Method and device for cleaning interiors of containers and systems

A method for removing deposits in interiors of receptacles and installations, with a cleaning device by way of explosion technology, wherein the cleaning device comprises a cleaning apparatus with a receiving space, and at least one pressure container that is connected to the cleaning apparatus via at least one metering fitting, comprising the steps of:

• providing at least one gaseous component in the pressure container at overpressure;
• introducing the at least one gaseous component from the pressure container into the cleaning apparatus via the metering fitting;
• providing an explosive, gaseous mixture in the receiving space, comprising or consisting of the at least one introduced gaseous component;
• igniting the explosive, gaseous mixture;
• wherein, for optimizing the introduction of the at least one gaseous component out of the pressure container into the cleaning apparatus:
• the control of the introduction of the at least one gaseous component into the cleaning apparatus is effected based upon a differential pressure between a maximal pressure at the beginning of the introduction and a nominal residual pressure after completion of the introduction, wherein the nominal residual pressure is at the overpressure, or
• the storage space in the at least one pressure container is reduced in size during introduction of the at least one gaseous component into the cleaning apparatus.