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Internal water treatments for boilers

26 September 2024

Boilers are essential pieces of equipment in several industries, including manufacturing, electricity generation, and food processing. They are used extensively in South Africa to provide steam for power generation, heating, and sterilisation. However, the quality of the water used in boilers can have a big impact on how well they operate.

Internal water treatments are needed to maintain performance, prevent equipment damage, and guarantee dependable operations. Impurities in water, such as minerals, salts, and dissolved gases, can cause several issues, such as:

  • Scale formation – Mineral deposits on boiler surfaces have the potential to cause scale, which lowers heat transfer efficiency and increases fuel consumption.
  • Corrosion – Corrosive substances can destroy boiler parts, leading to expensive repairs and equipment damage.
  • Carryover – Impurities can be carried over into steam lines, causing contamination and reduced product quality.
  • Foaming – Excess foam inside a boiler may cause issues with its operation and the quality of the steam it produces.

Blue Reef Water Solutions is a leading South African water treatment company that offers speciality chemicals and engineering for steam-generating systems, boilers, condensers and more. We are a Level 2 B-BBEE company and are committed to social responsibility and environmental sustainability.

What are internal water treatments for boilers?

To avoid these issues, internal water treatments are needed. Boiler water can be treated using specialised chemicals to prevent scale development by limiting the accumulation of mineral deposits on boiler surfaces, which will increase the effectiveness of heat transfer.
These chemicals can also prevent corrosion on boiler parts to increase their longevity and lower maintenance expenses. To ensure maximum product quality, these water treatments also reduce the contaminants that are transferred into steam lines.

Blue Reef provides several chemical solutions for boiler water treatment to meet the unique requirements of different sectors. Among our product offerings are scale inhibitors, corrosion inhibitors, oxygen scavengers, anti-foaming compounds and all-in-one solutions.

Our all-in-one treatment is highly popular as it is a one-shot solution available in powder or liquid form. This chemical solution contains oxygen scavengers, internal treatments and condensate line corrosion inhibitors. It contains sulphite ions as well as a specialized alkaline-activated polymer. It is specifically designed for the control and systematic removal of hardness deposits, organic foulants and metallic contaminants in boilers.

Chemicals for treating boiler water: Powder vs. liquid

How do you choose between powder or liquid chemicals? The application, handling convenience, and storage needs need to be assessed before you make a decision. Chemicals in powder form are often easier to transport and store at less expense.

Chemicals in liquid form, on the other hand, are simpler to handle and administer, which makes them perfect for smaller-scale uses or situations requiring exact dosage. They work well with automatic dosage systems too.

Blue Reef is dedicated to offering world-class boiler water treatment solutions that satisfy the most stringent requirements in the industry. Our team of professionals is committed to providing our clients with outstanding service and has a wealth of knowledge in water treatment.

Blue Reef can assist you in identifying the best solution, regardless of the problems you are having with corrosion, scale formation, or other boiler-related problems. For more information about our products and services, please get in touch with us today.

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Blue Reef Water Solutions is a leading water treatment solutions and engineering company that services various in food & beverage, agriculture, mining, industrial manufacturing and more. We also offer mineral separation and water treatment for industrial usage and human consumption.

We are a Level 2 B-BBEE manufacturer and supplier and fall under the ownership structure of Deneb Investments Limited. For more information on our products, contact enquiries@bluereef.co.za or phone +27 31 910 7500. Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for our latest news and industry insights.

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