Chemical Engineering - Environmental Engineering - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Environmental Engineering - Section 1 (Q.No. 26)
26.
Which of the following is the most detrimental for water used in high pressure boiler ?
Silica
Turbidity
Phenol
Dissolved oxygen
Answer: Option
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Discussion:
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Amit Tripathi said:   5 years ago
Detrimental = Harmful.
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Abraham Paul said:   6 years ago
Although Silica has no significant corrosive effect which other dissolved ions may create within the plant, it has a detrimental effect on the formation of extremely hard and dense scales within the boiler system and the turbine. This leads to thermodynamic deficiencies and mechanical problems.
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