How Does Mechanical Cleaning Compare to Other Methods?
Mechanical cleaning is often compared to chemical and thermal cleaning methods:
- Chemical Cleaning: Uses solvents or reagents to dissolve contaminants. While effective, it can be hazardous and costly. - Thermal Cleaning: Involves heating the catalyst to burn off organic residues. This method can be energy-intensive and may lead to catalyst deactivation.
Mechanical cleaning, by contrast, is less hazardous and often more cost-effective, but may not always achieve the same level of cleanliness.
