Tag: water chemistry
Phosphate hideout in boiler water
Phosphate hideout is a phenomenon that can occur in boilers when the levels of phosphate in the water become too high. Phosphates are commonly added to boiler water as a treatment chemical to help prevent scale buildup and corrosion. However, under certain conditions, the phosphates can become trapped in theRead More
Silica in boiler water (boiler drum)
Silica is a common impurity that can be found in boiler feedwater, and if it is not properly removed or controlled, it can cause various issues in the boiler drum. When water is heated in a boiler, it evaporates and leaves behind any impurities, such as silica, which can thenRead More
Ammonia dosing in flue gas
Ammonia dosing is a water treatment process that is commonly used in flue gas desulfurization (FGD) systems in power plants. The process involves adding ammonia to the FGD wastewater, which reacts with the sulfur dioxide (SO2) in the flue gas to form ammonium sulfate. The ammonium sulfate is then removedRead More