18.1.4 Specifications
18.1.4.1
Specifications of fresh water was heat transfer medium in brazed heat
exchanger
Parameter
Quality Limits for Tap Water on the Secondary Side
Temperature
Below 60°C
pH
7 to 9
Alkalinity
60mg/l < HCO₃ < 300mg/l
Conductivity
< 500μS/cm
Hardness
[Ca⁺, Mg⁺] / [HCO₃⁻] > 0.5
Chloride
< 200mg/l at 60°C
Sulphate
[SO₄²⁻] < 100mg/l and [HCO₃⁻] / [SO₄²⁻] > 1
Nitrate
NO₃ < 100mg/l
Chlorine
< 0.5mg/l
18.1.4.2
External filter
Solids in the water must be filtered.
Minimum filter mesh size required for the field supply external filter in the water inlet is 20 mesh.
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