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    Descon Engineering - Abu Dhabi: Procedure For Chemical Cleaning of Heat Exchanger/ Fin Fan Cooler

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    This document provides a procedure for chemically cleaning heat exchangers and fin fan coolers that have been exposed to seawater. It describes preparing a 5-10% solution of sulphamic acid, which is circulated through the equipment to remove scales and deposits. The cleaning process involves monitoring the pH and temperature of the solution, replenishing acid as needed, and reversing circulation for thorough cleaning. Once cleaning is complete, the solution is neutralized and equipment is flushed with water before use. Safety precautions like gloves and goggles are recommended when handling the acidic solution.

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    Descon Engineering - Abu Dhabi: Procedure For Chemical Cleaning of Heat Exchanger/ Fin Fan Cooler

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    This document provides a procedure for chemically cleaning heat exchangers and fin fan coolers that have been exposed to seawater. It describes preparing a 5-10% solution of sulphamic acid, which is circulated through the equipment to remove scales and deposits. The cleaning process involves monitoring the pH and temperature of the solution, replenishing acid as needed, and reversing circulation for thorough cleaning. Once cleaning is complete, the solution is neutralized and equipment is flushed with water before use. Safety precautions like gloves and goggles are recommended when handling the acidic solution.

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    This document provides a procedure for chemically cleaning heat exchangers and fin fan coolers that have been exposed to seawater. It describes preparing a 5-10% solution of sulphamic acid, which is circulated through the equipment to remove scales and deposits. The cleaning process involves monitoring the pH and temperature of the solution, replenishing acid as needed, and reversing circulation for thorough cleaning. Once cleaning is complete, the solution is neutralized and equipment is flushed with water before use. Safety precautions like gloves and goggles are recommended when handling the acidic solution.

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    Descon Engineering - Abu Dhabi: Procedure For Chemical Cleaning of Heat Exchanger/ Fin Fan Cooler

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    DESCON ENGINEERING - ABU DHABI

    PO BOX 46821, Abu Dhabi, UAE Tel. (971 2) 6440903 Fax. (971 2) 6446786

    PROCEDURE FOR CHEMICAL CLEANING


    OF HEAT EXCHANGER/ FIN FAN COOLER

    PURPOSE
    This procedure is for chemically cleaning heat exchanger/ coolers in contact with seawater
    to remove seawater scales efficiently and safely.

    INTRODUCTION
    Internal surfaces of heat exchanging system are cleaned to remove contaminants and scale
    deposits which impair heat transfer and decrease efficiency.

    Dissolved salt in water, specially calcium and magnesium forms dense scales, which are
    quite adherent and difficult to remove. Scales may also originate in the system itself as
    corrosion products.

    Acid Cleaning - General


    Acid cleaning requires careful implementation for each step. The solution of pH, Fe
    content, temperature, flow rate etc. shall be carefully monitored. Otherwise, serious
    damage could be done to the equipment. Furthermore, the possibility of acid entrapment
    in crevices and stagnant ends is alarming and some severe corrosion could be expected.

    Selection of Sulphamic Acid as Solvent


    The chemical solutions used in cleaning are generally formulated specifically for each job
    on the basis of scale chemical analysis. The majority of water formed scales yield to hot
    diluted cleaning acids. Sulphamic acid HSO3, NH2, in spite of being more expensive than
    other cleaning acids, it offers several advantages. It is a white crystalline solid that, when
    dry, has negligible effect on the skin or clothing. It is easily handled in the dry state,
    facilitating weighing and the preparation of solutions of accurate concentrations.

    PROCEDURE
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    PO BOX 46821, Abu Dhabi, UAE Tel. (971 2) 6440903 Fax. (971 2) 6446786

    Pre Cleaning Inspection


    The heat exchange tubes to be cleaned should be inspected before the acid cleaning.
    Remove channel cover, flush all tubes internally with water and plugged tubes should be
    mechanically cleaned to permit the acid to pass through it.

    Equipment required to carry out the work


    Portable tank with adequate capacity to prepare the solution with sample point, inlet and
    outlet connections. The tank outlet, i.e. the pump suction connection should be at least
    10cm high from tank bottom to avoid pumping of sludge.

    - Pump to circulate the solution keeping in mind that the circulation velocity should
    not exceed 1.5 m/sec.
    - Heating element (steam coil) shall be installed in the solution tank.

    Selection of Sulphamic Acid Brand


    The sulphamic acid used for cleaning shall be inhibited to dissolve scales without
    appreciable attack on the metal to be cleaned. Different types of inhibitor are used such
    as anilines, pyridines, thiourea, and arsenates and sulfonated caster oil. Different types of
    metals are used in seawater exchangers and desalinators such as;

    - Carbon steel
    - Stainless steel
    - Al-Brass
    - Monel
    - Cupro-Nicket
    - Titanium

    Lab. Test shall be conducted on each brand of sulphamic acid offered to determine the
    most suitable brand. This test is carried out by immersion of tubes specimens of each
    type of metals of different equipment, which will be cleaned by the acid in 10% sulphamic
    acid solution for about 24 hours at 50C o. The percentage of weight loss and the corrosion
    rates will determine the suitable brand to be use.

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    DESCON ENGINEERING - ABU DHABI
    PO BOX 46821, Abu Dhabi, UAE Tel. (971 2) 6440903 Fax. (971 2) 6446786

    In case materials of construction include titanium, the solution prepare of the acid should
    show presence of Ferric and Cupric ions to avoid hydriding of titanium.

    Acid Solution Preparation


    Prepare a 5-10% solution of sulphamic acid in clean water. Solution volume should be
    equal to the volume to be cleaned plus volume of solution to keep the level in the tank
    enough for the pump suction.

    Cleaning Operation:

    1. Once solution is prepared, pH of solution should be checked and recorded.


    2. In case of heat exchanger, connect the pump discharge to the seawater inlet and
    connect the seawater outlet to the inlet in the tanks.
    3. Start circulation and check pH at the beginning every 30 minutes then every one hour.
    4. Cleaning action is accelerated when solution is heated and maintained at 50Co.
    5. Replenish the acid consumed when the pH of the solution is higher than 4 Maintain
    the pH between 2-4.
    6. Reverse circulation through the exchanger for 2 hours at least.
    7. In the case of inbuilt pH colour indicator, when the colour indicator in the acid solution
    changes it colour, it means that approximately 80-85% of acid exhausted. Cleaning is
    completed when the pH of the acid solution shows no change in 30 minutes for hot
    solution or 2 hours for cold solution.

    Neutralization
    1. When cleaning is completed, the acid solution is neutralized prior to dumping to plants
    sewer system. The cleaned unit is thoroughly flushed with water.
    2. Continue flushing with water until pH of the water coming out is equal to that of the
    water coming in.

    SAFETY

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    PO BOX 46821, Abu Dhabi, UAE Tel. (971 2) 6440903 Fax. (971 2) 6446786

    As stated previously, dry sulphamic acid present no special safety problems although
    prolonged contact can cause irritation and should be countered by wearing gloves. When
    dissolved in water, Operator must wear protective goggles and gloves. Splashes on the
    skin should be well washed with water and splashed in the eyes treated with running
    water.

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