Ferrolix® - a wide range of water treatment programmes for steam generators and boilers.
Ferrolix® products are the optimal solution for corrosion and scale protection in boilers and steam generators. Ferrolix® products are based on the latest technology and reduce system maintenance costs, increasing reliability and service life. Ferrolix® products can be used alone or in combination with other chemical products.
In order to determine the efficiency of the product usage, it is necessary to carry out a technical inspection. For this purpose, the technical consulting department of ŠOMIS has been created to provide consulting and controlling analysis. Technical consultations and maintenance are carried out under a separate contract.
Ferrolix® 332
Ferrolix® 332 is a corrosion inhibitor for the protection of closed cooling and heating systems, which contain aluminium, steel and copper alloys. The product is effective at a pH range of 7.5 to 9.0.
Ferrolix® 332 can be used with antifreeze compounds such as ethylene glycol.
Ferrolix® 332 is also suitable for use in closed cooling systems where low conductivity is required for cooling water.
Ferrolix® 332 Product consists of polycarboxylic acid, molybdate, amine inclusions and copper inhibitor.
Ferrolix® 332 effectively protects steel, aluminium and copper alloys from corrosion:
- Reduces the corrosion of steel and aluminium by creating a protective film of molybdenum on their surface.
- Inhibition of copper and copper alloy corrosion is achieved by creating a protective multilayer film.
- Protects against precipitation CaCO3, thanks to components of stabilization of rigidity (step effect of phosphonic and polycarboxylic acids).
The product concentration in the circulating water should be as shown below:
- For heating systems: 5,000 g/m3.
- For closed cooling systems: 1,000 - 3,000 g/m3.
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Ferrolix® 560
Ferrolix® 560 is a volatile organic oxygen binder and metal passivator for water treatment in boilers and condensate systems. The product is used to inhibit corrosion in boiler feed lines and to protect steam boilers and steam condensate return pipes from corrosion. The product is an alternative to hydrazine, but is less harmful and easier to use.
Ferrolix® 560 must not be used in conjunction with oxygen binders containing sulphites. The product can be used together with phosphates and polycarbonates.
Thanks to its metal passivation and volatility features, Ferrolix® 560 completely protects the system from feed water heaters to the condensate system. It also protects against the formation of metal oxides.
The product works quickly, and metal passivation also occurs at low temperatures. Ferrolix® 560 has no effect on the electrical conductivity of boiler water and condensate.
The product can be dosed into the boiler feed pipes, into the boiler or directly into the steam pipe. Ferrolix® 560 can be dosed continuously. The metering pump must be made of stainless steel, PE, PP, PVC, Viton or Teflon.
To remove 1 ppm of oxygen, 23 ppm Ferrolix® 560 is required. In boiler water, the product must be in excess (1 - 2 ppm).
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Ferrolix® 8339
Ferrolix® 8339 is a multifunctional water treatment liquid consisting of a balanced mixture of oxygen binders (organic) and neutralizing volatile amines.
Due to the different amine distribution coefficient, the product is able to fully protect the steam and condensate systems from the corrosion caused by carbonate acid, while maintaining an optimal pH range (8.8 - 9.2).
The product is particularly suitable for systems with different pressure levels, which have a branched steam condensate chain.
Ferrolix® 8339 does not contain hydrazine derivatives.
The dosage of the product depends on the dissolved oxygen residue and the amount of steam condensate to maintain pH.
Typically, Ferrolix® 8339 is injected into the boiler feed line by a deaerator installed in the course of the water flow by means of a draining pump. The product should preferably be used in the form of a concentrate, not diluted.
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Ferrolix® 8340
Ferrolix® 8340 is an oxygen binder for condensing boiler water. The product is designed to prevent oxygen corrosion in the boiler system, with pressures up to 84 bar. Ferrolix® 8340 has volatile substances in its composition.
Ferrolix® 8340 is used as a corrosion inhibitor, containing volatile amines that bind oxygen present in boiler water and steam condensate.
The dosage depends on the amount of oxygen in the boiler system. Approximately 8 - 9 g Ferrolix® 8340 is enough to neutralize 1 g of oxygen. Usually the condensate should contain 0.3 - 0.5 g Ferrolix® 8340 1/m3.
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Ferrolix® 8354
Ferrolix® 8354 is a product that binds oxygen and stabilizes water hardnessю It is suitable for boiler water conditioning. The product is used for steam boilers and protects the system from corrosion and scale formation. This product is intended for use in systems with pressure not exceeding 40 bar.
Ferrolix® 8354 has no volatile substances in its composition, so it can be used only in systems where it is necessary to achieve high quality (purity) of steam. Ferrolix® 8354 contains substances that are included in the FDA Directive § 173.310 as additives for boiler water. These additives ensure good preparation of steam, which may come into contact with food.
Ferrolix® 8354 is a liquid product consisting of a mixture of organic and inorganic phosphates, polycarboxylic acid and non-volatile oxygen binders (sulphites).
