Reduced efficiency

What are the reasons for the reduction in efficiency of heat exchangers? A review of sedimentation, corrosion, biofouling, and practical solutions to restore the efficiency of industrial equipment.

Steam boilers are mainly made of carbon steels, and the internal surface of these metals that are in contact with water must be free of deposits. Deposits have a lower thermal conductivity than metals, which causes the temperature of the metal to rise on the combustion wall side. Therefore, more fuel is needed to produce steam. Therefore, there is a need to control and wash these deposits inside the steam boiler.