Clean without residue: analysis of the advantages of dry ice blast cleaning equipment

When it comes to cleaning equipment, dry ice blast cleaning technology is undoubtedly the method that gets the most attention. Not only is this technology amazing, it’s used across many industries. This article will delve into the advantages of dry ice blast cleaning equipment, explore its applications in different fields, and how to obtain this technology most cost-effectively.

First of all what is dry ice blasting?

         Dry ice blasting is a cleaning technique that uses solid carbon dioxide (dry ice) to remove surface dirt and deposits from various surfaces. This technology is typically formed by heating solid carbon dioxide to high temperatures and pressurizing it. When heated dry ice particles come into contact with a surface, they quickly transform into a gas, a process called “sublimation.” This sublimation process produces large amounts of gas, which creates a dynamic force on the surface that impacts, separates, and removes dirt and sediment.

The dry ice blast cleaning process is usually divided into several steps:

         Preparation of solid carbon dioxide: Convert liquid carbon dioxide into solid carbon dioxide through pressurization and cooling to form dry ice particles. The vast majority of dry ice cleaning equipment does not have the function of dry ice preparation, which requires users to prepare dry ice pellets in advance.

         Heating and Pressurizing: Solid carbon dioxide is heated to high temperatures and pressurized, usually in specialized dry ice blast cleaning equipment. This process leaves the dry ice particles in a high-energy state, ready to make contact with surface dirt.

         Jet Cleaning: High-energy dry ice particles are sprayed through special nozzles onto the surface to be cleaned. When dry ice particles come into contact with a surface, they quickly turn into gas, and the resulting gas impacts, separates and removes dirt from the surface. The process is similar to high-velocity air cleaning, but dry ice blasting is gentler and won’t damage the surface.

         Residue Disposal: Since dry ice blast cleaning leaves no residue, additional cleanup steps are usually not required. Cleaned surfaces can be used immediately without waiting for drying or chemicals to evaporate.

Dry ice blast cleaning technology is widely used in a variety of industries, including food processing, automobile manufacturing, electric power, aerospace, medical equipment, and more. It provides an efficient, environmentally friendly and residue-free cleaning solution that is favored by more and more businesses and institutions.

Preparation

Before dry ice blast cleaning, you need to prepare the following work:

Safety equipment: Operating dry ice blast cleaning equipment requires wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, including goggles, gloves, earmuffs, and protective clothing, to ensure the safety of the operator.

Cleaning area preparation: Before cleaning, the cleaning area needs to be properly prepared, including removing debris, ensuring good ventilation, and fixing or supporting the equipment or surfaces that need to be cleaned to ensure a safe and effective cleaning process.

Equipment inspection: Check the operating status of the dry ice blast cleaning equipment and whether the operating parts are intact to ensure that the equipment can work normally.

Prepare dry ice: Prepare enough solid carbon dioxide (dry ice) for cleaning. Dry ice is usually supplied in pellet or block form, and operators need to prepare the appropriate quantity and size of dry ice based on the needs of the cleaning task.

Operational training: Operators need to receive operational training on dry ice blast cleaning equipment and understand the use of the equipment, safety precautions and emergency measures to ensure that the cleaning process is safe and reliable.

With adequate preparation and operation, dry ice blast cleaning can efficiently clean a variety of surfaces and equipment, ensuring a clean and safe production environment.

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