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Comprehesive Boiler Manual Jan 2019

A Preview of B&CT Training LLC - Boiler Systems I & II Comprehensive Training Manual. We can customize training manuals to include your specific equipment. The outline is specifically designed to assist with compliance to V.A. Handbook 1810 requirements. For more information please call 405-401-0156 or see www.b-ct.net

A Preview of B&CT Training LLC - Boiler Systems I & II Comprehensive Training Manual. We can customize training manuals to include your specific equipment. The outline is specifically designed to assist with compliance to V.A. Handbook 1810 requirements. For more information please call 405-401-0156 or see www.b-ct.net

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Carbonic Acid Corrosion<br />

5) Condensate:<br />

i. Carbonic Acid<br />

CO2 + 2H2O → H2(g) + H2CO3<br />

Carbon dioxide, that we breathe out, is absorbed by water,<br />

breaks down and forms Carbonic Acid<br />

Rain is simply another form of condensate<br />

and contains carbonic acid.<br />

Dissolved tombstone from rain.<br />

Due to Carbonic Acid,<br />

untreated condensate can<br />

reach down to pH 5.5<br />

CARBONIC ACID disrupts<br />

the protective magnetite<br />

surface of steel.<br />

Condensate<br />

Sample Port<br />

SPEC: When using neutralizing<br />

amines, Condensate should be<br />

pH > 8.3<br />

P a g e 174

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