摘要 |
<p>Objects with complex surface profiles can be cleaned effectively using hyperbaric pressure. After partially submerging an object in a superheated liquid, the pressure of the vapor portion of the superheated liquid can be cycled. For example, a valve connected to the vapor portion of the superheated liquid can be opened to an ambient, such as atmospheric ambient to release the chamber pressure. The chamber pressure then can increased, for example, by re-equilibrium or by introducing superheated vapor or heated vapor or gas. During the release of pressure, bubbles can formed on the surface of the object. During the increase of the pressure, the bubbles can be collapsed. The cycling of the bubbles can clean the object surface. Objects can be dried by a quick release of superheated vapor. After providing a superheated vapor to a chamber, the superheated vapor can be released. During the release of pressure, liquid droplets can be evaporated, drying the object.</p> |