{"id":29052,"date":"2023-05-01T17:25:36","date_gmt":"2023-05-01T11:55:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thermodyneboilers.com\/?p=29052"},"modified":"2023-07-11T12:01:19","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T06:31:19","slug":"how-to-minimize-the-blowdown-losses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/how-to-minimize-the-blowdown-losses\/","title":{"rendered":"How to minimize the Blowdown Losses?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>If Not Optimized An improper Blowdown May Cause You <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Higher Energy Losses&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduced boiler system efficiency<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lower Quality Of Steam<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Higher Makeup water<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>More chemical required<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Boiler-Blowdown.png\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"518\" height=\"397\" src=\"https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Boiler-Blowdown.png\" alt=\"Boiler Blowdown\" class=\"wp-image-29053\" style=\"border-radius:10px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Boiler-Blowdown.png 518w, https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Boiler-Blowdown-300x230.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 518px) 100vw, 518px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">                                           Boiler Blowdown<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:78px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Boiler-Blowdown-Effects-2.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Boiler-Blowdown-Effects-2.png\" alt=\"Boiler Blowdown Effects\" class=\"wp-image-29058 lazyload\" width=\"877\" height=\"475\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Boiler-Blowdown-Effects-2.png 877w, https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Boiler-Blowdown-Effects-2-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Boiler-Blowdown-Effects-2-768x416.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 877px) 100vw, 877px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 877px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 877\/475;\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">                                                                                                 Boiler Blowdown Effects<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:43px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/boiler-blowdown-calculation\/\">Boiler blowdown<\/a>, one of the essential <a href=\"https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/what-is-boiler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">boiler operating<\/a> practices, causes you a huge amount of energy loss either knowingly or unknowingly. For energy optimization and better efficiency of the<a href=\"https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/what-is-boiler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> boiler system<\/a>, it is very essential to control the blowdown in your <a href=\"https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/what-is-steam-boiler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">steam boiler<\/a>. However, the amount of blowdown depends on many factors, like feed water quality and makeup water requirement. But if the blowdown water is less than the required, then a problem Carry-Over arises in the boiler. which leads to the degradation of steam quality. And an excess amount of BD water causes more heat losses along with water and treatment chemicals. So, controlling the blowdown is not only required for energy optimisation but for better steam processing also.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ecb39e77fee\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #707070;color:#707070\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #707070;color:#707070\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ecb39e77fee\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/how-to-minimize-the-blowdown-losses\/#why-blowdown\" title=\"Why Blowdown\">Why Blowdown<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/how-to-minimize-the-blowdown-losses\/#types-of-blowdown\" title=\"Types Of Blowdown\">Types Of Blowdown<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/how-to-minimize-the-blowdown-losses\/#boiler-blowdown-calculation\" title=\"Boiler Blowdown Calculation:\">Boiler Blowdown Calculation:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/how-to-minimize-the-blowdown-losses\/#loss-due-to-improper-blowdown\" title=\"Loss due to improper Blowdown\">Loss due to improper Blowdown<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/how-to-minimize-the-blowdown-losses\/#heat-recovery-methods-from-blowdown-water\" title=\"Heat Recovery Methods From Blowdown Water\">Heat Recovery Methods From Blowdown Water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/how-to-minimize-the-blowdown-losses\/#conclusion-and-recommendations\" title=\"Conclusion And Recommendations:\">Conclusion And Recommendations:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/how-to-minimize-the-blowdown-losses\/#how-to-minimize-the-blowdown-losses-faq\" title=\"How to minimize the Blowdown Losses? FAQ\">How to minimize the Blowdown Losses? FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-blowdown\"><\/span><strong>Why Blowdown<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Even with the best pretreatm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">ent programs, <a href=\"https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/dissolved-gases-in-feed-water-and-its-effect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">boiler feedwater<\/a> often contains some degree of impurities, such as suspended and dissolved solids. The impurities can remain and accumulate inside the boiler as the boiler operation continues. The increasing concentration of dissolved solids may lead to carryover of boiler water into the steam, <strong>causing damage to piping, steam traps and even process equipment.