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AquaLazing

A B&W exclusive service, AquaLazing is an advanced, high-pressure water jetting process that can effectively clean piping systems and critical plant components of mill-scale, construction debris and process deposits. AquaLazing can be applied to piping systems that typically require Chemical Cleaning services, reducing pre-commissioning costs and environmental impacts.

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Steam Blowing

B&W Energy Services offers the most effective and safest equipment available during Steam Blows. We maintain the largest inventory of Dry Silencers in the industry, and our extensive inventory allows us to significantly reduce project costs and environmental impact by reducing project water consumption during steam blowing, while still meeting the most stringent project noise requirements.

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Chemical Cleaning

Our team uses the lowest-risk chemical cleaning solutions on the market, and our circulation hoses are designed with the highest-quality equipment available, and we effectively eliminate all risk for leaks from our pipe spools. Plus, B&W provides custom solutions, making the most of advanced, unique equipment designs from our top engineers.

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Air Blowing

Remove water and debris from your piping systems with minimal disruption. B&W Energy Services’ Air Blow service effectively clears water, construction debris, sand and dirt from your piping systems with little disturbance to surrounding work activities. With our purpose-built air blow equipment and extensive training, you can ensure B&W’s air blow services will be performed safely and effectively regardless of project size.

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High-Velocity Oil Flushing

Lubricant contamination is the number one cause of lubricant-related equipment failure. The condition of your oil can make or break the operation of your turbines and other plant machinery. High-velocity oil flushing is essential to maintaining the health of your facility’s equipment.

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Pigging

Remove water, debris and other contaminants from your piping systems with the help of our experienced team. Maintaining clean piping systems is crucial for the success of any project, and we’re committed to ensuring that they remain in tip-top shape. B&W provides tailored support through each step of the pigging process, from selecting the ideal pig to design to execution.

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Project Management

We know project management during construction and commissioning is complex, often with millions of dollars at stake if not managed correctly. Why leave the management of this undertaking up to chance? B&W Energy Services acts as your single point of contact for all the services you need, from engineering to commissioning and everything in between. We have a great depth of experience supervising mechanical work and supplementing your commissioning team to align construction turnover with cleaning and start-up, saving you costs and schedule delays during project engineering.

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Pulse Flushing

Our Pulse Flushing equipment utilizes coded pressure-tested vessels and is built to SPEC, which incorporates safety requirements to protect our personnel and your employees. Plus, we don’t just ship equipment to your site for this cleaning event—our equipment is pre-engineered to develop the shortest, safest and quickest method for effectively cleaning the system.

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Hydrotesting

B&W can design an integrated Hydrotesting and cleaning program that eliminates wasted man-hours and unnecessary costs on repeat activities. Our qualified and trained professionals guarantee Hydrotests are performed safely and effectively, and our Hydrotests are accompanied by comprehensive engineering procedures to confirm all safety protocols are followed.

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Inspections

Our inspection services are a vital approach to ensuring the safety and efficiency of each project. We can provide you with real time data on the condition of your systems before cleaning, allowing teams to make informed decisions on best approach and cleaning techniques. We also provide documentation of results and effectiveness post-cleaning. Eliminate assumptions or guesswork regarding the condition of your systems by engaging with our team for inspections.

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B&W Energy Services offers the most comprehensive pre-commissioning and commissioning in the industry. From industrial cleaning services like our uniquely-designed AquaLazing to Steam Blows and Chemical Cleaning, we take care of all your service needs. Our engineering team works in tandem with the industry’s leading engineering and construction firms to develop effective and measurable cleaning programs we use on the world’s largest and most complex projects.
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Better Steam Blowing Requires Better People, Better Equipment and Better Engineering

Better Steam Blowing Requires Better People, Better Equipment and Better Engineering

Better Steam Blowing Requires Better People, Better Equipment and Better Engineering

Efficient plant start-ups hinge on clean piping systems. Mill scale, weld slag and construction debris often get left behind after construction is complete. If these contaminants aren’t properly removed before startup, they can travel downstream and wreak havoc on your plant equipment during operation.

