Kodak Module 9 manuale d’uso

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Process ECP-2E Specifications -0 Table of Contents FILMS AND PROCESS SEQ UENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 Designated Films . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 Film Structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Process ECP-2 E Specifications 9-1 9 PROCESS ECP-2E SPECIFICATIONS This module contains specifications describing contin uous machine processing of Koda k color pr int film s. The following modul es are also used in conjunction with Process ECP-2E. Pro cess EC P- 2E differ s from Process ECP-2D in that there is no first fix or sound applicatio n. F[...]

9-2 Process ECP-2E Specifications Process ECP-2E Steps Table 9-1 Persulfate Bleac h Sequence If a customer wishes to retain the firs t fix and the first fix wash from Process ECP-2D, th e sound application m ay still be sk ipped by threading the film dir ectly from the bleach wash into the second fix. Step Function 1. Dev eloper Reduces e xposed si[...]

Process ECP-2E Specifications 9-3 PROCESSING MACH INE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION Machine Design The films intended for Process ECP-2E are processed in roll form in a continuous processi ng m achine. Film is transported through the various solution tanks, emul sion side out, on a series of spools. These spools are mounted in racks that fit into the tan[...]

9-4 Process ECP-2E Specifications Figure 9-3 Machine Schema tic fo r Proces s ECP-2E with Pe rsulfate Bleach Sequence F002_1280EC 40 180 40 20 40 40 40 60 10 Dark EXHAUST Normal Room Light EXHAUST Solution times are in seconds. FILM FEED ON STOP DEVELOPER WASH WASH PERSULFATE BLEACH BLEACH ACCELERATOR WASH FIXER DRYER FINAL RINSE SQUEEGEE[...]

Process ECP-2E Specifications 9-5 Figure 9-4 Machine Schematic fo r Process ECP-2E with Ferricyanid e or “UL” Bleach Sequence F002_1281EC 60 40 10 40 60 40 180 40 DRYER FIXER WASH FINAL RINSE "UL" BLEACH or BLEACH FERRICYANIDE WASH Solution times are in seconds. STOP FILM FEED ON DEVELOPER WASH SQUEEGEE EXHAUST Dark Normal Room Light[...]

9-6 Process ECP-2E Specifications Construction Materials The construction materials recommended for the develop er, stop, fixer, and bleach solutions are listed in Table 9-2. All the bleaches are quite corrosive. The UL bleach is slightly more corrosive than ferricya nide bleach, but less corrosive than persulfate bleach. T itanium, Hastelloy C, an[...]

Process ECP-2E Specifications 9-7 T able 9-2 Construction Materials for Process ECP-2E Solution Plastics (P olyvinyl Chlorid e or P olyolefin s) Titanium Hastelloy C Austeniti c Stainless Steel AISI T ype 316 * * AI SI T ype 3 16 St ai nle ss St ee l h as be e n ex te ns ive l y t es te d a nd is s at is fac to r y for t he use s l is te d i n t he[...]

9-8 Process ECP-2E Specifications Filters Filters are used to remove any insoluble material in the for m of solids and tars from processing soluti ons and wash waters. If this material is no t removed, it can adhere t o the film being processed, machine tank walls, rollers, lines, etc. Filters are required in replenisher lines, recirculati on syste[...]

Process ECP-2E Specifications 9-9 Machine Exhaust and Room Ventilation Systems Install local exhausts at specifi c locations on the processing machine and at specific work ar eas to provide for the safety and comfort of the laboratory personnel. Supplement local exhausts with a room ventilation system having a capacity of 10 air changes per hour. V[...]

9-10 Process ECP-2E Specifications T abl e 9-3 Mechanical Specifications for Pr ocess ECP-2E with PERSULF A TE Bleach Pro cess Steps KOD AK Formula T emperatu re * * Celsius tempe ratures are rou nded consist ent with process -control re qu irements. Fahrenheit temperatures are prima ry . Time min:sec Replenisher (W ash Rate) per 100 ft. (30.5 m) o[...]

Process ECP-2E Specifications 9-11 Table 9-4 Mechan ical Specificati ons for Process ECP-2E wi th FERRICYANIDE Bleach Proc ess Steps KOD AK Formula T emperature * * Celsius temperature s ar e rounded cons istent with pr ocess-contr ol requireme nts. F ahr enheit temperatur es are pr imar y . Time min:sec Replenisher (W ash Rate) per 100 ft. (30.5 m[...]

9-12 Process ECP-2E Specifications T able 9-5 Mechanical Specifications for Process ECP-2E with UL Bleach Proces s Step s KOD AK Formula T emperature * * Celsius tempe ratures are rou nded consist ent with process -control re qu irements. Fahrenheit temperatures are prima ry . Time min:sec Replenisher (W ash Rate) p er 100 ft. (30.5 m) of 35 mm Fil[...]

Process ECP-2E Specifications 9-13 UL Bleach Formulations Two UL Bleach formulations are available to fill various laboratory operating and env i ronmental needs. They are: • Ammonium UL or “UL Ho use” Bleach. This formulation contains the highest percentage of am monium ion which maximizes bleach act ivity. Because th e least amount of activ[...]

