This company has recently launched its High-Pressure Wash System, purpose-built for precision cleaning in demanding industrial situations, including fouled heat-transfer surfaces, dust-laden fans, blocked ducts and contaminated process equipment, all of which can quietly erode energy efficiency, increase operating costs and reduce asset reliability. Engineered for a wide range of industrial applications, the solution is well suited for sectors such as mining, power generation, cement, manufacturing, petrochemicals, ports and bulk materials handling. It is powered by this company’s Envelope Intelligence platform, combining high-pressure cleaning performance with intelligent controls to help operators improve asset reliability, reduce energy consumption and lower maintenance costs. According to the company, the technology can deliver energy savings of 20-30%, reduce carbon emissions by a similar margin and extend component life by between 20% and 40%. The system’s versatility allows it to be used for cleaning functions as diverse as cooling coils, air preheaters, electrostatic precipitators, boilers and solar panels. Optimized wash cycles reduce water consumption, while longer equipment life means fewer replacement components and less waste over time. Reliability is enhanced by reduced mechanical stress on the crankshaft, crosshead and seals – as well as lower cavitation and pressure spikes.
Source: Armstrong Industrial
The High-Pressure Wash System is available in both low-flow and high-flow configurations to suit different cleaning requirements. The low-flow variant delivers flowrates from 10 to 70 liters per minute, while the high-flow version provides between 70 and 120 liters per minute. Both configurations operate at pressures ranging from 300 bars to more than 1,000 bars, providing the flexibility required for everything from routine maintenance cleaning to large-scale industrial washdown applications. — Armstrong Industrial, Toronto, Ont., Canada