April 04, 2022
High pressure water jetting is vital for the petrochemical industry. High quality training, safe systems and new technology ensure it can be carried out safely, says the Water Jetting Association.
Water jetting is vital to the petrochemical industry. It is used for cleaning and de-fouling a huge range of equipment, including heat exchangers, process vessels, holding tanks, large-diameter pipes and site drainage systems.
It is also used for surface preparation during construction and structural maintenance and intrinsically safe cold-cutting and hydrodemolition.
Water jetting delivers excellent results and is better for the environment than alternative mechanical approaches. Without water jetting, it is fair to say, the petrochemical industry would grind to a halt.
However, water jetting is a risky business. Which is why, 40 years ago this year, the Water Jetting Association (WJA) was established in the UK.
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