The Science of Boiler Water Treatment

Effective boiler water treatment is critical for ensuring the efficiency, safety, and longevity of steam and hot water boiler systems. The chemistry behind these treatments focuses on controlling key water parameters to prevent corrosion, scale formation, and fouling, which can compromise heat transfer, increase energy costs, and lead to system failures.

Core Chemical Principles

• pH Control: Maintaining an optimal pH (typically 10-11) prevents corrosion of metal surfaces. Alkalinity builders like ALKEATREAT 2.O ensure stable pH levels.
• Scale Prevention: Hard water minerals such as calcium and magnesium form scale deposits. Phosphates and polymers in PHOSTREAT 2.O bind these minerals to prevent buildup.
• Oxygen Scavenging: Dissolved oxygen causes pitting corrosion. Oxygen scavengers like OXTREAT 2.O neutralize oxygen to protect boiler components.
• Descaling: Existing scale is removed using descaling agents like BOILER DESCALER LIQUID, restoring system efficiency.
• Neutralization: pH buffers like Boiler Neutraliser pH Buffer stabilize water chemistry post-descaling or during operation to prevent acidic corrosion.

At Alkemist, our advanced boiler chemicals are engineered to address these challenges, delivering reliable performance and compliance with industry standards in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.