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 Long Retractable Soot Blower

Long Retractable
LRS IE Electric Long Retractable Soot Blower
LRD IE Electric Long Retractable Soot Blower
Soot Blower LRD IIE Electric Long Retractable Soot Blower
Soot Blower Control System
Allied Products
Technical Specification for Soot Blower
Engineering Information Required for Soot Blowers

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Introduction

BHEL Long Retractable Soot Blowers are

custom-built to meet the cleaning requirements of
furnaces operating with various types of fuels,
heat transfer surfaces, environmental conditions,
hazardous gases and other furnace variables.
BHEL blowers are designed to serve under the
most stringent conditions.

BHEL blowers manufactured with the technology

originally obtained from Copes Vulcan, USA, are
satisfactorily working today in a number of
Thermal Power Stations, Fertilizer Plants,
Refineries etc., in India and abroad.
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Introduction

BHEL Long Retractable Soot Blowers are available in various

basic models designed for travel upto 12.2 m. to suit the
cleaning requirements of different furnace sizes, heat
recovery coil arrangements etc. These blowers are available
with single motor drive, dual motor drive and non-rotating
lance. They can be operated electrically or pneumatically.

The following pages explain the various models of the Long

Retractable Soot Blowers available from BHEL. To help
BHEL in selecting and to engineer the best suited model for
the customer, a carefully designed technical information sheet
has been presented at the end of this catalogue. Customers
may furnish information in the format indicated to ensure the
most appropriate blower selection by BHEL.
 Long Retractable Soot Blower
LRS IE Electric Long Retractable Soot Blower

The electrically operated BHEL-LRS IE Long Retractable Soot

Blower is designed for a wide range of travel - from 0.6 m to 6 m.
It is built for reliable operation, indoors or
outdoors, in all weather conditions. The blowers
can be supplied for hazardous areas to match
with requirements of IS 2148 Gas groups IIA and IIB
for Refinery applications. It sets new standards for
easy, low-cost maintenance.
A heavy-gauge steel housing protects working parts
from damage.
Normally, super-heated steam or dry compressed air is
used as a blowing medium. Blowing with saturated steam is
always associated with the danger of water particles hitting
the heat transfer surfaces, resulting in possible erosion, unless
perfect dryness is maintained at blower inlet. Outside adjustment
of nozzle pressure, which may be from 10-30 kg/sq.cm., is made
possible by the mechanically-operated head of the long
Retractable Soot Blower.
 Long Retractable Soot Blower

LRS IE Electric Long Retractable Soot Blower

Main Assembly of LRS 1E

The LRS IE has a single electric-motor drive that moves the lance into and out of
the boiler while rotating it, all are operated by one drive chain.

For efficient dislodging of deposits and minimising tube erosion a standard

traverse speed of 2.45 mpm with 10.5 rpm is maintained.

The valve has positive direct mechanical action. It has no internal threads to wear
or corrode. The packing gland is a hardened stainless steel cartridge type, easily
accessible for maintenance.

BHEL soot blowers are designed with operators in mind. They keep boilers clean
for optimum output and efficiency, with easy maintenance.
Contd...
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LRS IE Electric Long Retractable Soot Blower

For example, the travelling carriage is pre-lubricated so it requires no oiling.

The connection between the lance and carriage is flanged. The motor, high-speed
gear train and controls are stationary and located away from the path of the blowing
medium.

The stainless steel feed pipe is ground and polished to prevent binding and wear as
the carriage slides along it

The feed pipe and lance have no hidden, inaccessible parts which might clog or
corrode or inhibit flow of the blowing medium. The single-stuffing box is accessible
and easily repacked.

The low-friction BHEL chain drive is pre-lubricated, self-cleaning and corrosion-

resistant. It is easily inspected and maintained.

Electric drive developed for BHEL-LRS IE provides efficient operation.

The motor is custom built for BHEL. It is a totally enclosed, non-ventilated,

3-phase moisture-resistant type with high constant torque, and Class B/F insulation.
Contd...
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LRS IE Electric Long Retractable Soot Blower

A
Travelling carriage - driven by a special corrosion-
resistant chain to avoid troublesome drive shafts,
racks and pinions - rotates and directs the lance.
Simple trouble-free bevel gear drive rotates the
lance. High speed gear trains and controls are away
Travelling Carriage from the hot boiler wall and path of blowing medium.

The gear train safely carries maximum torque and

A thrust forces on longest travels. Inside contour of
gear box and design of gears, each of material best
suited for its service, has been approved by gear-oil
manufacturers for proper distribution of lubricant to
all working parts, whether the installation be indoors
or outdoors.

