Acoustic Cleaning For Pharmaceuticals
Boiler: Onsite power production is now the norm for Pharmaceutical plants worldwide; this provides a guarantee of supply and can often be an environmentally friendly method of energy recovery from waste materials. Boilers used however suffer from blockage due to the relatively high ash content of this fuel. Acoustic cleaning is employed through existing openings to prevent this build up of combustion material on heat exchange surfaces. Clear heat exchange surfaces mean high boiler efficiencies and minimized shutdowns. Primasonics offer acoustic cleaners in a variety of materials to withstand chemical corrosion and high temperatures such as Inconel, hastelloy and even ceramic-coated models.Filter: With ever increasing emission standards filters fitted to process equipments and boilers need to be operation at peak efficiency. Acoustic cleaning provides a method of cleaning filter bags and internal surfaces without the high compressed air usage and filter material deterioration seen with reverse jetting or pulsing.
Cyclone: Correct air flow through a cyclone is vital for efficient operation, Primasonics acoustic cleaners provide a simple way of removing material build up while equipment is online thus reducing down time and eliminating the need for manual cleaning.
Ductwork: Materials building up in ductwork increase the energy required to move materials and can lead to cross contamination of batches and loss of valuable materials. Acoustic cleaners can be installed to ensure that build up and blockage is removed online and shutdowns for cleaning can become a thing of the past.
Hopper: Materials bridging or hanging up in hoppers can be a real nuisance the traditional solution was to hammer the outer surface which causes aesthetic and geometrical problems. Acoustic cleaners can be operated as the hopper empties to ensure complete material evacuation without damage to plant equipment.
Spray dryer: Product build up on spray dryers can lead to batch contamination and product losses as well as reducing the efficiency of the equipment. Acoustic cleaners are easy to fit and are operated while the equipment is online to ensure complete material removal and make manual cleaning a thing of the past.
