Make boiler feedwater with lower risks

Journal Article · Fri Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1997 · Hydrocarbon Processing

OSTI ID:527575

Colbert, G L ^[1]; Reeves, G; Combs, G ^[2]; Edmonds, C ^[3]

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1. Rexene Products Co., Odessa, TX (United States)
2. Stone and Webster Engineering Corp., Houston, TX (United States)
3. Glegg Water Conditioning, Inc., Guelph, Ontario (Canada)

The traditional approach to produce water suitable for high-pressure boilers requires using, handling and storing hazardous materials, i.e., acid and caustic. In this case history, an ethylene manufacturer chooses a new technology--electrodeionization (EDI)--to make feedwater for its ethylene furnace`s 1,200-psig steam system. The method was chosen in place of the traditional mixed-bed demineralizer (MBD) process. The new process is competitive in both operating and capital costs. The other bonus for the operating company was eliminating the handling of hazardous materials, thus reducing environmental and safety risks.

• OSTI ID: 527575
• Journal Information: Hydrocarbon Processing, Journal Name: Hydrocarbon Processing Journal Issue: 8 Vol. 76; ISSN HYPRAX; ISSN 0018-8190
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
BOILERS
COST
FEEDWATER
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
PETROCHEMICAL PLANTS
WATER CHEMISTRY
WATER TREATMENT