US1704364A - Tube-cleaning apparatus - Google Patents
Tube-cleaning apparatus Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- US1704364A US1704364A US127615A US12761526A US1704364A US 1704364 A US1704364 A US 1704364A US 127615 A US127615 A US 127615A US 12761526 A US12761526 A US 12761526A US 1704364 A US1704364 A US 1704364A
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- tube
- nozzle
- cleaning apparatus
- tubes
- cleaning
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired - Lifetime
Links
Images
Classifications
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B08—CLEANING
- B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
- B08B9/00—Cleaning hollow articles by methods or apparatus specially adapted thereto
- B08B9/02—Cleaning pipes or tubes or systems of pipes or tubes
- B08B9/027—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages
- B08B9/04—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes
- B08B9/043—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved by externally powered mechanical linkage, e.g. pushed or drawn through the pipes
- B08B9/0433—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved by externally powered mechanical linkage, e.g. pushed or drawn through the pipes provided exclusively with fluid jets as cleaning tools
Definitions
- This invention relates to tube cleaning apparatus and more particularly to apparatus for cleaning foul steam condenser tubes.
- Figure l is a longitudinal sectional view of a tubular condenser and apparatus for cleaning the tube constructed in accordance with the practice of the invention.
- Figure 2 is an enlarged view in longitudinal section of a portion of the cleaning apparatus. 1
- the cleaning apparatus comprises a tubular nozzle A grovided with a plurality of perforations and wound throughout its length with a scrubber C, which may be in the form of a cord or rope having wire bristles projecting therefrom.
- the scrubber C lies in a helical groove C and may be rapidly and cheaply replaced when worn.
- the method of wrapping the rope about the nozzle A to form a helix causes the cleaning fluid to be whirled about the inside of the fouled tube and the fluid is thereby caused to come in contact with a large area of the tube wall and to remain in contact with the wall for a longer period of time than is the case with the ordinary brush, thus permitting the fluid to be used to its fullest advantage in dissolving and removing the fouling from the tube wall.
- rope brushes of varying diameter may be cleaned.
- the nozzle A is preferably attached by threaded engagement as at D to a tubular shank E substantially the length of the tube to be cleaned, the shank being preferably threaded as at F into a handle whichcomprises a rigid tube G surrounded by a tubular grip H preferably of asbestos or other suitable heat insulating material.
- the grip H may be separated from the tube G by means of a coiled wire heat dissipator J.
- the forward end of the handle comprises a coupling K into which the shank E is adapted to be screwed as at F and threaded at L to receive the tube G.
- a flange 0 formed handle is integrally to hold the H with the coupling K is adapted wire coils J and the grip portion 111 posltion.
- a sleeve P fitting over the tube G and rigidly attached thereto and provlded with a'flange Q to prevent removal of the wire coils J and the grip portion H.
- the flow of fluid through the cleaning apparatus is controlled by a valve R which maybe operated by means of a control lever S extending adjacent the grip portion H and adapted to be grasped by the operator holding the grip portion H.
- the handle S is pr'eferabl pivotally mounted on a pivot T supported y a projecting portion U formed integrally with the sleeve P.
- a biasing spring V pressing against the lever S normally tends to close the valve R.
- the apparatus is shown inserted in one o the tubes W of a tubular condenser.
- the cleaning solution is adapted. to be supplied from a suitable tank X and pumped by means of a pump Y to a flexible hOSGIZ.
- the solvents for removing fouling matter from the tubes W is heated as by means of steam sup lied through a pipe 6 extending into the tan X.
- the pump Y is first started to supply the solvent through the hose Z to the cleaner.
- the nozzle A is then inserted into the tube W by the operator grasping the .handle at the grip portion H and the valve R is opened depressingthe valvelever S.
- the operator then pulls the nozzle A back and forth in the tube causing the brush rope C to scour the inner surface of the tube W.
- the solvent is supplied to the interior of the tube W through the tube G, the shank E and the holes B in the nozzle A to soften and wash away removed from the tube surface.
- tubular shank E should be as long as the tube W and to this end the shank E is made in a piece separate from the particles the nozzle A and the handle so that for use of different length tubes W various lengths of shanksE may be utilized.
- said rope brush forming a helix about said tube and thereby causing cleansing fluid issuing fromfsaid perforations to follow a, helical path about the interior of the tube being cleaned.
Description
Ma 9- E. H. MARKLEY 1,704,364
'IIUBE CLEANING APPARATUS Filed Aug. 6, 1926 HIS ATTO NEYS.
mama Mar. 5, 1929.
UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.
EDWARD H. MARKLEY, F PHILLIPSBURG, NEW JERSEY, ASSIGNOR TO .INGEBTSOLL- BAND COMPANY OF JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY, A CORIPORATION OF NEW JERSEY.
