Parameters Boiler Drum Water Status Limits for Feed Water Drum Water TDS mg/l 390* 2900 *High 3000
pH 8.0 10.0 Low 10.5 to 11.5
Iron (mg/l) 0.02 0.05 OK <0.1
Color of Water Clear L.Redish OK Light Reddish
Total Hardness mg/l 195* 625* *High 0 to 5
Phosphate mg/l Nil 10 Low 40 to 60
Sulphite mg/l Nil 30 OK 30 to 50
M-Alkalinity (HCO3) mg/l 140 200 Low 300 to 600
P-Alkalinity (CO3) mg/l 0 20 Low 200 to 300
Observation & Recommendations:
Feed and drum water hardness is still out of limits. This could be very dangerous for boiler. Total hardness must not be greater than 5 mg/l. This is strongly recommended that use only RO or softner treated water of zero hardness for boiler feed. To maintain pH and Alkalinity of drum water dose some caustic (NaOH)in boiler feed tank. Morover ensure regular dosing of all chemicals according to the said schedule and quantity.