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7 High pressure & Ultra high pressure

2 grades of water cleaning in accordance with SSPC_VIS4(l)/NACE no.7:

1. Low pressure water cleaning < 34MPa (5000psi)


2. High pressure water cleaning 34MPa-70MPa (5000-10000psi)

2 grades of water jetting in accordance with SSPC_VIS4(l)/NACE no.7:

1. High pressure water jetting 70MPa-170MPa (10000-25000psi)


2. Ultra high pressure water jetting >170MPa

ISO8501-4 :

Preparation grades of coated and uncoated steel substrates after overall removal of rust and
previous coatings by High pressure water jetting.

High pressure water jetting = a technique of cleaning where a high velocity of water is
propelled onto the substrate to be cleaned. The high velocity
is produced by passing water through a specially designed
nozzle with a small orifice (opening).

It is best to use as secondary surface treatment due to the roughness profile !!

ADVANTAGES:

1. Water soluble chemicals or salt contaminants present to the surface will also be removed.
2. Efficient method for removal of chalking without damaging the underlying intact paint.
3. It does not produce sparks (vonken zoals bij stralen), so no explosion hazard. Therefore
it’s a good surface preparation for tanks containing substances with a high degree of
explosion hazard.
4. No dust and pollution to be inhaled or which contaminates other areas/objects.
5. The solids left in the water after cleaning is chemical waste, but will not be as much as
with abrasive blasting.
6. It cleans and restores existing surface profile !!!!
7. Excellent result without edge curling (as with abrasive blasting)

DISADVANTAGES:

1. Slower than abrasive blasting (but no costs of spending abrasives/dedusting/HPFWW


before blasting/etc.)
2. It cannot remove tightly adhering mill scale (abrasives have to be introduced into the
water stream)
3. Dangerous due to the high pressures involved (use personal protective gear)
4. It does not produce a roughness profile on steel

Components of the jetting system


1. High pressure pump – normally piston type – driven by an electrical or diesel engine
with sufficient wattage to maintain the required pressure.
Water may be pre-pressurized in a booster pump before entering the pressure pump.
2. Manifold
3. Flexible hose(s)
4. Nozzle - a small orifice (opening) or multiple produces the required velocity/flow
rate/pressure/shape and distribution of the water.
* Rotating nozzles are used for high production or heavy duty work

Notes:

 Burst rate levels of pumps/hoses/fittings should be at least 2,5-3 times the working
pressure for safety !!
 Normal consumption of the jetting units is 5-175 ltrs per minute.
 Lower pressures consume more water !

Operation and Safety

 The operator must hold the nozzle/lance towards the surface before pressurizing the
system
 Adjust the pressure gradually till the required working pressure is reached
 The back thrust (tegendruk) should not exceed one third of the operaters body weight
 Any equipment malfunction should be repaired before pressurizing the system
 Distance to surface 1-5 cm !!!
 Nozzle – surface angle:

45˚ to 60˚ - removal of heavy, well adhering paints

85˚ to 90˚ - removal of rust scale or brittle paint


- this angle always with rotating nozzles !

Flash rust

This may be prevented through the use of rust inhibitors.

These specific chemicals are based on either phosphoric acids or certain amines.
They are sprayed onto the surface as a mist before the surface is dry, or added to the
pressurized water.

* too little may not control the rust


* too much may cause osmotic blistering (especially on immersed environments) or
adhesion problems

The inhibitor must be compatible with the coating.


Very few manufactures allow inhibitors.

SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS MUST BE COMPLIED WITH !!!

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