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Without plate heat exchangers, the heat transfer in important marine systems would not be as efficient. Nevertheless, small amounts of contamination may end up causing major problems for the engine. Here at Sealong Marine, we concentrate on improving efficiency using cutting-edge chemical cleaners. Here are the main indicators that your equipment should be serviced by a professional.
1. As the engine gets warm, the temperature rises.
If heat transfer is ineffective in the heat exchanger, the engine will have to work harder which often results in very high temperatures. Such an action can damage your vehicle and also create additional safety problems. By removing scaling, our services can make your unit more efficient and avoid it from experiencing overheating.
2. Unexplained Pressure Drop Spikes
Pressure differences spiking inside the exchanger may suggest that some pipes are blocked or there is debris inside. If this issue is not handled, pumps need to use more energy and deteriorate more quickly. Customized CIP procedures allow us to solve problems and keep the pressure levels within the range required by the manufacturer.
3. Visible Fouling on Plates
Any corrosion, biofilm or deposits on the plates make it difficult for heat to transfer across the surface. We use more than 5,000 m² of space and hydro-water jets to clean your plates using non-harmful substances to restore their heat distributing abilities.
4. Recurring Gasket Leaks
Many times, worn gaskets from chemicals or isotropic pressure prove to be only signs of deeper fouling. Sealong Marine’s staff perform a gasket replacement after a cleaning and make use of specific sealing techniques to help prevent further leaks.
5. Spike in Fuel Burn
A fouled exchanger requires an engine to use up to 15% more fuel to achieve the same performance. By cleaning your engine, we remove anything that hampers efficiency, so within 72 hours after our work, your fuel consumption is greatly reduced.
Why Choose Sealong Marine?
Using CIP technology and hydro-water from Europe in our plant, we achieve the highest level of cleaning without harm to the environment. Most tasks are done within 48 hours to reduce the time servers are not being used. TEI also offers post-treatment reports to confirm that heat transfer is back to the OEM’s required level.
Get in touch with us today to arrange a chemical cleaning checkup, as having clean plates results in greater performance.