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Chemical Foam Cleaning
of Steam Turbines
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What is Chemical Foam Cleaning
of Steam Turbines
A proven chemical cleaning process used to
remove unwanted deposits from steam path
components using foam as the delivery system
– Off line procedure
– No disassembly required
– Entire process completed in 24 hrs or less
– Performed on turning gear
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Effects Of Deposits On
Turbine Blades
Blades are of an airfoil design for efficiency
Deposits change the shape of the blade
Increases the surface area
Reduces clearance between blades
Effects the flow across the surface
Reduces blade efficiency
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Primary Superheater Tube
Sample
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Copper Deposits on HP Nozzle
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Copper Removing Solution
CuSol 1™ (removes copper oxide)
– Ammonia Bicarbonate
– Ammonium Hydroxide
Foaming Agent (surfactant)
Oxidizer: Hydrogen Peroxide or Gaseous Oxygen
– Used to convert elemental copper of copper oxide
– Injected directly into the foam
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Typical Cleaning Sample
Profile
Drain sample
during steam
warming
Drain sample at
start of chemical
Injection
Drain samples during
chemical stage
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Typical Chemical Cleaning Set-up
Premixed Solution
Turbine set-up
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Pre-engineering study
required
On-site study (2 days)
Generate site specific cleaning procedure
Recommend modifications
– Injection technique
– Venting of the turbine
– Sealing of the shaft glands & valve stems
– Condenser protection
• Turbine drain isolations
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Foam Equipment Required
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Foam Exiting Turbine - 360º
coverage
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Example of Efficiency Change
After Foam Cleaning
After Grit Blasting
7 year period
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Example of Megawatt Increase
After Foam
Cleaning
After Grit Blasting
7 Year Period
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