{"id":15034,"date":"2022-03-17T14:53:47","date_gmt":"2022-03-17T19:53:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apexengineeringproducts.com\/?p=15034"},"modified":"2022-03-17T14:53:47","modified_gmt":"2022-03-17T19:53:47","slug":"boiler-descaling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apexengineeringproducts.com\/boiler-descaling\/","title":{"rendered":"Boiler Descaling"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boiler Descaling<\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Often Should I Descale a Boiler?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boiler manufacturers, industrial cleaning companies, and industry organizations have published standards that recommend the frequency for boiler cleanings. Most standards use the deposit weight density from a tube sample to decide when a boiler should be chemically cleaned. You should confirm that a consistent method is used when comparing results over time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some boilers can take a great deal of abuse and inattention and still function at competent levels. They may even have davited and hinged doors to easily expose the tubes for inspection and cleaning. Regardless of the type and design of your boiler, the deposits should be monitored by visual inspection, tube sampling, or other methods.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things to Consider Before Descaling a Boiler<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many things you need to keep in mind before descaling a boiler. The questions below should help you gather the information you need before moving to the actual descaling process.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Type and design of boiler; low temperature hot water, high temperature hot water, low pressure steam or high pressure steam?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Size of the boiler can be obtained from the nameplate or other documentation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> What is the boiler used for? Heating or process (heat exchanger)?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Age of boiler?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The characteristics of the deposits and deposit analysis.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Thickness of deposit; thickest area, thinnest area, average?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Date last cleaned, if ever?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Has any boiler feed-water treatment been used?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Boiler history?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> What is the boiler\u2019s water capacity?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Compatibility of the cleaning solvent with the metallurgy of the system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ease of the cleaning application.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Method of spent solvent disposal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Cost of cleaning method.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Any tubes or sections leaking now? If so, they should be fixed before cleaning.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ocaf9oOi0n8&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15035&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.apexengineeringproducts.com\/boiler-tube-cleaning\/&#8221;][download icon_c=&#8221;&#8221; url=&#8221;\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/BoilerBrochureVertical.pdf&#8221; target=&#8221;_self&#8221; icon_d=&#8221;&#8221;][\/download][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic Boiler Descaling Procedure<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: The following steps are for reference only. Every boiler is different and may require certain steps not included in the general procedure list below.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Shut down the boiler.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Blow down the unit with pressure still on.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Drain and flush the unit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Close the steam valve.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Add descaler and follow any steps provided by the descaler manufacturer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Circulate through the drain or low point and return from the pressure relief valve or high point of the boiler back to a vented container.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Circulate for 4-8 hours depending on volume.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Open steam valve.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Drain, flush, refill, and start up.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some descalers may require additional steps not listed. Professional assistance may be available; make sure to call the manufacturer of your descaler if you need assistance.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemical Descaler Hazardous Material Precautions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are using a descaler that is not biodegradable and requires special handling, you may have to take some of the following precautions into account:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cHazard Communications Standard\u201d including SDS (safety data sheet) information<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cConfined Space Entry\u201d Permits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parking Permits; to prevent blocked alleyways, and driveways<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lockout &amp; Tagout Procedures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contractor\u2019s waste stream generator, hauling and disposal site permits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cSudden &amp; Accidental Pollution\u201d insurance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DOT regulations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPA regulations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High temperature solutions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Installation of heaters, piping, valves, pumps, neutralizers, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safe and proper drainage\/disposal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other plant safety measures<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><strong>RYDLYME<\/strong><\/em> The World\u2019s Leading Descalcificador biodegradable<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For additional details regarding the specifications of <em><strong>RYDLYME<\/strong><\/em>, please visit our Technical Data page or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apexengineeringproducts.com\/contact-us\/\">contact the technical department<\/a> at APEX Engineering Products at <\/span><a href=\"tel:+16308208888\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">630-820-8888<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or on our toll free number <\/span><a href=\"tel:+18004516291\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">800-451-6291<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3749&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Boiler Descaling How Often Should I Descale a Boiler? 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