Boiler Descaling
Like most commercial machinery, boilers require regular maintenance to perform efficiently. Routine descaling treatments can enhance boiler performance, minimize thermal heat damage, and extend the boiler’s lifespan. Our Dynamic Descaler safely and effectively eliminates scale build-up and hard water deposits in commercial boilers.
What is a Boiler?
A boiler is a vessel that holds water and transfers heat to produce steam or hot water. This steam or hot water is then used for various applications, such as energy generation, sterilization, or heating. Most commercial boilers rely on oil or gas as fuel sources.
According to the Department of Energy, boilers must meet minimum efficiency standards between 81% and 88% for commercial use. Commercial boilers typically fall into two categories:
Fire-Tube Boiler
Also known as shell boilers, fire-tube boilers maximize heat transfer by exposing the most surface area to the water. Heat flows through the tubes, warming the water surrounding them. These boilers typically generate up to 750 horsepower or 25,000 pounds of steam per hour. Around 80% of commercial boilers are fire-tube models.
Water-Tube Boiler
These boilers are generally rectangular and contain multiple drums. Heat circulates around the outside of the tubes, heating the water inside.