These value-added services ensure the utmost steam system efficiency. The resulting information can be utilized to identify capital equipment operation, cost savings opportunities, as well as facilitating the plant’s understanding of their steam system.
Steam Mechanical Troubleshooting identifies the correct operation of steam equipment.that is essential to support plant processes. Culligan can help troubleshoot the issue for solution development.
The Steam Trap Analysis determines whether the proper type, size, and function of a system’s steam traps is being applied. Faulty steam traps waste energy which increases the operational cost of the steam system.
Conducting the Annual Boiler Inspection allows Culligan to evaluate the overall operational effectiveness of the Boiler System’s Chemical Treatment Program.
The Softener Inspection can be accomplished any time of the year; however, it is best to inspect the system in conjunction with the Annual Boiler Inspection. Culligan can conduct an elution study as well as inspect the aspects of the softener for correct function.
Deposited minerals and iron along heat exchange points can vastly increase the energy usage for a chiller and eliminate cooling efficiency in a heat exchanger. Ask your Culligan service representative about the benefits of chemical cleaning to restore efficiency and minimize future energy costs.
Cooling towers provide an ideal environment for bacteria growth, causing health and safety concerns. Biofilms can be every bit as insulating as mineral deposition, minimizing energy efficiency, and can also lead to microbiologically induced corrosion. In a closed loop, certain corrosion prevention programs can actually feed and promote bacteria development. Minimize your risk for Legionella and other microbiological based concerns with a properly applied Culligan chemical program.
Dissolved minerals naturally accumulate in cooling tower water. Deposition of these dissolved solids can occur along all points of heat exchange, greatly reducing efficiencies in chiller condensers, plate and frame heat exchangers, and air handling units. This can also lead to under-deposit corrosion and contribute to microbiological growth. Maximize your energy efficiency and prevent deposition problems with a Culligan chemical program.
Corrosion WILL occur in cooling towers and closed loops without chemical protection. Corrosion not only damages the equipment, it can contribute to issues with deposition and microbiological growth. Protect your equipment and your investment with a Culligan chemical program designed to provide excellent corrosion prevention, while monitoring this protection with a Culligan quarterly corrosion rate analysis.
To protect the system piping network and capital equipment, a steam and condensate chemical is added to buffer the pH. These chemicals are most commonly a blend of neutralizing amines and filming amines which facilitate a buffered pH (pH of 7.5-9). Buffering the pH reduces the potential for the formation of carbonic acid, which is the main contributor of a system’s deterioration.
Internal treatment of the boiler with chemical is essential to inhibit scaling and corrosion which degrade the boilers efficiency. This can be accomplished through a diverse set of chemicals. Depending on the system’s requirements, Polymers, Tannins, and Chelates are typically utilized as internal chemical treatment solutions
Chemical pretreatment of the feedwater typically takes place in the Feedwater Tank or Deaerator. This process is necessary to chemically remove oxygen and supplement any alkalinity required for quality boiler water. This step generally requires an oxygen scavenger and an alkalinity adjunct to ensure the feedwater is of good quality to reduce the potential for a multitude of corrosion possibilities.
The first step, and arguably the most important step to achieving excellent results, is pretreating the make-up water to remove dissolved solids in the make-up water source by mechanical operation. Solutions typically range from utilizing Water Softening to Reverse Osmosis. The proper solution depends on the efficacy of the system and the quality of the incoming make-up water source.
When you want to produce high quality water in a demanding and variable environment, trust Culligan® filters. The Culligan Side Mount (CSM) heavyduty filter reduces contaminants* and solids that affect water quality and equipment efficiency. The Culligan®-exclusive Smart Controller makes it easy for you to set up and manage your water treatment. Using optional accessories such as an automatic timer or sensors, monitor the system and filter as needed without constant supervision, saving resources and money.
