360 Foam Wash

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Deeper clean for
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GE Aerospace’s 360 Foam Wash is an alternative to the water wash method with more cleaning capability. The 360 Foam Wash cart injects a proprietary foam detergent into the engine that removes dust and dirt particles. The foam reaches target areas within the engine, helping restore engine performance and improve fuel efficiency.
    GE Aerospace
    Approved for use on multiple
    GE Aerospace engine programs
    Technical licenses can be obtained for models of GE90, GEnx and CF34, as well as Engine Alliance’s GP7200 engines. Foam wash was developed by GE Aerospace technologists and tested in collaboration with customers worldwide.

    360 Foam Wash vs. Water Wash

    BENEFITS
    FOAM WASH
    WATER WASH
    Aircraft availability
    Fits into an existing AC maintenance schedule
    Fits into an existing AC maintenance schedule
    Process time
    ~1-2 hrs. to prep and restore
    ~3-4 hrs. cleaning time
    ~1-2 hrs. to prep
    ~1-2 hrs. cleaning time
    Manpower
    2 personnel, no cockpit crew
    3 personnel, cockpit crew required constant monitoring
    Maintenance flexibility
    Inside or outside
    Outside only, special drainage
    Dry out
    24 hr. window
    1 - 12 hr. window
    Wash data for analytics
    Automatic data upload
    Manual data input
    Fuel Efficiency
    Up to 3X better fuel flow recover than water wash
    0.08% - 0.22% fuel flow recovery
    Up to 3X more fuel savings than water wash

    360 Foam Wash testing with GEnx, GE90 and CF34 engines has shown some customers improved engine performance by reducing build-up of deposits in the engine, lowering engine exhaust temperatures, and improving engine compressor efficiency. These improvements led to reduced fuel consumption and increased engine time on wing.

    70
    Tons
    Reduced CO2 emissions per year

    GEnx
    Cleaning GEnx-powered Boeing 787 aircraft engines with 360 Foam Wash instead of water wash has the potential to save 15,900 gallons of fuel per year and related CO2 emissions.**

    380
    Tons
    Reduced CO2 emissions per year

    GE90
    Cleaning GE90-powered Boeing 777 aircraft engines with 360 Foam Wash instead of water wash has the potential to save 35,500 gallons of fuel per year and related and related CO2 emissions.**

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    Greater fleet management flexibility
    • Maintenance planning
    • Spare engine planning
    • Increased time on wing
    • In-hangar, outside and off-wing
    • Dry-out window extended to 24 hours vs. 12 hours for water wash

    Let's start the conversation

    GE Aerospace engine customers are welcome to reach out for more information and to discuss a license agreement for 360 Foam Wash. Contact your GE Aerospace Customer Support Manager, Customer Program Manager or use the form below.

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    Sales.EMT@geaerospace.com

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