STEAM WATER ANALYSIS SYSTEM (SWAS)
DADRI
SWAS CONTENTS
BOILER PH
FEED WATER PH
SODIUM
DISSOLVED OXYGEN
CONDUCTIVITY
SILICA
ACC
PHOSPHATE ,SULPHATE & CHLORIDE IONS
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ACC (After Cation conductivity)
Here's how ACC works:
The column contains negatively charged plastic beads that
capture positively charged ions, such as copper, hydrogen,
iron, manganese, and sodium and we can calculate low level
anion like chloride and sulphate ions
ACC is mainly measured on samples from: Main steam,
Condensate, Boiler drum
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ACC (After Cation conductivity)
Significance of ACC measurement:
Prevents contaminants: ACC helps identify
contaminants like sodium chloride, which can cause
corrosion and deposits in turbines and boilers.
Maximizes clean water: ACC helps ensure that
the water used in a plant's processes is clean.
Minimizes downtime: By identifying issues early,
ACC can help reduce downtime and increase the
amount of clean water in a plant
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BOILER DRUM pH
The pH level of boiler water in a power plant is important
because it controls corrosion and scale formation, which can lead
to costly boiler tube failure and system downtime:
Corrosion
A pH level below 8.5 can cause acid attack, which results in rough,
pitted surfaces.
Scale formation
A high pH level can lead to scale formation, which can reduce the
efficiency of the steam boiler system
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BOILER DRUM pH
Here are the steps to calibrate a pH meter:
Clean the electrode: Remove the electrode from its storage
solution and clean it with deionized water. Gently dry it with a
Kimwipe.
Calibrate with pH 7 buffer: Place the electrode in the pH 7
calibration solution. Press yes and wait for the reading to show pH
= 7 and "ready". Press yes again to confirm the calibration.
Calibrate with pH 4 or pH 10 buffer: Rinse the electrode with
deionized water and place it in the pH 4 or pH 10 buffer
solution. Stir and wait for the pH reading to stabilize.
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FEED WATER pH
The pH of the feed water must range between
8.8 and 9.0. If it exceeds the limit, it causes scale
formation, and if it reduces the limit, it causes
corrosion.
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SODIUM
A higher level of sodium in the condensate indicates a
condenser leakage.
A lower level of sodium in the condensate indicates
deposition of sodium in the steam circuit (on heat
transfer surfaces, on turbine blades, etc.)
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Sodium Analyzer 2300Na
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DISSOLVED OXYGEN
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Optical measurement
This method uses a fluorescent
dye and a fiber optic reader to
measure the luminescence of a
liquid in the presence of
oxygen. The amount of oxygen
passing through the sensing
layer is inversely proportional to
the lifetime of the luminescence
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DISSOLVED OXYGEN
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DO will destroy a boiler system. Even low
concentrations of DO can be highly destructive, as the
high temperatures and pressures in steam-generating
systems accelerate the rate of corrosion. Dissolved
oxygen causes localized corrosion and pitting of metal
system components
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CONDUCTIVITY
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What is conductivity?
Conductivity is a measure of how well water carries an
electrical current, which is caused by dissolved
substances like contaminants, dissolved gases, or
treatment chemicals.
Why is conductivity important?
Conductivity is a common way to monitor water quality
and ionic contamination in power plants. High
conductivity levels can indicate a high risk of corrosion,
which can damage critical assets like the condenser
tubes, steam turbine header, and main boiler
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SILICA
Silica is a major impurity in power plants that can cause scale buildup and other
issues, which can lead to plant failure:
Scale buildup
Silica can build up in boilers and turbines, forming a hard, dense scale that can
reduce heat transfer and lead to boiler outages.
Premature failure
Silica buildup on steam turbines can cause them to fail prematurely, leading to
unplanned downtime.
Efficiency reduction
Silica scale can reduce the efficiency of a steam turbine by reducing pressure and
changing steam flow velocities.
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FEED WATER PARAMETER
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BOILER WATER PARAMETER
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SUPER HEATED STEAM PARAMETER
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CONDENSATE WATER PARAMETER
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THANKYOU
THANKYOU
AMAR PAL
Sr. Manager
(C&I)
NTPC DADRI
9425176791
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