559-05 - Corrosion Control in Steam Production
Learning objectives
- Identify types of water treatment programs and discuss their goals
- Describe the cause and effect of corrosion in the following: pre-boiler or feedwater system, boiler system, and condensate system
- Explain the steps facilities take to control or eliminate corrosion in the water and steam path
- Explain how corrosion can be minimized by identifying condenser tube leaks through chemical analysis of steam plant water
- Describe how boiler chemistry control can reduce the adverse effects of condenser tube leaks
Course overview
Corrosion occurs on an ongoing basis throughout a steam production facility. Due to their temperature, pressure, and environmental differences, specific systems in steam production experience different types of corrosion. The main purpose of a water treatment program is to minimize corrosion and add to the long-term availability of the facility.
The Corrosion Control in Steam Production training course describes how corrosion affects various systems within a steam production facility. It explains how to detect common failures caused by excessive corrosion. It also identifies causes and discusses means employed to control corrosion. This online course includes:
- Introduction to chemical treatment programs
- Commonly used treatment programs
- Pre-boiler or feedwater system-specific corrosion
- Boiler system-specific corrosion
- Condensate system-specific corrosion
Corrosion Control in Steam Production is part of the Water Treatment training series.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
