McHardy J., Sawan S.P. (ed.) Supercritical fluid cleaning. Fundamentals, Technology and Applications

Westwood, New Jersey, U.S.A. : Noyes publications, 1998. – 290 p.
The book is organized with topics progressing from the fundamental nature of the supercritical state, through process conditions and materials interactions, to economic considerations. Practical examples are included to show how the technology has been successfully applied. The first four chapters consider principles goveing SCF processing, detailing issues such as solubility, design for cleanability, and the dynamics of particle removal. The next three chapters discuss surfactants and microemulsions, SCF interaction with polymers, and the use of supercritical carbon dioxide (C02) as cleaning solvent. The closing chapters focus on more practical consider-ations such as scaleup, equipment costs, and financial analysis.

The Supercritical State
Solubility in Supercritical Fluid Cleaning
Design for Cleanability
Dynamics Of Particle Removal By Supercritical Carbon Dioxide
Surfactants and Microemulsions in Supercritical Fluids
Evaluation of Supercritical Fluid Interactions with Polymeric Materials
A Survey on the Use of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide as a Cleaning Solvent
Precision Cleaning With Supercritical Fluid: A Case Study
Scaleup Considerations
Equipment Cost Considerations and Financial Analysis of Supercritical Fluid Processing
A Practical Guide to Supercritical Fluid Cleaning