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Test Your Knowledge: Boiler Blowdown
Test Your Knowledge: Boiler Blowdown
Why do we surface blowdown?
A. To remove the dissolved solids that have concentrated in the boiler due to evaporation
B. To remove condensate as rapidly as possible to eliminate water hammer
C. To increase the pressure of hot water and heat to generate increased flash steam
D. To reduce the heat of vaporization of water molecules before they convert to steam
The answer… A. To remove the dissolved solids that have concentrated in the boiler due to evaporationHow Does Blowdown Affect the Plant?
Too Much Blowdown
Increased fuel costs
Increased water costs
Increased chemical costs
Too Little Blowdown – High TDS will occur resulting in: