The Economics of Aircraft Engine Cleaning
A concept that is not widely recognised within the Aviation industry is how much money can be saved by the regular detergent washing of gas turbine engines, a practice that has long been the standard for the Marine, Power Generation and Oil and Gas industries. Not to mention the fact that all major military powers around the world religiously detergent wash their aircraft engines to restore power, increase reliability and guarantee the longevity of their assets.
An engine on a commercial wide bodied aircraft will ingest over 100 metric tonnes of impurities per year. This environmental contamination accumulates on the gas turbine engine’s compressor blades. These contaminants include hydrocarbons such as oil, soot and unburnt fuel, which acts as an adhesive to bind solid particles such as dust and salt to the blades and engine internals.
This fouling leads to engine inefficiency which then results in increased load, wear and fuel burn. Not to mention accelerating the rate of corrosion within the engine.
A saving of more than 1 million dollars a day?
A study showed that if a major airline were to routinely clean their engines with a water based compressor wash detergent, they could save up to 1 Million USD per day in fuel consumption.
This is why Solidus Industries are the Oceania distributors of ZOK 27, a revolutionary gas turbine compressor cleaner that was originally developed for the UK Ministry of Defence specifically to protect and extend the life of their Aircraft engines.
Clean and Protect Your Aircraft Engines with ZOK
We recommend developing a custom washing schedule of on-line and off-line washes with ZOK products to increase efficiency, reduce wear and tear and ultimately provide the maximum return on your investment. These benefits apply equally to smaller single engine fixed wing aircraft and helicopters all the way through to large commercial multi-engine airplanes.
Internationally renowned as a dynamic all in one water-based cleaner and corrosion inhibitor, ZOK 27 is accepted by leading OEMs to the Aviation industry including General Electric, Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney, CFM and Safran.
World Leading Aircraft Engine Cleaners
Zok 27
Gas Turbine Compressor Cleaner
Originally formulated for the UK Ministry of Defence, this powerful water based Gas Turbine Compressor Cleaner is accepted by leading OEMs to the Aviation industry including General Electric, Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney, CFM and Safran.
Zok 27 Gold Standard
Gas Turbine Compressor Cleaner
An environmentally friendly and highly effective water based Gas Turbine Compressor Cleaner designed to create as little ecological impact as possible, meeting the gold standard for ecological sustainability for use in the North Sea as outlined in the OSPAR convention.
Demineralised Water
Corrosion Inhibiting Multi Purpose Industrial Cleaner
non-hazardous and highly effective at removing the toughest of residue build ups. It is also scientifically proven to inhibit corrosion, making it the ideal cleaning product for wind turbine blades, solar panels, heat exchangers and fuel pipelines.
Our Clients in the Aviation Industry
