WATER TEST Boiler and Condensate P Alkalinity, Chloride, Ph

Summary

This script outlines a crucial water quality control process for maintaining systems in optimal condition. It emphasizes daily testing of boiler and condensate water, detailing how to collect samples and conduct tests for parameters like P alkalinity and chloride levels. The process includes using tablets and color changes to measure these in parts per million, with corrective actions advised if results exceed control limits. Additionally, it covers pH testing for both boiler and condensate water using indicator strips. The video concludes with a reminder to use proper water treatment products and follow instructions for efficient system operation and compliance with standards.

Takeaways

• 🔬 Regular water quality testing is essential for maintaining a system in top condition.
• 💧 Both boiler and condensate water should be sampled individually for testing.
• 📍 Always take water samples from the same place to ensure consistency.
• 🚰 Allow the water to flow before sampling to clear the line of sediment.
• 🔵 pH alkalinity tests involve using tablets and observing color changes to determine concentration.
• 📉 The calculation for P alkalinity is based on the number of tablets used, measured in parts per million (ppm).
• 🔍 Chloride tests also use color changes to determine concentration, with results recorded in ppm.
• 📊 pH levels for both condensate and boiler water are tested using indicator strips.
• 📝 Record all test results in a waterproof or customized logging system for tracking.
• ⚠️ If test results are out of control limits, corrective actions will be advised.
• 🛠️ Use water treatment products as per instructions to protect and treat systems efficiently.

Q & A

Why is quality control of water necessary for maintaining a system?

Quality control of water is necessary to ensure that the system operates efficiently and maintains regulatory and OAM specifications.

How often should water quality be tested for a system?

Water quality should be tested daily to ensure the system is in top condition.

What are the two types of water samples that need to be collected for testing?

Both boiler and condensate water samples need to be collected for testing.

How should you take the water sample to ensure accuracy?

Allow the water to flow a bit before taking the sample to ensure the line is free of sediment.

What is the purpose of the alkalinity test in water quality control?

The alkalinity test helps to measure the pH alkalinity of the water, which is crucial for maintaining the system's optimal performance.

How is the P alkalinity measured in parts per million (ppm)?

P alkalinity is measured in ppm by multiplying the number of tablets used by 20 and then subtracting 10.

What happens if the test results are out of control limits?

If test results are out of control limits, water proof will provide advice on corrective actions.

What is the procedure for the chloride test in water quality control?

For the chloride test, a 50 milliliter water sample is taken, a tablet is added and shaken to disintegrate, and the color change from yellow to permanent orange-red brown indicates the presence of chlorides.

How is the pH level measured for condensate water?

The pH level for condensate water is measured by adding a pH reagent to a 50 milliliter sample and comparing the color with the pH indicator strips.

What is the significance of measuring pH levels in boiler water?

Measuring pH levels in boiler water is important for preventing corrosion and ensuring the longevity and efficiency of the system.

What should be done if the pH test results are out of control limits?

If pH test results are out of control limits, waterproof will advise on corrective actions to bring the pH levels back to the desired range.

Why is it important to follow the instructions on the product datasheet for water treatment products?

Following the instructions on the product datasheet ensures that the system operates efficiently and maintains regulatory and OAM specifications.

Outlines

00:00

🔬 Water Quality Control and Testing Procedures

This paragraph outlines the essential steps for maintaining a water system's quality through regular sampling and testing. It emphasizes the importance of daily testing and the need to collect both boiler and condensate water samples from specific locations to ensure accuracy. The process includes conducting pH alkalinity tests using tablets and a stoppered bottle, with detailed instructions on how to interpret the color changes to determine the parts per million (ppm) of alkalinity. The calculation formula for ppm is provided, and it's mentioned that a system called 'water proof' can offer advice on corrective actions if test results fall outside control limits. The paragraph also covers chloride testing, with similar instructions for sample collection, tablet usage, and color change interpretation, leading to the calculation of ppm for chlorides. The importance of recording results in a logging system and following product instructions for water treatment is highlighted to ensure system efficiency and compliance with regulations.

05:02

🏭 System Efficiency and Compliance Maintenance

The second paragraph focuses on the broader implications of maintaining system efficiency while adhering to regulatory and OAM (Operational and Maintenance) specifications. It suggests that following the prescribed procedures and using appropriate water treatment products, as mentioned in the previous paragraph, will help achieve these goals. The paragraph concludes with applause and music, indicating a positive reinforcement of the message conveyed about the importance of proper water system maintenance.

Keywords

💡Quality Control

Quality control refers to the process of maintaining a desired level of quality in a product or service. In the context of the video, it is crucial for maintaining the water system in top condition. The video emphasizes regular sampling and testing of water to ensure it meets the required standards, which is a key aspect of quality control in water treatment systems.

💡Water Sampling

Water sampling is the process of collecting a representative portion of water for analysis. The video script describes the need to collect both boiler and condensate water samples from specific locations to ensure accurate testing. This is a critical step in the quality control process as it allows for the assessment of water quality and the detection of any contaminants or issues.

💡Boiler Water

Boiler water is the water that is used in boilers, which are systems designed to heat water or other fluids under pressure to produce steam. The video mentions taking a boiler water sample from the sample tap, indicating that monitoring the quality of this water is essential for the efficient operation and safety of the boiler system.

💡Condensate Water

Condensate water is the water that forms when steam or hot water vapor cools and condenses. The video instructs to take a condensate water sample before the cascade tank, highlighting the importance of monitoring this water for impurities that could affect the performance of the system.

💡Sediment

Sediment refers to solid particles that settle out of a liquid due to gravity. In the video, it is mentioned that allowing the water to flow a bit before taking the sample ensures that the line is free of sediment. This is important because sediment can interfere with the accuracy of water quality tests and can also cause operational issues in the system.

