Chemical cleaning yields good results for turbine rotors
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Turbine equipment is a rotary power machine that converts the energy of steam into mechanical work. It is mainly used as a prime mover for power generation, and can also directly drive various pumps, fans, compressors, and ship propellers. After the rotor has been in operation for a certain period of time, a considerable amount of scale such as silicates accumulates on the metal surface. It affects the safe operation of the equipment; therefore, regular inspection and maintenance are necessary. Removing inorganic salt deposits is a key task, yet it is difficult to eliminate these inorganic salts using mechanical methods. But it becomes much easier to use chemical cleaning methods. The images below show the condition of the turbine fouling and its state after chemical cleaning.
Chemical cleaning can effectively remove scale such as silicates from the turbine rotor, thereby enhancing the safety of equipment operation. .