neutralizing amine for high pressure steam
neutralizing amine for high pressure steam
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I am looking for a cost effective replacement for the GE Betz Dearborn product “steamate” as a neutralizing amine in a high pressure steam service. Does any one have experience using commodity chemicals of Ammonia and Morpholine as a replacement and any problems to watch for ?
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RE: neutralizing amine for high pressure steam
RE: neutralizing amine for high pressure steam
RE: neutralizing amine for high pressure steam
Thank you
WTP03
RE: neutralizing amine for high pressure steam
Neutralizing amine costs are a function of condensate return and amine recycle. Your polisher removes all amine from the condensate, so there is no recycle. A viable alternative is to regenerate your polisher with an amine, and thereby reduce your amine costs significantly, perhaps by over 75%. Alternatively, various control schemes are possible with amine feeds to minimize the overfeed of each component, resulting in minimal feedrates. As for costs, you can buy amines in the open market.
RE: neutralizing amine for high pressure steam
Thanks
WTP03
RE: neutralizing amine for high pressure steam
Betz calls their program REGENAMINE. The technology is very good.
You would be best served by surveying your condensate system prior to experimenting. You may get unexpected results. Amines are used in distinct ratios, based on their DR and neutralizing capability and their recycle in the steam system. In high condensate return systems, it may take days to notice the change in neutralizing amine programs.
Check the return condensate pH in various areas throughout the facility, particularly partial condensation points. There are four or five typical amines that are used in the industry, so don't limit yourself.
RE: neutralizing amine for high pressure steam
You have been very helpful and I am confident that we are on the right track for starting to reduce costs and maintain stability. We are also doing a amine balance test prior to any major changes.
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