Heat exchanger integrated services
US11326844B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB24C3/325
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus for cleaning heat exchangers may include a cleaning lance for cleaning a plurality of bores of the heat exchanger and an examination lance for examining a plurality of bores of the heat exchanger. The apparatus may further include a first feeder configured to extend and retract the cleaning lance and a second feeder configured to extend and retract the examination lance. The apparatus may further include a controller configured to control the first feeder to feed the cleaning lance into a first bore, to control the cleaning lance to clean the first bore, and to control the first feeder to retract the cleaning lance from the first bore.
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