Efficient boiler cleaning with Shock Pulse and 3D measurement technology | Vogt AG

Precision for maximum efficiency

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How Vogt AG supports Explosion Power's cleaning technology

Industrial plants such as waste incineration or coal-fired power stations depend on reliable cleaning of their boilers. Deposits impair efficiency and can lead to increased energy consumption. Explosion Power meets this challenge with an innovative solution: Shock Pulse Generators (SPG), which use targeted pressure waves to enable effective and gentle online cleaning without the need for ATEX approval.

The pressure waves are created by a controlled explosion in a pressure-resistant housing outside the boiler. This causes the heating surfaces and flue gas to vibrate, loosening deposits and protecting the boiler structure in the process. For the SPGs to function reliably in the long term, their components must fulfil the highest requirements - and this is precisely where the collaboration with the 3D measuring laboratory at Vogt AG Verbindungstechnik comes in.

  • An older man in light-coloured clothing points to a control panel next to a technical system. In the background, stacked wooden crates with packaging labelling can be seen, indicating an industrial or logistics-related environment.

    Cleaning with Shock Pulse
     

    The technology is based on a controlled gas explosion in a pressurised housing outside the boiler. The resulting pressure wave, the so-called shock pulse, loosens deposits without damaging the boiler structure. The process is safe, low-maintenance and highly efficient and does not require ATEX approval, which significantly simplifies installation and operation.

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  • Close-up of a test situation in the measuring laboratory, in which a person holds a cylindrical metal component with precisely drilled holes. The workpiece is connected to sensors and cables, indicating a technical measurement or quality test.

    Cooperation with the 3D measuring laboratory of Vogt AG

    Explosion Power relies on measurement technology from Vogt AG Verbindungstechnik to ensure that the SPGs work perfectly. The ultra-modern 3D measuring laboratory checks critical components for compliance with the tightest tolerances. Random sampling, standardised test protocols and the traceability of each part ensure consistently high production quality.

  • Tactile measurement in the 3D measuring laboratory: a measuring machine with a touch sensor precisely scans the internal geometry of a cylindrical metal component. The workpiece is provided with symmetrically arranged holes and is checked for dimensional accuracy.

    Quality that pays off
     

    The results speak for themselves: Through the partnership with Vogt, Explosion Power was able to significantly increase component quality, optimise production processes and improve internal documentation in accordance with ISO-GPS standards. This close collaboration contributes significantly to the operational reliability and efficiency of the shock pulse generators.