I'm working at a site which is currently operating it's shell boilers at around 80% of the gauge glass. The level moves up and down rapidly from 60% to 90% of the glass. I am convinced that this is due to high TDS but the results of the water treatment says that TDS is within spec. The reason...
I'm looking to install a steam accumulator but I am left with the difficult task of estimating potential energy savings associated with moving from a two boiler operation to a one boiler operation. The boilers are in question are water tube boilers at are currently operating at 40% capacity...
