Peter J. Fernholz - Burnsville MN, US John W. Bolduc - Eagan MN, US Paul F. Schacht - Oakdale MN, US Michael E. Besse - Golden Valley MN, US Anthony W. Erickson - Golden Valley MN, US Eric V. Schmidt - Woodbury MN, US
Assignee:
Ecolab USA Inc. - St. Paul MN
International Classification:
C11D 3/00
US Classification:
510234, 510218, 252174
Abstract:
The present invention relates to methods for removing or preventing scale formation in a liquid food processing operation. The present invention also relates to methods and compositions for increasing the solubility of insoluble calcium salts in an acidic environment. Aqueous antiscalant solutions comprising soluble magnesium salts are used to prevent the precipitation of insoluble calcium salts and/or to increase the solubility of insoluble calcium salts.
Mg++ Chemistry And Method For Fouling Inhibition In Heat Processing Of Liquid Foods And Industrial Processes
Peter J. Fernholz - Burnsville MN, US John W. Bolduc - Eagan MN, US Paul F. Schacht - Oakdale MN, US Michael E. Besse - Golden Valley MN, US Anthony W. Erickson - Golden Valley MN, US
Assignee:
ECOLAB INC. - St. Paul MN
International Classification:
C11D 3/00
US Classification:
510234
Abstract:
The present invention relates to methods for removing or preventing scale formation in a liquid food processing operation. Aqueous antiscalant solutions comprising soluble magnesium salts are used to prevent the precipitation of insoluble calcium salts and/or to increase the solubility of insoluble calcium salts.
Peter J. Fernholz - Burnsville MN, US Anthony W. Erickson - Golden Valley MN, US
Assignee:
ECOLAB INC. - St. Paul MN
International Classification:
B08B 3/04
US Classification:
134 30
Abstract:
A method of cleaning equipment such as heat exchangers, evaporators, tanks and other industrial equipment using clean-in-place procedures comprising applying a pre-treatment solution prior to the application of an override use solution. A gas generating use solution is present in either the pretreatment or the override use solution. The gas generating use solution is capable of releasing gas on and in a soil, resulting in a soil disruption effect and enhanced cleaning.
Use Of Activator Complexes To Enhance Lower Temperature Cleaning In Alkaline Peroxide Cleaning Systems
Peter J. Fernholz - Burnsville MN, US Robert J. Ryther - St. Paul MN, US Anthony W. Erickson - Golden Valley MN, US Thomas R. Mohs - Eagan MN, US Kim R. Smith - Woodbury MN, US
Assignee:
ECOLAB INC. - St. Paul MN
International Classification:
C11D 3/39
US Classification:
510234
Abstract:
The present invention provides for the use of activator complexes to enhance lower temperature cleaning in alkaline peroxide cleaning systems. Compositions including an activator complex, an active oxygen source, and a source of alkalinity are applied to the surface to be cleaned at temperatures between about 5 C. and about 50 C. The methods of the present invention provide for enhanced soil removal with reduced energy, water, and chemistry consumption.
Walter D. Cummings - Farmington MN, US Robert J. Ryther - St. Paul MN, US Richard O. Ruhr - Buffalo MN, US Anthony W. Erickson - Golden Valley MN, US Peter J. Fernholz - Burnsville MN, US
Assignee:
ECOLAB INC. - St. Paul MN
International Classification:
B08B 7/00 C11D 3/00
US Classification:
134 19, 510197
Abstract:
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for removing soils, e.g., thermally degraded food soils, from surfaces. The cleaning compositions of the present invention can be activated using heat and/or an activator complex to generate oxygen gas in situ on and in the soil to be removed. Surfaces suitable for cleaning using the compositions and methods of the present invention include any surface that can be heated during use and/or cleaning, e.g., smokers, ovens, fryers.
Use Of Activator Complexes To Enhance Lower Temperature Cleaning In Alkaline Peroxide Cleaning Systems
Anthony W. Erickson - Golden Valley MN, US Thomas R. Mohs - Eagan MN, US Peter J. Fernholz - Burnsville MN, US Robert J. Ryther - St. Paul MN, US
Assignee:
ECOLAB INC. - St. Paul MN
International Classification:
C11D 3/39
US Classification:
510234
Abstract:
The present invention provides for the use of activator complexes to enhance lower temperature cleaning in alkaline peroxide cleaning systems. Compositions including at least one of an activator complex, an active oxygen source, and a source of alkalinity are applied to the surface to be cleaned at temperatures between about 5 C. and about 50 C. The methods and compositions of the present invention provide for enhanced soil removal with reduced energy, water, and chemistry consumption.
Compositions, Systems And Method For In Situ Generation Of Alkalinity
KIM R. SMITH - WOODBURY MN, US THOMAS R. MOHS - EAGAN MN, US ERIK C. OLSON - SAVAGE MN, US GREGORY G. GRIESE - HUDSON WI, US ERIC R. BALZ - STILLWATER MN, US JOY G. HERDT - HASTINGS MN, US KEITH E. OLSON - APPLE VALLEY MN, US ANTHONY W. ERICKSON - GOLDEN VALLEY MN, US
Assignee:
ECOLAB USA INC. - ST. PAUL MN
International Classification:
C11D 3/39
US Classification:
510376, 510375
Abstract:
The invention discloses compositions, methods and systems for generating alkalinity in situ. The compositions, methods and systems relate to the use of a silver decomposition agent to catalyze the decomposition of a dilute peroxygen source providing highly alkaline cleaning compositions in situ. Methods of cleaning are also disclosed.
Compositions, Systems And Method For In Situ Generation Of Alkalinity
KIM R. SMITH - Woodbury MN, US THOMAS R. MOHS - Eagan MN, US ERIK C. OLSON - Savage MN, US ANTHONY W. ERICKSON - Golden Valley MN, US GREGORY G. GRIESE - Hudson WI, US ERIC R. BALZ - Stillwater MN, US JOY G. HERDT - Hastings MN, US KEITH E. OLSON - Apple Valley MN, US
Assignee:
ECOLAB USA INC. - St. Paul MN
International Classification:
C11D 3/39
US Classification:
510376, 510375
Abstract:
The invention discloses compositions, methods and systems for generating alkalinity in situ. The compositions, methods and systems relate to the use of a manganese decomposition agent to catalyze the decomposition of a dilute peroxygen source providing highly alkaline cleaning compositions in situ. Methods of cleaning are also disclosed.