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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.

6. Where should I feed CorTrol OS5601?

Feed CorTrol OS5601 as you would any oxygen scavenger. In utility systems, this material is usually fed to the same points as are typical for hydrazine. Feeding to the hot well pump discharge and to the hot well is quite common.

7. Is CorTrol OS5601 volatile?

No, the active oxygen scavenger in CorTrol OS5601 is not volatile, but the thermal decomposition products are.

2. What is carbohydrazide?
Carbohydrazide (CHZ) is a chemical reducing agent that acts as an oxygen scavenger and metal passivator.

8. Is CorTrol OS5601 effective in treating condensate?

Because carbohydrazide is not volatile, CorTrol OS5601 is effective in treating condensate only when it is fed to a steam header.

3. What is the maximum steam pressure for CorTrol OS5601 applications?

There is no pressure limit on the use of CorTrol OS5601.

9. Can feedwater containing CorTrol OS5601 be used to attemperate (desuperheat) steam?

Yes, CorTrol OS5601 contains no inorganic solids; therefore, it is acceptable to feed to water that will be used to attemperate steam.

4. Is demineralized water used to make CorTrol OS5601?

Yes, CorTrol OS5601 is made with demineralized water.

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-

5. What is the recommended feedrate for CorTrol OS5601?

The theoretical feedrate is 30 ppm (mg/L) of CorTrol OS5601 per ppm (mg/L) of oxygen. But adjust feedrate to obtain 0,1-0,2 ppm as CHZ in feedwater.

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ing CorTrol OS5601 will cause no change from the baseline values.

14. What materials of construction are compatible with CorTrol OS5601?

Compatible Stainless Steel Polypropylene Polysulfone Teflon Polyethylene, HDCL Viton Not Compatible Mild Steel Brass & Bronze Aluminum Bronze Nickel Neoprene PVC Tygon

11. What is the effect of CorTrol OS5601 on steam purity?

At normal feedrates, CorTrol OS5601 has no effect on steam purity.

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.

16. Does CorTrol OS5601 have a flash point.

No.

Chemical

Dosage kg/1,000 L of water 3 to 6

17. What tests do I use to control a CorTrol OS5601 program?

Control = 3,000 ppm (mg/L) as CorTrol OS5601 pH = 10

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.

CorTrol OS5601 Steamate* NA0240E or other amine

0.2 to 0.4

Table 1: Recommended Layup Dosages

18. Is carbohydrazide compatible with the CHEMetrics test for oxygen?

Yes, this technology is compatible with the CHEMetrics test for oxygen. Oxygen monitoring using the CHEMetrics test for dissolved oxygen is a recommended monitoring method.

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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.

20. What are the decomposition products of CorTrol OS5601?

The oxygen scavenger (CHZ) hydrolyzes to hydrazine and carbon dioxide at temperatures above 135C as follows: (N2H3) 2CO + H2O 2 N2H4 + CO2 At temperatures above 150C the oxygen scavenger decomposes to form ammonia, nitrogen and carbon dioxide as follows: (N2H3) 2CO + H2O 2NH3 + N2 + H2CO3

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.

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