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4. SIGNIFICANCE OF pH MONITORING
To maintain pH levels within acceptable limits.
Corrosion of metals and alloys is a function of pH.
Alkaline pH values increase the stability of the
oxide film and reduce oxide solubility in water.
To facilitate the correlation between two or more
water chemistry parameter (e.g., pH, conductivity,
ammonia correlation).
To provide a feedback signal for automated
chemical dosing and process control.
To warn of in-leakage of contaminants.
To warn of condensate polisher malfunction
5. SPECIFIC OR DIRECT CONDUCTIVITY
To maintain conductivity levels within acceptable
limits.
To facilitate the correlation of a water chemistry
parameter (e.g., pH, conductivity, ammonia
correlation).
To check the accuracy of water chemistry control
(such as ammonia or pH).
To warn of condenser tube leakage/ seepage
To warn of condensate polisher malfunction.
To monitor for the intrusion of volatile
contaminates (e.g., CO2 or volatile organics).
6. AFTER CATION CONDUCTIVITY(ACC)
The measurement was adopted for
monitoring the power plant steam
/ water cycle as it can detect low
levels of anion contaminants such
as chlorides, sulphates, and
organic acids (parts per billion) on
a continuous basis, while at the
same time the measurement is
very simple and easy to maintain.
7. REACTIVE SILICA
To maintain silica levels within acceptable limits.
To warn of in-leakage of contaminants.
To facilitate the correlation of a water chemistry
parameter with plant operating variables, with an
aim to optimizing operations.
To check the accuracy of water chemistry control
(for silica), so ensuring that carry-over and deposit
rates are kept at acceptable low levels.
To warn of condensate polisher malfunction.
8. PHOSPHATE
Phosphate is a Core Monitoring Parameter for boilers with Phosphate
Treatment. It is monitored in the plant for the following reasons:
To maintain phosphate levels within acceptable
limits.
To check the accuracy of water chemistry
control (such as the sodium-to-phosphate molar
ratio).
To facilitate the correlation of phosphate
content with plant operating variables.
To warn of in-leakage of contaminants.
9. AMMONIA
Ammonia is monitored to:
Check the accuracy of water
chemistry control, so ensuring that
corrosion rates are kept at acceptable
low levels.
Facilitate the correlation of
ammonia with other chemistry
parameters (i.e., pH and specific
conductivity).
10. HYDRAZINE
Hydrazine is monitored in mixed metallurgy feed water cycles using reducing All
Volatile Treatment -AVT(R). It is monitored in the plant for the following reasons:
To maintain hydrazine levels within acceptable
limits.
To evaluation of other chemistry parameters
(i.e., ORP and dissolved oxygen).
To provide feedback stimulus for automated
process control.
11. SODIUM
Sodium is a Core Monitoring Parameter. It should be monitored
continuously on-line to check the acceptability of water
chemistry, thereby ensuring that corrosion rates are kept at
low levels.
To maintain sodium levels within acceptable limits.
To warn of in-leakage of contaminants.
To warn of boiler water carryover.
To identify cooling water in-leakage at the main steam
condenser.
To warn of condensate polisher malfunction.
12. CHLORIDE
Elevated chloride concentrations in the boiler can lead to corrosive conditions
which can damage the water wall tubes.
To warn of in-leakage of contaminants (primarily
condenser cooling water ingress).
To facilitate the correlation with other chemistry
parameters (i.e., cation conductivity).
To check the accuracy of water chemistry control (for
chloride), so ensuring that carryover and deposit rates
are kept at acceptable low levels.
To warn of condensate polisher malfunction.
To warn of make-up demineralizer malfunction.
13. DISSOLVE OXYGEN
To maintain dissolved oxygen levels within
acceptable limits.
To check the accuracy of water chemistry control,
so ensuring that corrosion rates are kept at
acceptable low levels.
To facilitate the correlation of a water chemistry
parameter with plant operating variables, with an
aim to optimizing operations (e.g., condenser air
removal or de-aerator operations).
14. DISSOLVE OXYGEN
To provide feedback stimulus for automated
process control, e.g., for oxygen control on
oxygenated treatment (OT).
To monitor for condensate pump seal leakage.
During and following changes in feed water
treatment.
15. OXIDATION REDUCTION POTENTIAL
Oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) is monitored in units on
ATV(R) and OT. The purpose for monitoring ORP is to ensure
that feed water is in a reducing condition as needed to
minimize copper transport when operating
with AVT(R) chemistry and in oxidizing
condition as needed to minimize iron
transport and FAC when operating with OT
in all ferrous feed water units and
supercritical units.
16. IRON AND COPPER
To facilitate the correlation of a water
chemistry parameter with plant operating
variables.
To check the accuracy of water chemistry
control (such as reducing agent, oxygen,
ammonia or pH), so ensuring that corrosion
rates are kept at acceptable low levels.
Iron and copper are analyzed periodically to measure corrosion
product levels in the steam-water cycle. Corrosion product
monitoring in the plant is conducted primarily for the following
reasons: