TOTAL APPROACH TO TREATING CLOSED LOOPS CONTAINING ALUMINUM BOILERSU

摘要

The use of aluminum boilers in closed loops has increased in recent years. There are many benefits to using aluminum as a construction material. As compared to carbon steel, aluminum has a much lower density and much higher ability to transfer heat (thermal conductivity). Aluminum transfers heat at roughly three times the rate of carbon steel. As a result, aluminum boilers require much less surface area for heat transfer and a smaller overall footprint to provide the same water heating capacity as a steel boiler. In commercial and industrial applications, floor space is at a premium and the footprint of unit operations is a significant design consideration.