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From Practice-To-Theory-To-Practice: Advances in the Cleaning of Heat Exchangers Using Ultrasound

B. Kieser, A. Goode and R. Philion

Tech Sonic and European Off-site

Ultrasonic cleaning cuts heat exchanger downtime to hours from days, significantly reducing wastewater. Discover how Tech Sonic boosts efficiency.

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Understanding the Value of Cleaning - Gains From the Use of Ultrasonic Cleaning of Large Industrial Equipment

C. H. Schulz and B. Kieser

Tech Sonic and Braskem Refereed Paper

Ultrasonic cleaning at Braskem saved $1.6M USD annually in steam costs for one heat exchanger, cutting vapor use from 1.27 to 0.42 tTS/tBD. Unlock massive efficiency gains for your plant.

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Ultrasonic Cleaning of Badly Fouled Compabloc Exchangers

R. Philion, B. Kieser and T. McCartney

An onsite worker is inspecting a heat exchanger.

Ultrasonic cleaning cut Compabloc DP from 12 to 4.2 psig, recovering 15% capacity and $4.27M yearly. Boost refinery throughput with Tech Sonic’s method

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Application of Stabilized Hydrogen Peroxide for the Removal of Iron Polysulfide Deposits

T.R. McCartney and R. Shank

An onsite worker is inspecting a heat exchanger.

The paper investigates stabilized hydrogen peroxide for clearing iron sulfide buildup, addressing its rapid breakdown in metal-rich environments. Through experiments and field examples, it reveals how to optimize peroxide for exchanger cleaning. Unlock a safer, residue-free solution for your equipment—explore the findings in depth.

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The Economic Impact Of Better Heat Exchanger Cleaning On An Oil Refinery – Theoretical, Expected And Actual Results

B.N. Kieser, R. Tomotaki, J. Loyola-Fuentes, E. Diaz-Bejarano and F. Coletti

An image showing the Clean As New team analyzing heat exchangers

Better heat exchanger cleaning with ultrasonics tackles fouling’s costly impact, yet industry skepticism persists. The paper bridges this gap with operator trials, a black box model, and digital twin analysis, highlighting enhanced profitability and sustainability. Ready to rethink maintenance value?

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The Effective Removal of FeCO3 Deposits From Critical Process Heat Exchangers Used in Ammonia Production Using a Proprietary Ultrasonic Chemical Cleaning Method

R. Philion and T.R. McCartney

Tech Sonic and European Off-site

This paper examines the problem of ferrous carbonate fouling and removal in lean-rich Diethanol amine exchangers at the CO2 extraction plants associated with ammonia manufacturing.

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B. Kieser, A. Goode and R. Philion

Tech Sonic and European Off-site

Ultrasonic cleaning cuts heat exchanger downtime to hours from days, significantly reducing wastewater. Discover how Tech Sonic boosts efficiency.

Read The Detailed Findings Today →

C. H. Schulz and B. Kieser

Tech Sonic and Braskem Refereed Paper

Ultrasonic cleaning at Braskem saved $1.6M USD annually in steam costs for one heat exchanger, cutting vapor use from 1.27 to 0.42 tTS/tBD. Unlock massive efficiency gains for your plant.

Read The Detailed Findings Today →

R. Philion, B. Kieser and T. McCartney

An onsite worker is inspecting a heat exchanger.

Ultrasonic cleaning cut Compabloc DP from 12 to 4.2 psig, recovering 15% capacity and $4.27M yearly. Boost refinery throughput with Tech Sonic’s method

Read The Detailed Findings Today →

T.R. McCartney and R. Shank

An onsite worker is inspecting a heat exchanger.

The paper investigates stabilized hydrogen peroxide for clearing iron sulfide buildup, addressing its rapid breakdown in metal-rich environments. Through experiments and field examples, it reveals how to optimize peroxide for exchanger cleaning. Unlock a safer, residue-free solution for your equipment—explore the findings in depth.

Read The Detailed Findings Today →

B.N. Kieser, R. Tomotaki, J. Loyola-Fuentes, E. Diaz-Bejarano and F. Coletti

An image showing the Clean As New team analyzing heat exchangers

Better heat exchanger cleaning with ultrasonics tackles fouling’s costly impact, yet industry skepticism persists. The paper bridges this gap with operator trials, a black box model, and digital twin analysis, highlighting enhanced profitability and sustainability. Ready to rethink maintenance value?

Read The Detailed Findings Today →

R. Philion and T.R. McCartney

Tech Sonic and European Off-site

This paper examines the problem of ferrous carbonate fouling and removal in lean-rich Diethanol amine exchangers at the CO2 extraction plants associated with ammonia manufacturing.

Read The Detailed Findings Today →