Patent ID: 6311704
Filing Date: 2001-11-06
Classification: B08B,F01D,F05D

Abstract:
An apparatus for injecting cleaning materials into the steam chest of a turbine, said apparatus comprising:a housing assembly having walls defining a closed, hollow interior terminating with an outlet at one end;means for attaching said assembly to a turbine so that said outlet is aligned with a turbine port in fluid communication with the steam chest of said turbine;a first inlet through said walls for defining an open passageway for delivering cleaning material into said hollow interior and through said outlet into said steam chest;an injector comprising first and second telescoping members, said first telescoping member fixed within said hollow interior, said second telescoping member movable in relation to said fixed member and adapted at one end for sealing engagement with a steam chest aperture adjacent said outlet;means for biasing said second telescoping member into sealing engagement with said aperture; anda second inlet through said walls in fluid communication with said telescoping injector for delivering cleaning materials through said injector and said turbine aperture to said turbine.