Usually it is recommended to maintain PO43- in boiler water in the range of 10 - 20 g/m3. Therefore, Ferrolix® 8354 dosing parameters must be appropriately matched.
In feed water at temperatures below 99 °C, it is necessary to increase the concentration of Ferrolix® 8354 or to additionally dose oxygen binding products: Ferrolix® 8358 or Albaphos® KSF16.
According to FDA Directive § 173.310, the concentration of Ferrolix® 8354 in feed water should be less than 95 g/m3.
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Ferrolix® 8355
Ferrolix® 8355 is an oxygen binder and residual hardness stabilizer for boiler water conditioning. The product is used for boiler treatment, prevents scale formation and protects against oxygen corrosion.
Ferrolix® 8355 is suitable for use in systems where the operating pressure does not exceed 40 bar. The product has no volatile substances in its composition, so it can be used only in systems where it is necessary to achieve high quality (purity) of steam.
Ferrolix® 8355 has a high alkaline potential and is therefore suitable for the treatment of deionised water. Ferrolix® 8355 contains substances that are included in the FDA Directive § 173.310 as additives for boiler water. These additives ensure good preparation of steam, which may come into contact with food.
Ferrolix® 8355 is a liquid product consisting of a mixture of organic and inorganic phosphates, polycarboxylic acid and non-volatile oxygen binders (sulphites).
The dosage depends on several parameters of the system: make-up water temperature, concentration coefficient, total hardness and should be determined with the help of technical specialists of ŠOMIS.
Usually in boiler water PO43- should be in the range from 10 to 20 g/m3. If there are free salts in the boiler make-up water, the PO43 value in the boiler water should not exceed 6 g/m3.
In make-up water at temperatures below 99 °C, it is obligatory to increase the concentration of Ferrolix® 8355 or to additionally dose the products that bind oxygen.
According to FDA Directive § 173.310, Ferrolix® 8355 concentration in make-up water should not exceed 700 g/m3.
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Ferrolix® 8357
Ferrolix® 8357 is an all-in-one product for boiler water conditioning. The product is used for treatment of boilers, prevents scale formation and protects against corrosion. The product also neutralizes CO2 in steam.
Ferrolix® 8357 is used for systems with an operating pressure not exceeding 40 bar.
Ferrolix® 8357 contains volatile components, so it cannot be used for steam if it comes into contact with foodstuffs. The product cannot be used in systems with high requirements for steam cleaning.
Ferrolix® 8357 is a liquid product consisting of inorganic phosphates, dispersants, non-volatile oxygen binders (sulphites) and volatile neutralizing amines.
The effect of Ferrolix® 8357 stabilization and dispersion is based on blocking crystal growth (threshold effect). During stabilization, the amorphous deposits are destroyed, thus protecting the system from the formation of hard scale. Removal of this scale from the system takes place during drainage.
Ferrolix® 8357 is used as a corrosion inhibitor that binds free oxygen in boiler and feed water with sulphites.
Neutralizing amines in the vapour phase neutralize CO2 and form a protective film.
The dosage depends on such system parameters as feed water temperature, concentration factor, total hardness, and should be determined with the help of ŠOMIS technical specialists.
The dosage is usually set according to the total amount of oxygen in the feed water. According to FDA Directive, Ferrolix® 8357 concentration in water vapour should not exceed 500 g/m³.
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Ferrolix® 8358
Ferrolix® 8358 is an oxygen binder for condensing boiler water. It protects against corrosion of the system with an operating pressure of up to 40 bar. Since the product consists only of non-volatile substances, it can be used for systems producing high-quality steam.
Ferrolix® 8358 contains substances that are listed in the FDA Directive § 173.310 as additives for boiler water. These additives ensure good preparation of steam, which may come into contact with food in the future.
Ferrolix® 8358 is a liquid product consisting of a non-volatile oxygen binder (sulphite).
Ferrolix® 8358 is used as a corrosion inhibitor that binds residual oxygen depending on the amount of sulphites in the boiler system fed into the make-up water. In order to effectively reduce the amount of oxygen, we recommend that Ferrolix® 8358 be continuously dosed into the boiler feed water.
The dosage depends on such system parameters as make-up water temperature, concentration coefficient, total hardness, and should be determined with the help of ŠOMIS technical specialists.
Usually the amount of sulphites in the make-up water should be in the range from 2 to 4 g/m3. In order to bind 1 g/m3 of oxygen, it is necessary to maintain about 20 - 25 g of Ferrolix® 8358 1/m3 in make-up water. Depending on the efficiency of the deaerator, it is recommended to maintain the make-up water in the range of 5 - 25 g/m3 of Ferrolix® 8358.
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Ferrolix® 8364
Ferrolix® 8364 is a residual hardness stabilizer for boiler water conditioning.
Ferrolix® 8364 is a liquid product which, by stabilizing and dispersing the residual hardness, protects the system against scale formation.
Since the product consists only of non-volatile substances, it can be used for systems producing high-quality steam.
