WSS delivers automated boiler and cooling water treatment

The units, which are integral to the boiler and cooling water circulation systems, monitor water conditions to ensure a controlled chemical dosing regime is applied in the correct proportions. These units are particularly important due to the fact that the incorrect chemical dosing of boiler water can be expensive and potentially very dangerous.
Alun Goodman, technical manager Chemicals for Europe and Scandinavia at WSS, says: “This agreement represents a significant investment in control technology on behalf of the customer, and delivers enhanced technology solutions and significant savings in terms of long-term asset protection.”
Traditionally, ships’ engineers take regular samples of boiler water and then carry out an analysis of readings by using a manual chemical test. The test results are checked against recommended programme control charts and decisions are made regarding the quantities of chemicals that are added to keep the water in safe condition. However, the risk of human error in this process can sometimes lead to expensive mistakes.
Goodman continues: “There are many advantages in using automated systems. The improved control of chemical dosing leads to fewer breakdowns as a result of incorrect protection levels, in addition to reduced expenditure on cleaning and servicing and less chance of inconsistent dosing. From a safety point of view, there is also less product handling, and a lower risk of human error.”
Since the acquisition of the Nalfleet brand in the beginning of 2011, WSS says it has become more active in promoting automated boiler and cooling water treatment systems.