The Importance of Boiler Water Pre-Treatment

The Importance of Boiler Water Pre-Treatment Feedwater Pretreatment Industrial Processes The water that runs through a boiler could be corroding and fouling it. Boilers are used in a number of industries including: • Power Generation • Food Industry • Textile Industry • Manufacturing • Laundries • And Many More! Untreated boiler feedwater can leave behind caustic elements that corrode piping, reduce efficiency, and result in sludge build up. Proper water treatment can help extend the life of an industrial boiler and keep equipment in working order! Condensate return line ENTER Water Softener Water softeners remove Steam exits the harsh calcium, iron, magnesium and manganese ions from the water supply. Deaerator Makeup water is pumped into the boiler for use in a variety of industrial If required, a deaerator may be used to remove corrosive gasses from boiler feedwater. processes. system from the source. Boiler Boilers produce steam used to: run processes or machinery, or to produce heat or electricity. EXIT Dealkalizer Alkalinity limits the efficiency of boiler operations. It also contributes to corrosiveness, and high chemical and water usage. A dealkalizer uses an ion exchange process to filter out the anions responsible for alkalinity. Reverse Osmosis A semi-permeable membrane is used to eliminate up to 95% Boiler blowdown occurs when water Without proper water containing high concentrations of of dissolved solids, minerals, treatment, scale can build impurities is flushed out of the particles and organics. up inside of a boiler, reducing efficiency and equipment life. system. Proper feedwater pretreatment can minimize the number of required blowdowns. Culligan. For More Information Visit: www.CulliganlndustrialWater.com better water. pure and simple.