3-D high-pressure cleaning tool used on reactorProblem: An industrial facility in Delaware faced production problems due to severe fouling of a horizontal reactor, with buildup predominantly on the agitator shaft, blades and reactor ends. The company attempted two different manual cleaning methods – a sharp metal rod and a high-pressure lance. Both methods were only able to remove chunks of residue in the line of sight of the operator, leaving a large amount of residue on the vessel’s walls and blades. A safer, faster, more efficient solution was required.Solution: Chemac Inc. was invited to conduct a demonstration using
