NEW IDEAS IN CHEMICAL CLEANING
P a s s e s even the "white glove" inspection-thanks to n e w standards of cleanness by Dow Industrial Service You may never have occasion to apply "white glove" requirements to the cleanness of your process equipment, steam generators, tanks and piping. But, if you do need this high degree of cleanness, Dow Industrial Service can offer i t — a s an additional service—in the chemical cleaning of your plant equipment. These new standards were developed by Dowell for cleaning the piping networks of the missile launching facilities at Cape Canaveral. Combining the research and engineering facilities of the entire company, new techniques, materials and equipment were perfected to meet the necessary rigid specifications. This new service is now adaptable for use in all types of American industry. For example, an intricate cleaning job was recently performed on a 3½-milelong buried pipeline. The customer wanted to convert the six-inch line from hydrocarbon gas to carry oxygen. For this pure product the line had to be immaculate—free of all foreign materials. The plant was faced
with the alternate of laying new pipe—a six week job at a cost of $150,000. Using the new standards of cleanness, the line was cleaned of hydrocarbon residues, carbon black, grease, mill scale, and rust. The cleaning job was done in 3½ days at a cost of $20,000. Meanwhile, plant crews made mechanical alterations to the line at a cost of about $25,000. The job was satisfactory in every way. Inspection showed the line was free of all foreign matter. The customer credited the job with saving them about $100,000. Also the plant made additional profits because the line was put back into use so quickly. Ask about these new standards of cleanness and their possible application to your problems. This exclusive service may save you important money. Dow Industrial Service offers the cleaning services formerly provided by Dowell. For engineered recommendations or more information, call the office or station near you. Or write Dow Industrial Service, 20575 Center Ridge Road, Cleveland 16, Ohio.
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