Deaeration of high pressure boiler feed water is done to reduce ___________________?
Correct answer: B. Its dissolved oxygen content
- A. Foaming from boilers
- B. Its dissolved oxygen content
- C. Its silica content
- D. Caustic embrittlement
Explanation
Deaeration strips dissolved gases, especially oxygen, from boiler feed water. Removing oxygen limits corrosion of boiler tubes, economisers and other equipment.
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