LeakTrac recovery boiler leak indication system
Early detection of leaks in recovery boilers remains an important priority for pulp and paper manufacturers due to the potentially devastating effects of a smelt-water explosion that can result from a leak. Developed to help protect a mill’s valuable boiler assets, the LeakTrac recovery boiler leak indication system uses sophisticated statistical concepts around the waterside of the boiler to identify leaks with a high degree of confidence. As a reliable leak indication tool, the LeakTrac system can also provide cost savings when used to help verify that no leak is present in the boiler and to avoid an unnecessary emergency shutdown.
To provide reliable and sensitive leak indication under a wide range of conditions, the LeakTrac system uses water mass balance technology and chemical mass balance technology—either separately or in combination. It also uses patented mathematical methods that utilize operating data along with chemical feed data to develop a leak index, which is valuable in interpreting a system alarm. Speed of detection, sensitivity, false alarm minimization and system availability are optimized, all of which are critical when a boiler leak occurs or is suspected. The patented chemical feed and control system used for the chemical mass balance portion of the LeakTrac system provides maximum sensitivity while providing excellent boiler chemistry control.
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- Asia Pacific
- Latin America and South America
- North America
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The LeakTrac recovery boiler leak indication system provides reliable and sensitive leak indication under a wide range of conditions. Commercial applications confirm this and typically result in a number of value-added benefits.
● Verification of the presence of a boiler leak
● Indication of leak location
● Early indication of water losses
● Improved chemical control
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