Identification of Boiler Performance Decline at PT. Chemical Industry Tonggorejo

Abstract

A steam boiler is a device that has the function of producing steam, has two importantparts, namely a heating kitchen where heating is obtained from burning fuel in the combustionchamber, and a boiler proper, which is a device that converts pure water into hot steam. The aimof this research is to identify the factors causing the decline in boiler performance at PT. ChemicalIndustry Tonggorejo and to find out what actions were taken to overcome the problem of decreasingboiler performance. The method used in conducting this research was the observation approachmethod. The results of this research were the factors causing the decline in boiler performance atPT. Chemical Industry Tonggorejo is a lack of filling water, fuel quality, the actions taken to dealwith the problem are optimizing the amount of air in the fuel combustion process and controllingcorrosion in the boiler fire pipe. Highlights: Steam Boiler Functionality: A steam boiler produces steam through fuel combustion and water conversion. Identifying Performance Factors: Lack of water filling and fuel quality are identified as factors causing boiler performance decline. Action Plan: Optimization of air in combustion and corrosion control in boiler pipes are implemented to address the performance issue. Keywords: Boiler, Corrosion, Performance