Patent ID: 6050227
Filing Date: 2000-04-18
Classification: F28G

Abstract:
A cleaning apparatus for a boiler including a boiler enclosure having a plurality of spaced-apart heat exchange tubes positioned therein, comprising:a movable support positioned outwardly of said boiler enclosure and having a forward end and a rearward end;a first, elongated hollow pipe extending from said movable support;said first pipe having a first end positioned at said movable support and a second end positioned horizontally outwardly therefrom;said first end of said first pipe being in fluid communication with a source of high pressure fluid;a first spray arm at said second end of said first pipe which is in fluid communication with the interior of said first pipe and which extends from said second end of said first pipe in a first direction;a second spray arm at said second end of said first pipe which is in fluid communication with the interior of said first pipe and which extends from said second end of said first pipe in a second direction;said movable support being movable toward said boiler enclosure whereby said second end of said first pipe may be introduced into the interior of said boiler enclosure;said first and second spray arms being rotatable about the longitudinal axis of said first pipe whereby high pressure fluid will be discharged therefrom onto the heat exchange tubes to remove debris therefrom; andmeans for moving said movable support and said first pipe with respect to said boiler enclosure comprising a winch means.