How to keep your boiler and cooling systems in tip-top condition Consistent preventative maintenance of boiler and cooling systems can promote better efficiency and protect against unexpected costs resulting from corrosion and scaling problems. In this article, we discuss the challenges and how you should tackle them. The risks of inadequate water treatment
Water contamination is an ever-present risk for onboard boiler and cooling systems. Distilled water should be the default water quality as feedwater for these systems. But this may not always be the case due to vessel operational challenges. Using non-distilled or fresh water
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containing higher concentration of minerals (calcium, magnesium, carbonates, chloride) and other contaminants (dissolved organic and suspended solids) can lead to water-related problems if not addressed in a timely manner with a combined chemical/operational approach.