Douglas D. Kennon - Owatonna MN Robert G. Anhorn - Medford MN
Assignee:
The King Company - Owatonna MN
International Classification:
F28G 316
US Classification:
165 95
Abstract:
A coil cleansing assembly for automated cleaning of dirt and debris from within banks of heat exchanger coils is disclosed. The cleansing assembly is mounted above, below and between banks of such coils to enable focused jets of high velocity spray to impinge upon the surfaces of the coils and, thus, dislodge particles. It can be used with either individually finned tubes or plate fin coves of aluminum, galvanized steel or copper. Alternative embodiments for the cleansing spray assembly include a rotating arm system with spray ports mounted on a spray supply tube and a longitudinal track arrangement upon which a plurality of wand-type spray bars are mounted for reciprocating travel. Thus, the cleaning system of the present invention provides alternative arrangements for supplying jet-like sprays of water or other cleaning fluid to all regions of a bank or array of finned industrial coils in a multi-bank configuration, which flushes dust and debris from previously difficult to reach areas and ensures enhanced sanitation.
A pressure relief device mounts to heat exchange coils having fluid flowing therethrough. A base has an orifice formed therethrough extending through an orifice in the coil to the interior of the coil. A cover attaches to the base with bolts or other attachment means. A diaphragm strip inserts between the cover and the base to close off the orifice in the base. An o-ring or other gasket may also be utilized to seal the structure. When a rupture through the diaphragm occurs due to pressure buildup, the diaphragm strip may be advanced to reclose the orifice.
Douglas D. Kennon - Owatonna MN Robert G. Anhorn - Medford MN
Assignee:
King Company - Owatonna MI
International Classification:
F28G 116
US Classification:
165 95
Abstract:
A coil cleansing assembly for automated cleaning of dirt and debris from within banks of heat exchanger coils is disclosed. The cleansing assembly is mounted above, below and between banks of such coils to enable focused jets of high velocity spray to impinge upon the surfaces of the coils and, thus, dislodge particles. It can be used with either individually finned tubes or plate fin coves of aluminum, galvanized steel or copper. Alternative embodiments for the cleansing spray assembly include a rotating arm system with spray ports mounted on a spray supply tube and a longitudinal track arrangement upon which a plurality of wand-type spray bars are mounted for reciprocating travel. Thus, the cleansing system of the present invention provides alternative arrangements for supplying jet-like sprays of water or other cleaning fluid to all regions of a bank or array of finned industrial coils in a multi-bank configuration, which flushes dust and debris from previously difficult to reach areas and ensure enhanced sanitation.