A Midwest feed mill was treating its incoming boiler feed water with amine chemical to combat high levels of alkalinity, reports Food Engineering.
While amine can be effective at addressing alkalinity, it is one of the most expensive chemicals used in boiler water treatment.
If the facility chose not to treat the well water for alkalinity, it could result in failure of the steam piping and condensate return lines, a costly plant shutdown and capital equipment replacement expenses.
U.S. Water’s EnergyOUT system presented an integrated solution to address the alkalinity issue and improve plant efficiency, which the facility’s current water treatment provider could not match.
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