Which tank is linked with condensate and MUF to ensure proper water quantity?

Which tank is linked with condensate and MUF to ensure proper water quantity?

• A. Deaerating Feed Tank (DFT)
• B. Condensate Tank
• C. Boiler Water Tank
• D. Vacuum Tank

Answer: (A)

The Deaerating Feed Tank is the place where condensate returned from the steam system and makeup water are blended and deaerated before entering the boiler. Condensate from the system flows back to this tank, where it combines with makeup water to maintain the proper feedwater quantity. Deaeration removes dissolved gases, protecting the boiler from corrosion, while the tank provides a stable water level for the feedwater pump to draw from. This setup ensures a ready supply of properly conditioned feedwater, even as condensate returns and makeup water vary. Other tanks serve different roles (condensate storage, boiler water storage, or vacuum system functions) and do not specifically combine condensate with makeup water for feed to the boiler.

The Deaerating Feed Tank is the place where condensate returned from the steam system and makeup water are blended and deaerated before entering the boiler. Condensate from the system flows back to this tank, where it combines with makeup water to maintain the proper feedwater quantity. Deaeration removes dissolved gases, protecting the boiler from corrosion, while the tank provides a stable water level for the feedwater pump to draw from. This setup ensures a ready supply of properly conditioned feedwater, even as condensate returns and makeup water vary. Other tanks serve different roles (condensate storage, boiler water storage, or vacuum system functions) and do not specifically combine condensate with makeup water for feed to the boiler.