The corrosion rate of steam condensate pipes is high; how to address this?
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The corrosion rate of steam condensate pipes is high; how to address this?
This requires a chemical analysis of the steam to check whether there are any corrosive substances present in it. Also, it is important to check whether the material of the condensate pipe meets the standards for production and use.
Under normal circumstances, steam condensate should not be corrosive (strict requirements apply to water used in boilers). It should be considered whether there are leaks in the equipment used for heat exchange, which could result in the steam condensate containing corrosive substances
If the emission of vapor is a possible factor, check whether it is permissible to replace the carbon steel pipes with stainless steel pipes (or equipment made of such materials).