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foaming

gilbert gizzarelli
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..omy partner's son recently took the pipefitter's exam in rhode island....and (1) question was
...." what causes foaming in a boiler ? "
his father and i , both think the correct answer is "OIL" and the boiler needs to be skimmed....is that correct and are there any ohter possibilities ?
thanks
gilbert
...." what causes foaming in a boiler ? "
his father and i , both think the correct answer is "OIL" and the boiler needs to be skimmed....is that correct and are there any ohter possibilities ?
thanks
gilbert
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Hi solids souluble or otherwise can also do it along with oil. The Hi solids respond to bottom blowdown.0 -
high pH
from treatments, usually. Stay below or at 9
Noel0
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