Tube Cleaning

A tube is typically smaller than a pipe and several are bunched together usually for transferring heat.   The need for cleaning arises because the medium that is transported through the tubes may cause deposits which can become obstructions.  Corrosion of the tubes over time can also be a cause of reduced tube efficiency or even tube failure. Tube cleaning restores the efficiency of heat transfer in and out of tubes.  High Pressure Water is used to clean out tubes throughout a plant to keep the production and heat transfer efficient.  This includes but is not limited to removing unwanted deposits and build up in Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Fin Fans and Piping Systems.  

• Marine - Clean and maintain submarine RPFW (Reactor Plant Fresh Water) tubes, heat exchanger and condenser tubes from seawater deposits, marine growth, and scale buildup
• Oil Field - Clean drill pipe used for down hole drilling, clean out Coil Tubing once it is fabricated to remove slag, grease, and dirt.
• PetroChemical - clean out tubes throughout plant including removing unwanted deposits and build up in Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Fin Fans and Piping Systems.
• Power Generation – clean preheater tubes, condenser tubes, and boiler tubes.  Majority of this cleaning is done on the exterior of the tubes but there is some tube cleaning in the condensers.
• Pulp & Paper - clean liquor lines to allow products to flow efficiently.
• Rubber processing – clean latex, chemigun, SBR and water scale in facility to keep the plant running and efficient.
• Steel – clean coke, water scale, ore or lime build up in heat exchanger

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