A mixing system for a power washer includes an electrically actuated valve communicated with a supply of a working fluid, and having a valve head that is movable between open and closed positions to control the flow rate of the working fluid through an outlet of the valve. The outlet of the valve is communicated with a fluid passage of the power washer to enable flow of the working fluid into a primary fluid and discharge of a mixture of the primary fluid and working fluid from the power washer when the valve is open, and to provide a flow of primary fluid from the power washer when the valve is closed.

A spray wand for use with a chemical or chemical formulation in solid form. The wand hose end has a wand hose end valve for control of water flow from a hose. A refill cartridge having a swirl chamber may be attached to the hollow tube. The refill cartridge has at least one nub, indent and/or external channel or groove on its external surface.

Integrated probes and probe systems suitable for attachment to a robotic arm of a remotely operated vehicle are disclosed. The probes and probe systems serve to perform cleaning operations and both cathodic protection (CP) voltage measurements and ultrasonic testing (UT) thickness measurements at an underwater surface. The cathodic protection measurement system includes one or more electrically conductive legs that extend outwardly from the probe. These legs are arranged about a cleaning tool and an ultrasonic sensor. When the integrated probe contacts the underwater surface, at least one leg contacts the surface, thereby providing a desired distance between the probe and the underwater surface for efficient cleaning and UT inspection. The underwater surface can be cleaned and CP and UT measurements can all be performed using a single, integrated probed during a single operation, without having to reposition the probe.

A method and system for the maintenance and operation of air-cooled heat exchangers in climactic extremes of hot and cold ambient air temperatures which includes the permanent installation of a plurality of spray tubes provided with spaced-apart nozzles positioned between the finned heat exchange tubes and longitudinally aligned within the region of the finned-tube pitch. In one mode of operation, the forced air fan is stopped and temperature-controlled pressurized water with an optional cleaning agent is discharged from the nozzles to dislodge dirt and debris from the finned surfaces while simultaneously cooling the hot process liquid. When high ambient air temperatures preclude the forced air fans from achieving the required cooling of the process liquid passing through the ACHE, refrigerated pressurized cooled water and compressed air in the form of a mist is discharged from the nozzles. When low ambient air temperatures would reduce the temperature of the process liquid to an unacceptable level, pressurized heated air is discharged from the nozzles. Temperature sensors and associated automated programmed control systems can advantageously be employed to adjust the volume and temperature of the respective fluids discharged through the spray nozzles, or the system can be manually controlled by an operator based upon the temperature and pressure of the process fluid discharged from the ACHE.

The disclosure provides a resin cleaning device and method. The resin cleaning device includes a control system, a treatment unit, a driving unit, and a feedback assembly. The treatment unit, the driving unit, and the feedback assembly are respectively in communication connection with the control system. The treatment unit is configured for treating a member-to-be-cleaned so as to reduce a viscosity of resin on the member-to-be-cleaned. The driving unit is configured for driving the member-to-be-cleaned to rotate. The feedback assembly is configured for acquiring a position signal of the member-to-be-cleaned and feeding the position signal back to the control system, such that the control system controls the treatment unit and the driving unit according to the position signal. Through the above manner, a more intelligent resin cleaning process with a better cleaning effect may be realized.

The window cleaning robot according to the invention has an artificial intelligence-controlled moveable washing system which senses such projections as frames, moldings, composite coating materials, etc. on the facades by means of the sensors disposed thereon and which adjusts the positions of the cleaning brushes in a way to contact with the glass surface evenly. It makes the facade cleaning in high-rise buildings safer with the fans adjusting the axial thrust force according to the speed and direction of the wind in a way not to detach from the surface to be cleaned. It allows saving on time, labor force, and costs in facade cleaning. The robot permits performing the cleaning in glass surfaces and facades in a safe manner eliminating the requirement of human factor.

A method for cleaning items to be cleaned is disclosed. A cleaning device is used that has at least one cleaning chamber and at least one applicator for applying at least one cleaning fluid to the items to be cleaned in the cleaning chamber. A desired hygiene value is prespecified. The method further includes time-resolved recording of at least two influencing variables which influence hygienization of the items to be cleaned. Hygiene share values are determined from the influencing variables using a prespecified relationship between each influencing variable and the respective hygiene value share of said influencing variable. An expected actual hygiene value at the end of the cleaning from the hygiene value shares is ascertained and compared with the desired hygiene value. At least one of the influencing variables is changed based on the comparison. An inventive cleaning device is also disclosed.

A quadcopter pressure washer that may facilitate cleaning objects and surfaces in remote areas. The quadcopter pressure washer includes a tubular airframe, a plurality of rotary motors, a battery and controller, a pair of antennae, a signal receiver, a nozzle, a turret, a high-pressure hose, a pressure washer, a direct current or a DC power source, an alternating current/direct current or a AC/DC converter and a 120V AC power source. The quadcopter pressure washer also includes an operator control panel include additional a pair of antennae that extend upward in a programmable position from the operator control panel to transmit or receive any suitable electromagnetic signals. The additional pair of antennae utilizes state-of-the-art Doppler radar technology in electrical communication with the battery and controller. The operator control panel includes a signal emitter positioned in front of the operator control panel.

In one aspect, the invention is directed to a cleaning machine that includes a fresh liquid tank, a vacuum tank, and an electromechanical assemblywith the electromechanical assembly including an electromechanical housing, a pump, and a vacuum motor. In this particular aspect of the invention, the pump and the vacuum motor are mounted to the electromechanical housing; and the electromechanical assembly is releasably connected to the fresh liquid tank. In another aspect, the invention is directed to a method for rapid replacement of the electromechanical components of the cleaning machine described immediately above. The method includes disconnecting the electromechanical assembly from the fresh liquid tank, and connecting a replacement electromechanical assembly to the fresh liquid tank. The replacement electromechanical assembly includes a replacement electromechanical housing, a replacement pump, and a replacement vacuum motor, with the replacement pump and replacement vacuum motor being mounted to the replacement electromechanical housing. In a further aspect, the invention is directed to a cleaning machine that includes a vacuum tank comprising a suction inlet, a vacuum motor operable to vacuum a soil-containing liquid into the vacuum tank through the suction inlet, and a HEPA filtration assembly constructed and arranged to receive a HEPA filter. In this fashion, air drawn into the vacuum tank through the suction inlet may undergo high efficiency filtration before exiting the cleaning machine.

A pressure washer (10) includes a pump (12), a hose (14), a wand (16) and first and second nozzle configurations (18a, 18b). A control (30) is electrically coupled to an electric motor (20) for running the pump (12). The control (30) senses the level of electric current being drawn by the electric motor (20) during operation and, in response, automatically adjusts the level of electric current drawn by the electric motor (20) between at least a first level and a second, different level. This changes the rate of rotation of the motor output (20a) depending on whether the first nozzle configuration (18a) or the second nozzle configuration (18b) is coupled in fluid communication with the wand (16). An electronic display (40) is coupled to the control (30). The control (30) senses the output pressure from the pump (12) and provides an electronic indication to the user on the display (40) to show at least a relative pressure condition.