Regarding Regulator reaction, there is a new fast-tracked NERC standard being promulgated in short order whose purpose is 'To identity and protect Transmission stations and Transmission substations, and their associated primary control centers, that if rendered inoperable or damaged as a result...
Cold Jet is the OEM for the equipment we have experience with (www.coldjet.com). The equipment is easy to use and we've never had any trouble, I should note though that we rent the equipment when we need it from a local outfit so we haven't had to maintain it. It's proven useful enough though...
Yes we (2 coal units/1 gas fired Combined cycle unit) use dry-ice blasting equipment for periodic cleaning of various motors:
- It works extremely well on dirt/dust type contaminants, especially in stators where there is ample room to direct the spray and blow the loose materials out.
- In...