This is a summary brief on the quality of water used in waterblasters, hydroblasters, and UHP WJ. Follow the equipment manufacturers detailed specification.
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Comparison of WaterJet and Abrasive Blast Coatings Removal
Here is a posting of a comparison video of UHP WJ coatings removal (hydroblast, waterjetting) with dry abrasive blast cleaning. (AB) It is the smallest particles which drift from the site, that you never see, which causes lung damage. One of the abrasive blast sites was in an 1850’s california village. few precautions were taken …
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An Interview with Dr. Lydia Frenzel, Executive Director
Tell us about how are you making a difference. Crucial information: OSHA Surveys tell us that at least two million American men and women work in environments where they are regularly exposed to toxic materials. A much larger number, including the public, are unaware that they are also being periodically exposed. This …
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Water is True Grit!
Water is the True Grit of the 21st Century This is a general white introduction paper which I (Lydia Frenzel) used to give as an introduction to WaterJet (hydroblast, water blast) Cleaning of Metals in the mid 1990-s and early 2000’s. I just realized that I didn’t have it posted anywhere. Welcome to the World …
Why is steel matte gray after Waterjetting (hydroblasting)
Why is Steel dark Gray after hydroblasting? What does the profile under corrosion look like? A short monograph. dark grey steel
WJTA-IMCA Conference Exhibition 2017-Oct New Orleans
WaterJetting Technology Association – Industrial Municipal Cleaning Association WJTA-IMCA Conference & Expo ERNEST N. MORIAL CONVENTION CENTER October 25-27, 2017 New Orleans Eight Reasons Leading Companies are Attending the WJTA-IMCA Conference & Expo Every year, the most forward-looking and progressive contractors, facility/asset owners, and suppliers of all sizes have high level participants at the WJTA-IMCA. …
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BHR Group 2016 23rd International Conference on Waterjetting
The WJTA-IMCA exhibition in New Orleans is over for 2016. I missed a good exhibition and round-table of practical talks and a chance to mingle with colleagues. However, I was preparing for the BHR Group Waterjetting 2016 conference in Seattle on Nov 15-18. This BHR group conference is typically held in Europe so it …
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WJTA-IMCA Nov 2-3, 2016 Exhibition and Demostrations, New Orleans, LA
The 2016 WJTA-IMCA is a two day filled meeting with practical talks and demos. The registration is $30 (one day) to $45 (2 day). The WJTA_IMCA features a panel discussion on the Future of the Industry which includes contractors, owners, and equipment manufacturers : Jim Ashmead, E.I. DuPont Rawlin Brown, StoneAge, Inc. Bradley Coble, PSC …
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Newsletter Advisory Council NACE Meeting 2016-03 WJ IN Vancouver BC
New Build-Brazil; ISO Meeting Trip Report NACE Corrosion 2016 March Vancouver BC By: Lydia Frenzel I, Lydia Frenzel, scrutinized the program to see if the UHP WJ/ paint maintenance community might find a niche for applications as this conference has paint/coatings, railcar, marine, and pipeline sections but focuses on corrosion, cathodic protection, alloys-and metals. Prior …
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Comparison of Wet Abrasive Blast (WAB) and Dry Abrasive Blast Cleaning
There are many methods of wet abrasive blast cleaning (WAB) in surface preparation to remove coatings. Since the 1980’s, Carolina Equipment and Supply Co. (CESCO) has been supplying WAB equipment along with recycling methods. Recently CESCO sent me two youtubes to directly compare traditional dry abrasive blast cleaning and Wet Abrasive Blast Cleaning using their …
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