Contd...
Travelling Carriage(Section AA)
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LRS IE Electric Long Retractable Soot Blower

All particles of soot and slag are stripped off the lance
as it retracts by a hardened-steel scraper plate
adjacent to the boiler wall. This two-piece plate is
easily replaced by removing only its retainer.

Two 90-degree nozzles are standard. Other

Gear Box Assembly
arrangements are virtually unlimited. Nozzle inserts are
made out of stainless steel, with shape and diameter
designed for each job. Drain holes are provided in
nozzle head when blowing medium is steam. Where
tube banks are closely spaced, opposed right-angle
nozzles are used to obtain this effective cleaning
pattern with no obstruction of tubes.

Contd...
Wall Box & Seal Box
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LRS IE Electric Long Retractable Soot Blower

For pressurised furnaces, an air seal is provided to prevent
escape of boiler gases. An aspirator can be added to seal in
the gases, to remove the soot blower while the boiler is on
line.

Leading and trailing nozzles are normally angled 15 degrees

from vertical, but may be at any angle from 0 to 45 degrees.

Nozzle design precludes imbalance or whip. Both sides of

widely spaced platens are cleaned thoroughly when leading
and trailing nozzles are used to direct jet action as shown by
this pattern.

Contd...

Wall Box & Seal Box

(Pressurised Furnace)
Nozzle Head

Nozzle Head
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LRS IE Electric Long Retractable Soot Blower

All particles of soot and slag are stripped off the lance
as it retracts by a hardened-steel scraper plate
adjacent to the boiler wall. This two-piece plate is
easily replaced by removing only its retainer.

Two 90-degree nozzles are standard. Other

Gear Box Assembly
arrangements are virtually unlimited. Nozzle inserts are
made out of stainless steel, with shape and diameter
designed for each job. Drain holes are provided in
nozzle head when blowing medium is steam. Where
tube banks are closely spaced, opposed right-angle
nozzles are used to obtain this effective cleaning
pattern with no obstruction of tubes.

Contd...
Wall Box & Seal Box
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LRS IE Electric Long Retractable Soot Blower

Hardened stainless steel cartridge packing gland is

easy to maintain. Cam and valve lever shaft require
no lubrication. Nozzle pressure can be precisely
adjusted even while blowing, by means of the screw
on top of the valve.

LRS IE Long Retractable Soot Blowers are also

available with air operated motors and flame-proof
electric motors.

Actuating Mechanism for valve

 Long Retractable Soot Blower

LRD IE Electric Long Retractable Soot Blower

The electrically-operated LRD IE Long Retractable Soot Blower

is designed for a wide range of travel - from 0.8 m. to 7.6 m.
It is built for reliable operation, indoors or outdoors, in all
weather conditions. It gives a thorough cleaning of all heating surfaces
possible only with a dual-motor drive. It takes the toughest jobs
in its stride. It sets new standards for easy, low cost
maintenance.
A heavy-gauge steel housing protects
all working parts from damage
caused by an outside source.
The housing is so rugged that
inspection cat-walks can hang
from it. This cuts installation costs.
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LRD IE Electric Long Retractable Soot Blower

Normally, superheated steam or dry compressed air is

used as a blowing medium. Blowing with saturated steam is
always associated with the danger of water particles hitting
the heat transfer surfaces, resulting in possible erosion,
unless perfect dryness is maintained at blower inlet. Outside
adjustment of nozzle pressure, which may be from 10 to 30
kg./sq cm., is made possible by the mechanically-operated
head of the Long Retractable Soot Blower.
The LRD IE has a dual electric-motor drive. One motor
A moves the lance into and out of the boiler. The other rotates
it, always in the same direction. Rotation is continuous from
the moment the lance starts to extend until retraction is
B completed. With no step-stop action at the end of the travel
into the boiler, the two jets always return over a different path
than that taken while the lance was extending. This means
optimum cleaning.
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LRD IE Electric Long Retractable Soot Blower

The lance is moved and directed by the

travelling carriage. The connection between
these two components is flanged. The lance
always rotates in the same direction. The
carriage has no operating unit that can be
affected by temperature. Motors, high speed
gear trains and controls are anchored away
from the path of the blowing medium.
The stainless steel feed pipe is ground and
polished to prevent binding and wear as the
carriage slides along it - even with blowing
steam at 427°C.

Contd...
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LRD IE Electric Long Retractable Soot Blower

The feed pipe and lance have no hidden, inaccessible parts

which might clog or corrode, or retard travel of the blowing
medium. The single stuffing box is exposed and easily repacked.

