摘要 |
The present invention relates to a cleaning apparatus for cleaning a finned type heat exchanger, comprising a distributing device (720) for distributing and applying cleaning medium (W, S, D) on the side surfaces of the fins, wherein said distributing device (720) is disposed transversely to the extension of the side surfaces of the fins, wherein an outlet side (730) of the distributing device (720) comprises a number of metering openings (73, 73'), adapted to the spacing of the fins, wherein at least one metering opening (73, 73') is disposed between two successive fins. The invention also relates to a method for cleaning a finned type heat exchanger, comprising applying a cleaning medium (W, S, D) on the side surfaces of the fins by means of a cleaning apparatus according to the invention, wherein the method comprises the steps of disposing a distributing device (720) of said cleaning apparatus transversely to the extension of the side surfaces of the fins, and initiating a cleaning sequence comprising applying said cleaning medium (W, S, D) on the side surfaces of the fins. |