If you operate a power plant or industrial boiler, you’ve likely heard the phrase, “A clean boiler is an efficient boiler.” At the heart of maintaining that cleanliness is a process called soot blowing .
Here is everything you need to know to get soot blowing right. Soot blowing is the process of using high-pressure steam (or sometimes compressed air or water) to remove ash, slag, and soot deposits from the heating surfaces inside a boiler. soot blowing in boiler
While it sounds simple, effective soot blowing is a balancing act. Done right, it saves fuel and reduces emissions. Done wrong, it wastes steam and damages boiler tubes. If you operate a power plant or industrial