9-14 Process ECP-2E Specifications Chemical Supplies and Substitutions Ferric nitrat e is su pp l ied in crystalline form as nonahydrat e or dissolved in w ater as a 35 or 45% solution. Various bromides, carbonates, and hydro xides may be used interchangeably prov ided attention is giv en to effluent requirements and various mol ecular weights and [...]

Process ECP-2E Specifications 9-15 Wash-Water Flow Rates Adequate washing in conjunction with conservation of wash water is a matter of concer n for all processors. Ways of reducing wash-water usage whi le maintaining adequate washing include: (1) using mul ti- stage countercurrent-flow washes, (2) installing squeegees between wash stages as well a[...]

9-16 Process ECP-2E Specifications T ab le 9-7 Mechanical Spec ifi c ati ons f or Re wash R W -1 Proces s Step s KO DAK Formul a Te m p e r a t u r e * * F ah renheit temp eratures are primar y . Celsi us temperatures are round ed consist ent with pr ocess-cont rol require ments. Time Replenisher (W ash Rate) per 100 ft. (30.5 m) of 35 mm Film † [...]

Process ECP-2E Specifications 9-17 T ab l e 9- 8 SUPPLIERS OF PR OCESSING CHEMICALS Chemical o r T rade Name Formula or Chemical Name Some Suppliers Supplier Phone Number Acetic Acid, Glacial CH 3 COOH Fisher Scientifi c 800-766-7000 Brown Chemical Compan y 201-337-0900 Ammonium Bromide NH 4 Br Amer ibrome, Inc. 212-286-4000 P echiney W orld T rade[...]

9-18 Process ECP-2E Specifications Sodium Phosphate , Monobasic , Anhydrous * NaH 2 PO 4 P echiney W orld T rade USA 800-736-7893 Degussa-Huls Co rporatio n 201-641 -6100 Sodium F errocy anide, Decah ydrate * Na 4 Fe ( C N) 6 •10H 2 O Degussa-Huls Corporation 201-641-6100 Filo Chemical, Inc. 212-514-9330 Sodium Hydro xide * NaOH Ashland Chemical [...]

Process ECP-2E Specifications 9-19 Solution Mixing 1. Use the f ollowing mixing pr act ices when preparing processing solution s with common mixing equi pment. Mix solutions in the order in which the solutions occur in the process sequence. This order will minimiz e mixing time and o xidation, wh ile provid i ng consistent re sul ts. Se e Module 10[...]

9-20 Process ECP-2E Specifications Formulas and Analytical Specifica tions Maintain the fresh tank formula specifications exactly as given on the following pages. Any large deviat ion s from tank specifications, noted by chemical analysis , should be corrected im mediately by appropriate addit ions or cuts to the tank soluti on. Any long-term tende[...]

Process ECP-2E Specifications 9-21 Alternate Developer To process VISION Premier Color Print Film, the no rmal replenis her flow rate must be increased by 8% . If the footage processed is less than one ta nk turnover, no change of pH is required in the replenis her, but small adjustment could be necessa ry in the tank processor. For larger quantity[...]

9-22 Process ECP-2E Specifications Accelerator To process VISION Premier Color Print Film, the accel erator replenisher flow rate may need to be increased. If only a small amount of footage is processed no change in the flow rate should be requir ed in the r ep leni sh er. For larg er quantities of VISION Premier Color P rin t Film (more than one t[...]

Process ECP-2E Specifications 9-23 Alternate Process Bleaches Note: • It is especially important to follow the Good mixi ng pract ices: when preparing this bleach. • Follow exactly the mix order given above. • Check the solution pH before starting the ferric nitrate a ddition. It should be between 8 and 8.5; adjust if necessary. • Add the f[...]

9-24 Process ECP-2E Specifications Note: See Chemical Supplies a nd Substitutions for calculations regarding raw chemical concentrations and alternatives. • It is especially important to follow the Good mixi ng practi ces: when preparing this bleach. • Follow exactly the mix order given above. • Check the solution pH before starting the ferri[...]

Process ECP-2E Specifications 9-25 Fixer To be used with persulfate bleach (may al so be used with alternate process bleaches) To process a large quantity (more th an one tank turnover) of VISION P remier Color Print Film, the normal replenishment flow rate of the fix ma y need to be increased by up to 30%. Alternate Process Fixer (can be used with[...]

9-26 Process ECP-2E Specifications Alternate Process Fixer The Sodium Fixer is recommended as an alte rnate fixer for use only with a persulfate bleach. The sodium fixer is not recommende d for use in the ECN-2 process or as a “House Fixer”. To process a large quantity (more th an one tank turnover) of VISION P remier Color Print Film, the norm[...]

Process ECP-2E Specifications 9-27 Storage of Solutions Do not use replenishe rs that ha ve been stored at normal room temperatures 21 to 24°C (70 to 75°F), lo nger than the times giv en in T able 9-9 . Storage t emperatures hi gher than 24°C (75°F) will decrease the stora ge lif e of the solutions . Storage temperatures b elow 16°C (60°F) ca[...]

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