DEDICATED TO

PROVIDING INTEGRATED

SERVICES THROUGH

INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES

IceSolv, a Babcock Services, Inc. company

160 North Forge Road
Palmyra, PA 17078
(800) 423-7772 or (717) 838-0400
(717) 838-0405 fax
info@icesolv.com
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Welcome to IceSolv, a Babcock Services, Inc. company.

IceSolv was established in 1993 with the goal of providing industrial cleaning services that would
traverse all industries on a national level. To accomplish this, IceSolv continues to develop new
products and progressive technologies, and strives to attain new heights to meet our customers'
ever expanding cleaning needs.

With headquarters in the Hershey, Pennsylvania area and equipment locations throughout the
continental USA, IceSolv has established strong client relationships and customer satisfaction.

From IceSolv’s inception in mid 1993, our featured product line has been cryogenic cleaning.
Due to our ever-increasing divergent client base with their varying cleaning needs, IceSolv
continually explores innovative new products to augment our product line. In 1994, IceSolv
expanded its core business to include services such as abrasive blast cleaning and high and ultra-
high pressure water blasting. Through 1995 and 1996, IceSolv continued to expand its
capabilities by incorporating SoftBlast media, robotic tank cleaning, lead and PCB paint removal
capabilities. In 1999, sandblasting and baking soda blasting were incorporated into our extensive
inventory of services, as well as other alternate cleaning services. The evolution of these services
into IceSolv offers our customers the benefit of the most recent technological advances available
through a single, experienced supplier while having the option to utilize time tested and honored
services. In December 2003, IceSolv was purchased by Babcock Services, Inc.

The follow ing information is being provided to you as an introduction to our cryogenic cleaning
capabilities. Please keep in mind however, that IceSolv has other service capabilities that may
also suit your cleaning needs. If there is additional information that you feel may assist you in
attaining a more complete understanding of our services, please feel free to call IceSolv. One of
our experienced staff members will be glad to assist you.

IceSolv Equipment

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DEDICATED TO
PROVIDING INTEGRATED
SERVICES THROUGH
INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IceSolv’s Cryogenic Cleaning Service 3

CO2 Applications 4

Electrical Applications 4

Industrial Applications 5

Commercial and Food Applications 6

Nuclear Decontamination Applications 6

Technical Information for Dry Ice Blast Cleaning Services 7

Commonly Asked Questions Regarding Cryogenic Cleaning 10

IceSolv Nuclear Services 12

Remediation Services 13

Professional Services 14

Soft Blast Process 15

Water blasting Services 17

Other Blasting Services offered by IceSolv 18

Painting Services 19

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IceSolv’s Cryogenic Cleaning Service

ry Ice (or CO2 Pellet) Blasting is one of the most effective means of removing loose
surface and tightly bonded contaminants. The process itself is similar to sandblasting,
but provides a non-hazardous, non-conductive, and most importantly, a non-waste generating
mechanical cleaning action.

The contaminant is removed from the target item as a result of kinetic energy, thermal
differentials, and gaseous expansion. Upon impact with a solid surface, the dry ice pellets
sublimate to a gas and are evacuated through a high efficiency ventilation system. This leaves
only the contaminant to be disposed of as waste. The process can be gentle enough to clean
delicate electrical components or aggressive enough to remove bonded coatings.

Some benefits and applications attributable to CO2 :

• Portable equipment that is self-sustained and

highly efficient
• No secondary waste generation
• Non-hazardous, Non-conductive and Non-
abrasive
• Environmentally Friendly
• No moisture/residue
• Typical CO2 Applications:

Synchronous Stator

• Electrical
• Industrial
• Commercial and Food Service
• Nuclear Decontamination

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CO2 APPLICATIONS

Electrical

IceSolv specializes in electrical component cleaning and

has cleaned over 2,200 motors, generators and hydro-
electric units located throughout the United States and
Canada. Since cryogenic cleaning leaves no moisture
residue, it is the perfect cleaning solution for electrical
components.

