Oxygen Control

Chemical Oxygen Scavengers. The oxygen scavengers most commonly used in boiler systems are sodium sulfite, sodium bisulfite, hydrazine, catalyzed versions of the sulfites and hydrazine, and organic oxygen scavengers, such as hydroquinone and ascorbate.

It is of critical importance to select and properly use the best chemical oxygen scavenger for a given system. Major factors that determine the best oxygen scavenger for a particular application include reaction speed, residence time in the system, operating temperature and pressure, and feedwater pH. Interferences with the scavenger/oxygen reaction, decomposition products, and reactions with metals in the system are also important factors. Other contributing factors include the use of feedwater for attemperation, the presence of economizers in the system, and the end use of the steam. Chemical oxygen scavengers should be fed to allow ample time for the scavenger/oxygen reaction to occur. The deaerator storage system and the feedwater storage tank are commonly used feed points.

In boilers operating below 1,000 psig, sodium sulfite and a concentrated liquid solution of catalyzed sodium bisulfite are the most commonly used materials for chemical deaeration due to low cost and ease of handling and testing. The oxygen scavenging property of sodium sulfite is illustrated by the following reaction:

Theoretically, 7.88 ppm of chemically pure sodium sulfite is required to remove 1.0 ppm of dissolved oxygen. However, due to the use of technical grades of sodium sulfite, combined with handling and blowdown losses during normal plant operation, approximately 10 lb of sodium sulfite per pound of oxygen is usually required. The concentration of excess sulfite maintained in the feedwater or boiler water also affects the sulfite requirement.

Sodium sulfite must be fed continuously for maximum oxygen removal. Usually, the most suitable point of application is the drop leg between the deaerator and the storage compartment. Where hot process softeners are followed by hot zeolite units, an additional feed is recommended at the filter effluent of the hot process units (prior to the zeolite softeners) to protect the ion exchange resin and softener shells.

As with any oxygen scavenging reaction, many factors affect the speed of the sulfite-oxygen reaction. These factors include temperature, pH, initial concentration of oxygen scavenger, initial concentration of dissolved oxygen, and catalytic or inhibiting effects. The most important factor is temperature. As temperature increases, reaction time decreases; in general, every 18°F increase in temperature doubles reaction speed. At temperatures of 212°F and above, the reaction is rapid. Overfeed of sodium sulfite also increases reaction rate. The reaction proceeds most rapidly at pH values in the range of 8.5-10.0.

The following operational conditions necessitate the use of catalyzed sodium sulfite:

• low feedwater temperature
• incomplete mechanical deaeration
• rapid reaction required to prevent pitting in the system
• short residence time
• use of economizers

High feedwater sulfite residuals and pH values above 8.5 should be maintained in the feedwater to help protect the economizer from oxygen attack.

Some natural waters contain materials that can inhibit the oxygen/sulfite reaction. For example, trace organic materials in a surface supply used for makeup water can reduce speed of scavenger/oxygen reaction time. The same problem can occur where contaminated condensate is used as a portion of the boiler feedwater. The organic materials complex metals (natural or formulated catalysts) and prevent them from increasing the rate of reaction.

Sodium sulfite must be fed where it will not contaminate feedwater to be used for attemporation or desuperheating. This prevents the addition of solids to the steam.

At operating pressures of 1,000 psig and higher, hydrazine or organic oxygen scavengers are normally used in place of sulfite. In these applications, the increased dissolved solids contributed by sodium sulfate (the product of the sodium sulfite-oxygen reaction) can become a significant problem. Also, sulfite decomposes in high-pressure boilers to form sulfur dioxide (SO2) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S). Both of these gases can cause corrosion in the return condensate system and have been reported to contribute to stress corrosion cracking in turbines. Hydrazine has been used for years as an oxygen scave

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Sodium Bisulfite 40% Solution

Sodium Bisulfite 40% Solution – Manufacturer & Supplier in UAE

Sodium Bisulfite 40% Solution is a concentrated aqueous solution of sodium bisulfite (NaHSO₃), widely used as a reducing agent, dechlorination chemical, oxygen scavenger and water-treatment chemical in industrial, marine and process-water applications.

It is supplied as a ready-to-use liquid solution for applications where controlled reduction of oxidizing agents, particularly residual chlorine, is required.

Sodium Bisulfite 40% Solution – Product Highlights

• Concentration: 40% Sodium Bisulfite Solution

• Chemical formula: NaHSO₃

• Physical form: Liquid solution

• Appearance: Typically clear to pale yellow liquid

• Highly effective reducing agent

• Used for chlorine and oxidant removal

• Suitable for industrial water-treatment applications

• Used in RO pretreatment systems

• Useful for dechlorination of treated water

• Suitable for industrial and marine applications

• Available in bulk and industrial packaging

Major Applications

1. RO Water Treatment

Sodium Bisulfite 40% Solution is commonly used in reverse osmosis (RO) pretreatment to remove residual free chlorine before water reaches polyamide RO membranes.

This is important because free chlorine can damage or degrade chlorine-sensitive RO membrane materials.

2. Dechlorination

The product is widely used for reducing residual chlorine in:

• Potable-water treatment processes

• Industrial wastewater

• Process water

• RO feed water

• Reclaimed water

• Chemical treatment systems

3. Oxygen Scavenging

Sodium bisulfite can act as an oxygen scavenger in suitable water-treatment applications, helping reduce dissolved oxygen in systems where oxygen control is required.

Applications may include selected:

• Boiler-water systems

• Feed-water treatment

• Industrial water circuits

• Process-water systems

The actual treatment method and dosage should be established according to water chemistry and the applicable technical specification.

4. Industrial Chemical Processing

Sodium Bisulfite Solution is also used as a reducing agent in various chemical and industrial processes where controlled reduction is required.

5. Marine Applications

Sodium bisulfite can be used in marine and shipboard water-treatment applications, particularly where dechlorination or reduction of oxidizing residuals is required.