Lustig, Steven K.. wrote:

> Technetters,
>
> Do any of you know if you should turn a vapor degreaser off when you are not
> using it (say overnight)?  We have one control for the boiling tank and the
> cooling coils together and had originally been told by the vendor to keep it
> on but we are losing a lot of expensive solvent so now the vendor says to
> turn it off.  But if the lid is closed and the cooling coils are also
> running, shouldn't solvent loss be minimal?
>
> Thanks for any input.
>
> -Steve
>
> Steven K. Lustig
> Process Engineer
> EMS Technologies, Inc.
> Norcross, GA
> (770) 263-9200 x4714
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There are a lot of factors to consider,but if you have a properly designed
system(free-board space,cooling/heating coil placement,temperature controls and
settings,desicant package and cover or hood design)you can leave it on during the
week.Over the weekend you may choose to shut it down per the proper cooldown
procedures.Dewey


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