DEAERATION SYSTEMS
Effective deaeration is essential for preventing corrosion and maintaining the efficiency of your water treatment and steam systems. Our deaeration systems are engineered to remove dissolved gases, such as oxygen and carbon dioxide, from water, which are the primary causes of corrosion in boilers and piping. Utilising advanced thermal and vacuum deaeration technologies, we ensure that your water is thoroughly degassed, protecting your equipment and enhancing system longevity. These systems play a critical role in improving the reliability and performance of your operations, reducing maintenance costs, and ensuring the safe and efficient production of steam or other heat-based processes.
Technical Specifications
Performance Metrics
Oxygen Removal Efficiency: Achieves up to 99.9% efficiency in removing dissolved oxygen from water, reducing oxygen levels to as low as 5 ppb (parts per billion) to prevent corrosion in downstream equipment and piping.
Flow Rates: Capable of processing water flow rates from 10,000 to 100,000 barrels per day (BPD), adaptable for various industrial applications, including power plants, refineries, and offshore platforms.
Operating Pressure: Functions effectively across a range of operating pressures, typically from atmospheric pressure up to 10 bar, ensuring compatibility with different system requirements.
Energy Consumption: Designed for low energy consumption, optimising operational costs while maintaining high-performance oxygen removal, with up to 20% energy savings compared to conventional systems.
Materials Used
Deaeration Towers: Constructed from corrosion-resistant materials such as stainless steel or carbon steel with a protective coating, ensuring long-term durability and resistance to the harsh environments typical of water treatment systems.
Spray Nozzles and Trays: Equipped with high-efficiency spray nozzles and trays made from stainless steel or advanced polymers, enhancing the water-gas contact area to maximise oxygen removal.
Vacuum Pumps and Ejectors: Utilises high-performance vacuum pumps and steam ejectors made from robust materials like cast iron or stainless steel, ensuring reliable operation in maintaining the necessary vacuum for effective deaeration.
Heaters and Exchangers: Features integrated heaters and heat exchangers constructed from high-grade alloys, designed to preheat the water and improve the efficiency of the deaeration process.
Applicable Environments
Power Plants: Ideal for power generation facilities, where the removal of dissolved gases, particularly oxygen, is critical to prevent corrosion in boilers, turbines, and associated piping systems.
Refineries and Petrochemical Plants: Suitable for refineries and petrochemical plants, providing essential water treatment to protect equipment from corrosion and ensure the longevity of the plant’s infrastructure.
Offshore Oil and Gas Platforms: Applicable in offshore oil and gas platforms, where deaerated water is required for injection purposes, preventing oxygen-induced corrosion in subsea pipelines and reservoirs.
Industrial Water Treatment: Designed for industrial water treatment applications where high-purity, oxygen-free water is required, such as in chemical manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, and steam generation.