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GE's 360 Foam Wash
Deeper clean for improved
fuel efficiency
Deeper clean for improved
Specially-formulated solution
GE'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's 360 Foam Wash is approved for use on multiple GE 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 technologists and tested in collaboration with customers worldwide.
GE's 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.***
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 engine customers are welcome to reach out
for more information and to discuss a license
agreement for GE's 360 Foam Wash. Contact
your GE Customer Support Manager, Customer
Program Manager or use the form below.
* Engine Alliance is a 50-50 joint venture between GE and Pratt & Whitney.
** Estimates for GEnx fuel savings based on 650 cycles a year, with each cycle lasting six hours on a two-engine Boeing 787 Dreamliner operating in the Middle East
*** Estimates for GE90 fuel savings based on 700 cycles a year, with each cycle lasting 6.5 hours on a two-engine Boeing 777 operating in the Middle East.