Electric drives developed for the LRD IE give clean, powerful,

quiet operation with precise speed control. They require minimum
maintenance, whether installed indoors or outdoors. Both are
enclosed in rugged housings for positive protection.

The motors are built specially for BHEL. They are totally enclosed, heavy-
duty, 3-phase moisture-resistant type weather-proof with high constant
torque.

Where blowing-medium capacity is a problem, a 2-speed traversing motor may

be used to cut total operating cycle by as much as 25 per cent and thus save up to
25 per cent of the blowing medium.

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LRD IE Electric Long Retractable Soot Blower

With a 2-speed motor, the lance can extend or retract twice

as fast as it moves in the opposite direction, without
significant effect on the speed of rotation. This is possible only
with a Long Retractable Soot Blower having dual-motor drive.

A bearing and yoke (A) support and guide the lance. This
yoke provides the only boiler-end mounting needed. Power
packs are in normal position. Either may be relocated to avoid
obstructions or high ambient temperatures. Chain drives are
housed for protection.

Idler ends of the chain (B) are also

Bearing & Yoke Plate
housed for protection. Flange
connection to blowing-medium supply
line conforms to ANSI standards.
Removable plates on top and sides of
the housing give easy access to the Chain Tightening
travelling carriage for inspection and mechanism

maintenance. Contd...

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LRD IE Electric Long Retractable Soot Blower

Lower-roller, hour-glass for maximum guidance, is hardened

to support heavy overhanging load as the lance extends. The
bushings, designed for high temperatures and thrust loading
are sealed and needs no lubrication. Upper roller prevents

Chain tightening Mechanism

lance play. Standard swivel mount is the only support needed
at the boiler-end of the Long Retractable Soot Blower.

Each chain drive is pre-stretched to minimise possibility of

stretching while in service. Should chain tension ever need
adjustment, this tightener permits it to be done externally,
even while the soot blower is operating.

Contd...
Jackshaft Sprocket
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LRD IE Electric Long Retractable Soot Blower

Applied power of the external rotating and traversing

motor is transmitted through the housing to the travelling
carriage gear box by jack shafts. These shafts are
designed for friction-free operation and built to withstand
the most rigorous service conditions. The sprockets
for either rotating or traversing drives may be changed to
Chain tightening Mechanism vary speeds from normal. (Ball bearing supports are
pre-lubricated and sealed.) Lance may be extended or
retracted manually by means of the crank, shown dotted,
for test or maintenance purposes. Traversing motor drive
is then disengaged by the clutch normally held in place
by a spring.
Contd...

Jackshaft Sprocket
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LRD IE Electric Long Retractable Soot Blower

Travelling carriage - driven by flexible removable-link chains to

avoid troublesome drive shafts, racks and pinions - rotates and
directs the lance. Dual side-roller support eliminates carriage
swing, increases load capacity. High-speed gear trains and
A
controls are away from the hot boiler wall and path of the
Travelling Carriage
blowing medium. Diffuser head on end of feed pipe forces
blowing medium against inside surface of the lance, greatly
increasing heat transfer so that less blowing medium is needed
to cool the lance.

Positive mechanical action of rugged cam and linkage opens

and locks blowing medium valve as the lance extends, closes it
as the lance retracts. All pins resist corrosion. Blowing
adjustment bar permits delaying or accelerating valve opening in
Section AA relation to start of the lance travel.

Contd...
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LRD IE Electric Long Retractable Soot Blower

The travelling carriage is extended and retracted

by a rugged chain drive of simple design. Its
durability adds to the dependable performance of
the long retractables.

LRD IE Long Retractable Soot Blowers are also

available with air operated motors and
Valve operating Mechanism
flame-proof electric motors.

These Blowers are suitable for both pressurised

and non-pressurised furnaces, with suitable wall
sleeves. Blowers required for Chemical Recovery
Boilers shall be with steam purging arrangement.
Blowers required for hazardous areas for
refinery applications shall have explosion proof
electrical parts (i.e. Motors, Limit Switches and
Control Boxes.)
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LRD IIE Electric Long Retractable Soot Blower

The LRD IIE Electric Long Retractable Soot Blower

with proven dependability in utility service, can be used
for a wide range of travel - from 7.7 m to 12.2 m. Built
to withstand the severest requirements of outdoor
installations in all weather conditions, it takes the
toughest jobs in its stride - setting new standards for
effective cleaning and trouble-free operation.

