Understanding Boiler Feed Water Contamination

The quality of boiler water plays an important role in deciding the overall marine boiler efficiency. Contamination of boiler water leads to several types of problems, including the main ones – corrosion and scale formation. To eradicate the problem from the roots, it is important to understand the boiler water chemistry and how contaminants enter boiler feed water.

Inside the boiler system, the boiler feed water passes through a series of pipelines, tanks, and equipment. The feed water is always chemically treated to reduce the effects of harmful minerals and gases. However, the boiler feed water is not the only one responsible for problems related to boiler water contamination and boiler