Can seawater be used directly in steam boilers?
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Can seawater be used directly in steam boilers? Could adding water treatment equipment solve the problem?
Seawater has a complex composition, containing many minerals such as salts; it probably can’t be used directly
No, it will be worn out in just a few days
Can increasing the diameter and wall thickness of water pipes, along with regular water quality testing, solve the problem?
Industrial tap water must be desalinated in a water treatment unit before it can be fed into the boiler.
The furnace tubes can become fouled, leading to poor heat transfer, blockages, or burn-through. It’s not a corrosion issue
The furnace tubes can become fouled, leading to poor heat transfer, blockages, or burn-through. It’s not a corrosion issue
Even after dilution, it must be sent to the water treatment system.
Any water can be used, as long as its quality meets the standards specified in GB/T1576 or GB/T12145! It’s okay if it doesn’t meet the standards; after all, they are only recommended standards, but you bear the consequences yourself.