Three Steps to Automation

The primary objective of any tank cleaning application is to clean, maintain, and sanitize equipment at appropriate levels to prevent malfunctions or contamination that would alter the safety, identity, strength, quality or purity of the finished product.

Step 1 - Select the Right Tank Cleaning Nozzle

Evaluating these factors will help you select the best automated tank cleaning nozzle to meet your cleaning objectives.

  • Determine the level of cleaning required
    • Rinsing
    • Cleaning
    • High Impact cleaning
    • Sanitizing
    • Disinfecting
    • Sterilizing
  • Identify your cleaning solution and the required temperature of the cleaning liquid
  • Evaluate the size of your tank and the spray distance
  • Determine the lowest possible flow rate required to achieve your cleaning objectives
  • Determine the level of spray impact required
  • Identify the best spray pattern for your level of cleaning
  • Evaluate your tank design to identify spray coverage and obstructions
  • Determine the duration of the cleaning cycle
  • Select a nozzle material and connection type appropriate for your application

Step 2 - Ensure Efficient Delivery to the Nozzle

  • Line strainers are a critical component of your automated system. Particulates in the liquid can clog nozzles or stop their rotations, which results in insufficient cleaning and potential product contamination. Filtering the liquid with line strainers prevents clogging and extends the wear life of downstream equipment including nozzles and pumps
  • Lances are more than just an installation component - they ensure efficient delivery of the liquid to the nozzle. For trouble-free system performance and the convenience of working with a single supplier, we can design and fabricate lances for any of our nozzles

Step 3 - Integrate all System Components

Even the best tank cleaning nozzles can only perform effectively when all components - including nozzles, pumps, motors, valves and strainers - are carefully integrated into an efficient system.

AutoJet Tank Cleaning Systems include pump/motor sets sized for best performance, inlet/outlet valves with pressure gauges and inlet strainers. Cycle timing control and chemical injection are optional features that enhance cleaning efficiency, effectiveness and consistency.

It only takes a few minutes to find out if you're a good candidate for automation. Our tank cleaning calculator will instantly calculate your potential savings online. Simply provide some information about your current operations.

Tank Cleaning Calculation

 A Guide to Safe and Effective Tank Cleaning, Catalog 15D
A Guide to Safe and Effective Tank Cleaning, Catalog 15E

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References

Literature

  • SprayCheck TW Monitoring Device, Bulletin 595B  · View   · Request
  • Tank Cleaning Catalog 15E   · View   · Request
  • A Guide to Tank Wash Nozzle Selection, Bulletin 526B   · View   · Request
  • Liquid Strainers, Catalog 35C · View   · Request
  • AutoJet® Tank Cleaning Systems, Bulletin 651 · View   · Request
  • Options for Automated Tank Cleaning (as reprinted from Chemical Engineering), Article ARCPROC2 · Request
  • How to Clean Your Tanks in Less Time and Achieve Better results (as reprinted from Chemical Equipment), Article ARCPROC3 · View   · Request

Resources

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