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27 - Boiler systems

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What is the typical payback time of installing an economiser in a boiler system?

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Q: What is the typical payback time of installing an economiser in a boiler system?
A: Less than two years.
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Q: What is the purpose of the condenser?
A: To ensure that no pockets of steam remain in the condensate when returning to the Boiler house.
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Q: What is direct boiler feed?
A: Variable speed pumps equipped with level sensors to control the water level
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Q: When does cavitation in the feed pumps occur?
A: Cavitation occurs when the pressure in the first impeller or pipes drops below the vapour pressure of the water.
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Q: What is the main shortcoming of on/off level control?
A: It does not maintain a constant level in the boiler
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Q: Why is chemical treatment of the make-up water necessary?
A: To prevent scaling in the boiler and the water from turning acidic when heated.