Some of the advantages of using CO2 on electrical

components versus solvent, baking soda, corn cob or
walnut shell medias are:
• CO2 sublimates to a gas upon impact, thereby
limiting cleanup to the removed contaminant
itself.
• There is no remaining blast media in the cooling
air passages, control panels or the bearings.
• There are no contaminants driven into remote
spots or cracks that may occur if a solvent flush is
utilized.
• There is no drying time as with solvent usage.
CO2 leaves no moisture, which allows testing, re-
painting and the ability to resume operation
almost immediately.
Synchronous motor cleaning

Low Pressure –Delicate

enough to clean switch
gear, relays, circuit
boards and control
panels.
Medium Pressure -
Strong enough to remove
stubborn baked on
contaminants from
motors, and generator
windings without
abrading insulation.
High Pressure – High
enough to clean welding
and robotic machinery.

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Industrial

Cleaning of HRSG boiler tubes remains one of our most popular services. The removal of debris
from between the tube fins significantly improves heat transfer while lowering exhaust back-
pressure.

The increased efficiency can often pay for the cleaning cost in two to four weeks.

Boiler Tubes in Heat Recovery Steam Generator System

Abrasion is a concern of industries that utilize printing presses, mixing vessels and metal
scalping/cutting machines. With cryogenic cleaning, abrasion is not a concern. While CO2
cleaning can be non-abrasive that isn’t to say it isn’t capable of removing paint or coatings, if the
need arises. Higher pressures will provide the probability of attaining the requirements of
Surface Preparations Specification No. 7 issued by the Steel Structures Painting Council for
Brush Off Blast Cleaning.

Baffles in Boiler Heat Recovery Steam Generator

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Plastic injection molds can be cryogenically cleaned in place, thereby eliminating the need to
dismantle them. This can save as much as 85% in down-time.

Plastic Injection Molds Being Cryogenically Cleaned

A few other industrial applications IceSolv has performed include printing presses, rolling
presses, piping, tanks, vessels, process lines, pulp and paper machines, turbine blades and casings.

Commercial and Food Service

CO2 can meet many of the varying needs of the commercial industry from graffiti removal to fire
damage restoration. When required, IceSolv uses food grade CO2 and nitrogen propellant to
service our numerous food preparation customers. In-place cleaning, without residual debris, is
the largest advantage to using our CO2 services.

Nuclear Decontamination
IceSolv has been contracted by many utilities at the end of their outage to remove loose surface
contamination from tools and equipment. Radiological “Free Release” has been obtained on tools
that hand-wiping could not. CO2 will not damage sensitive equipment or tools, saving the utility
money. We have contracted with facilities such as Hope Creek, Comanche Peak, Grand Gulf,
Millstone, Pilgrim, Maine, Nine Mile Point, Fitzpatrick, Indian Point, Peach Bottom,
Susquehanna, Beaver Valley, Braidwood, Zion, Big Rock Point, Palisades, Trojan, San Onofre,
Waterford, Arkansas Nuclear One, Oconee, Byron, Oyster Creek, Salem, Duane Arnold, South
Texas Project, Q-Cep Facility, MolyCorp, Ronson Metals, S.L.A.P.S, Waltz Mill, Calvert Cliffs,
Westinghouse Spartanburg, Perry, Lucent, Frank W. Hake, and Farley Nuclear to name a few.

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION

for
DRY ICE BLAST CLEANING SERVICES

The dry ice blast cleaning process offered by IceSolv significantly differs from other
techniques available on the commercial market today.

The disposal of cleaning residues such as grit (sand), glass or plastic beads, water or crushed
walnut shells is becoming increasingly difficult due to stringent landfill disposal requirements and
mixed/hazardous waste controls. For example, the removal of lead based paint from a one square
foot area may require as much as ten pounds of sand to remove as little as two ounces of paint.
This results in over ten pounds of lead contaminated waste requiring controlled disposal. When
one of the above materials are utilized in the removal of radioactive contamination from surfaces,
relatively large amounts of blasting agents may be required to remove microscopic amounts of
radioactive material resulting in significant disposal costs. As can be seen, the largest percentage
of waste to be disposed of consists of the blasting media. Utilizing CO2 pellets as the blasting
media eliminates the high follow-up costs of waste disposal while maintaining the advantage of
mechanically removing contaminants from surfaces.

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Several pieces of equipment comprise the operating system. Several options are available.

Blasting Unit
The IceSolv blasting unit acts as the delivery mechanism for the dry ice pellets to the blast nozzle.
IceSolv units are pneumatically operated. A mechanical and pressure interlock system results in
a lack of complicated electronic controls. IceSolv units have operated with essentially 100%
availability factor in supporting IceSolv’s on-site services.

