The key to peak performance in the oil and gas industry is clean electrical and processing equipment.
Dry ice blasting machines are an environmentally sustainable solution for a wide range of applications, including removing heavy bitumen and oil buildup to surface preparation for non-destructive testing in upstream, midstream and downstream environments. Cold Jet’s dry ice blasting equipment for oil & gas helps you run at peak performance.
Upstream
Remove heavy oil, carbon and paraffin buildup
Benefits
Dry ice blasting effectively cleans upstream oil and gas equipment more quickly and efficiently.
Clean in-place
No secondary waste stream
Dry process allows for immediate repainting or recoating after cleaning
Non-abrasive No damage to equipment
Minimal to no disassembly
More effective cleaning
Environmentally sustainable
Specific use cases:
Oil, bitumen and corroding agent removal
Failed coating, corrosion, soluble salts and chloride removal
Wellhead equipment
Pipes
Valves and gauges
Pipelines
Pipeline pigs
Non-destructive testing
Hydrocarbon spills
+More
Midstream
Clean and prepare surfaces for testing, maintenance, repair or repainting
Benefits
Dry ice cleaning is a dry process that allows for cleaning and non-destructive testing without secondary waste.
No secondary waste stream
Dry process allows for immediate repainting or recoating after cleaning
Non-abrasive No damage to equipment
Minimal to no disassembly
Clean in-place
More effective cleaning
Environmentally sustainable
Specific use cases:
Pipelines
Transport vehicles – Trucks and railcars
Failed coating, corrosion, soluble salts and chloride removal
Operational equipment
Tanks
Pressure vessels
Production vessels
Storage vessels
Hydrocarbon spills
Non-destructive testing
+More
Downstream
Reduce unplanned maintenance and breakdowns by effectively cleaning refining equipment
Benefits
Dry ice blasting machines easily removes oil buildup from production equipment and ensures operational efficiency.
More effective cleaning
Dry process allows for immediate repainting or recoating after cleaning
No secondary waste stream
Improved operational efficiencies
Minimal to no disassembly
Clean in-place
Environmentally sustainable
Specific use cases:
Heat exchangers
Oil, bitumen and corroding agent removal
Failed coating, corrosion, soluble salts and chloride removal
Heat recovery steam generator (HRSG)
Furnace and economizer tube bundles
Rotational equipment – Turbines and motors
Coker units
Catalytic crackers and reformers
Hydrocrackers and separators
Electrical equipment
Hydrocarbon spills
Ethanol refining equipment
Non-destructive testing
+More
Power Generation Equipment
Safely clean heat exchangers and other critical power generation equipment
Benefits
Dry ice cleaning helps maintain peak efficiency by safely and effectively cleaning power generation equipment online.
More effective cleaning
No secondary waste Reduce disposal costs and pre-job preparation
Non-abrasive Will not damage refractory or other parts
No caustic etching or acidic damage
Reduce risk of unplanned production stoppages and costly repairs
Ensure proper maintenance and operational efficiency
Dry ice blasting cleans production, electrical and power generation equipment online, allowing for more frequent cleaning and maintenance, which results in reduced downtime and risk of failure.
Reduce downtime Clean faster and more effectively
Clean equipment in-place Little to no disassembly
Dry process Allows for immediate repainting or recoating
Easily remove heavy buildup Oil, bitumen, corroding agents, etc.
Non-destructive testing Remove surface contaminants for more accurate readings
Operationally safe Reduce chemicals and tedious manual cleaning
Environmentally sustainable
The fact that we do not have any secondary waste besides the product that we are blasting off of the radiator is really appealing to the oil companies. We are also not muddying up the location with water from pressure washers.
Jason Austin Operations Manager | Sharp Oilfield Services
Case Studies
Proven technology produces definable results
Our solutions are driving real results in our customers’ organizations.
Oil & Gas
Dry ice blasting effectively cleans the surfaces of train wagons used in transportation of petroleum
