INDEXER, INDEXER RETROFIT KIT AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF

Canada Patent

APP PUB NO CA-3031828-A1
SERIAL NO

3031828

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A system and method for cleaning of heat exchanger tubes including an assembly, an indexer and a communication device provided with specialized software and programming. The indexer includes orthogonally arranged first and second arms. A trolley and sensors are provided on the indexer arms. One or more lances are provided on the trolley to deliver water jets into the openings. Sensors measure displacement as the trolley is moved relative to the heat exchanger's face plate. An operator controls the system from a distance away using the communication device. During setup, the pattern of the face plate is learned and mapped utilizing information from the sensors as one of the inputs. This information is utilized to help navigate the face plate during a subsequent cleaning operation. A kit for retrofitting existing X-Y indexers is also disclosed.

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TERYDON INCUSNAVARRE OH

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JACKSON WILLIAM C CLEVELAND OH
GROMES KRISTEN E NAVARRE OH
EAST GORDON W NORTH CANTON OH
GROMES TERRY DEAN US
SHOCKEY JON M US

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