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System and method for on-line cleaning of black oil heater tubes and delayed coker heater tubes

  • US 20070240739A1
  • Filed: 04/13/2006
  • Published: 10/18/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/13/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for on-line cleaning and preventing tube fouling within a black oil heater comprising the steps of:

  • providing a black oil heater having a plurality of tubes;

    providing a connector on the plurality of tubes;

    providing a water charge line having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end is connected to the connector;

    determining an amount of high pressure water to be injected into the plurality of tubes;

    introducing the amount of high pressure water into the plurality of tubes via the water charge line while the black oil heater is continuously operating; and

    cleaning the plurality of tubes by allowing the amount of high pressure water to boil throughout the plurality of tubes.

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