Considerable saving in operating costs will be achieved by strict control of boiler
water treatment and analysis. A better safety record and operating efficiency result
from an accurate control of feed water, boiler water and condensate quality no
matter which type of boiler or feed system is fitted. Attention to boiler water
consumption is a further area requiring special care and attention.
This video deals with problem areas related to Fire Tube Boilers, Low Pressure
Water Tube Boilers, Waste Heat Recovery Units and High Pressure Water Tube
Boilers. Details of impurity control are different in each case but the operating
philosophy and the desired end results are the same benefitting both the ship’s
engineer officers and her owners.