In the most demanding industrial environments, the industrial cleaning of reservoirs, tanks and tanks cannot be left to chance. Precision, power and reliability are required. And in this mission, two natural allies stand out above the rest: steam and pressurized hot water.
Far from being rival technologies, steam and hot water complement each other. Together they form an unbeatable cleaning tandem, combining pressure, temperature and mechanical action to deliver superior results with less effort.
Two technologies, one goal: better cleaning
Both methods act on the dirt in different but synergistic ways:
- Steam penetrates complex areas, loosens residues, disinfects by saturation and facilitates the removal of adhering dirt. It is ideal for processes that require absolute hygiene or removal without aggressive chemicals.
- The pressurized hot water, on the other hand, strongly drags loose residues, accelerates the dissolution of grease, eliminates biofilms and guarantees intensive mechanical cleaning, ideal for tanks with heavier or encrusted residues.
When both are applied strategically in a cleaning process, a two-phase action is achieved: first the steam loosens, then the hot water removes. The result is a deeper, faster and safer clean.
Industrial tank and reservoir applications
Process tanks, storage tanks or mobile tanks always present a challenge: difficult to access interiors, accumulation of organic and inorganic residues, chemical residues or sedimentation.
The combined use of steam and hot water in the industrial cleaning of industrial tanks and reservoirs allows:
- Efficient removal of fats, oils, gels or viscous pastes.
- Breaking and extracting microbial biofilms, very common in food or pharmaceutical sectors.
- Drastically reduce the use of detergents.
- Minimize downtime and increase operator safety by avoiding manual or invasive cleaning.
Intelligent and automated systems
In Giconmes we develop systems that allow the use of steam and hot water in a controlled and coordinated way. For example:
- Automatic rotary heads for tank interior cleaning.
- High pressure pumps up to 200 bar with temperature regulation.
- Sequential cleaning programs: steam phase + hot water phase, all managed from touch screens or industrial PLCs.
This allows for homogeneous, documented and repeatable cleaning – essential in industries where process traceability is key.
Sustainability and energy efficiency
Beyond efficiency, this combination has environmental advantages:
- Steam allows disinfection without chemicals, reducing contaminating residues.
- The thermal action improves the efficiency of the process, shortening cleaning cycles.
- Hot water reduces the use of aggressive products and facilitates effluent treatment.
In addition, if a plant already has steam generators, this energy can be integrated into the cleaning systems for a circular and optimized solution.
Where does this solution fit in?
The steam + pressurized hot water combination is ideal for industries with high hygiene and process control requirements:
- Food and beverages.
- Cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
- Chemistry, biotechnology and R&D.
- Water and sludge treatment plants.
Each sector presents unique challenges, but they all share a common need: to clean well, quickly and without complications. Contact us and we’ll help you design the optimal solution for your facility.