<\/strong> The increasing concentration of suspended solids can form sludge, which impairs boiler efficiency and heat transfer capability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:43px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">To avoid boiler problems, water must be periodically discharged or \u201cblown down\u201d from the boiler to control the concentrations of suspended and total dissolved solids in the boiler. Surface water blowdown is often done continuously to reduce the level of dissolved solids, and bottom blowdown is performed periodically to remove sludge from the bottom of the boiler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:44px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"types-of-blowdown\"><\/span><strong>Types Of Blowdown<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Intermittent Blowdown<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">The intermittent blown down is given by manually operating a valve fitted to the discharge pipe at the lowest point of the<a href=\"https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/combitherm-three-pass-smoke-cum-water-tube-type-boiler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> boiler shell<\/a> to reduce parameters within prescribed limits so that steam quality is not likely to be affected. In intermittent blowdown, a large diameter line is opened for a short period of time, the time being based on a thumb rule such as \u201conce in a shift for 2 minutes\u201d. Intermittent blowdown requires large short-term increases in the amount of feed water put into the boiler, and hence may necessitate larger feed water pumps than if continuous blowdown is used. Also, TDS level will be varying, thereby causing fluctuations of the water level in the boiler due to changes in steam bubble size and distribution which accompany changes in concentration of solids. Also a substantial amount of <a href=\"https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/lp\/whrb-waste-heat-recovery-boiler\/\">heat energy<\/a> is lost with intermittent blowdown.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Intermittent manual blowdown is designed to remove suspended solids, including any sludge formed in the boiler water. The manual blowdown take-off is usually located in the bottom of the lowest boiler drum, where any sludge formed would tend to settle. Properly controlled intermittent manual blowdown removes suspended solids, allowing satisfactory boiler operation. Most <a href=\"https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">industrial boiler<\/a> systems contain both a manual intermittent blowdown and a continuous blowdown system.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">In practice, the manual blowdown valves are opened periodically in accordance with an operating schedule. To optimize suspended solids removal and operating economy, frequent short blows are preferred to infrequent lengthy blows. Very little sludge is formed in systems using boiler feedwater of exceptionally high quality. The manual blowdown can be less frequent in these systems than in those using feedwater that is contaminated with hardness or iron. The water treatment consultant can recommend an appropriate manual blowdown schedule. Blowdown valves on the water wall headers of a boiler should be operated in strict accordance with the manufacturer&#8217;s recommendations. Usually, due to possible circulation problems, water wall headers are not blown down while the unit is steaming. A blowdown normally takes place when the unit is taken out of<a href=\"https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/policiesservices\/\"> service<\/a> or banked. The water level should be watched closely during periods of manual blowdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:52px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Continuous Blowdown<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Continuous blowdown, as the term implies, is the continuous removal of water from the boiler. It offers many advantages not provided by the use of bottom blowdown alone. For instance, water may be removed from the location of the highest dissolved solids in the boiler water. As a result, proper boiler water quality can be maintained at all times. Also, a maximum of dissolved solids may be removed with minimal loss of water and heat from the boiler.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Another major benefit of continuous blowdown is the recovery of a large amount of its heat content through the use of blowdown flash tanks and heat exchangers. Control valve settings must be adjusted regularly to increase or decrease the blowdown according to control test results and to maintain close control of boiler water concentrations at all times. When continuous blowdown is used, manual blowdown is usually limited to approximately one short blow per shift to remove suspended solids which may have settled out near the manual blowdown connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:43px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"boiler-blowdown-calculation\"><\/span><strong>Boiler Blowdown Calculation:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">The blowdown water percentage required can be calculated with the help of given formula-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Blowdown % = feed water TDS % of makeup water Permissible TDS &#8211; Feed water TDS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">For example, A 2 TPH boiler with 90% condensate recovery system working on feed water having 300 ppm TDS and the maximum limit of the TDS is 3000 ppm. Then,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Blowdown % = 300103000-300= 1.11%&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>  = <\/strong>1.112000100= <strong>22.22 kg\/hr<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/boiler-blowdown-calculation\/\">Boiler Blowdown Calculator<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"loss-due-to-improper-blowdown\"><\/span><strong>Loss due to improper Blowdown<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">If the blowdown percentage is not optimised it can lead to a huge amount of energy as well as water loss.