High energy costs due to dirty heat exchangers
In spring and summer in particular, finned heat exchangers quickly become soiled by pollen, sand, dust and other suspended particles in the environment. These form an insulating layer on the slats, which significantly reduces energy efficiency. In order to achieve the required cooling capacity, rotors have to turn faster and therefore consume significantly more energy. Production processes that depend on the cooling capacity can also be impaired. Contamination can also significantly reduce operating times, as this leads to corrosion of the slats.
How the JetMaster works
The JetMaster cleaning system produced by mycon GmbH provides a remedy here. JetMaster works gently with compressed air and small quantities of water (0.20-0.75 l/min) and can therefore also be used in moisture-sensitive environments. The overall JetMaster+ system offers four different combination options and can therefore be tailored precisely to the cleaning task. Even the hardest limescale and large amounts of residue can be removed in this way. The gentle jet penetrates deep into the appliances without bending or damaging the fine lamellae. The soiling is gently but effectively removed from the surfaces by means of cavitation and discharged by the nozzle jet. Damage to the slat surfaces, which is possible when using high-pressure water cleaning, is completely eliminated when the JetMaster is used correctly. In addition to manually operated devices, there is also the option of automating the cleaning system for larger exchanger surfaces of any type.
Rental or service – Kipp Umwelttechnik and mycon offer both options.
The number one cost driver for cleaning services for small heat exchangers is usually the long journey to and from the customer. Getting there and back often takes more time than the entire cleaning process. With large slatted areas, however, the personnel costs and possible downtimes due to shutdowns are much more significant. Hiring the JetMaster system at the right time can significantly reduce cleaning costs.
Kipp Umwelttechnik and mycon have therefore decided to introduce a special rental system in addition to the cleaning service. For difficult initial cleanings, a Kipp Umwelttechnik consultant is available to the customer on site for instruction and support when the equipment is rented. Subsequent cleaning can usually be carried out independently by the customer alone or at the touch of a button in the automation area.
In addition to eliminating the need to travel to and from the site, customers have the advantage of receiving manual cleaning equipment within Germany just 3 days after ordering. This greatly reduces the lead time. If necessary, they start the cleaning process independently and are not tied to additional appointments.
Cleaning heat exchangers and heat exchangers with JetMaster on YouTube.
Cleaning large exchanger surfaces with JetMaster
One major advantage of automated systems is their constant availability. It is also possible to leave the rotors in operation during cleaning if necessary or to switch off only the rotors that the system is currently passing over.
To the videos “JetMaster automation – exterior” and “JetMaster automation – interior” on YouTube.
Image sources: Kipp Umwelttechnik GmbH | mycon GmbH
Press contact: Maike Küppershaus, Kipp Umwelttechnik GmbH – m.kueppershaus@kipp-umwelttechnik.de
