Steam generator lancing system

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1995-09-28

1998-09-29

Bennett, Henry A.

Liquid heaters and vaporizers

Cleaning

Blow off

122391, 122392, 15316R, 134172, F22B 3748, F28G 900

Patent

active

058133704

ABSTRACT:
A steam generator lancing system for cleaning tubes and tubesheets of a steam generator. The lancing system includes a nozzle block including at least one nozzle adapted for fluid communication with a high pressure hose. The lancing system also includes a support assembly including a carrier for transporting the nozzle block through the steam generator and a control system operative to selectively position the nozzle with respect to the tubes and tubesheets in the steam generator. Finally, in the preferred embodiment, the lancing system includes a rocker assembly operable to rotate the nozzle about a rocker axis to improve cleaning efficiency.

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