Dry steam cleaning a surface
US10577968B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 31, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05B1/044
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A device and method for cleaning a surface using dry steam is disclosed. A dry steam wand is fitted with a custom nozzle that permits the dry steam to be angled to clean difficult to access surfaces of a gas turbine. The nozzle includes a slit that is configured to maintain sufficient temperature and pressure to effectively remove contaminants found on gas turbines.
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