The boiler is one of the most important parts of an ocean-going vessel, and it has to be running to its full potential in order to maintain a successful operation. In the increasingly competitive maritime sector of industry, speed and efficiency are must-haves, so effective preventative maintenance is crucial.
Keep those harmful substances at bay
High quality boiler treatment chemicals should play a pivotal role in the maintenance of any vessel. A number of harmful substances can build up over time, and if they are not treated the repercussions can be severe. They include:
- Calcium carbonate
- Calcium sulfate
- Magnesium sulfate
- Copper
These impurities can have a damaging effect on even the best boiler systems, and therefore effective treatment needs to be a high priority at all times.
Doing nothing can be damaging
Each impurity will have a different effect on the system, so they all need to be dealt with via boiler treatment chemicals. Copper deposits, for example, will cause severe corrosion that can limit the life of boilers. Calcium carbonate will form a scale, and this will hinder efficiency of operation in a short space of time.
There are so many conditions which can cause major problems to a vessel’s system. They include acidity, alkalinity, hardness and chlorine content. Undissolved solids are a particular threat, because they will continue to build up if left untreated. A number of dissolved gasses, such as oxygen, ammonia and carbon dioxide also need to be protected against.
A range of products to suit all operations
There are several high quality products available from Eazychem, each of which can help to maintain efficiency of operation. It’s highly important for owners and operators to do all they can to ensure their vessels are able to continue operating to an acceptable and commercially viable standard. Not to mention complying with complex regulations that are now in force.