Water jetting units for power plant boilers, condensers and turbines

Power plant jetting typically uses 500–2800 bar, depending on the deposit and the equipment. Softer fouling and soot in condensers clear at lower pressures, while hard scale in boiler tubes may need the upper end of the range. Our units can be customised within this range for your equipment.

No, not when used correctly. High pressure water jetting is non-abrasive, so it removes deposits without wearing down tubes, blades or surfaces the way grit or mechanical tools can. Correct nozzle choice, pressure and operator technique are what keep sensitive components safe.

Deposits on heat exchangers, condensers and boilers act as insulation and slow heat transfer. Removing them restores heat transfer efficiency, which helps prevent performance losses and can reduce energy consumption. Clean pipes and valves also keep flow paths open. Regular jetting during outages helps keep performance closer to design between shutdowns.

Heat exchangers, condenser and condensate tubes, boilers, turbines and pipes are the main applications. Turbine cleaning removes carbon and grease deposits from blades and components, while pipe cleaning clears build-up in pipes, valves and critical lines. Share the list of equipment you plan to clean so the tooling set can cover each job.

Cleaning frequency depends on the equipment and how it is used. Most plants jet during scheduled maintenance outages or when fouling is observed through falling heat transfer or rising pressure drop. Recording tube condition after each clean helps set a sensible interval.

Electric suits units that stay in one plant with reliable power. Diesel is better for trailer units that move between sites or work where power is not available near the equipment. Hydraulic drive is an option where hydraulic power is already part of the site set-up.

The units are equipped with remote controls so operators can work at a safe distance in hazardous environments. Plant permit-to-work procedures, guarding of the jetting zone and protective equipment should still be followed on every job. Ask us about suitable guns, hoses and lances rated for your chosen pressure.

Tell us which equipment you will clean, tube sizes and numbers, deposit type, preferred pressure and flow if known, power available on site and whether you need skid or trailer mounting. Outage duration helps us suggest the right capacity. Photos of fouled tubes or surfaces help us recommend nozzles and lances.