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Boiler Feed Water Dosing

11/25/2010 11:20 PM

why is ammonium hydroxide dosing done in boiler feed water?

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Re: Boiler feed water

11/26/2010 1:50 AM

It is dosed for chemical de-aeration. Mostly there are two chemicals will be added in boiler feed water for de-aeration. They are hydrazine & ammonium hydroxide.

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Re: Boiler feed water

11/26/2010 2:16 AM

Thanks for your reply. it is useful for me.

can we have any idea how often they are added and how much? because once ammonia hydroxide is added into the process, corrosion will take place in pipe. we are looking at the corrosion level for seals at rate of 0.05 mm/year. is this bearable in case of stainless steel.

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11/26/2010 6:22 PM

You have to take samples of feedwater and condensate and have them analyzed. Of primary concern are the tubes.

Does the government inspect boilers in your country?

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Re: Boiler Feed Water Dosing

11/29/2010 9:36 AM

It's an acidity regulator that doesn't need blowing down.

Keep the feedwater pH around 8.5 and everything will be tickety-boo.

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