AU2003276222A1 - System for cleaning heat-exchanger tubes - Google Patents

System for cleaning heat-exchanger tubes

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Publication number
AU2003276222A1
AU2003276222A1 AU2003276222A AU2003276222A AU2003276222A1 AU 2003276222 A1 AU2003276222 A1 AU 2003276222A1 AU 2003276222 A AU2003276222 A AU 2003276222A AU 2003276222 A AU2003276222 A AU 2003276222A AU 2003276222 A1 AU2003276222 A1 AU 2003276222A1
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Prior art keywords
cleaning
cleaning bodies
pipe
bodies
exchanger tubes
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Abandoned
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AU2003276222A
Inventor
Dietmar Altegoer
Rainer Kretzschmar
Hans-Werner Schildmann
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Taprogge GmbH
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Taprogge GmbH
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Publication of AU2003276222A1 publication Critical patent/AU2003276222A1/en
Abandoned legal-status Critical Current

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Classifications

    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28—HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28G—CLEANING OF INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL SURFACES OF HEAT-EXCHANGE OR HEAT-TRANSFER CONDUITS, e.g. WATER TUBES OR BOILERS
    • F28G1/00—Non-rotary, e.g. reciprocated, appliances
    • F28G1/12—Fluid-propelled scrapers, bullets, or like solid bodies
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B9/00—Cleaning hollow articles by methods or apparatus specially adapted thereto 
    • B08B9/02—Cleaning pipes or tubes or systems of pipes or tubes
    • B08B9/027—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages
    • B08B9/04—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes
    • B08B9/053—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved along the pipes by a fluid, e.g. by fluid pressure or by suction
    • B08B9/055—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved along the pipes by a fluid, e.g. by fluid pressure or by suction the cleaning devices conforming to, or being conformable to, substantially the same cross-section of the pipes, e.g. pigs or moles
    • B08B9/0551—Control mechanisms therefor
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B9/00—Cleaning hollow articles by methods or apparatus specially adapted thereto 
    • B08B9/02—Cleaning pipes or tubes or systems of pipes or tubes
    • B08B9/027—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages
    • B08B9/04—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes
    • B08B9/053—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved along the pipes by a fluid, e.g. by fluid pressure or by suction
    • B08B9/055—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved along the pipes by a fluid, e.g. by fluid pressure or by suction the cleaning devices conforming to, or being conformable to, substantially the same cross-section of the pipes, e.g. pigs or moles
    • B08B9/0552—Spherically shaped pigs

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Fluid Mechanics (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Cleaning In General (AREA)
  • Heat-Exchange Devices With Radiators And Conduit Assemblies (AREA)
  • Vehicle Body Suspensions (AREA)

Abstract

System for cleaning heat exchanger pipes has cleaning bodies (1f) which are resistant to temperatures above 120degrees C and resistant to aggressive media such as crude oil. The outer dimensions of the cleaning bodies during cleaning are equal to the inner diameter of the pipe (5) to be cleaned. The cleaning bodies have an external contact surface suitable for removing deposits from the inner wall of the pipes and pass through the pipe under the pressure of the flowing medium. During the passage of the cleaning bodies deposits adhering to the inner wall of the pipe are collected from the contact surface of the cleaning bodies and dissolved, taken up by the flowing medium and the cleaning bodies, and removed from the pipe. An Independent claim is also included for cleaning bodies used for cleaning heat exchanger tubes.
AU2003276222A 2002-11-05 2003-10-31 System for cleaning heat-exchanger tubes Abandoned AU2003276222A1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE10251736A DE10251736A1 (en) 2002-11-05 2002-11-05 System for cleaning heat exchanger pipes has cleaning bodies which are resistant to high temperatures and resistant to aggressive media such as crude oil
DE10251736.3 2002-11-05
PCT/EP2003/012136 WO2004042314A1 (en) 2002-11-05 2003-10-31 System for cleaning heat-exchanger tubes

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AU2003276222A1 true AU2003276222A1 (en) 2004-06-07

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EP (1) EP1565702B1 (en)
AT (1) ATE412158T1 (en)
AU (1) AU2003276222A1 (en)
DE (2) DE10251736A1 (en)
WO (1) WO2004042314A1 (en)

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FR2898406A1 (en) * 2006-03-13 2007-09-14 Peugeot Citroen Automobiles Sa Heat exchange element for cooling engine of motor vehicle, has central hub and lateral legs with small base and large base that is connected to central hub by rounded surfaces, where ends of lateral legs arranged in form of polyhedron
DE102007032232A1 (en) 2007-07-11 2009-01-15 Ratner, Friedrich, Dr.-Ing. Foam rubber balls for use in cleaning condenser or heat exchanger pipes are produced with cavity in center if dense rubber is used or with heavy core if rubber is less dense
DE102013110738B4 (en) * 2013-09-27 2015-05-28 Axel Grabitz heat exchangers
CA2847814C (en) * 2014-03-27 2021-09-28 Nova Chemicals Corporation Self cleaning reactor system
DE102014019137B3 (en) * 2014-12-23 2016-02-18 Niels Christian Holm Pipe system with a cleaning pig receiving pig trap

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DE9309320U1 (en) * 1993-06-23 1994-11-03 Taprogge GmbH, 58300 Wetter Device for transferring cleaning bodies
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ATE412158T1 (en) 2008-11-15
EP1565702A1 (en) 2005-08-24
DE10251736A1 (en) 2004-05-13
WO2004042314A1 (en) 2004-05-21
DE50310682D1 (en) 2008-12-04
EP1565702B1 (en) 2008-10-22

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MK6 Application lapsed section 142(2)(f)/reg. 8.3(3) - pct applic. not entering national phase