said secondary lead means; actuating said electrical power supply; juxtaposing said stripping head means to a first portion of the lining of a tank car or tank to which is adhered a to-be-removed coating or protective lining; maintaining said stripping head means in juxtaposition with said first portion for a time sufficient to heat a corresponding first portion of the underlying metal of said tank car or tank to loosen said coating or protective lining therefrom; juxtaposing said stripping head means to a second portion of the lining of a tank car or tank to which is adhered a to-be-removed coating or protective lining; and maintaining said stripping head means in juxtaposition with said second portion for a time sufficient to heat a corresponding second portion of the underlying metal of said tank car or tank to loosen said coating or protective lining therefrom.