





Sierra Chemicals brings together cutting-edge techniques — from robotics-assisted hydroblasting to Green Seal™ certified chemical circulations — to keep your midstream assets running at peak efficiency with minimal downtime.
Every midstream facility faces unique challenges — different scale buildup, different equipment, different downtime tolerances. Sierra Chemicals' advanced methods are customized to resolve your specific operational challenges while keeping environmental impact minimal and safety paramount.
Our proprietary E-6 biodegradable foaming surfactant penetrates deep into fin layers, lifting both organic and mineral scale without damaging metal or non-metal surfaces. It meets rigorous Green Seal™ GS-37 standards — the only industrial cleaner of its kind.
Using automated and robotic 2D/3D waterjetting technology, our teams clean heat exchangers, tanks, pipes, and large vessels safely and cost-effectively — even during major turnarounds. Proven on some of the largest midstream TARs in the industry.
From clean-in-place solutions to full dehydration and amine system flushes, our chemical circulation methods are tailored to your system. We clean contactors, reboilers, plate and frame exchangers, and complete process loops — often in hours, not days.
Every project — large or small — follows our proven 4-step process to ensure safety, quality, and measurable results.
Use this guide to quickly match your challenge to the right cleaning method. Our team is always available to help you choose.
| Challenge / Application | Fin Fan Cleaning | Hydroblasting ★ | Chemical Circulations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organic scale on fin surfaces | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Mineral scale between fins | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Heat exchangers (interior) | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Storage tanks & large vessels | – | ✓ | – |
| Complete dehydration systems | – | – | ✓ |
| Amine systems & reboilers | – | – | ✓ |
| Plate & frame exchangers | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Eco-certified / Green Seal™ | ✓ | – | – |
| Robotic / automated option | – | ✓ | – |
| Major turnaround projects | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Every cleaning project includes comprehensive airflow analysis, heat tracing, and ROI analysis so you can see exactly what was recovered — in efficiency, energy savings, and emissions reduction. Temperature tests available upon request. We don't just clean; we prove it worked.
Request an ROI Analysis"They were professional, courteous and did everything that was asked of them from a safety and quality aspect. The jobs were planned appropriately and went smoothly. I would recommend Sierra Chemicals to anyone who has fin fan cleaning needs."
"Our 2021 turnaround was one of the largest midstream TARs in 2021. Sierra not only finished within schedule but under budget. From chemical circulations to their waterjetting technology, we were very pleased with the results."
"Sierra had our exchanger — completely clogged with mol sieve dust and heavy hydrocarbons — cleaned and flushed in just 12 hours. They saved us $4M+ in shutdown costs. Thanks to their chemical cleaning, we extended the lifespan of the unit."
Talk to our team. We'll assess your challenge and custom-design a cleaning plan — at no extra cost. Our experts are ready to solve your toughest cleaning problems.