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| GE Energy announces new impulse cleaning system GE Energy has announced Powerwave+, an innovative impulse cleaning system that enhances boiler operation at power generation plants that burn coal to produce electricity and minimizes high maintenance and expenses associated with other cleaning methods. Using technology developed for the future of jet propulsion, Powerwave+ creates impulses in a controlled, pulsed manner in order to direct cleaning waves at the collective surfaces. A cleaning cycle from this product is the result of a complex process that is managed entirely by a fully automated, simple to use control system. Each burst consists of precise delivery of fuel and air to the combustion chamber followed by ignition of this mixture and acceleration from subsonic to supersonic mach-5 speeds. The supersonic impulse exits the Powerwave+ cleaner into the area of the boiler to be cleaned. The shockwave penetrates in and around obstructions it encounters, providing more complete surface contact. The result of this controlled process is a much cleaner boiler with optimized heat exchange and increased performance. The high-pressure impulse technology augments or replaces current cleaning systems used to dislodge buildup and deposits on convection surfaces in boilers and heat exchangers. Because of its high level of penetration, the high-energy cleaning action from Powerwave+ can increase performance with reduced operating costs and minimized tube and shield damage. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Construction News :: home page |