HRSG SERVICE SOLUTIONS

HRSG and Boiler cleaning

Fast and efficient cleaning with pressure
wave technology BANG&CLEAN

As a service provider and Maintain efficiency and power output

OEM for HRSGs and Gas-side tube fouling of HRSG tubes can considerably reduce the power output and
boilers, Alstom provides efficiency of a combined cycle power plant. This is caused by reduced heat transfer
efficiency and increased backpressure for the gas turbine.
tube cleaning services based
Pressure wave cleaning has proven to be an effective technology for removing this
on the patented pressure fouling. Pressure waves can penetrate deeper within the finned tube bundles than
wave cleaning technology. other technologies. It also does not require the installation of scaffolding, which
reduces the cost and the required outage time.
Pressure waves can
This innovative technology can also be applied to coal fired power stations where ash
penetrate deep into the tube accumulation at various locations can significantly affect the performance of a plant.
bundle to provide effective
HRSG gas-side tube fouling
cleaning. Gas-side fouling of HRSG tubes reduces This needs to be repeated at several
the efficiency of the heat transfer and locations along the face of the HRSG
increases the backpressure to the gas module to create the desired cleaning
turbine. This happens mainly on the cold effect. The pressure waves have the
end modules of the HRSG. The most ability to penetrate deep into the tube
common sources are ammonia salts bundle and therefore provide a better
deposits downstream of an SCR or cleaning effect than other methods.
corrosion products. Corrosion can be
caused by:
Humidity in the ambient air during
periods of standstill. This happens Ninety percent repeat customers
especially for units near the coast or
in humid areas. and over 20'000 cleanings at
Condensation and deposition of more than 300 industrial
water and sulfur compounds when facilities around the world proof
the tube metal temperature drops
below the respective dewpoint during
the safety and effectiveness of
the operation of the unit. This will this cleaning method
mainly affect the coldest tubes,
typically LP economizer inlet tubes.
Pressure wave cleaning Safety
BENEFITS
Pressure wave cleaning is a patented Pressure waves generated by the
PWR/PRSHT//EN/9.2014/CHE/2406 ALSTOM 2014. All rights reserved.

Increased plant performance technology that has been developed in combustion of gas typically propagate
Switzerland by BANG&CLEAN and at much lower speeds than pressure
Reduced corrosion potential was commercially introduced in 2001. waves generated by explosives. The
method therefore poses no danger for
Faster than conventional Pressure wave cleaning of HRSGs is boiler tubes.
done off-line. A special lance is The method involves no transfer or
methods such as CO2 introduced in the area between the storage of explosives. The combustible
blasting pressure part modules to be cleaned. A gas mixture is prepared only moments
bag at the end of the lance is then before ignition.
inflated with a combustible mixture that Several bariers of shut-off valves and
Deep cleaning effect is remotely ignited. The resulting non-return valves prevent gas leakage.
pressure wave and tube vibrations
No scaffolding required dislodge the deposits.

Information contained in this document is indicative only. No representation or warranty is given or should be relied on that it is complete or correct or will apply
to any particular project. This will depend on the technical and commercial circumstances. It is provided without liability and is subject to change without notice.
Reproduction, use or disclosure to third parties, without express written authority, is strictly prohibited. Alstom contributes to the protection of the environment.
This leaflet is printed on environmentally friendly paper.
 HRSG SERVICE SOLUTIONS
HRSG AND BOILER CLEANING

Case study:
Combined cycle power plant with Alstom GT26
Located near the sea, in a humid environment with repeated start ups and shutdowns

3 shifts to clean 4 faces with HRSG shut down

Removed 6 tonnes of debris, using a standard vacuum process
Reduced pressure drop by 20 mbar

REDUCING
Before Cleaning COST OF ELECTRICITY
After Cleaning

Cleaning step:
Different steps in the cleaning process

For more information

please contact Alstom Power:

ALSTOM Power Inc. (US)

200 Great Pond Drive
PWR/PRSHT//EN/9.2014/CHE/2406 ALSTOM 2014. All rights reserved.

Windsor, CT 06095-0500
Lance in HRSG Bag in cone Inflating bag Bursting bag United States
Telephone: +1 866 257 8664

ALSTOM Ltd. (UK)

Power House
Silverlink Business Park
Wallsend, Tyne & Wear, NE28 9ND
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 295 2100

Visit us online: www.alstom.com

Information contained in this document is indicative only. No representation or warranty is given or should be relied on that it is complete or correct or will apply
to any particular project. This will depend on the technical and commercial circumstances. It is provided without liability and is subject to change without notice.
Reproduction, use or disclosure to third parties, without express written authority, is strictly prohibited. Alstom contributes to the protection of the environment.
This leaflet is printed on environmentally friendly paper.