SALIENT FEATURES
Thorough cleaning of all heating surfaces, as is
possible only with dual-motor drive.
Mechanically-actuated head, permitting outside
adjustment of nozzle pressure while blowing.
Blowing with steam or air, or any combination of
fluids. Contd...
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LRD IIE Electric Long Retractable Soot Blower

Enclosed structure, protecting all working parts from damage caused by any
outside source - so rugged that inspection cat-walks can hang from the soot
blower housing itself, thus cutting installation costs.
Electric drive, for cleaner, more powerful, quieter operation with better speed
control; for lower maintenance; indoors or outdoors.
Another feature - either motor may be mounted at any of the several points
along the housing, as needed to clear interferences.
Simplicity of working parts, for dependable operation with a minimum of
outages for servicing - no hidden indexing or timing devices. No lubrication
fittings.

Contd...
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LRD IIE Electric Long Retractable Soot Blower

Gear train safely carries maximum torque and thrust
forces on lengthy travels. Inside contour of gear box
and design of gears (each material best suited for its
service) approved by gear-oil manufacturers for proper
distribution of lubricant to all working parts, indoors or
Gear Train
outdoors. All parts are easily accessible.

Each chain is pre-stretched to minimise possibility of

stretching while in service. This tightener provides a
simple external adjustment of the chain tension,
should this ever be necessary, even while
the LRD IIE is in operation.
Chain Tightening Mechanism
Applied power of the external traversing and rotating
motors is transmitted through the soot blower housing
to travelling carriage gear box by jack shafts. They are
designed for friction-free operation and built to withstand
the most rigorous service conditions.
Junction Box Contd...
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LRD IIE Electric Long Retractable Soot Blower

The rugged cam gives positive mechanical action to

open and lock blowing-medium control valve as the
lance extends, and to close it as the lance retracts. Set
screw provides simple external adjustment of nozzle
pressure while blowing.
Jackshaft Sprocket
Barriered terminal-strip junction box saves time and
money in field-wiring. The LRD IIE motors and
swtiches are wired to the junction box with insulated
aluminium sheathed cable. Dust and moisture-proof
case protects connections from fouling or other
damage.
Valve Operating Mechanism Contd...
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LRD IIE Electric Long Retractable Soot Blower

Better Cleaning, Lower Maintenance

The LRD has one electric motor to move the lance in and
out, a second to rotate it - always in the same direction.
With no step-stop action at the end of travel, repeated
cycles give an infinite number of double-helix patterns.

This minimises danger of tube cutting or erosion and

ensures uniform cleaning of all surfaces. Low rotating
speed increases range and penetration of cleaning,
decreases wear, eliminates whip and permits proper
cleaning with faster traversing speeds. Rotating and
traversing speeds may be adjusted independently by
Valve is direct-acting. Hardened speed-change gears or sprockets.
stainless steel cartridge packing
gland is easily accessible for
maintenance. No internal threads. Contd...
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LRD IIE Electric Long Retractable Soot Blower

Lance and feed pipe have no inaccessible parts to clog, corrode or retard
blowing-medium travel. Both are flanged for easy maintenance. Feed pipe is
ground and polished stainless steel to prevent binding and wear from carriage
movement. Single exposed stuffing box is easily repacked.

Self-cleaning, low friction BHEL chain drive needs no lubrication, and is easy to
inspect and maintain. No auxiliary carriage is needed or used. Method of
support - never more than two points - is tailored to the needs of each installation.

Both electric motors are stationary, away from hot furnace gases. Custom built
for BHEL they are totally enclosed, non-ventilated, 3-phase,
heavy-duty hoist type with special boiler room insulation and protection against
internal corrosion.

Contd...
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Long Retractable Non-Rotating Soot Blower

LRNR

Electric Long Retractable Non-Rotating Soot Blower

The BHEL LRNR Soot Blower is based on the design of the Electric
Long Retractable Soot Blower but without the rotary motion of the
lance. All the advantages of the long retractable blower are
included in this, such as heavy gauge housing, stationary motor,
stainless steel feed pipe, efficient and reliable chain drive, simplified
gear boxes, external pressure adjustment etc. This blower is useful
for cleaning regenerative air heaters or tubular air heaters. Based
on the use, the nozzle arrangement may vary with either a twin
nozzle head or with a multiple nozzle mass blowing element arm.
The BHEL LRNR Soot Blowers have been supplied to various
customers in India.
Contd...
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SERVICES

BHEL services starts at the drawing board. Each

Blower location is selected for optimum cleaning.
Each lance, a chrome-molybdenum-vanadium alloy,
has nozzles individually designed for the tube layout.

