360 Foam Wash
Deeper clean for
improved fuel efficiency
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.
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
~3-4 hrs. cleaning time
~1-2 hrs. to prep
~1-2 hrs. cleaning time
~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
TonsReduced 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
TonsReduced 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 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.
