Corrosion is one of the major problems in boiler condensate systems. Inadequate corrosion protection or chemical treatment programs can result in system failures and increasing boiler operation cost. The causes of corrosion as well as corrosion monitoring in boiler condensate systems are reviewed. Various water treatment technologies for condensate corrosion inhibition are highlighted.
Keywords: condensate corrosion, condensate corrosion inhibition, condensate corrosion monitoring, carbonic acid corrosion, oxygen corrosion, neutralizing amines, filming amines