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What Is Dry Ice Blasting?
By Jessie West | May 15 2024
Industrial processes depend on specialized equipment to keep everything running smoothly and safely. Maintenance is a critical part of keeping this equipment at its best, and cleaning is an important step in removing buildup and protecting your equipment from wear. However, industrial equipment is often unusually shaped or delicate, making cleaning challenging. Dry ice blasting […]
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Dry Ice Blasting vs. Other Methods
By Jessie West | November 28 2023
Dry ice blasting leverages the power of carbon dioxide (CO2) pellets, which are propelled at a supersonic speed towards a surface to eliminate contaminants. It eradicates dirt, grime and unwanted coatings without causing damage to the underlying surface. Unlike many alternative cleaning methods, dry ice pellets sublimate upon impact and do not create any secondary […]
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Dry Ice Blasting for HRSG Cleaning
By Jessie West | September 22 2023
Keeping heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) tubes clean is crucial for optimizing their performance and elongating their working life. However, traditional cleaning processes can be fairly risky, leading to issues like surface damage and increased back pressure. When you need an effective and safer cleaning solution, turn to dry ice blasting, the premier way to […]
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Electrical Equipment Maintenance
By Jessie West | September 22 2023
Regular maintenance is a critical component of working with electrical equipment. How well you care for and look after your machines directly impacts their functionality, performance and safety. Dry ice cleaning is an effective and environmentally friendly method for keeping electrical equipment in great working condition for longer. Understanding Electrical Equipment Maintenance Routine maintenance […]
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Dry Ice-Blasting Gas Turbines
By Jessie West | September 22 2023
Cleaning is a necessary part of the maintenance that helps ensure gas turbines function optimally. Dry ice-blasting stands out from other cleaning methods due to the efficiency and effectiveness of the process. Why You Need Dry Ice-Blasting for Gas Turbines A gas turbine is a continuous-flow combustion engine that uses a combination of gas […]
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Boiler Cleaning
By Jessie West | September 15 2023
Keeping your boiler in the best shape improves your operational efficiency and system longevity. Environmental Alternatives, Inc. (EAI) deploys innovative technologies to handle all industrial boiler cleaning jobs quickly, safely and without secondary negative ecological impact. EAI is a leading industrial surface cleaning provider, taking on challenges since 1989. Our industry-leading equipment delivers customized and […]
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Boiler Tube Dry Ice Blasting Services
By Jessie West | April 24 2023
What Is Industrial Boiler Tube Cleaning? Industrial boiler tube cleaning aims to safely remove all deposits from inside the boiler tubes. In higher-pressure boilers, copper and magnetite are removed. Hard adherent scales like calcium carbonate are generally removed in low-pressure boilers. Alkaline cleaning solutions composed of a surfactant and trisodium phosphate are often employed before […]
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The Importance of HRSG Cleaning
By Jessie West | April 3 2023
The heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) is an integral component in power plants, acting as an exchanger that recovers heat from the exhaust gases of turbines and powering steam turbines. The importance of HRSG cleaning is great. Cleaning your HRSG with dry ice blasting helps improve operation efficiency, increase system longevity and reduce long-term costs. […]
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The HRSG Cleaning Process
By Jessie West | March 31 2023
Your heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) should operate efficiently to boost plant operations. A thorough cleaning can help prevent fouling, optimize performance and increase the longevity of your system. Environmental Alternatives, Inc. (EAI) can help with the HRSG cleaning process, improving your performance levels, decreasing replacement and long-term maintenance costs, and reducing downtime. How […]
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What is Industrial Cleaning?
By Jessie West | November 29 2022
Industrial cleaning is the process of removing hazards and contaminants from surfaces and equipment in industrial settings. Learn more about industrial cleanup services and the ways you can benefit from choosing professional services from Environmental Alternatives, Inc. What Are Industrial Cleaning Services? Industrial cleaning services are a range of capabilities that maintain or restore […]
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