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    Neutralizing amines are used to raise the pH of condensate to prevent corrosion. Maintaining the proper pH range of 8.5-9.0 in condensate minimizes corrosion and prevents iron deposits in boilers. Not maintaining the proper pH can result in leaks, deposits, inefficiencies and production losses.

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    Neutralizing amines are used to raise the pH of condensate to prevent corrosion. Maintaining the proper pH range of 8.5-9.0 in condensate minimizes corrosion and prevents iron deposits in boilers. Not maintaining the proper pH can result in leaks, deposits, inefficiencies and production losses.

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    Neutralizing amines are used to raise the pH of condensate to prevent corrosion. Maintaining the proper pH range of 8.5-9.0 in condensate minimizes corrosion and prevents iron deposits in boilers. Not maintaining the proper pH can result in leaks, deposits, inefficiencies and production losses.

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    BOILER WATER OPERATOR TRAINING Notes

    Neutralizing Amines

    WHAT IS IT?
    Neutralizing amines are used to protect condensate systems from
    corrosion and to prevent iron/copper deposits in the boiler system.

    HOW DOES IT WORK?


    Neutralizing amines function by raising the pH of the condensate.
    When the pH of the condensate is between 8.5 and 9.0, corrosion,
    due to carbonic acid attack of mild steel, is minimized.

    Carbonic acid is formed when carbon dioxide in the steam


    dissolves in the condensed steam.

    CO2 + H2O ---> H+ + HCO3-

    The source of the carbon dioxide can be:


    1. feedwater alkalinity,
    2. in-leakage of air or water in the feedwater pump system,
    3. in-leakage of air in the condensate system.

    Typically, the largest source of carbon dioxide is feedwater alkalinity.

    Another reason to minimize attack in the condensate system is to


    prevent the formation of iron particles which, when formed, can
    return to the boiler. Iron in the boiler system will deposit upon tube
    surfaces in heat transfer areas and cause at least boiler inefficiencies,
    and in the extreme case, tube ruptures.

    By maintaining the proper pH range, corrosion is minimized.

    ©2006 Nalco Company 1 SECTION 22 – Neutralizing Amines, Book 316 (9-06)


    BOILER WATER OPERATOR TRAINING Notes

    HOW DOES IT AFFECT MY PLANT?


    Use of a neutralizing amine to maintain the proper pH range in the
    condensate system will minimize corrosion and thereby:

    1. Help prevent steam/condensate leaks which can cause:


     production slowdowns
     maintenance repair costs
     safety hazards

    2. Help prevent the formation of corrosion products which can


    cause:

     economizer deposits
     boiler tube deposits
     energy use increases
     boiler inefficiencies
     failed boiler tubes
     boiler shutdowns
     lost steam or condensate

     lost production

    ©2006 Nalco Company 2 SECTION 22 – Neutralizing Amines, Book 316 (9-06)


    BOILER WATER OPERATOR TRAINING Notes

    Overfeed of a neutralizing amine can result in excessive chemical


    program cost and corrosion to copper systems exposed to the
    condensate.

    Other effects:

    ________________________________________________________

    ________________________________________________________

    ________________________________________________________

    ________________________________________________________

    ________________________________________________________

    ________________________________________________________

    Underfeed of a neutralizing amine can result in:


    1. corrosion to the condensate system causes;
     steam leaks
     maintenance repairs
     production slowdowns
    2. boiler tube deposits;
    3. boiler inefficiencies;
    4. boiler tube failures;
    5. lost production.

    ©2006 Nalco Company 3 SECTION 22 – Neutralizing Amines, Book 316 (9-06)


    BOILER WATER OPERATOR TRAINING Notes

    WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW TO OPERATE IT?


    Test the pH of the condensate and maintain the proper pH range.

    Proper pH range: ______________________________________

    ______________________________________

    Ensure that the sample is cooled to less than 90oF while it is taken.

    Ensure that the sample cooler is throttled at the cooler outlet only.

    Ensure that the sample lines and cooler are made from stainless steel.

    Test conductivity of the condensate sample.

    Proper conductivity range: ______________________________

    ______________________________

    Other controls:

    ________________________________________________________

    ________________________________________________________

    ________________________________________________________

    ________________________________________________________

    ________________________________________________________

    ________________________________________________________

    ©2006 Nalco Company 4 SECTION 22 – Neutralizing Amines, Book 316 (9-06)

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