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is the process of removal of oxygen, Carbon di oxide and other non condensible gases from boiler feed water thereby reducing the risk of corrosion in the pressure parts of the boiler. Deaeration of two types namely Mechanical Deaeration and Chemical Deaeartion Mechanical deaeration works on the principle of Henrys law of physics
Water is heated during deaeration to near the temperature of the boiler water, thus minimizing the risk of thermal shock. The deaerating process removes noncondensible gases (oxygen and carbon-dioxide) which tend to act as insulators inhibiting the transfer of heat within the boiler. Removal of corrosive oxygen and carbon-dioxide controls corrosion within the boiler and piping, extending the life expectancy of the system and reducing maintenance cost. Higher temperature feed water reduces the drop in boiler operating pressure which can occur when cold water is added. Mechanical deaeration can reduce the amount of chemical consumables used for water conditioning in turn cost saving.
At a constant temperature, the amount of given gas dissolved in a given type and volume of liquid is directly proportional to the partial pressure of that gas in equilibrium with that liquid . The law further states that the solubility of gas in a particular temperature is proportional to the pressure of that gas above the liquid.
everyday example of Henry's law is given by carbonated soft drinks. Before the bottle or can is opened, the gas above the drink is almost pure carbon dioxide at a pressure slightly higher than atmospheric pressure. The drink itself contains dissolved carbon dioxide. When the bottle or can is opened, some of this gas escapes and giving the hiss sound.
the pressure above the liquid is now lower, some of the dissolved carbon dioxide comes out of solution as bubbles. If a glass of the drink is left in the open, the concentration of carbon dioxide in solution will come into equilibrium with the carbon dioxide in the air, and the drink will go "flat".
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easiest way to deaerate the boiler feed water by forcing the steam into the feed water, this action is called SCRUBBING. The feed water entering the deaerator is heated to the saturation temperature corresponding to the steam pressure maintained in the deaerator. This will reduce the solubility of dissolved gas in the water to zero.
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is based on two scientific principles. The first principle can be described by Henry's Law. Henry's Law asserts that gas solubility in a solution decreases as the gas partial pressure above the solution decreases. The second scientific principle that governs deaeration is the relationship between gas solubility and temperature. Easily explained, gas solubility in a solution decreases to almost zero as the temperature of the solution rises and approaches saturation temperature.
deaerator utilizes both of these natural processes to remove dissolved oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other non-condensable gases from boiler feed water. The feed water is sprayed in thin films into a steam atmosphere allowing it to become quickly heated to saturation temperature.
feed water in thin films increases the surface area of the liquid in contact with the steam, which, in turn, provides more rapid oxygen removal and lower gas concentrations. This process reduces the solubility of all dissolved gases and removes it from the feed water. The liberated gases are then vented from the deaerator.
thermal-mechanical deaerator of spray and tray type (multi level trays) Water is sprayed through 10 nozzles arranged in two rows with 5 nozzles. Heating and scrubbing action removes all the dissolved gases. With mechanical deaeration DO level : 20 to 30ppb With chemical deaeration DO level :5 to 10ppb Chemical used : Cortrol-Carbo hydrazide
OVER
VIEW OF DEAERTOR
Vent Condenser
Condensate from CEP
Vapour Tank
Storage Tank
trays
Steam Inlet
VAPOUR TANK
SS Tray Outer
Vent to atmosphere
Steam Inlet
Condensate outlet
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