' TUBE-CLEAN IN G APPARATUS.
This invention relates to tube cleaning apparatus and more particularly to apparatus for cleaning foul steam condenser tubes.
It is an object of this invention to enable the tubes to be cleaned in a simplified manner. A further object of the invention is to dissolve the fouling material from the tubes and to scrub it loose simultaneousl Other objects and advantages of the invention will be in part obvious and in part pointed out hereinafter.
Referring to the drawing,
Figure l is a longitudinal sectional view of a tubular condenser and apparatus for cleaning the tube constructed in accordance with the practice of the invention, and
Figure 2 is an enlarged view in longitudinal section of a portion of the cleaning apparatus. 1
Referring to the drawing, the cleaning apparatus comprises a tubular nozzle A grovided with a plurality of perforations and wound throughout its length with a scrubber C, which may be in the form of a cord or rope having wire bristles projecting therefrom. The scrubber C lies in a helical groove C and may be rapidly and cheaply replaced when worn. The method of wrapping the rope about the nozzle A to form a helix causes the cleaning fluid to be whirled about the inside of the fouled tube and the fluid is thereby caused to come in contact with a large area of the tube wall and to remain in contact with the wall for a longer period of time than is the case with the ordinary brush, thus permitting the fluid to be used to its fullest advantage in dissolving and removing the fouling from the tube wall. By using rope brushes of varying diameter different sizes of tubes may be cleaned.
The nozzle A is preferably attached by threaded engagement as at D to a tubular shank E substantially the length of the tube to be cleaned, the shank being preferably threaded as at F into a handle whichcomprises a rigid tube G surrounded by a tubular grip H preferably of asbestos or other suitable heat insulating material. The grip H may be separated from the tube G by means of a coiled wire heat dissipator J. The forward end of the handle comprises a coupling K into which the shank E is adapted to be screwed as at F and threaded at L to receive the tube G. A flange 0 formed handle is integrally to hold the H with the coupling K is adapted wire coils J and the grip portion 111 posltion. At its rearward end the provided with a sleeve P fitting over the tube G and rigidly attached thereto and provlded with a'flange Q to prevent removal of the wire coils J and the grip portion H. The flow of fluid through the cleaning apparatus is controlled by a valve R which maybe operated by means of a control lever S extending adjacent the grip portion H and adapted to be grasped by the operator holding the grip portion H. The handle S is pr'eferabl pivotally mounted on a pivot T supported y a projecting portion U formed integrally with the sleeve P. A biasing spring V pressing against the lever S normally tends to close the valve R.
In the drawin the apparatus is shown inserted in one o the tubes W of a tubular condenser. The cleaning solution is adapted. to be supplied from a suitable tank X and pumped by means of a pump Y to a flexible hOSGIZ. Ordinarily, the solvents for removing fouling matter from the tubes W is heated as by means of steam sup lied through a pipe 6 extending into the tan X.
In operation the pump Y is first started to supply the solvent through the hose Z to the cleaner. The nozzle A is then inserted into the tube W by the operator grasping the .handle at the grip portion H and the valve R is opened depressingthe valvelever S. The operator then pulls the nozzle A back and forth in the tube causing the brush rope C to scour the inner surface of the tube W. At the same time the solvent is supplied to the interior of the tube W through the tube G, the shank E and the holes B in the nozzle A to soften and wash away removed from the tube surface.
Great force may be required to push the nozzle A back and forth in the tube and in order to permit the apparatus to be operated by two men conveniently a hook or Hug a suitably mounted at the end of the nozzle A is provided by which the nozzle may be engaged to be pulled from the opposlte end of the tube W. 1
Preferably the tubular shank E should be as long as the tube W and to this end the shank E is made in a piece separate from the particles the nozzle A and the handle so that for use of different length tubes W various lengths of shanksE may be utilized.
ing therefrom, said rope brush forming a helix about said tube and thereby causing cleansing fluid issuing fromfsaid perforations to follow a, helical path about the interior of the tube being cleaned.
In testimony whereof I have signed this specification.
EDWARD H. MARKLEY.
