Pipe CleaningPipe cleaning 

A pipe isn't defined by what it is made of or size. A pipe is defined by its job. Pipes transport materials – deposits build in pipes, making the opening smaller and smaller and can potentially plug completely. It is important to clean pipes on a regular basis to ensure that pipes remain clear of deposits and debris for efficient material transportation. High pressure waterblasting is an efficient method to ensure clean pipes and a wide range of industrial applications.

  • Automotive – maintain the paint booths and keep paint process efficient.
  • Construction: cleaning equipment including cement pump trucks to keep the cement flowing.
  • Marine - clean the shipboard sewage Collection, Holding, and Transfer (CHT) System Piping from calcium carbonate and solidified sludge.
  • Oil Field - clean Drill Pipe that is used for down hole drilling and to clean out Coil Tubing once it is fabricated to remove slag, grease, and dirt.
  • Cement – clean out pre-heaters
Industry  Pipe Cleaning Application  Minimum Pressure (PSI)  Maximum Pressure (PSI) 
Aluminum Plants  Drain Lines, Storm Drains 18” and bigger
Storm water runoff lines and piping		 3000
6000		 4000
10000
Automotive  Clean pipes below paint booths 10000 10000
Cement Plants  Drain lines (culverts) clearing from mud, debris, cement 5000 10000
Chemical  Cleaning piping system 2” – 6” 10000 20000
Construction  Cement Pump Truck – clean out boom pipe sections on top of truck
Cleaning drain lines
Cleaning sewer lines		 20000
3000
2000		 20000
5000
3000
Highway Maintenance   Culverts in cold climates – removal of calcium chloride build up in 12” – 48” ID culverts
Cleaningdrain lines
Cleaning sewer lines
Cleaning culverts 		 20000
3000
2000
5000		 20000
5000
3000
8000
Marine  Clearing piping systems on marine tanks 2” pipe, fuel lines, water lines, sewage lines  10000 10000
Military  CHT System Cleaning  10000 10000
Mining  Cleaning drain lines
Cleaning of underground haulage lines 		 3000
5000		 10000
10000
Oil Field  Removal of drilling mud and cement from drill pipe
Down hole drill pipe – pipe yards, removing concrete & drilling mud 		 10000
10000		 15000
20000
Petrochemical  Pipe cleaning 2” – 6”
Removal of coke build up from lines within coker units
Cleaning Drain lines
Removal of scale from transfer lines
Removal of hard calcium scale 		 10000
15000
3000
10000
12000		 20000
20000
5000
15000
20000
Pulp and Paper  Cleaning mud lines, water lines, green liquor lines  10000 20000
Rubber Processing  Drain lines/lines between storm sewers  10000 20000
Steel  Drain lines plugged with debris  10000 20000

Note — contact Jetstream of Houston for more detailed information about recommended pressure ranges and always follow manufacturers safety instructions