Feedwater heaters

Feedwater heaters use extraction steam from the turbine to raise the temperature of water destined for the boiler. Water first passes through low-pressure heaters and into the deaerator where excess oxygen is removed. The feedwater then passes into the high-pressure heaters where it is further heated and pressurized. Two separate level control loops should manage each feedwater heater according to ASME standards.

Challenge

Feedwater heater level is controlled to (1) prevent level from rising into the extraction line; (2) keep the tube surfaces in the condensing zone immersed; and (3) keep the drain cooler flooded. Level instrumentation must withstand moderate to high temperatures and pressures and turbulent conditions.

Related products

Other applications

Do you want personal advice for your specific control process? 

Contact your local AMETEK Level Measurement Solutions representative!

Find my local representative

Related articles

October 15, 2025

AMETEK Magnetrol USA LLC Appoints TechStar LLC as Exclusive Channel Partner for Oklahoma

March 28, 2025

New Partnership Serving The U.S. Midwest Region

March 10, 2025

The New Old-Fashioned: Enhancing Traditional Level Measurement Techniques

February 24, 2025

Cut Monitor Technologies and Factors that Affect Their Performance

February 12, 2025

Plugged Chute Detection

January 20, 2025

Why Drexelbrook's Level Technology Stands Out Universally

November 7, 2024

BrightTEK™ – Transforming Remote Monitoring and Industrial Efficiency

October 23, 2024

Maximize ROI with Drexelbrook® branded Water Cut Meters: An Investment That Pays Off

October 10, 2024

Why Mechanical Instruments Remain Essential for Industrial Level Measurement

September 23, 2024

Case Study: Not All Guided Wave Radar Transmitters are Created Equal