For steam systems, an effective steam blowing program will eliminate these problems. The industry standard for steam blowing is to create dynamic pressure throughout the piping system that is at least 20% higher than would be experienced in normal operating conditions (CFR ≥ 1.2). This ensures that any loose or adhered contaminants will be blown out of the piping system before plant operation.

There are several different types of steam blow methods available which are implemented based on each specific project’s needs. These include:

The most common steam blow method today, continuous low-pressure blowing has the shortest overall blow duration, and a constant disturbance factor with continuous high velocities throughout the system. It has low reaction forces and minimal support/restraint requirements.

This has the longest overall blow duration and features a cyclical depressurization of the system with an intermittent disturbance factor. It includes high reaction forces and maximum support/restraint requirements.

In certain situations, a mix of steady-state and cyclical conditions works best. This hybrid blowing features mid-level to the longest overall blow duration and an intermittent disturbance factor. Reaction forces range from low to high with maximum support/restraint requirements.

Finding the right steam blowing partner is crucial to plant start-up success. It can ensure safety on your project and save you money and schedule.

One thing that sets B&W Energy Services apart is our large inventory of specialized steam blow equipment, strategically located to accommodate rapid mobilization to major energy projects worldwide. This includes pre-fabricated temporary vent piping system built to ASME B31.3 code, steam silencers (wet and dry type), pneumatic target inserters, and other specialized equipment. B&W maintains the largest inventory of Dry Silencers in the industry, enabling us to drastically reduce project costs and environmental impact by reducing project water consumption during steam blowing, while still meeting the most stringent project noise requirements.

When planning for a new steam blow program, there are many factors to consider to ensure a successful execution. Several key factors include:

● Permanent system construction turnover schedules must be aligned with planned steam blow execution dates
● Sufficient steam generation capacity and utilities should be available to support required steam flow rates
● Pre-cleaning of steam systems will be evaluated, such as Aqualazing, which will drastically reduce steam blow durations for critical lines
● Sensitive system components must be removed and spooled; temporary spools may be utilized from construction hydrotest materials
● A sufficient quantity of temporary steam blow vent piping system and equipment must be mobilized and coordinated to minimize gaps between steam blow iterations
● Adequate site mechanical resources must be allocated to keep up with installation of equipment and system preparations

During the planning stage, B&W’s engineering team will help your project navigate and plan for these events.  A detailed engineering package will be developed to include all procedures, drawings and checklists to ensure smooth program execution. The steam systems will be modeled and analyzed by an experienced B&W Project Engineer for proper cleaning velocities and disturbance factors. Accurate modeling will lead to verifiable results and compliance with all client and OEM specifications.

All of this detailed planning will be compiled into a comprehensive steam blow execution package, which will be used by our team of Project Managers to ensure the program is executed safely and effectively in the field.

Our Record Speaks for Itself

Complex projects require a special contractor with proven experience and expertise to help clients achieve success. Over the past 20 years, B&W has successfully engineered and executed more than 170 steam blow projects in 22 countries, with over 4000 unique steam blows performed. The knowledge our team has gained over the years makes B&W uniquely qualified to tackle any steam blow project, large or small.

If you’re looking for a partner to meet your steam blow needs, consider working with the company with better people, better equipment and better engineering. It’s not just our tagline – it’s who we are.

By: B&W Energy Services 06/01/22 Category: Blog

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B&W is an ISO9001:2015 company, which highlights our commitment to quality. Through commitment, dedication, and unmatched service quality, B&W Energy Services has positioned itself as an industry leader providing services on the world’s most complex projects. Our experience is not simply limited to the power energy sector. At B&W Energy Services our experience is vast, covering all energy sectors including oil and gas, petrochemical, power and renewable. Aqualazing, steam blowing, chemical cleaning, air blowing, oil flushing, hydrotesting, project management and engineering.

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