Intercooler
cleaning solutions
Fouled intercoolers reduce efficiency, increase energy costs, and force shutdowns.
Hydrokinetics cleans intercoolers without equipment removal.
EFFECTIVE INTERCOOLER CLEANING WITHOUT COMPROMISE
In polyethylene and ethane cracking operations, intercoolers are especially vulnerable to hardened polymer fouling that restricts flow, reduces heat transfer efficiency, and limits overall unit performance. While most facilities face two suboptimal options such as removing the equipment for off-site cleaning, or attempting conventional hydroblasting in place, we provide a third option that restores flow and performance without equipment removal, overcoming the limitations of traditional methods.
This approach reduces downtime, lowers costs, and delivers reliable results even in the most heavily fouled intercoolers.
OUR DIFFERENCE
Conventional hydroblasting typically requires the intercooler or heat exchanger to be dismantled before cleaning. Components are removed and cleaned section by section, resulting in higher mechanical labor requirements, longer downtime, and increased maintenance costs.
Our On-Site Cleaning Solution
Our specialized cleaning process at Hydrokinetics is designed to clean the intercooler through a single piping connection without dismantling the exchanger. The cleaning is performed on site, eliminating the need for extensive mechanical work.
Key Benefits:
- No exchanger dismantling required
- Single piping connection for efficient cleaning
- Reduced mechanical labor and associated costs
- Significantly shorter downtime
- Faster turnaround and return to operation
- Lower risk of component damage during maintenance
The result? A cleaner intercooler with less downtime, lower maintenance costs, and substantial savings in mechanical man-hours compared to conventional hydroblasting methods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Our team specializes in restoring fully blocked intercooler tubes. Call 409-945-5414 to discuss your situation.
No. We perform on-site cleaning at your facility, reducing downtime and avoiding unnecessary equipment disassembly.
