The quality of circulating water and its impact on the operation of heat exchange equipment at petrochemical enterprises

Abstract

   The correct operation of heat exchange equipment has a direct impact on the quality of the products produced. The study of critical factors impeding the stable operation of equipment at petrochemical enterprises and the elimination of the main ones are of paramount importance. The primary challenge in the operation of heat exchange equipment is the quality of circulating water, which serves as the primary coolant. The analysis of circulating water and scale from an industrial site by the method of atomic emission spectrometry with inductively coupled plasma was performed, which made it possible to identify bottlenecks that impede the operation of the equipment. Scaling and the corrosive effects of water are the most detrimental. Furthermore, a methodology was devised to ascertain the elemental composition of solid deposits derived from heat exchange equipment. The malfunction of heat exchange equipment can give rise to significant issues in production. To prevent emergency production shutdowns, the authors of the article consider a method for improving the quality of circulating water by using the latest reagent, which can reduce the corrosive effect and reduce salt deposition inside heat exchangers. The proposed inhibitor offers a number of advantages, including a reduction in the environmental impact and high work efficiency.