Industrial boilers are used across a wide range of markets for differing applications. The steam that they generate is an essential component of processes across pharmaceutical, healthcare, power, manufacturing and food & beverage industries. Therefore, industrial boiler water treatment is necessary to prevent damage and ensure optimal performance.

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Water Treatment Technologies

There are many different technologies that can be applied to ensure an optimised boiler, one option is a water softener. Water softening involves the filtration of hard water through an ion exchange resin bed, which attracts the calcium and magnesium ions and prevents them from causing unwanted scaling.

To remove further contaminants, a reverse osmosis (RO) system is a proven, effective option. The RO system uses a semi-permeable membrane to filter out contaminants and produce purified water that is extremely low in dissolved solids.

In high-pressure boilers and critical industrial applications, reverse osmosis (RO) may be followed by Continuous Electrodeionisation (CEDI) technology to ensure the highest water purity level. CEDI is a highly efficient demineralisation process that utilises both electricity and ion exchange membranes to separate dissolved impurities (ions) from water. CEDI systems are capable of producing water with low levels of dissolved ions, typically less than one part per billion. This level of purity is critical in many high-pressure boiler applications and industrial processes where even trace amounts of impurities can cause damage or reduce the efficiency of the system.

Water Treatment Chemicals

Our Hydrex chemical range is expansive and effective. The range includes both organic and inorganic chemicals formulated to meet the individual needs of low to high-pressure boilers across different markets.

A water treatment chemical programme can be used to target three main areas across an industrial boiler to ensure optimal performance, longevity and uptime. We focus on protecting your boiler system by removing or modifying harmful substances.

Our pre-treatment programs remove impurities from raw water before they enter the boiler system.

Our internal treatment includes a survey of your system to identify any issues and our experts apply the necessary chemistries to prevent scaling and corrosion, extending the lifespan of your equipment while lowering costs and environmental impact.

For steam condensate treatment, we use products like neutralising amines and filming amines to prevent contamination and protect pipework from corrosion, reducing the need for costly replacements.