SERVICES
Ultrasonic cleaning
Ultrasonic cleaning of heat exchangers
Deep, safe and extremely effective – for heat exchangers that really need to be clean.
Ultrasonic cleaning is the most thorough way to remove contamination from heat exchangers with fine structures such as fins, fins, plates and small channels. With powerful sound waves, even the tiniest dirt particles are vibrated loose – deep into the metal – without causing damage.
This method is indispensable for heat exchangers dealing with oil, salt, sludge, biofouling or solid deposits that you can’t completely get rid of by any mechanical or chemical method.
Blue Orange ultrasonic cleans heat exchangers in our own workshop – safely, controlled and with maximum scratch and damage protection.
Why ultrasonic cleaning
The most troublesome fouling is hidden deep inside fins, plates and bundles. Especially in marine and industrial plants, this causes serious efficiency losses.
Typical contamination that ultrasonic cleaning dissolves:
salt deposits and seawater residues
oil residues
grease and deposits
fine silt particles
rust particles
biofouling / fouling
contamination between fins and fins
In practice, severe fouling can cause 20-40% loss of efficiency.
Ultrasonic cleaning restores full heat transfer and dramatically improves flow.
For which heat exchangers is ultrasonic cleaning suitable?
Our approach is fully geared to safety, efficiency and accuracy:
Ultrasonic cleaning is ideal for heat exchangers with:
narrow passage, small spaces and deep fin structures
limited accessibility
maritime pollution (CACs, oil, salt)
fine mesh sheets or slats
Suitable for:
Charge Air Coolers
Intercoolers & Aftercoolers
Oil Coolers
Air Coolers
Marine coolers
Plate heat exchangers (PHEs).
Compact industrial chillers
Aluminum and CuNi exchangers
How does ultrasonic cleaning work?
Ultrasonic
What does it provide?
Up to 40% higher efficiency with severe contamination
optimum heat transfer
lower energy and fuel costs
improved motor and process performance
longer life of the exchanger
less chance of downtime
better flow and lower pressures
How do we proceed?
Every project at Blue Orange goes through the same clear structure. So we work quickly, precisely and completely transparently, from intake to completion.
Analysis & inspection
We begin with a focused inspection of the heat exchanger.
We check fouling type, flow, any leaks, and determine which cleaning method will provide the most efficiency.
Cleaning (Ultrasonic or Chemical)
Based on the diagnosis, we choose the optimal approach:
ultrasonic for deep, delicate or marine soiling
chemical for lime, sludge or water side scale
The heat exchanger is completely cleaned according to strict safety and environmental procedures.
Recovery &
Test
After cleaning, we retest the heat exchanger:
pressure test or leak tightness test
visual inspection
performance recovery compared to the initial situation
That way you know exactly how much capacity has been recovered.
Delivery & Reporting
You will receive a clear report with test results, photos and a recommendation for preventive maintenance.
If required, we also provide transportation or planning for another round of cleaning.
Sectors
The benefits for your industry
Why have Ultrasonic cleaning done by us?
specialist in ultrasonic cleaning
large ultrasonic baths in our own workshop
safe for all types of metal
perfect method for marine systems
quick turnaround times
thorough post-testing
clear reporting
brand-independent
decisive and reliable
What will your heat exchanger ultrasonic cleaning give you?
up to 40% more efficiency
lower energy costs
longer service life (3-7 additional years)
cooling capacity fully restored
fewer failures and less downtime
improved engine performance (marine)
Why?
Choosing Blue Orange?
Because every minute of downtime counts, and every detail makes a difference.
Active 24/7
we respond quickly, even outside office hours
Rapid intervention:
often operational again within 48 hours
Measurable result
up to 30% more efficiency
Longer lifespan
up to 25% more years of use
Request ultrasonic cleaning for your heat exchanger
Want to keep your heat exchangers in top condition?
Or is there an acute outage that needs to be resolved immediately?
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We determine that during the inspection. For scale, rust and water-side fouling, we usually choose dry cleaning. For fine contamination in fins or fins (as in CACs and air coolers), ultrasonic is almost always the best choice.
No. We always choose the safest method for the type of material and contamination.
Ultrasonic and specialty cleanings remove dirt deep into plates and fins without damage to the metal.
We test each exchanger afterwards to confirm this.
This varies per situation, but in practice we see that a cleaned heat exchanger delivers 20-40% more capacity than a dirty one. We measure this afterwards with a performance measurement.
Yes. Dry cleaning can often be done on site. Ultrasonic cleaning is always done in our workshop because an ultrasonic bath is required.
Small plate exchangers are often completed within one business day. Larger shell & tube, marine or industrial coolers may take 1-3 days, depending on contamination and required testing procedures.
We dispose of all residues in an environmentally friendly way and according to applicable laws and regulations. You don't have to make any arrangements yourself.
Yes, but with severe corrosion or cracking we sometimes recommend overhaul or repair. We discuss this during the inspection and always show the underlying damage.
On average, once a year. In marine and heavy industrial environments it may be needed more often. After the cleaning, you will receive a customized recommendation.
Not always. We can ultrasonic clean small exchangers as a whole, but for fixed installations in industry or shipping, disassembly is sometimes necessary.
Cleaning does not solve leaks, but it does make leaks visible. If damage is found, we can repair or replace immediately.