The unit is also highly portable. This portability is one of the major advantages of the IceSolv
unit over competing technologies. The system does not require permanent installation thereby
allowing its use anywhere within a plant.

Blast Pressure Supply

IceSolv has operated our system utilizing either compressed liquid nitrogen or air compressors as
the blast pressure supply. The key to success is the quality of the air drying module that controls
moisture formation when using an air compressor. This problem does not exist with the usage of
nitrogen.

The basic CO2 unit operates at 200 cfm and 100 to 250 psig. If nitrogen is the blast pressure
supply of choice, nitrogen usage will run at 100 gph per machine. With the correct supply set up,
nitrogen can deliver 300 psig for tougher surfaces.

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THEORY OF OPERATION
The Dry Ice Blasting process utilizes pellets of dry ice (CO 2 ) propelled by compressed air or
nitrogen gas at a surface to be cleaned. The process works through a three-fold operation that
includes:

Mechanical Abrasion

The velocity of the mass impacting on the surface, along with the mass of the dry ice itself,
transfers energy to the surface being cleaned. This process removes material much the same as
traditional sandblasting and liquid abrasive technologies. The major difference between this and
traditional blasting technologies is that the process results in virtually no media disposal. The
process is also non-abrasive and will not damage critical components or plant structures.

Thermal Differentials
When the pellets of dry ice, along with the motive forces impact on the substrate, a temperature
differential is established between the substrate and the coating/contaminant. Each surface
exhibits a specific rate at which they will accept the BTU’s via the cleaning media. This
establishes a thermal differential between the substrate and the contaminant or coating and aids in
the removal process.

Reverse Fracturing

This process is one by which liquid and gas molecules of carbon dioxide, and the motive agent,
enter through the pore spaces of the substrate. As the molecules warm up, they will push the
contamination/coating from underneath, further assisting the removal process.

EQUIPMENT FEATURES

Energy Requirements

No power supplies are required for the Cryogenic Cleaning process. An air compressor is used as
the propellant and control power for the system. An air-drying system can be used along with the
air compressor to eliminate condensation, however, the drying system does require 120 volt, 20
amp service. A single 1-inch hose conveys the compressed air from the compressor to the hopper
or blast unit.

Portability

The unit IceSolv uses is easily transportable. Areas considered a problem for the majority of
cleaning methods are no longer a problem when cleaned using CO2. This portability is evidenced
by operations performed at major nuclear customer locations. For example: A plant problem
required that our system be moved within the plant to support work on the turbine deck from its
location in another area of the plant. The system was moved and we supported the turbine work
in a timely fashion. This portability is not available with other technologies.

The caster mounted system occupies a footprint of 2 feet by 3 feet with an overall height of less
than 3 1/2 feet. Weighing less than 300 pounds, the hopper or blast unit may be easily moved
from one area to another. It’s overall size and castor mounting, allows its transport in personnel
elevators and through standard doorways.
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Flexibility
Pellets are manufactured off site at specific densities, based on cleaning requirements. They are
delivered to the site in accordance with an agreed upon schedule which is based on usage.
Densities ranging from 45 and 85 lb./ft3 can be supplied on a controlled basis, depending on the
aggressiveness required for the decontamination effort. Pellet flow rates, and propellant supply
pressure are adjustable from the control panel. The skid can support over 50 feet of hose between
the skid and the nozzle in most instances.

Simplicity
The IceSolv unit uses no outside power sources and operates totally pneumatically. This
simplicity has resulted in a 100% availability factor on most of our projects. The dry ice pellets
are propelled by either compressed air or nitrogen gas.

Cost Effective
IceSolv units may require similar initial investments as other style units; however, ongoing
maintenance costs and downtime are negligible. When all facts are considered, the IceSolv
system results in a system with more features, less maintenance and reduced long-term
investment than competing systems. The end result is lower operating costs, which IceSolv can
pass through to our customers with lower service rates.

Benefits
Non-conductive
The system may be used in the cleaning and surface preparation of energized electric
components.

Non-abrasive
The CO2 pellets are totally non-abrasive and may be used in applications inappropriate
for sand or other abrasive blasting agents.

Non-Toxic
The system uses food grade carbon dioxide, making it suitable for the cleaning of bakery
items or other surfaces where external contamination is of concern.

Non-hazardous
Carbon dioxide is non-flammable making the process safe to use in environments where
the introduction of air may result in an explosive/flammable atmosphere.

