METHODS AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES FOR REMOVING INCRUSTATIONS AND BIOFILMS IN FLUID SYSTEMS

摘要

The invention relates to methods and associated devices for removing incrustations, deposits and biofilms in parts of existing open and/or closed fluid systems in a reliable and economical manner. The invention provides several devices and associated methods for treating incrusted closed and/or open fluid systems, especially closed water systems such as pipes, boilers etc., and open water systems such as fountains, basins etc. One device, for example, consists of a hot steam generator (1) comprising an inlet and an outlet (2), a valve (3) and a power supply (5) which is connected and disconnected by means of a control device (4). The heated fluid is introduced into the fluid system by means of a capillary nozzle (6). Another device produces electric arcs in the fluid by means of spark-plug-type electrodes arranged in the wall of the fluid system (7). A combination of said various devices can also be used.