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Title Of Article Chaper
Construction details of a tank for polyethylene glycol treatment
Title Of Journal Book
Pac. NW Wet Wood Conservation Conf. Proc
Volume
2
Pages
67-68
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
Construction by the Conservation Division, National Historic Parks and Sites Branch, Parks Canada, of a 16-foot long stainless steel tank for processing waterlogged wood artifacts by poly(ethylene glycol) impregnation is detailed. The covered tank is made of Type 308 stainless steel, insulated with polystyrene foam. The cover is equipped with adjustable vents to regulate evaporation of water. The solution is heated by thermostatically controlled heating cables. Sensors monitor fluid level. Circulation of fluid through the tank is reversed automatically every 12 hours. The unit is provided with a separate PEG melting tank and a metering pump for adding PEG to raise solution concentration as required. The system also is equipped with filtration. Approximately 10 minutes a day are required to tend the tank while in operation. See also <i>AATA 14-168. -- AATA
pub_id
21200