B08B9/053

Cleaning assembly for a tubular drag conveyor
11821567 · 2023-11-21 · ·

A cleaning pig assembly is provided for use on a tubular drag conveyor. The assembly is quickly and easily mounted anywhere along the cable, chain, or rope via slots in the assembly components. The components include a puck, a plate, a drag disc, and a cleaning member or tool sandwiched between the puck and the plate. The drag disc provides interference fit on the cable, chain, or rope holding the assembly on the cable, chain, or rope and prevents sliding of the assembly along the cable, chain, or rope during use. The cleaning assembly is installed without the use of tools or clamps. Multiple interchangeable cleaning members are provided depending on cleaning needs.

Cleaning coke deposits from process equipment

A method for cleaning a coke deposit from an internal surface of a process equipment, comprising removing at least a portion of the coke deposit from the internal surface using a flexible pig comprising a plurality of bristles, without damaging a metal protective layer of the internal surface of the process equipment. A flexible pig for cleaning a coke deposit from an internal surface of a process equipment without damaging a metal protective layer of the internal surface, comprising a flexible body formed of a polymeric material, and a plurality of bristles partially encapsulated by the polymeric material of the flexible body.

Cleaning coke deposits from process equipment

A method for cleaning a coke deposit from an internal surface of a process equipment, comprising removing at least a portion of the coke deposit from the internal surface using a flexible pig comprising a plurality of bristles, without damaging a metal protective layer of the internal surface of the process equipment. A flexible pig for cleaning a coke deposit from an internal surface of a process equipment without damaging a metal protective layer of the internal surface, comprising a flexible body formed of a polymeric material, and a plurality of bristles partially encapsulated by the polymeric material of the flexible body.

Apparatus and method for in-situ cathodic protection of piggable water pipelines
11072005 · 2021-07-27 · ·

Apparatus and method for cleaning the inner surface of a pipeline from deposits and for forming a protective coating are disclosed. The apparatus includes a cleaning tool which is caused to move in the interior of the pipeline by a flow of a fluid, the cleaning tool comprising a plurality of guide discs engaging the pipeline surface and mounted along a longitudinal axis of the cleaning tool, an anode positioned inside the cleaning tool, and an impressed current source electrically connected to the anode and the interior of the pipeline, the interior of the pipeline acting as a cathode when current is applied from the current source so that ions flow from the anode, through the fluid, to the interior of the pipeline.

Apparatus and method for in-situ cathodic protection of piggable water pipelines
11072005 · 2021-07-27 · ·

Apparatus and method for cleaning the inner surface of a pipeline from deposits and for forming a protective coating are disclosed. The apparatus includes a cleaning tool which is caused to move in the interior of the pipeline by a flow of a fluid, the cleaning tool comprising a plurality of guide discs engaging the pipeline surface and mounted along a longitudinal axis of the cleaning tool, an anode positioned inside the cleaning tool, and an impressed current source electrically connected to the anode and the interior of the pipeline, the interior of the pipeline acting as a cathode when current is applied from the current source so that ions flow from the anode, through the fluid, to the interior of the pipeline.

SELF-CENTERING CONDUIT CLEANING DEVICE WITH REDUCED AXIAL LENGTH

A conduit cleaning device includes a body with a central portion, a forward portion comprising a neck, and a rear portion with a hose fitting adapted for connection to an associated hose. The body includes a main flow passage that extends through the hose fitting, through the central portion, and into the neck. A rotor is rotatably supported on the neck. The rotor includes at least one rotor nozzle orifice in fluid communication with the main flow passage. A centering device is secured to the central portion of the body. The centering device includes a core and a plurality of fins that project outwardly from the core. The core of the centering device includes a mounting bore that extends therethrough, wherein at least part of the hose fitting is located within the mounting bore of the core and an annular space is defined between the hose fitting and an inner surface of the mounting bore of the core.

Cleaning Coke Deposits from Process Equipment
20210162471 · 2021-06-03 ·

A method for cleaning a coke deposit from an internal surface of a process equipment, comprising removing at least a portion of the coke deposit from the internal surface using a flexible pig comprising a plurality of bristles, without damaging a metal protective layer of the internal surface of the process equipment. A flexible pig for cleaning a coke deposit from an internal surface of a process equipment without damaging a metal protective layer of the internal surface, comprising a flexible body formed of a polymeric material, and a plurality of bristles partially encapsulated by the polymeric material of the flexible body.

FLUID DELIVERY DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
20210162472 · 2021-06-03 ·

Fluid delivery devices (114), systems (100), and methods are disclosed. A fluid delivery device (114) includes a body (115), a solution flow path (144), and a flush flow path (166). The solution flow path and the flush flow path are defined at the body. The solution flow path extends from a solution inlet (116), defined at the body, to a solution outlet (146), also defined at the body. The solution flow path includes a cross channel (148), an inlet channel (150), and an outlet channel (152). The inlet channel extends from the solution inlet to the cross channel. The outlet channel extends from the cross channel to the solution outlet. The flush flow path extends from a flush inlet (118), defined at the body, to a flush outlet (120), also defined at the body. The solution outlet fluidly connects the solution flow path to the flush flow path.

Cleaning coke deposits from process equipment

A method for cleaning a coke deposit from an internal surface of a process equipment, comprising removing at least a portion of the coke deposit from the internal surface using a flexible pig comprising a plurality of bristles, without damaging a metal protective layer of the internal surface of the process equipment. A flexible pig for cleaning a coke deposit from an internal surface of a process equipment without damaging a metal protective layer of the internal surface, comprising a flexible body formed of a polymeric material, and a plurality of bristles partially encapsulated by the polymeric material of the flexible body.

Cleaning coke deposits from process equipment

A method for cleaning a coke deposit from an internal surface of a process equipment, comprising removing at least a portion of the coke deposit from the internal surface using a flexible pig comprising a plurality of bristles, without damaging a metal protective layer of the internal surface of the process equipment. A flexible pig for cleaning a coke deposit from an internal surface of a process equipment without damaging a metal protective layer of the internal surface, comprising a flexible body formed of a polymeric material, and a plurality of bristles partially encapsulated by the polymeric material of the flexible body.