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US127615A US1704364A (en) | 1926-08-06 | 1926-08-06 | Tube-cleaning apparatus |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US127615A US1704364A (en) | 1926-08-06 | 1926-08-06 | Tube-cleaning apparatus |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
US1704364A true US1704364A (en) | 1929-03-05 |
Family
ID=22431008
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US127615A Expired - Lifetime US1704364A (en) | 1926-08-06 | 1926-08-06 | Tube-cleaning apparatus |
Country Status (1)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | US1704364A (en) |
Cited By (21)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US2589054A (en) * | 1949-12-31 | 1952-03-11 | Rauland Corp | Apparatus for internally coating cathode-ray tube envelopes |
US2693611A (en) * | 1953-03-25 | 1954-11-09 | William A Lombardi | Flexible rotary cylindrical brush |
US2732775A (en) * | 1956-01-31 | Continuous direct electrophotographic recorder | ||
US2735123A (en) * | 1956-02-21 | Pipe cleaning tool | ||
US2758917A (en) * | 1953-12-04 | 1956-08-14 | Charles L Popp | Method for closing and preventing leaks in gas mains |
US2868298A (en) * | 1954-03-18 | 1959-01-13 | Gist Fred Morgan | Casing scratcher |
US4125121A (en) * | 1977-08-15 | 1978-11-14 | Tidy Jr Mial R | Cleaning tool for poultry watering systems |
US4157096A (en) * | 1978-06-19 | 1979-06-05 | Amf Incorporated | Apparatus for cleaning threaded pipe ends |
US4166754A (en) * | 1976-01-21 | 1979-09-04 | Deutsche Solvay-Werke Gmbh | Process and device for cleaning cathode surfaces |
US4461051A (en) * | 1982-09-01 | 1984-07-24 | The Singer Company | Apparatus for cleaning stator windings |
US8246751B2 (en) | 2010-10-01 | 2012-08-21 | General Electric Company | Pulsed detonation cleaning systems and methods |
CN104772309A (en) * | 2015-05-08 | 2015-07-15 | 唐传惠 | Pipeline cleaning device |
US9844803B1 (en) | 2014-10-24 | 2017-12-19 | Tri-State Environmental, LLC | Method and apparatus for cleaning an oil and gas well riser assembly with multiple tools simultaneously |
US10125577B1 (en) | 2015-05-21 | 2018-11-13 | Tri-State Environmental, LLC | Method and apparatus for cleaning and inspecting oil well drilling mud flow lines |
US10174564B1 (en) * | 2015-05-21 | 2019-01-08 | Tri-State Environmental, LLC | Method and apparatus for cleaning an oil and gas well riser assembly with multiple tools simultaneously |
US10195650B1 (en) * | 2015-05-21 | 2019-02-05 | Tri-State Environmental, LLC | Method and apparatus for cleaning an oil and gas well riser assembly with multiple tools simultaneously |
CN109332309A (en) * | 2018-10-19 | 2019-02-15 | 郑州易粮实业有限公司 | A kind of powder conveying pipeline self cleaning arrangement |
US10435990B1 (en) | 2015-05-21 | 2019-10-08 | Tri-State Environmental, LLC | Method and apparatus for cleaning a blowout preventer stack apparatus |
US10596605B1 (en) * | 2016-11-15 | 2020-03-24 | Tri-State Environmental, LLC | Method and apparatus, including hose reel, for cleaning an oil and gas well riser assembly with multiple tools simultaneously |
CN111842363A (en) * | 2020-07-18 | 2020-10-30 | 常德市俊德科技发展有限公司 | Flushing device for flushing concrete pump truck pipe body |
US10926304B1 (en) | 2017-05-08 | 2021-02-23 | Tri-State Enviromental, Llc | Lancing safety cap apparatus |
-
1926
- 1926-08-06 US US127615A patent/US1704364A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
Cited By (28)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US2732775A (en) * | 1956-01-31 | Continuous direct electrophotographic recorder | ||
US2735123A (en) * | 1956-02-21 | Pipe cleaning tool | ||
US2589054A (en) * | 1949-12-31 | 1952-03-11 | Rauland Corp | Apparatus for internally coating cathode-ray tube envelopes |
US2693611A (en) * | 1953-03-25 | 1954-11-09 | William A Lombardi | Flexible rotary cylindrical brush |
US2758917A (en) * | 1953-12-04 | 1956-08-14 | Charles L Popp | Method for closing and preventing leaks in gas mains |
US2868298A (en) * | 1954-03-18 | 1959-01-13 | Gist Fred Morgan | Casing scratcher |
US4166754A (en) * | 1976-01-21 | 1979-09-04 | Deutsche Solvay-Werke Gmbh | Process and device for cleaning cathode surfaces |
US4125121A (en) * | 1977-08-15 | 1978-11-14 | Tidy Jr Mial R | Cleaning tool for poultry watering systems |