💡Alkalinity

Alkalinity is a measure of the capacity of water to neutralize acids. The video describes a test for alkalinity using tablets that change color in the presence of alkaline substances. The script explains that the number of tablets needed to change the color to yellow indicates the level of alkalinity in the water, measured in parts per million (ppm).

💡Parts Per Million (ppm)

Parts per million (ppm) is a unit of concentration used to describe the amount of a substance in a given amount of water. The video uses ppm to express the results of alkalinity and chloride tests, with calculations based on the number of test tablets used. This unit is important for understanding the concentration of contaminants in water and ensuring it falls within acceptable limits.

💡Chloride Test

A chloride test is a procedure to detect the presence of chloride ions in water. The video script outlines a method using tablets that change color when chlorides are present. The number of tablets required to change the color from yellow to a permanent orange-red brown indicates the level of chlorides in the water, measured in ppm.

💡pH Test

pH testing is a common method for measuring the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. The video describes how to perform pH tests on both condensate and boiler water using reagents and pH indicator strips. The pH level is crucial for maintaining the proper chemical balance in water systems and can affect the efficiency and safety of the system.

💡Water Treatment Products

Water treatment products are chemicals or compounds used to improve water quality by removing contaminants or adjusting its properties. The video mentions a range of such products designed to protect and treat water systems, emphasizing the importance of following instructions on the datasheet to ensure efficient operation and compliance with regulatory and OAM specifications.

💡Corrective Actions

Corrective actions are steps taken to address issues identified during the quality control process. The video script mentions that if test results are out of control limits, the system will provide advice on corrective actions. This is a critical part of maintaining water quality, as it ensures that any problems are identified and resolved promptly.

Highlights

Quality control of water is essential for maintaining a system in top condition.

Regular sampling and testing of water is crucial for system maintenance.

Boiler and condensate water should be collected individually for testing.

Water samples should be taken from the same place to ensure consistency.

Allowing the water to flow before sampling helps to clear sediment.

P alkalinity tests are conducted using a 200 milliliter water sample and tablets.

P alkalinity is indicated by a color change from blue to permanent yellow.

P alkalinity is measured in parts per million (ppm).

The calculation for P alkalinity involves multiplying the number of tablets by 20 and subtracting 10.

Water proof or customized login systems can record P alkalinity results.

Chloride tests are performed on a 50 milliliter water sample with specific tablets.

Chloride presence is indicated by a color change from yellow to permanent orange-red brown.

Chloride concentration is also measured in ppm.

The calculation for chloride involves a similar process to P alkalinity, with a subtraction of 20 instead of 10.

pH tests for condensate water require a 50 milliliter sample and a specific reagent.

pH testing strips are used to determine the pH level of water samples.

For boiler water, pH is tested similarly with a focus on the correct range of testing strips.

Water proof systems can advise on corrective actions if test results are out of control limits.

A range of water treatment products is available to protect and treat systems.

Following product datasheet instructions ensures system efficiency and compliance with specifications.

Transcripts

[Applause]

[Music]

quality control of the water is required

to maintain your system in top condition

regular sampling and testing of the

water is crucial and it should be tested

daily before we do the test we need to

collect both boiler and condensate water

individually first take a boiler water

sample from the sample tap then take the

condensate water from before the cascade

tank always take the water sample from

the same place allow the water to flow a

bit before taking the sample this

ensures that the line is free of

sediment pea alkalinity tests take a two

hundred milliliter water sample in the

stoppered bottle provided

one p alkalinity tablet and shake to

disintegrate if p alkalinity is present

then the sample return blue

repeat adding tablets one tablet at a

time

to dissolve until the blue color changes

to permanent yellow

next comes to calculation

P alkalinity is measured in parts per

million in equals the number of tablets

multiplied by 20 then minus 10 for

example if it takes 8 tablets to change

the color to yellow we have 8 times 20

which is 160 minus 10 which is 150 then

record the result as ppm P alkalinity in

water proof or your customized login

system if test results are out of

control limits water proof will give

advice on corrective actions next for

the chloride test take a 50 milliliter

water sample in the stoppered bottle

provided

at one

all right tablet and shake to

disintegrate sample should turn yellow

if chlorides were present

repeat tablet edition one at a time

giving time for the tablet to dissolve

until the yellow color changes to

permanent orange red Brown next comes to

calculation chloride measured in parts

per million equals the number of tablets

added times 20 10 minus 20 for example

if it took 4 tablets to change the color

from yellow to orange red brown take 4

times 20 which is 80 then minus 20 which

is 60 record the result as ppm chloride

in water proof or your customized

logging system if test results are out

of control limits water proof will give

advice on corrective actions pH for

condensate water take a 50 milliliter

sample of water to be tested in the

stoppered bottle provided using the

white 0.6 grams scoop provided in the

kit add one measure of the ph reagent to

the water sample allow to dissolve and

stir if required

select the correct range of pH testing

strip and dip it into the water sample

for approximately 10 seconds

withdraw the strip from the sample and

compare the color obtained with the

color scale on the pH indicator strips

container

pH for boiler water take a 50 milliliter

sample of water to be tested

select the correct range of pH testing

strip and dip it into the water sample

for approximately 10 seconds withdraw

the strip from the sample and compare

the color obtained with the color scale

on the pH indicator strips container

record the result as pH in waterproof or

your customized result logging system if

test results are out of control limits

waterproof will give advice on

corrective actions we have a range of

water treatment products that are

designed to protect and treat your

systems always follow the instructions

on the products datasheet this ensures

your systems operate efficiently while

maintaining regulatory and OAM

specifications

[Applause]

[Music]