摘要:
Method for removing sludge and deposits (32) from the interior of a heat exchanger vessel (1). The method includes the steps of filling the interior of the secondary side (5) of the heat exchanger vessel (1) with an aqueous solution of a cleaning agent formed from at least one of the group consisting of surfactants, dispersants, thixotropes and flotation agents, recirculating the aqueous solution within the secondary side (5) while simultaneously filtering it to remove sludge and deposits (32) entrained within the solution, and draining the aqueous solution from the secondary side (5) while continuously introducing a succession of pressurized pulses of gas into the solution during the filling, recirculation and draining steps in order to create shock waves in the solution which loosen and fluidize sludge and deposits (32) present within the secondary side (5).
摘要:
A system (70) and a method for removing sludge and debris from the interior of the secondary side (5) of a nuclear steam generator (1). The method comprises the steps of introducing a sufficient amount of water in the secondary side (5) to submerge at least the tubesheet (7), generating a succession of shock waves in the water by means of pulses of pressurized gas to create shock waves that loosen the sludge and debris, and vertically flushing the interior of the secondary side (5) by suctioning water off from the bottom portion of the steam generator (1) while simultaneously forcefully spraying water from the top portion of the generator (1) over the bundle (20) of heat exchanger tubes (22) in order to remove the sludge and debris loosened by the shock waves. To conserve the water used in the flushing operation, the water that is suctioned off from the bottom portion of the steam generator (1) is filtered and deionized and reintroduced through hoses (128a, 128b) at the top portion of the generator (1) which forcefully directs water downwardly through the bundle (20) of heat exchanger tubes (22) and against the tubesheet (7). The invention greatly enhances the effectiveness of pressure pulse, water slap and water cannon cleaning methods in the secondary sides (5) of nuclear steam generators (1).
摘要:
A low-frequency sound generator for generating intense sound. It comprises a resonator (10). Pressurized gas is supplied to the resonator as pulses through a feeder (13). The sound generator comprises means for positive feedback of the sound pressure in the resonator to the feeder at a predetermined resonance frequency of the resonator but not at other frequencies.
摘要:
System for cleaning a heat-transfer surface from solid depositions, and the use of water hammering for cleaning of heat-transfer surfaces. The system comprises a source of incompressible fluid adapted to provide a flow of the fluid at a pressure; and a flow channel having an inlet and an outlet. The channel comprises a pipe which endures the pressure of the fluid and which is rigidly connected to the heat-transfer surface and mounted for vibrating movement. A valve communicates with the outlet of the flow channel. By closing the valve, the flow of fluid through the channel will be reduced or even prevented thus creating a pressure impulse, also known as water hammering, for vibrating the pipe and for thereby achieving removal of solid depositions from the heat-transfer surfaces which are rigidly connected to the pipes.