Completely Dry
Carbon dioxide is completely dry and free of moisture, therefore making the process safe
to use in environments where the introduction of moisture is prohibited.

Non-Waste Generating
The only resultant residue requiring disposal processing of the cleaning process is the
removed contaminant itself.

Environmentally Safe
Carbon dioxide occurs naturally. The dispersal of this gas into the atmosphere poses no
danger to the environment. When combined with the fact that the process generates no
extra waste requiring landfill or controlled disposal, the process is “Environmentally
Friendly”.

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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGARDING CRYOGENIC CLEANING

The following are responses to the most commonly asked questions regarding the dry ice blast
cleaning technology. These are not intended to be answers for all situations and circumstances,
however; they provide an overall general response to most concerns and questions.

Q: How does the cold affect the materials being cleaned?

A: Upon impact, the dry ice pellets sublimate immediately to gaseous
carbon dioxide. The dwell time of the dry ice pellets on the surface
material is minimal and other than very slight sub cooling of the
surface significant heat transfer does not take place. The surface
being cleaned norma lly experiences a drop in temperature of about
30° F. Contrary to popular opinion, the surface is not frozen. This
would cause a brittle state and shattering would be possible.

Q: What happens to the material being removed?

A: The majority of removed material falls to the floor within a 15 foot radius and is simply
vacuumed into a commercial shop vacuum system. However, if airborne dust is a concern, a
tented enclosure can be erected and most particles are drawn into a dust collector as part of our air
handling system. In dealing with high levels of oil, hand cleaning using commercial wiping
cloths is first performed to remove as much oil as possible followed by the blast cleaning. Oil is
usually collected in an absorbent floor covering and disposed of. IceSolv responsibility as part of
our cleaning includes the removal of all removed materials and placement into customer provided
containers. For example, the total material removed from most mid-sized motor cleanings is
approximately 3 to 6 inches in a 15 gallon capacity shop vacuum.

Q: How fast is the dry ice blast cleaning process?

A: It depends upon the contaminant, time elapsed since last cleaning, tenting and ventilation
requirements, and any hidden problems discovered during the cleaning process (example; failed
insulation materials hidden by grease or carbon coverings). However, in most cases, the overall
cleaning process is much faster than conventional cleaning methods using corncob, walnut shells,
etc., when advance preparation time and post cleanups are considered. A typical generator of
approximately 20 feet long by 10 feet in diameter may be cleaned in less than 16 hours from start
to finish.
If a comparison is performed using straight production rate (sq.ft/minute between dry ice blast
and an abrasive type blast cleaning), dry ice blasting is slower because of its nonabrasive
qualities. However, an overall time comparison tilts the scales in the favor of dry ice blast
cleaning. This is because there is no drying or baking times involved with dry ice blast cleaning
and time is significantly reduced for cleanup and waste disposal.

Q: How much does it cost?

A: Taking into consideration factors such as waste disposal costs and time savings, dry ice blast
cleaning is more economical than solvent or other cleaning technologies. Less follow-up
cleaning problems exist with dry ice blast cleaning. Cleaning material residues are not a problem
with the dry ice blast cleaning technology and when baking and drying times are taken into
consideration, dry ice cleaning is even more economical. While CO2 cleaning may have the
highest hourly cost, when all alternatives are considered along with the disposal costs and down
time associated with these alternatives, CO2 can be a very economical alternative.
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Q: What is the response time for supporting my cleaning needs:

A: Within a 500 miles radius of our main office located in Palmyra, PA, IceSolv can often be on
site supporting your blast cleaning within twenty-four hours. Our equipment is kept in a constant
state of readiness. The 24-hour period is required only for the manufacturer and delivery of dry
ice pellets.

Q: What power does CO2 cleaning require:

A: We require simple 110V, single phase, 15 to 20 amp service for our portable lighting, dust
collection systems, drying system and industrial vacuums. The dry ice blast system itself is
totally pneumatic and operates completely off of propellant gas for operation of controls and
system functions.

Q: Under what circumstances should a company consider utilizing the nitrogen propellant
versus an air compressor as the propellant?
A: Some electrical situations may require nitrogen in order to minimize any possibility of
moisture reaching your electrical systems. Also, some state or municipality codes restrict the use
of diesel compressors due to decibel or exhaust emission levels exceeding their legal limits.
IceSolv’s experienced representatives can assist you with these questions.