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Considering the above example, if blowdown is 2% instead of 1.11%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">The excess amount of water = 40-22.2 = 17.8 kg\/hr<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">If boiler operates 12hr per day for 300 days in a year then&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">= 17.8 * 12 * 300 = 64,080 kg of water<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">The boiler operating pressure is 10 kg\/cm2 then energy associated with the water = 64,080 * 180 = 1,15,34,400 kcal in a year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Operating fuel of the boiler is coal of CV 5300 kcal\/kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Then equivalent fuel wasted in a year = 2176.30 kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Cost of fuel is Rs 20 per Kg then,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">equivalent money wasted in a year in the form of excess blowdown water = 2176.30 * 20 = 43,526&nbsp;<strong>Only&nbsp; 0.9 % of excess blowdown causes you rupees 43,526loss<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"heat-recovery-methods-from-blowdown-water\"><\/span><strong>Heat Recovery Methods From Blowdown Water<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Flash Tank-Heat Exchanger System<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">The system shown below consists of a flash tank and a heat exchanger. The temperature of the blowdown leaving the flash tank is usually still above 100\u00b0C. The heat of this flash blowdown can be used to heat makeup water by sending it through the heat exchanger, while cooling the blowdown at the same time. Heating boiler makeup water saves on fuel costs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Heat-Recovery-in-Blowdown.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"774\" height=\"621\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Heat-Recovery-in-Blowdown.png\" alt=\"Heat Recovery in Blowdown\" class=\"wp-image-29056 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 774px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 774\/621;border-radius:10px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Heat-Recovery-in-Blowdown.png 774w, https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Heat-Recovery-in-Blowdown-300x241.png 300w, https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Heat-Recovery-in-Blowdown-768x616.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">                                 Heat Recovery in Blowdown<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:43px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Flash Tank system<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Heat-Recovery-in-Blowdown..png\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Heat-Recovery-in-Blowdown..png\" alt=\"Heat Recovery in Blowdown.\" class=\"wp-image-29057 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 478px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 478\/205;border-radius:8px\" width=\"478\" height=\"205\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Heat-Recovery-in-Blowdown..png 940w, https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Heat-Recovery-in-Blowdown.-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Heat-Recovery-in-Blowdown.-768x331.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">                               Heat Recovery in Blowdown.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">The flash tank system shown in the figure below can be used when expense and complexity must be reduced to a minimum. In this system, the blowdowns from the boilers are sent through a flash tank, where they are converted into low-pressure steam. This low-pressure steam is most typically used in deaerators or makeup water heaters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:57px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion-and-recommendations\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion And Recommendations:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Boiler blowdown is the removal of <a href=\"https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/dissolved-gases-in-feed-water-and-its-effect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">water from a boiler<\/a>. Its purpose is to control boiler water parameters within prescribed limits to minimize scale, corrosion, carryover, and other specific problems. Blowdown is also used to remove suspended solids present in the system. These solids are caused by feed water contamination, by internal chemical treatment precipitates, or by exceeding the solubility limits of otherwise soluble salts. The blowdown can range from less than 1% when an extremely high-quality feedwater is available to greater than 20% in a critical system with poor-quality feedwater. In plants with sodium zeolite softened makeup water, the percentage is commonly determined by means of a chloride test. In higher-pressure boilers, a soluble, inert material may be added to the boiler water as a tracer to determine the percentage of blowdown. The primary purpose of blowdown is to maintain the solid content of boiler water within certain limits. This may be required for specific reasons, such as contamination of the boiler water. In this case, a high blowdown rate is required to eliminate the contaminants as rapidly as possible.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">The blowdown rate required for a particular boiler depends on the<a href=\"https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/boiler-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> boiler design<\/a>, the operating conditions, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/thermodyneboilers.com\/demo\/oldthermo\/3-major-causes-corrosion-boiler\/\">feedwater<\/a> contaminant levels. In many systems, the blowdown rate is determined according to total dissolved solids. In other systems, alkalinity, silica, or suspended solids levels determine the required blowdown rate. An automatic blowdown control system continuously monitors the boiler water, adjusts the rate of blowdown, and maintains the specific conductance of the boiler water at the desired level.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-96fb09a9\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-minimize-the-blowdown-losses-faq\"><\/span>How to minimize the Blowdown Losses? FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1685786811398\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is automatic boiler blowdown control?