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priming means the formation of droplets in steam due to rapid fast boiling of water.

foaming means the formation of bubbles.

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Q: What is the priming and foaming in boiler?
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What is the priming and carryover?

Priming occurs when a boiler has a high dissolved solids content which increases the surface tension of the water. Steam bubbles breaking through this surface tension often carry water over into the steam outlet of the boiler. Priming, also known as foaming, is what causes the carryover.


What is the difference between priming and foaming?

Foaming and Primming. This is a term used in boiler engineering power generation. Foaming causes: High TDS (total dissolved solids), High suspended solids, detergent type contaimination and high alkilinity. The effects of foaming can cause carry over to turbines and down stream damage. Primming Causes high water level, sudden steam demand and forcing a boiler, the effects are carry over and down stream damge.


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What part of speech is foaming?

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