Q: The access to my plant is extremely limited. How far away from the work areas can you
stage the compressor?
A: We normally try to keep the hose run at 300 feet or less, but under extreme conditions we are
capable of running the hose up to 700 or 800 feet. These longer distances require a nitrogen
system in order to maintain adequate pressure and volume.

Q: I’m really sold on your process but I am concerned that the mobilization costs to my remote
location will make dry ice blasting cost prohibitive.
A: With IceSolv’s various locations and established national vendor system, the pricing for
similar projects varies only 10% to 15% across the country.

Q: My customer has never heard of this process. Can you provide references that have similar
requirements?
A: IceSolv has an extensive database of customers and the various applications we have utilized.
We can supply a customized list based on any criteria your customer may request to see.

Q: Why is there no residual moisture to the ice blasting process?

A: The term “ice” is an idiom for dry ice. There is no water in carbon dioxide. Since the dry ice
sublimates from a solid directly to a gas upon impact, it is a virtual impossibility to leave
moisture from the dry ice itself.

Q: Is it possible to clean a component in the middle of my plant without effecting production

or cross contaminating my product?
A: IceSolv often provides a tenting enclosure with ventilation to capture the contaminants. The
need for an enclosure is usually identified and incorporated into our proposal.
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IceSolv’s Nuclear Services

IceSolv, a Babcock Services, Inc. company (BSI), is a leader in the engineering and
decontamination of nuclear and non-nuclear cleanup projects. As illustrated below, IceSolv is
capable of customizing a cleaning application to fit your needs.
Cavity Decontamination
IceSolv has become one of the leaders in reactor cavity decontamination by being able to offer
our customers a wide selection of applications and techniques from which to choose. Our
qualified staff and technicians are experienced in the application of Alconox, Strippable Coating,
SHARC, WEPA and other manual scrubbing applications. Additionally, our trained/certified
Hydrolasing personnel are capable of performing reactor cavity decontamination.
Steam Generator Bowl Washing
IceSolv has extensive experience in steam generator bowl washing. Our projects have ranged
from the typical bowl wash to reduce hot particle exposure to the more extensive decontamination
for man-entries and/or partial jumps. IceSolv has manufactured specialty fixtures and electric
powered equipment for bowl washing.
Tank Cleaning Services

IceSolv is quickly becoming a leader in

turnkey tank and sump cleaning services, tank
visual inspection, as well as drain line and
source term reduction work. Sludge buildup
in primary and secondary systems increase
pipe, valve, and tank degradation. IceSolv
will engineer all tank, sump and source term
reduction work, perform the operation
manually or robotically, dry the waste (if
necessary), and package the waste for
shipment.

Waste Volume Reduction

IceSolv will perform waste reduction,
free release of tools, equipment and
components, and process Sea Land
containers at our customer’s site or at an
off-site location. This capability can
save our customer’s large radwaste
shipping expense, plus the costs
associated with time, tool reclamation
and unnecessary burial.

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Remediation Services
IceSolv has extensive experience in the engineering and performance of customized remediation,
abatement and cleaning assignments. Our objective at IceSolv is to provide quality services at a
cost effective price and to establish long-term relationships with our customers.

Several remediation projects performed by IceSolv include:

• Mercury remediation from
radiologically contaminated
piping
• PCB and lead paint removal from
brick concrete and steel structures
• Surface preparation for
resurfacing
• Contaminated component and
system removal from industrial
buildings
• Lead dust removal from walls,
rafters, and ceilings
• Contaminated soil removal
projects
• Uranium dust
remediation/decontamination from
overhead rafters Mercury Surveys of underground piping
• Release of nuclear contaminated buildings for unrestricted use
• Sea urchin removal from intake screens
• Ink removal from metal building siding

Remediation is performed using many different technologies. The accomplishment of some

projects may require two or three different technologies. IceSolv is predominantly a company
geared to removing contaminants.
We achieve this by using different
processes such as water blasting,
dry ice, sponge, baking soda and
jackhammers, scabblers, needle
guns and heavy construction
equipment.

It is our desire to form lasting

relationships with the leading
companies in the nuclear,
environmental and remediation
industries to assist IceSolv in
performing many of these
assignments.

Nuclear remediated building

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Professional Services

Site Consulting

Whether the project involves site remediation, specialty decontamination, or specialized

engineering, IceSolv can assist in identifying, planning, performing and providing management
oversight designed to complete your project safely, efficiently and in a cost effective manner.
Our staff has extensive experience in supporting the nuclear and non-nuclear industries with
assessment programs and applications.

