Floating balls on boiler feed water? Ever heard of that?

RayWohlfarth

I was reading a book from Spirax Sarco and it recommended using floating balls in the boiler feed unit to limit the oxygen during long off times like you would see in a brewery. The balls act like a blanket system. It said it will limit the O2 scavenger needed in system. Never heard that before and wanted to see if you ever did.
Thanks
Ray

Jamie Hall

I've heard of it, @RayWohlfarth , but never seen it. No good reason why it wouldn't help, at least a bit. Also cut down on evaporation from the feed tank, if it's hot.

RayWohlfarth

Thanks @Jamie Hall It seems to make sense

jsavage

They do that in the reservoirs in the LA area. Not super pertinent, but interesting nonetheless. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uxPdPpi5W4o

EBEBRATT-Ed

Could not the floating balls potentially block the boiler feed tank vent or overflow?

RayWohlfarth

@jsavage I heard they work great to lower the odors
@EBEBRATT-Ed Good point never thought about that

Jamie Hall

EBEBRATT-Ed said:

Could not the floating balls potentially block the boiler feed tank vent or overflow?

use big enough ones...

JohnNY

jsavage said:

They do that in the reservoirs in the LA area. Not super pertinent, but interesting nonetheless.

Interesting video. The math suggests they paid $32,000,000 for the balls though. Seems like a very pricey solution.

ethicalpaul

JohnNY said:

jsavage said:

They do that in the reservoirs in the LA area. Not super pertinent, but interesting nonetheless.

Interesting video. The math suggests they paid $32,000,000 for the balls though. Seems like a very pricey solution.

Newark received $60 million from the EPA to cover the Cedar Grove NJ reservoir with some unknown solution

jumper

It requires thinking and forethought but venting can be eliminated. What's the good of expelling air and then letting it back in?

gerry gill

I have to say that is a fascinating video jsavage