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Pulsed liquid jet-type cleaning of highly heated surfaces

US4422882A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 1981
Grant dateDec 27, 1983
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05B12/06
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method and apparatus for removing adherent deposits from high temperature surfaces such as the fire sides of the tubes of boilers while steaming is disclosed as employing a sootblower to project a moving pulsed jet of liquid against the deposits. The peak impact pressure of the jet is increased by pulsing means disclosed as of a fluidic or rotary type.

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