“New World supplies a complete water treatment program for a steam boiler will usually include a chemical oxygen scavenger, alkalinity builder and polymer sludge conditioner and, depending on the application, may also incorporate a phosphate treatment and a condensate line treatment.”
Scale (the buildup of mineral deposits) and corrosion (the deterioration of metal) reduces the quality of life and overall life expectancy of water system equipment and parts. If the proper preventative measures are not in place, scale and corrosion cause issues such as leaks and equipment failure. This can result in costly repairs and the need for shutdown.
In general, the losses taking place on account of scales and deposit formation can be summarized as follows-
On financial fronts, scales and deposits can aggravate following costs/ losses-
1. Higher maintenance costs.
2. High repair costs in case of tube failures.
3. Down times which can affect the production line badly.
4. Poor quality of steam which can worsen the quality of final product.
5. Increased cost of steam because of blow down losses.
Corrosion inhibitors are chemical treatments used to slow or stop corrosive damage. The chemical attaches itself to the metallic surface and provides a protective layer reducing the corrosive action. Corrosion inhibitors help to reduce equipment repair costs, improve water quality, conserve energy, lessen waste, and improve safety.
Polymer treatments inhibit scale and deposits by working to disperse solids that form in boilers. Scale inhibitors help boiler water maintain pH levels between 10 and 11. At these pH levels, metals become passivated, or unreactive, to ensure there is no accumulation of deposits.