Depending upon the total project scope and objectives of the specific task, IceSolv employees are
mobilized to the project to conduct
an in-depth analysis, evaluation, and
performance of the project.

Working closely with client

representatives, IceSolv personnel
formulate an effective action plan
that incorporates appropriate
technological services and resources
for a successful accomplishment of
desired goals. All work is
performed in accordance with
applicable standards and regulations.

Mercury Surveys of Underground Piping

Technical Manpower Resources

IceSolv is not a manpower company. We are a project-oriented firm specializing in performing
the following services:

• Project Skilled Labor

• Equipment to perform
projects.
• Engineers
/Decontamination &
Decommissioning
Engineers.
• Nuclear and OSHA
trained personnel.

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The SoftBlast Process

IceSolv offers a low dust, abrasive blast cleaning process for those situations requiring more
aggressive blast cleaning. Using a SoftBlast media with bonded abrasives, this process is tailored
to specific cleaning applications. Levels of aggressiveness vary from simple degreasing to “white
metal” profiling.

Operation
The Soft Blast media process operates similarly to other abrasive blasting equipment. The media
is propelled at the surface to be cleaned. This is the only similarity between the SoftBlast process
and conventional abrasive blasting. Flow rate of the Soft Blast media is positively controlled.
The capacity of the pressure vessel allows an average continuous blast time of thirty minutes,
depending upon the type of media and flow settings. The actuator operates in such a manner that
the media does not “bridge” or clog, assuring a smooth and continuous flow of media. The feed
auger provides positive control of the amount of SoftBlast media entering the blast air stream. In
conventional blasting equipment, gravity “feeds” the media into the air stream. Auger speed is
operator controlled making infinite control of the SoftBlast media feed rate possible, therefore
resulting in consistent media delivered to the blast nozzle.

SoftBlast Media
Physical characteristics of the SoftBlast
media make this an ideal process for a
production environment requiring
abrasive blasting. Manufactured from
synthetic open-cell polymer sponge, the
resulting media is best described as
“entrapping”. The media absorbs and
traps contaminants, such as grease, oil
and dirt, while removing them from the
substrate.

Silver and red sponge are the most

abrasive of the sponge medias available.
They are capable of producing a profile
of 3 to 4.5 mils. Lead and PCB abatement projects often require paint stripping where as much as
¼” inch of brick or concrete needs to be profiled in order to fully remove the contaminant. Silver
and red sponge is also capable of removing heavy rust and scale build up on metal to prepare it
for non-destructive evaluation or recoating.

Brown sponge, which leaves a profile of 1 to 2 mils, is commonly used for preparing metal
surfaces that are only lightly rusted. Restoration of items that have experienced fire and soot
damage and removal of baked on contaminants from food processing equipment are more
examples of the capabilities of brown sponge media.

White, blue, and green are other sponge medias available that offer non-profiling cleaning.
Common uses for these sponge types are grease removal, oil cleanup, and surface coating
removal.

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SoftBlast Media Recycles

Spent media is collected at the work area and
placed in a media classifier. Using the optional
classifier, the SoftBlast media is reusable,
allowing multiple cycles prior to depletion.
Within the classifier, weighted tables and screens
sort and segregate used SoftBlast media and
delivers depleted, reusable and waste materials
into separate receptacles for processing and
reuse. IceSolv personnel custom configure the
classifier unit to effectively segregate media. For
example, the heavy Red Media requires a
different method and operation of the classifier
than the Green Media. Most media types recycle
approximately five to eight times.

Turbine Rotor Blades

SoftBlast Advantage

The SoftBlast process is effective and flexib le.

IceSolv selects from the abrasive impact of steel
grit, aluminum oxide, Staurolite, garnet or
plastic grit impregnated media. Unlike
conventional hard abrasives, which ricochet
great distances with significant retained energy,
the low density media particles transfer energy
upon impact by flattening out. This process
suppresses contaminants upon impact,
significantly reducing bounce-back, dust
generation and over blast damage.

To determine if IceSolv’s low dust soft blast

service is what you are looking for, contact the
IceSolv corporate office. One of our trained
professionals will be glad to assist you.

