Figure 1 below illustrates the water/steam schematic of a coal-fired unit from the last century. Figure 1. Flow path of a large, drum-type coal unit. Note the closed feedwater heaters and the one open ...

Monitoring and controlling highly corrosive contaminants in power water cycle chemistry can significantly impact efficiency, meeting turbine warranty requirements, and more importantly, plant safety.

Power plants are engineered with precision down to the smallest detail, yet one critical variable is often considered too late in the process: water chemistry. When it’s considered early in design ...