Electrical & Critical Infrastructure
Live cleaning. Insulation preserved. Zero shutdown.
Live cleaning. Insulation preserved. Zero shutdown.
Electrical asset cleaning is one of the most under-served high-value applications. Switchgear, motors, transformers and substation equipment all need cleaning to maintain insulation health and cooling performance. Conventional cleaning needs shutdown — but shutdowns cost six figures in lost capacity. Dry ice is non-conductive and non-abrasive. With appropriate procedures, equipment can be cleaned during operation. Insulation resistance preserved (and often improves). Per-asset documentation produced for asset register. We work with utilities, large industrial sites and data centres on annual maintenance contracts.
Topics covered
MV switchgear cleaning
Live cleaning under your safety case. IR before/after. Asset register documentation.
Substation maintenance
Annual cleaning programs for distribution and primary substations.
Motor and generator cleaning
Cooling fins and windings cleaned without water in insulation.
Power generation equipment
Generators, turbines, hydro-electric equipment.
Data centre cleaning
Server rack cleaning without moisture or media in air filters.
Services in this pillar
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Electrical Equipment Cleaning
Clean energised switchgear, motors and panels without water, solvent or shutdown.
Power Generation
Generators, turbines and substation gear cleaned without shutdown or water damage.
Industrial Equipment
Heavy plant, mining gear, process equipment — in-service cleaning without water or media damage.
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Electrical Safety Whitepaper — Dry Ice in Live Cleaning
Live MV switchgear cleaning under safety-case alignment. Procedure, PPE, IR documentation.
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Electrical FAQs
Can MV switchgear really be cleaned live?
Yes — under your safety case, with appropriate PPE and procedures. We work to your electrical authority and licensed HV operators.
What's the typical IR improvement?
8-15% improvement is typical when accumulated dust has been carrying surface conductivity. Some assets show much larger improvements.
How is this different from compressed air cleaning?
Compressed air relocates contamination. Dry ice removes it through thermal shock + kinetic impact + vapour expansion. IR readings improve after dry ice; not after compressed air.
What documentation do you provide?
Per-asset photo log (pre/during/post), IR test sheet, cleaning record. Suitable for asset register, delivered as PDF within 24 hours.
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- 0478 111 024
- office@dryiceblasters.com.au
- Mon–Fri 7am–6pm · Sat 8am–2pm · Sun by appointment