To operate at peak efficiency, process systems, vessels and pipelines must be kept as clean as possible to provide maximum production efficiencies. Some of the normal by-products from operating processes are the creation of deposits ranging in makeup from scales, sludges, precipitates, and metal deposits creating fouling of the vessels and piping. These by-products can significantly reduce system efficiency and eventually cause plugging and failure of the unit. In severe cases the build-ups can cause pressure or temperature increase that can result in failure of the process or the operating unit.

New construction facilities must also undergo similar cleaning process prior to start-up. Piping and vessels may contain a wide variety of debris, scale, oxides and oil that must be removed if the plant is to start up and run efficiently. In some facilities cleanliness levels necessary are similar to those found in the aeronautical industry where process systems must be absolutely spotless prior to start-up.

Applications within the Energy industry for this process include:

• Cleaning of new Process and Piping New Systems
• Boiler Cleaning
• Degassing and decontamination
• Removal of Production Deposits
• System Passivation
• Heat Exchanger Cleaning
• Hydraulic and Lube Oil System Cleaning
• Process Tower Cleaning
• Pipeline Cleaning
• Condenser Cleaning
• Reactor Vessel Cleaning