Condensate Receivers & Feed Systems

Similar to a deaerator in that they include a receiving tank on a stand with one or more feed pumps, feed systems are used to contain returning condensate and any make-up necessary to maintain the proper operating level in the boiler. Sometimes equipped with an internal preheat tube, these systems can maintain feedwater temperatures in the 210°F range allowing substantial amounts of O2 and CO2 to be released before entering the boiler. This tempering of the make-up water also minimizes thermal shocking of the boiler.