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Standardized Polymer Decontamination Protocol (SPDP) & Hardware Lifecycle Optimization

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This paper introduces the Standardized Polymer Decontamination Protocol (SPDP), a proactive maintenance model designed for high-volume banking environments. It addresses the operational impediment of adhesive contamination on polymer currency, which causes mechanical failures in sorters and scanners. By implementing a supervised 70% isopropyl cleaning process at the point of entry, institutions can reduce technical service costs from $407.00 per incident to $2.50, projecting annual network savings of over $38M per 1,000 branches.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19435176

Author: Walsh, Ryan

Language: English

Topic: Reliability and Maintenance Optimization

Subfield: Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7150778894

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