

Functionality
Short Retractable Blower, SB
A part of the blowtube of the short retractable sootblower remains inside the boiler. The other part is situated outside the boiler. For cleaning the exterior part is moved into the boiler with a 360° helical movement.
The SB is mainly applied in case of flue gas temperatures up to approx. 500°C. Cleaning takes place by means of a selected number of nozzles using steam or air.
The part of the blowtube located inside the boiler is guided and fixed at the tube bundles with roller supports.