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Water Blast Services

Cleaning with high pressure water is one of the oldest forms of industrial cleaning. Often referred
to as the “universal solvent”, IceSolv personnel have utilized high pressure and ultra-high
pressure water blasting in supporting commercial nuclear power customers since our inception.
IceSolv has established a reputation for providing quality services, at a competitive cost, to meet
today’s stringent environmental requirements. No matter what the water blasting requirement,
IceSolv offers a process that meets your needs at a price you can afford.

Ø Pressure Washing up to 4,500

psi at 4 gpm
Ø High Pressure Water Blasting
up to 20,000 psi at 6 gpm
Ø Ultra-High Pressure Water
Blasting up to 40,000 psi at 6
gpm
Ø Portable demineralization beds
(a skid mounted system)
Ø Capable of injecting baking
soda or Trona into water stream
to increase abrasion.

Pressure Washing
Pressure washing systems allow efficient
cleanup of many items without damage and
with minimal waste generation. IceSolv
Pressure Wash Services (pressures up to 4,
500 psi) use either conventional cold-water
units or high efficiency hot water units.
Several uses for this process include loose
paint removal, tank flushing, algae removal
and contamination removal.
High Pressure Water Blasting
Some tightly adhered contamination may
be removed with high pressure water blasting. IceSolv water blasting specialists have extensive
experience and certification in the safe utilization of high-pressure equipment. At pressures of up
to 20,000 psi, our High Pressure Water Blast services are typically used for floor drain lancing,
tank and sump cleaning, heat exchanger/boiler tube flex lancing, and source-term reduction.
Ultra-High Pressure Water Blasting
Ultra-high Pressure Water Blasting is effective on surfaces where contamination is tightly
adhered. At pressures of up to 40,000 psi our Ultra-High Pressure Services effectively cut or
remove contaminants that cannot be removed by any other means. Several uses for the Ultra-
High Pressure Service are concrete and metal cutting, rust and bonded coatings removal, surface
cleaning and preparation.

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Other Blasting Services Offered by IceSolv

Corn Cob

Corn Cob, a long time staple of motor cleaning prior to the introduction of dry ice blasting, has
developed other valuable uses. Corn Cob has a solid property that is resilient upon impact. It
works well for cleaning contaminants such as ink spills or soot without damaging the surface
underneath. We often use corncob in circumstances where containment and re-use is not a
concern.

Baking Soda
The involvement of baking soda as a blasting media has developed over the last five or six years.
Due to its granular make up it can be used in a wet or dry blast application. Since baking soda
breaks down on impact it is a one-time use media. Baking soda’s main advantage is in its
strength. It is tough enough to remove hard contaminants without abrading many surfaces.
IceSolv cleaned the residue of bulletproof glass from an injection mold without any abrasion to
the mold itself. Baking soda’s polishing action on metal surfaces makes it a good choice for
cleaning embossed rollers that are used in printing presses and plastic texturing machines.

Trona

Sodium Sesquicarbonate, or the more commonly known Trona, is a hard granular media that is
refined from Trona rock. Trona closely resembles sand but is less hard and breaks down upon
impact. While Trona can be blasted dry providing a 1 mil profile, it is most often injected into a
water blast that increases the cutting ability of the blast. Due to the breakdown of the media,
approximately 50% dissolves upon impact. Another 20% will eventually dissolve on the ground
with the water washing over it leaving only 30% to be disposed of at the end of the job. Trona,
therefore, is considered a single use media.

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IceSolv’s Painting Services

IceSolv’s painting division specializes in the application of protective coatings and linings, with
experienced workmen qualified to apply a variety of protective coatings to meet the customer’s
needs.

Lead-Based Paint
IceSolv specializes in the removal of lead-based paints from tanks, towers, structural steel and
masonry. IceSolv has removed lead-based paint from several different facilities/industries
throughout the country.

Meeting customer’s needs

IceSolv will work with the customer to minimize downtime, weekends, holidays, second-shift,
whatever it takes to help the customer stay productive. IceSolv works with numerous vendors to
assure the right material is utilized for the job requirements. All materials are brought to site by
IceSolv personnel, eliminating the need for the customer to store the consumables.

Utilizing IceSolv to prep with a variety of media, and then followed by IceSolv painting
minimizes the use of two contractors, which in turn saves money for the customer. Therefore,
there is no re-prepping required or no downtime for a change of contractors. IceSolv will utilize
the same crew for the prep and painting requirements.

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