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This chapter looks at scaling, corrosion and carry-over problems in boilers, and at ways of avoiding these problems. It discusses simply water hardness and the actions that should be taken to deal with it. It also covers sources of information and equipment and methods for carrying out tests. The chapter concludes with notes on potential savings.
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© 1981 Esso Petroleum Company, Limited
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Robertson, W.S. (1981). Water Treatment. In: Robertson, W.S. (eds) Boiler Efficiency and Safety. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-04790-1_5
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