Patent ID: 6019110
Filing Date: 2000-02-01
Classification: B08B,C02F,C12N,C12P,C12R,Y02W

Abstract:
A system for cleaning hydrocarbons from a part, comprising a biodegradable, non-toxic, non-caustic, nonflammable oil dispersant cleaner and degreaser fluid, a parts washer including a tank for containing the fluid and a basin for receiving the part, a pump and conduit assembly for pumping the fluid from the tank into contact with the part within the basin, a flowpath defined between the basin and the tank through which the fluid flows from the basin back to the tank, and microorganisms within the parts washer for biodegrading the hydrocarbons:the microorganisms substantially sustained within and flowing with the fluid; the parts washer further includes a heater for heating the fluid; andmeans for controlling said heater to maintain the fluid approximately at a desired temperature and for disabling said heater as the fluid drops to below a desired level in the tank.