Aqueous tube cleaning apparatus and method
US7744700B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 8, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB08B9/0325
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An aqueous tube cleaning apparatus and method includes a cleaning receptacle and a vertical receptacle, which is taller than the cleaning receptacle. A tube, or bundle of tubes, is placed in the cleaning receptacle, extending through an inlet port from the vertical receptacle, and a gate is closed to clamp the tubes in place. The vertical receptacle is then filled with a fluid, and the pressure created by gravity forces the fluid through and around the tubes, cleansing the inner and outer surfaces of the tubes.
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