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Automatic boiler blowdown control is a system that automatically regulates the amount of water that is blown down from a boiler. This is done to maintain the boiler water chemistry at a safe and optimal level.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1685786822818\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Why is automatic boiler blowdown control necessary?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Manual blowdown control can be time-consuming and labor-intensive. It can also be difficult to ensure that the correct amount of water is being blown down, which can lead to problems such as scale buildup, corrosion, and carryover.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1685786828855\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How does automatic boiler blowdown control work?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Automatic boiler blowdown control systems typically use a conductivity probe to measure the concentration of dissolved solids in the boiler water. The probe sends a signal to a controller, which then opens or closes a valve to regulate the amount of water that is blown down.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1685786851242\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are the benefits of automatic boiler blowdown control?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Automatic boiler blowdown control offers a number of benefits, including:<br\/>Increased efficiency: Automatic blowdown control can help to improve boiler efficiency by reducing the amount of water that is lost to blowdown.<br\/>Reduced maintenance costs: Automatic blowdown control can help to reduce maintenance costs by preventing scale buildup, corrosion, and carryover.<br\/>Improved safety: Automatic blowdown control can help to improve safety by preventing boiler explosions and fires.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1685786862231\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are the drawbacks of automatic boiler blowdown control?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Automatic boiler blowdown control systems can be expensive to purchase and install. They can also be more complex to operate and maintain than manual blowdown systems.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1685786937634\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How often should a boiler be blown down?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The frequency of blowdown depends on the type of boiler, the operating conditions, and the water quality. In general, boilers should be blown down at least once per shift.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1685786949317\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How much water should be blown down?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The amount of water that is blown down should be sufficient to maintain the boiler water chemistry at a safe and optimal level. In general, boilers should blow down a small percentage of the total water volume.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1685786959570\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are the signs of improper blowdown?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Signs of improper blowdown include:<br\/>Scale buildup on boiler tubes<br\/>Corrosion of boiler tubes<br\/>Carryover of water droplets into the steam<br\/>Boiler explosions and fires<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1685786971396\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How can I troubleshoot problems with automatic boiler blowdown control?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you are having problems with automatic boiler blowdown control, you should contact a qualified technician. They will be able to diagnose the problem and recommend a solution.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1685786984662\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Where can I learn more about automatic boiler blowdown control?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There are a number of resources available to learn more about automatic boiler blowdown control. These include:<br\/>Boiler manufacturers<br\/>Boiler service companies<br\/>Technical publications<br\/>Online resources<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If Not Optimized An improper Blowdown May Cause You Boiler blowdown, one of the essential boiler operating practices, causes you a huge amount of energy loss either knowingly or unknowingly. For energy optimization and better efficiency of the boiler system, it is very essential to control the blowdown in your steam boiler. 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In general, boilers should blow down a small percentage of the total water volume.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.thermodyneboilers.com\/how-to-minimize-the-blowdown-losses\/#faq-question-1685786959570","position":8,"url":"https:\/\/www.thermodyneboilers.com\/how-to-minimize-the-blowdown-losses\/#faq-question-1685786959570","name":"What are the signs of improper blowdown?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Signs of improper blowdown include:<br\/>Scale buildup on boiler tubes<br\/>Corrosion of boiler tubes<br\/>Carryover of water droplets into the steam<br\/>Boiler explosions and fires","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.thermodyneboilers.com\/how-to-minimize-the-blowdown-losses\/#faq-question-1685786971396","position":9,"url":"https:\/\/www.thermodyneboilers.com\/how-to-minimize-the-blowdown-losses\/#faq-question-1685786971396","name":"How can I troubleshoot problems with automatic boiler blowdown control?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"If you are having problems with automatic boiler blowdown control, you should contact a qualified technician. They will be able to diagnose the problem and recommend a solution.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.thermodyneboilers.com\/how-to-minimize-the-blowdown-losses\/#faq-question-1685786984662","position":10,"url":"https:\/\/www.thermodyneboilers.com\/how-to-minimize-the-blowdown-losses\/#faq-question-1685786984662","name":"Where can I learn more about automatic boiler blowdown control?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"There are a number of resources available to learn more about automatic boiler blowdown control. 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