Powerwave acoustic cleaning systems can significantly improve the cleaning of air pollution control equipment, heat transfer surfaces, material handling and storage equipment, and areas of production where particulate buildup occurs. As an alternative to sootblowers and sootblower cleaning, acoustic cleaners are air-operated devices that emit low frequency, high-energy sound waves. The sound waves create vibrations powerful enough to break apart and dislodge heavy concentrations of particulate on surfaces, but gentle enough to not harm the surface. Once the material has been dislodged, gravity and/or gas flow removes it. Features & Benefits Powerful online cleaning technology Removes thick and stubborn ash deposits better than traditional cleaning methods Reduces the need for steam soot blowing Enhances long-term operational ability Cleaning process doesn't require personnel to enter area where buildup occurs Fuel-efficient design has low operating cost with minimal maintenance Can be integrated into plant control systems, or operated in self-timed mode Increases heat transfer and overall efficiency of processes Operates online versus requiring an outage Extends time intervals between downturns caused by off-line cleaning, allowing more time for production Potentially less damage to boiler tubes Easy to install and maintain, with a small footprint that preserves valuable space Utilizes only small amounts of compressed air, fuel, and 110 VAC