Electronic Device – ULTRASONIC WAVE CLEANER

Team Members:
1. Jamal Yousaf
2. Handikajati Kusuma Marjadi
3. Tae-mok Lee
4. Punitaruban

Professor Junbong Jang

ID4007 – Geodynamics and multi-sensing

Department of ICT Integrated Ocean Smart Cities Engineering, Dong-A University

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ULTRASONIC WAVE CLEANER

CONTENTS:

01 Anatomy of device: how to generate the vibration

02 Basic physical mechanism to clean surface of material

03 How to determine proper frequency

04 Side-effects

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ULTRASONIC WAVE CLEANER
Ultrasonic wave cleaner device uses high-frequency, high-intensity sound waves in a liquid to facilitate or
enhance the removal of contaminants from surfaces submerged in an ultrasonically activated liquid.

Anatomy of device: how to generate the vibration

To understand generating the vibration phenomenon, we need to understand the parts of an ultrasonic
wave cleaner. An ultrasonic cleaner is composed of three main parts:
1. Generator,
2. Transducer,
3. Tank.

Generator:
The ultrasonic generator is the main component responsible for receiving utility power and converting it
to an electrical signal. Different types are available

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Transducer:
The second part is the ultrasonic transducer that converts electrical signal into
mechanical vibrations. A transducer is a form of mechanical transducer that operates on
the idea that ferrous metals expand and contract in a magnetic field. The
expansion and contraction cause the ultrasonic cleaner to resonate and generate
mechanical ultrasonic waves in an elliptical motion. Different types are available
Tank:
The last major part is the ultrasonic cleaner tank. The tank is used to contain the clean-
ing solution and the part. This is also where the transducers are mounted. Most tanks are
made of corrosion-resistant materials such as stainless steel. Some, however, are
made from other materials such as plastic and ceramics. Tanks vary in size in accor-
dance with the number of gallons of solvent they can contain.

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Basic physical mechanism to clean surface of material - Cavitation
Cavitation is a physical phenomenon that occurs when there is a presence of fluctuating high-pressure
regions that oscillate in short periods. Cleaning device that uses mechanical vibrations to produce
sound waves in a solution that lead to microscopic implosions of bubbles creating a vacuum-like
scrubbing action that removes contaminants and dirt, a process known as cavitation.

How to determine proper frequency

When it comes to ultrasonic power generation, the frequency generated determines the
effectiveness of ultrasonic cleaning, depending on the particular application.

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 With lower frequencies, fewer cavitation bubbles are produced, but the bubbles are greater in both
size and the energy released at implosion. This increases the likelihood of physical damage to items
being cleaned. For example, “softer” metals such as aluminum and brass may end up with slight.
 At the other end of the spectrum, higher frequencies generate more bubbles that are smaller in size and
offer a lower level of energy and gentler cleaning action.

Experiment

Ultrasonic Wave Cleaner Specimen (Before) Specimen Specimen (After)

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25 kHz: Heavy-Weight Hitter:
At the lowest end of the ultrasonic cleaner
frequency range, a 25 kHz ultrasonic cleaner is used
with larger mass items, such as cleaning cast iron
blocks used for injection molding, massive steel
cutting tools or large stainless-steel plates.
68/132/170 kHz: Gentle but Still Effective:
These higher frequency generators are less common,
40 kHz: Middle of the Road Standard:
Most ultrasonic cleaning machines feature this
standard frequency, which produces mid-sized
cavitation bubbles with a 40 kHz generator.
Typical uses of 40 kHz ultrasonic cleaners in-
clude carburetor cleaning, removing oils and
metal chips from general machine shop appli-
cations.

accounting for only 5 percent of the ultrasonic cleaning

market. These ultrasonic cleaners offer ultra-fine gentle
cleaning, including removal of the tiniest particles, and
delicate cleaning applications that require cavitation bubbles
penetrate even closer to the substrates being cleaned. Common
applications include the medical and optical industries,
semiconductor wafer fabrication, production electronics, fine Same/Different Frequency Setups
instrumentation, and computer memory components.
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Side-effects:
 Ultrasonic cleaners can produce irritating, high-frequency noise and hearing protection
may be needed in case of continuous exposure.
 It is recommended to avoid using flammable cleaning solutions because ultrasonic
cleaners increase temperature even when not equipped with a heater.
 When the unit is running, contact with the cleaning solution could cause thermal or
chemical injury; the ultrasonic action is relatively benign to living tissue but can cause
discomfort and skin irritation.
 Ultrasonic cleaners are electrically powered, meaning there is a risk of electric shock
in case of malfunction.
References
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultrasonic_cleaning
2. https://www.omegasonics.com/ultrasonic-cleaning-2/how-do-i-know-what-frequency-i-need-for-my-ultra
sonic-cleaner/

3. https://www.ctgclean.com/application-of-multiple-frequency-ultrasonics
4. https://www.rfwireless-world.com/Terminology/How-Ultrasonic-Cleaner-Works.html
5. https://www.besttechnologyinc.com/precision-cleaning-systems/how-do-ultrasonics-work/
6. https://www.productionmachining.com/blog/post/ultrasonic-cleaning-basics-technology-solvents-and-ad
vantages

7. https://www.lrultrasonics.com/blog/post/7-things-you-should-know-about-ultrasonic-cleaners
8. https://www.iqsdirectory.com/articles/ultrasonic-cleaners.html
9. https://sci-hub.hkvisa.net/10.1016/B978-1-78242-028-6.00019-3
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