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Cleaning agent compositions used for gas turbine air compressors

US5279760A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 1992
Grant dateJan 18, 1994
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D1/72
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

According to the present invention there is provided a cleaning agent composition capable of removing the foulants deposited in gas turbine air compressors even during their operation and thereby cleaning the compressors. That is, there is provided a cleaning agent composition comprising PA1 (A) a solvent component consisting of a combination of a particular monovalent aliphatic alcohol-ethylene glycol adduct and a particular phenol-ethylene glycol adduct, and PA1 (B) a surfactant component consisting of a combination of a particular polyethylene glycol mono(alkylphenol) ether and an ammonium or amine salt of a particular fatty acid. Said composition is diluted with purified water and used for cleaning of gas turbine air compressors, particular their turbine blades. PA1 The cleaning agent composition has high cleaning power; the gas turbine unit of the compressor cleaned with the composition is not liable to undergo secondary fouling or adverse effect because the composition scarcely remains thereon after cleaning; and the composition further has a rust-preventive effect for the compressor.

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