Each installation is inspected by a factory-trained

service engineer who also instructs plant personnel in
proper preventive maintenance.
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Soot Blower Control System

The soot blower starter-cum-control panel can be offered

for sequential operation of soot blowers. The panel
houses starter components and relays for sequential logic
implementation. Facilities for
remote-manual operation, sequential
operation and bypass of any blower
are provided. Ordinary weather-proof
design or flame-proof/pressurised
versions can be offered to suit
customers' needs.

For smaller number of blowers, local

starter boxes/starter panels can be
offered for a cost-effective system.

Typical installation of LRD II E For large number of blowers, separate

on one of the 500 MW units
control panel (relay logic, solid state or microprocessor
based) and motor control centre can be offered to
customer specifications.
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Allied Products

ROTARY SOOT BLOWER

Blowing
Medium : Steam/Compressed air
Drive : Electric/Air Motor/Manual

WALL DESLAGGER
Travel : 305 mm
Blowing TEMPERATURE PROBE
Medium : Steam/Compressed air
Travel upto : 12.2 Meters
Drive : Electric motor
Models : Air Cooled/Non Cooled
Max. Temp.
Measurement : 815°C with air cooling &
538°C without air cooling
Drive : Electric Motor
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Technical Specifications for Soot Blowers

(To be furnished by customer)

I BOILER DETAILS

01. Customer : Project :

02. Type of boiler/heater :

03. Boiler dimension : Width : Breadth :

04. Furnace pressure : Positive/Negative

05. Fuel fired : Coal/Oil/Gas/Others (pl. specify)

06. Fuel Analysis :

C % S % H % V ppm Na ppm Ash %

07. Ash characteristics/Constitutents :

Initial deformation temp. °C softening temp. °C Hemispherical temp. °C Fluid temp °C

08. Flue gas temp. °C (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

(at SB locations)

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Technical Specifications for Soot Blowers

(To be furnished by customer)

09. Blowing medium : Steam/Air

10. Blowing medium available : (at SB valve inlet)

Pr. Kg/Cm2. T °C Flow Kg/hr.

11. Power/control supply :

V 3 Ph Hz/V Hz

12. Ref. drg. enclosed :

13. Seal/purge air required : Yes/No

14. Area classification : Hazardous/Non-hazardous (Specify Gas Group)

II SOOT BLOWER
Long retractable Nos. Rotary blower Nos. Operation mode : Air+ / Electric / Manual **

**For Rotary Blower only

+5 to 7 Kg/cm2 air required at Soot Blower inlet for Air Motor.
Contd...
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Technical Specifications For Soot Blowers

(To be furnished by customer)

III CONTROL DESIRED

Local/Remote Manual/Auto sequential Local Push button : Required/Not Required

IV OTHER REQUIREMENTS : REF. ANNEXURE 1

(to be furnished by customer)

V ENGG. INFORMATION
(Ref. Annexure 1) SIGNATURE

NOTE
Drawings indicating furnace dimensions, soot blower locations, coil arrangement, seal box dimension/
insulation/setting details at soot blower locations are to be enclosed along with the enquiry. Furnishing of the
above required details will enable BHEL to select proper soot blowing equipment best suited to customers'
cleaning requirements.
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Engineering Information
Required for Soot Blowers

ANNEXURE 1
01. Cross-sectional arrangement of boiler.

02. Width between side wall tubes and width between side walls if there are
no wall tubes.

03. All boiler, SH, RH, and Eco. tube sizes, pitching and their positions
relative to one another.

04. Positions and dimensions of all baffles and kick tiles.

05. Soot blower locations related to pressure parts.

06. Wall construction local to soot blower and total wall and casing thickness.
Pay special attention to out-of-line tubes or change in wall sections.

07. Method of supporting from boiler, i.e., from boiler tubes or casing.

08. Expansion of tubes being cleaned and the tubes from which the soot
blowers are supported.

Contd...
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Engineering Information
Required for Soot Blowers
ANNEXURE 1
09. Expansion of casings and refractories.

10. Steam and pipe work drawing.

11. Distance between Boiler Centres.

12. Distance between casings and any external obstructions immediately

to the rear of soot blowers.

13. Can elements of rotary blower be erected in one length or do they

require splitting and socketing.

14. Type of element supports for rotary blowers.

NOTE
In all cases the mounting plate should be fastened to vertical or horizontal steel work members, such that the
position of mounting plate relative to the side wall tubes or side wall is constant under all conditions. This is
absolutely imperative in the case of short retractable soot blower used for cleaning wall tubes.