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CorTrol* OS5601
A discussion in question and answer format
1. What is CorTrol* OS5601?
CorTrol OS5601 is a carbohydrazide-based oxygen scavenger used to reduce corrosion and protect the feedwater circuit in power plants. It is most appropriate where steam cation conductivity is a concern. This product improves feedwater quality by reducing the level of oxygen in the preboiler system and by minimizing the level of metal oxides in the feedwater circuit. Using CorTrol OS5601 as part of a well-planned corrosion control program extends equipment life and helps improve system reliability.
2. What is carbohydrazide?
Carbohydrazide (CHZ) is a chemical reducing agent that acts as an oxygen scavenger and metal passivator.
10. What effect will CorTrol OS5601 have on steam cation conductivity?
At typical feedrates, there will be only a small increase in steam cation conductivity over baseline values. This change will be caused by the small amount of carbon dioxide that the product contributes. In high-purity, high-pressure systems where "Degassed" Cation Conductivity is measured, feed-
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ing CorTrol OS5601 will cause no change from the baseline values.
12. Can CorTrol OS5601 be used to store equipment such as the superheater and reheater?
CorTrol OS5601 can effectively and safely be used to lay up boilers, feedwater heaters, deaerators, superheaters (both drainable and nondrainable), reheaters and economizers. Neutralizing amine is added to achieve the desired pH (at least 10 in stored equipment). The table on the following page provides feedrate guidelines.
15. What are the proper storage temperatures for CorTrol OS5601?
CorTrol OS5601 should be kept between 7C and 38C. If stored below 7C, crystallization can occur. Resolubilizing the precipitate is difficult and some loss of activity may result. Storing above 38C speeds decomposition to hydrazine.
13. Can CorTrol OS5601 be mixed with amines or internal treatment products?
CorTrol OS5601 should be fed neat wherever possible. It should not be mixed with other treatment chemicals.
Chemical
The Iron Reduction Method for Oxygen Scavengers is recommended for testing CorTrol OS5601 residual in feedwater at temperatures below 200C. For testing CorTrol OS5601 residual in boiler temperatures above 200C, we recommend using the hydrazine test because most of the carbohydrazide will have hydrolyzed to hydrazine.
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Capability Profile
19. What are the oxygen scavenging reactions for CorTrol OS5601?
The reactions involved are: At temperatures below about 135C, the oxygen scavenger reacts directly with oxygen as follows: (N2H3)2 CO + 2 O2 2 N2 + 3 H2O + CO2 At temperatures above 135C, the active ingredient first hydrolyzes to hydrazine and then reacts with the oxygen as follows: (N2H3) 2CO + H2O 2 N2H4 + CO2 2N2H4 + 2 O2 3 H2O + 2 N2
22. Does carbohydrazide interfere with the performance of other boiler chemicals?
Carbohydrazide does not interfere with the performance of dispersants, amines or other boiler water treatment products. Also, the performance of CorTrol OS5601 is not affected by the presence of these components in the boiler feedwater. However, CorTrol OS5601 should never be mixed with dispersants or other chemicals prior to feeding.
23. Can CorTrol OS5601 be used in systems where the steam is regulated by the FDA?
No. CorTrol OS5601 must not be used in systems where the steam is FDA regulated or where it is used for humidification as in a central heating system. Utilities and cogeneneration facilities that export steam to food process applications or for humidification must use materials that are FDA approved such as CorTrol OS1292.
21. How much ammonia and carbon dioxide does CorTrol OS5601 liberate to the steam?
The amount of ammonia and carbon dioxide released by CorTrol OS5601 is to some extent a system characteristic. The maximum amount of ammonia and carbon dioxide liberated is approximately 15 ppb (mg/L) NH3 and 14 ppb (mg/L) CO2 per ppm (mg/L) of product feed, and occurs when the scavenger is completely decomposed.
Capability Profile
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