Conversion Checklist - Process Facilities | Process | Regulatory | Safety Is the material of the parts compatible with the proposed process/chemistry? Will the cleaning be batch or continuous? Will the process be automated? What are the financial limitations on new equipment purchases? Is the new process labor intensive relative to the old process? Will the cleaning process affect the upstream or downstream processes? (For example will a change in lubricants be needed to be compatible with the new cleanser; will the time required in the drier be compatible with current throughput rate?) Will the cleaning process harm the surface of the part? Will additional surface preparation be needed after cleaning? Is an acceptable and sufficient quantity of the new chemical or equipment available at reasonable cost? Can current equipment be used as is (drop-in substitution)? Can existing equipment be retrofit for the proposed method? Is retrofit more economical than equipment replacement? Is the material of your existing equipment compatible with your new chemistry/process? (For example, will there be corrosion, embrittlement, chemical reaction, heat transfer difficulties, or pressure containment?) Will scale buildup be a problem? Is sufficient containment available (shielding for spraying, edges to prevent drips)? Is humidity control adequate? Are pumps adequate? Are closed-loop recycle and reuse practical within the process? Will the wastewater include biocides, foaming agents, or metals? Will contracts need to be changed to reflect new cleaning method? Will the product meet quality specifications including applicable MIL specifications? Will customer require proof that specifications are met and, if so, what kind? Is resistance to the changes likely? What type of training should be set up? Are incentive programs or monitoring programs appropriate for your facility? State Information | Glossary | Conversion Checklist | Comments Home | Process Advisor | Alternatives | Links | Search All SAGE material, Copyright© 1992, Research Triangle Institute Last Update: 22 January 1999 sage@rti.org http://clean.rti.org/chklist.cfm