REDWIRE Dry ice blasting in oil and gas, with Red-D-Arc’s help

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dry ice blasting

Dry ice blasting is a very useful application in the oil and gas industry.

Among its wide variety of welding-related industrial equipment, Red-D-Arc Welderentals is a great source of dry ice blasting machines. These Cold Jet blasters are equipped with different dry-ice capacities and host lengths. Used for a variety of important applications, these devices are available from the company for rent, lease, or purchase.

A recent blog entry by Red-D-Arc focuses on dry ice blasting applications in the oil and gas industry and the main benefits of it.

Cleaning delicate equipment safely

Dry ice blasting is a surface-cleaning method that leaves no residue. It is commonly used for applications as diverse as mould remediation, equipment cleaning and maintenance, weld line cleaning, and medical-equipment manufacturing. In the oil and gas sector, blasting machines are often used in non-destructive testing, inspection, and surface preparation, as well as pipeline maintenance, heat exchangers, and pressure vessels.

An innovative cleaning method that saves time and money, dry ice blasting uses recycled carbon dioxide in the form of solid dry-ice particles as cleaning media. Soft and non-abrasive to most surfaces, dry ice is a good pick for delicate components that water or solvents might damage, such as electronics. The blasting machines are portable and can be used in place, which reduces disassembly and preparation time significantly. After making contact with the surface, dry ice turns into gas, which minimizes cleanup time. Users do not need to worry about disposing of anything or contamination of moving parts.

Dry ice blasting is a quick, effective method for safe cleaning of delicate equipment. It does not damage refractory or leave acidic or caustic etching. It is also very environmentally responsible. Red-D-Arc recommends it for the following oil and gas applications:

  • Convection sections and re-boilers;
  • Heat exchangers, like fin fan or shell-and-tube designs;
  • Interior and exterior wall cleaning;
  • Pipelines;
  • Production equipment;
  • Reactor screens;
  • Rotating equipment; and
  • Pressure vessels.

Red-D-Arc offers six designs of dry ice blasting machines. Hopper sizes range from 18 to 30 kilograms, and blast pressure ranges can go from 20 to 250 pounds per square inch.

For more information, contact Red-D-Arc Welderentals.


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