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Diamond Power® HydroJet®

Furnace water cleaning system

ENERGY | ENVIRONMENTAL
Diamond Power® HydroJet® Furnace Cleaning System

The Diamond Power® HydroJet® furnace water cleaning system, provided


by Babcock & Wilcox (B&W), is a rugged and reliable tool to clean any
furnace surface within its line of sight from a mounting location up to 100
ft (30.5 m) away.

Applications include division, furnace and wing walls. The HydroJet furnace cleaning system is capable of accurately

cleaning the entire width of the furnace. It controls thermal impact while cleaning previously hard-to-reach services

inside many utility boilers. Compared to previous water cleaning systems, the HydroJet furnace cleaning system is

more accurate and uses significantly less water.

Accurate
To minimize disruptions to boiler operation, boiler
side walls and division walls are divided into targeted
cleaning zones. The HydroJet furnace cleaning system’s
advanced control interface allows the operator to assess
slag build-up and clean only selected zones, or all zones
through an automatic sequence which maintains the
desired overall furnace heat transfer while still properly
protecting the furnace walls. Sequences are customized
for each boiler to minimize water wall circulation upsets
and furnace pressure excursions, while avoiding overlap
of successive cleaning passes, splashing or draining
onto unintended surfaces. The water nozzle control
system incorporates open-loop vector drives for rapid
response.

Rugged and reliable


Incredibly durable, the HydroJet furnace cleaning system
is designed to withstand the most severe conditions.
All components, lubricants and seals are selected for
the extremes of a typical boiler environment and will
withstand periodic wash downs. The universal joint,
which is exposed to radiant heat from the furnace, is
constructed of two advanced high temperature alloys
that are highly resistant to thermal shock and corrosion
and have high galling resistance. The system’s hardware
sits conveniently outside the boiler avoiding extreme
temperatures, which increases reliability and reduces
Cleaning pattern of the HydroJet system maintenance costs.

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Flexible Convenient

In addition to its adaptable cleaning areas (up to 20 The controls (PLC and associated electrical hardware)

different programmable patterns per HydroJet device), may be located in a convenient, climate controlled area

it moves at a ±45° angle, in both the horizontal and up to 1000 cable ft (305 m) from the HydroJet cleaning

vertical directions. At the same time, each discrete device(s). Our latest design uses local variable frequency

cleaning zone is automatically self-tuned for the drives at each HydroJet device to improve reliability and

optimum jet progression velocity and water flow to reduce interconnecting wiring expenses. The system

rate that can control the thermal shock to achieve also includes a local touch-screen interface which can be

long furnace tube life. Nozzles are designed to reach plugged in at any HydroJet device for simple calibration

targeted cleaning services with water jet coherence and manual operation. The HydroJet furnace cleaning

while minimizing impact on furnace pressure and heat system is also designed for installation in tight spaces,

rate. The HydroJet furnace cleaning system can reduce requiring only 4 ft [1.2 m] of clear space outboard of the

the heat rate impact of spraying water into the furnace. boiler wall, which allows room for the water supply hose.

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Improved technology that works
The Diamond Power HydroJet furnace water cleaning system provides boiler operators with accurate pattern control,
nozzles which deliver a coherent water jet to the wall over long distances, unmatched mechanical reliability, and cleaning
flexibility. Our customers are supported by our team of performance engineers and their many years of ensuring
successful furnace water cleaning projects. The long-standing Tube Life Database program is also provided at no
additional cost to ensure that thermal impact on boiler tube life is monitored while achieving optimum cleaning results.

Features and Benefits „„ The HydroJet cleaning system’s controls


are fully integrated to B&W’s intelligent
sootblowing system.
„„ The HydroJet system design is the most
rugged of its type. The components exposed Benefits:
to the radiant heat of the furnace are made • Operators access one location for all furnace cleaning
of advanced alloys more resistant to heat and functions
thermal shock than normal stainless steels. The
motors are heavy-duty ¾ hp. • Cleans the furnace as part of an overall intelligent boiler
cleaning/performance strategy
Benefits:
• Patented furnace intelligent sootblowing approach
• Minimal spare parts usage provides long tube life
• Excellent long-term reliability

• No need for a spare HydroJet cleaning


device on-site or for an exchange
program

„„ A special nozzle design and


high pressure water supply station
provide a complete system with a
consistent, high velocity water jet.
Benefits:
• Effective delivery of the water to the tube
wall even on large boilers

• Effective cleaning of tenacious deposits

• No damaging interlace patterns required

• Accurate and precise water jet is not


misdirected to undesired locations
The Diamond Power HydroJet water cleaning system with associated valves
where it may cause damage and plumbing assembly features a compact design for easy access.

Babcock & Wilcox


20 South Van Buren Avenue
Barberton, Ohio, U.S.A. 44203
Phone: +1 330.753.4511
Fax: +1 330.860.1886 ENERGY | ENVIRONMENTAL

www.babcock.com Established in 1867, Babcock & Wilcox is a global leader


in advanced energy and environmental technologies
The information contained herein is provided for general information purposes
only and is not intended nor to be construed as a warranty, an offer, or any and services for the power and industrial markets, with
representation of contractual or other legal responsibility. operations, subsidiaries and joint ventures worldwide.
Diamond Power and HydroJet are trademarks of Diamond Power
International, Inc., a subsidiary of The Babcock & Wilcox Company. For more information, or a complete listing of our sales
and service offices, send an e-mail to [email protected],
Babcock & Wilcox supplies Diamond Power boiler cleaning and
Allen-Sherman-Hoff ash handling equipment and systems. or access our website at www.babcock.com.

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