Ferrolix® 8364 contains substances that are listed in the FDA Directive § 173.310 as additives for boiler water. These additives ensure a good preparation of steam, which may come into contact with food in the future.
Ferrolix® 8364 is a liquid product consisting of inorganic phosphates and polycarboxylic acid. The polycarboxylic acid available in Ferrolix® 8364 prevents scale formation (threshold effect) by blocking crystal growth. During stabilization, the amorphous deposits are destroyed, thus protecting the system from the formation of hard scale. Removal of this scale from the system takes place during drainage. In addition, inorganic phosphates also stabilize the stiffness: inorganic phosphates of the IIA group of elements create sediments that do not settle on the surface and are removed from the boiler during drainage.
The dosage depends on such system parameters as feed water temperature, concentration factor, total hardness, and should be determined with the help of ŠOMIS technical department specialists.
Usually the amount of PO43 in the boiler water should be in the range from 10 to 20 g/m3. Therefore, in order to maintain this standard, the Ferrolix® 8364 concentration should be calculated based on the concentration coefficient. According to FDA Directive § 173.310, Ferrolix® 8364 concentration in feed water should be lower than 185 g/m3.
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Ferrolix® 8367
Ferrolix® 8367 is an alkaline product that protects boiler water from corrosion and is used to treat boiler and heating water. The product in steam boilers and heating systems raises the pH value to the required standard and forms a protective layer on metal surfaces.
The product is not volatile, so it can be used in the food industry.
Ferrolix® 8367 is used to coat the substances listed in the FDA Directive § 173.310 as additives for boiler water. These additives ensure good preparation of steam, which may come into contact with food in the future.
Ferrolix® 8367 is a combined product consisting of alkaline phosphates. The resulting sludge (residual hardness) is converted into sludge.
The product is dosed proportionally depending on the amount of water supplied. The residual phosphate in the system must be maintained, as recommended by the manufacturer.
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Ferrolix® KSF 14
Ferrolix® KSF 14 is a special liquid product designed to prevent corrosion in steam and condensate lines. Ferrolix® KSF 14 is a mixture of neutralizing amines with excellent distribution properties throughout the steam/condensate system.
Ferrolix® KSF 14 penetrates quickly and well in both steam and condensate lines, neutralizing carbon dioxide and effectively protecting against corrosion.
The required concentration of Ferrolix® KSF 14 depends on whether the product is dosed into the boiler make-up water, into the boiler itself or into the steam line. The dosage depends on the purpose of condensate use, the amount of carbon dioxide, and the pH value of the condensate.
Typically, the product is dosed, keeping Ferrolix® KSF 14 concentrations at 10-30 ppm. If the vapour comes into direct contact with food, the amount of Ferrolix® KSF 14 according to the FDA Directive should not exceed 40 ppm, except for systems in contact with milk and dairy products.
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Ferrolix® L 40/Ferrolix® L 40 A
Ferrolix® L 40/Ferrolix® L 40 A - chemicals for the treatment of steam boilers. The products are licensed by the German Product Safety Control Organization (TUV) and are approved for use in steam boilers.
Ferrolix® L40 and Ferrolix® L40 A are designed as corrective phosphates for water treatment after primary decarbonization by ion exchange and for treatment of non-carbonized feed water of steam boilers. These products are used for the treatment of soft and medium-hard water if the total hardness does not exceed 2.7 mol/m3 (270 ppm CaCO3).
Thanks to the stabilizing effect of Ferrolix® L 40 and L 40 A, the feed pipes are protected against limescale. The sludge generated in the boiler becomes flaky due to flocculation and is easily removed into the drain. In addition, the boiler walls are protected against corrosion. Constant use of the product reduces the layer of old scale.
Oxygen binders react with residual oxygen in the feed water and boiler water, thus preventing corrosion. Both products contain antifoam agents that protect against the formation of foam in highly alkaline water or in case of high concentration of salts in boiler water.
Ferrolix® L 40 and L 40 A are not volatile and are approved for use in food industry steam boilers.
Use after primary decarbonisation by ion exchange. Ferrolix® L 40 and L 40 A are suitable for all types of steam boilers, except disposable heating boilers. A 1% to 2% solution is dosed by pulling 10-15 ppm P2O5 in boiler water. Usually 5-6 g/m3 product is sufficient for feed water. If due to weak thermal deaeration the amount of oxygen is more than 2 mg/l, it is recommended to use Ferrolix® L 9 with a large amount of oxygen-binding substances.
Treatment of feed water. The solution is constantly dosed to 1-2 %, supporting 10-15 ppm P2O5 in boiler water. Usually, at 20 ppm total hardness (by amount of CaCO3), 10-15 g of product per 1 m3 of feed water is required. The exact dosage depends on the total and carbonate hardness of the boiler water. The exact dosage should be determined with the help of the specialists of the technical department of ŠOMIS. If the water is slightly alkaline, Ferrolix® L 40 A should be used.
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