Feedwater Chemistry And Treatment

This course is a brief introduction into feed water chemistry. Students are introduced to basic water treatment analysis and interpretation. Methods used in treatment of feed water used in the operation of boilers and steam generators are covered. The common impurities in raw feedwater and their potential effects on a boiler are covered as well as methods and equipment used in water softening and deaerating. There is an introduction to basic water testing and analysis for boilers, closed loop systems and cooling towers systems. An introduction to industrial and municipal wastewater treatment methods is covered as well.