Optimization of the cleaning effort
Advantages and disadvantages of short and long cleaning intervals
Table:
Advantages and disadvantages of short and long cleaning intervals
Very short cleaning internals |
Very long cleaning intervals |
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High cost (operating costs)
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High cost (subsequent costs)
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Lower operational risk at full hydraulic performance capacity.
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In the case of solidified deposits the cleaning result can only be achieved with high energy expenditures and a prolonged cleaning period.
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Deposits cannot solidify; cleaning can be carried out with lower energy expenditure.
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High operational risk because of limited hydraulic performance capacity.
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Minimal risk of damage to pipelines due to lower energy expenditure during cleaning.
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Increased risk of damage to the pipelines, as a result of
cleaning with maximum permissible energy expenditure. |