US4157096A (en) * | 1978-06-19 | 1979-06-05 | Amf Incorporated | Apparatus for cleaning threaded pipe ends |
US4461051A (en) * | 1982-09-01 | 1984-07-24 | The Singer Company | Apparatus for cleaning stator windings |
US8246751B2 (en) | 2010-10-01 | 2012-08-21 | General Electric Company | Pulsed detonation cleaning systems and methods |
US9844803B1 (en) | 2014-10-24 | 2017-12-19 | Tri-State Environmental, LLC | Method and apparatus for cleaning an oil and gas well riser assembly with multiple tools simultaneously |
US11135628B1 (en) * | 2014-10-24 | 2021-10-05 | Tri-State Environmental, LLC | Method and apparatus for cleaning an oil and gas well riser assembly with multiple tools simultaneously |
US10562080B1 (en) | 2014-10-24 | 2020-02-18 | Tri-State Environmental, LLC | Method and apparatus for cleaning an oil and gas well riser assembly with multiple tools simultaneously |
CN104772309A (en) * | 2015-05-08 | 2015-07-15 | 唐传惠 | Pipeline cleaning device |
US10174564B1 (en) * | 2015-05-21 | 2019-01-08 | Tri-State Environmental, LLC | Method and apparatus for cleaning an oil and gas well riser assembly with multiple tools simultaneously |
US10435990B1 (en) | 2015-05-21 | 2019-10-08 | Tri-State Environmental, LLC | Method and apparatus for cleaning a blowout preventer stack apparatus |
US10486205B1 (en) * | 2015-05-21 | 2019-11-26 | Tri-State Environmental, LLC | Method and apparatus for cleaning an oil and gas well riser assembly with multiple tools simultaneously |
US10195650B1 (en) * | 2015-05-21 | 2019-02-05 | Tri-State Environmental, LLC | Method and apparatus for cleaning an oil and gas well riser assembly with multiple tools simultaneously |
US10125577B1 (en) | 2015-05-21 | 2018-11-13 | Tri-State Environmental, LLC | Method and apparatus for cleaning and inspecting oil well drilling mud flow lines |
US11167328B1 (en) | 2015-05-21 | 2021-11-09 | Tri-State Environmental, LLC | Method and apparatus for cleaning an oil and gas well riser assembly with multiple tools simultaneously |
US11549339B1 (en) | 2015-05-21 | 2023-01-10 | Tri-State Environmental, LLC | Method and apparatus for cleaning and inspecting oil well drilling mud flow lines |
US10596605B1 (en) * | 2016-11-15 | 2020-03-24 | Tri-State Environmental, LLC | Method and apparatus, including hose reel, for cleaning an oil and gas well riser assembly with multiple tools simultaneously |
US11819891B1 (en) | 2016-11-15 | 2023-11-21 | Tri-State Environmental, LLC | Method and apparatus, including hose reel, for cleaning an oil and gas well riser assembly with multiple tools simultaneously |
US10926304B1 (en) | 2017-05-08 | 2021-02-23 | Tri-State Enviromental, Llc | Lancing safety cap apparatus |
US11541436B1 (en) | 2017-05-08 | 2023-01-03 | Tri-State Environmental, LLC | Lancing safety cap apparatus |
CN109332309A (en) * | 2018-10-19 | 2019-02-15 | 郑州易粮实业有限公司 | A kind of powder conveying pipeline self cleaning arrangement |
CN111842363A (en) * | 2020-07-18 | 2020-10-30 | 常德市俊德科技发展有限公司 | Flushing device for flushing concrete pump truck pipe body |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US1704364A (en) | Tube-cleaning apparatus | |
US4083077A (en) | Hand tool for cleaning fabric | |
US11330954B2 (en) | Steam nozzle system and method | |
US646545A (en) | Apparatus for scouring and cleaning pipes or conduits. | |
US2232358A (en) | Means for cleansing tubes | |
US1252072A (en) | Apparatus for cleaning the interior of tubular members. | |
US1808870A (en) | Flue cleaner | |
US20110284039A1 (en) | Nozzle jet cleaner for drains | |
US2746071A (en) | Fountain brush and squeegee | |
US514514A (en) | Implement for cleaning gun-barrels | |
US1741435A (en) | Combination brush and spraying nozzle | |
US2392490A (en) | Tube cleaner | |
US2756446A (en) | Rotary brush having cleaning fluid applying means | |
US595780A (en) | Water-tube cleaner for steam-boilers | |
US1911973A (en) | Double action rotating toothbrush | |
US728085A (en) | Boiler tube or flue scraper and cleaner. | |
US1674207A (en) | Window-washing apparatus | |
US963965A (en) | Pipe-cleaner. | |
US2668083A (en) | Double jet spray gun | |
US2117659A (en) | Pipe cleaning device | |
US2567923A (en) | Prehensile pipe-cleaning swab | |
US1111768A (en) | Cleaning apparatus. | |
US1458612A (en) | Cleaning tool | |
US331691A (en) | Flue-cleaner | |
US1173194A (en) | Fountain-mop. |