Carrier 50VQP084-300 specifications Water Quality Guidelines

Table 2 — Water Quality Guidelines

CONDITION	HX	CLOSED RECIRCULATING†	OPEN LOOP AND RECIRCULATING WELL**
	MATERIAL*

Scaling Potential — Primary Measurement

Above the given limits, scaling is likely to occur. Scaling indexes should be calculated using the limits below.

pH/Calcium Hardness Method All N/A pH < 7.5 and Ca Hardness, <100 ppm

Index Limits for Probable Scaling Situations (Operation outside these limits is not recommended.)

Scaling indexes should be calculated at 150 F for direct use and HWG applications, and at 90 F for indirect HX use. A monitoring plan should be implemented.

Ryznar Stability Index	All	N/A		6.0 - 7.5
				If >7.5 minimize steel pipe use.
Langelier Saturation Index	All	N/A			–0.5 to +0.5
				If <–0.5 minimize steel pipe use.
			Based upon 150 F HWG and direct well, 85 F indirect well HX.
Iron Fouling
Iron Fe2+ (Ferrous)	All	N/A			<0.2 ppm (Ferrous)
(Bacterial Iron Potential)			If Fe2+ (ferrous) >0.2 ppm with pH 6 - 8, O2<5 ppm check for iron bacteria.
Iron Fouling	All	N/A			<0.5 ppm of Oxygen
				Above this level deposition will occur.
Corrosion Prevention††
pH	All	6 - 8.5		6 - 8.5
		Monitor/treat as needed.	Minimize steel pipe below 7 and no open tanks with pH <8.
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)					<0.5 ppm
	All	N/A	At H2S>0.2 ppm, avoid use of copper and cupronickel piping or HXs.
				Rotten egg smell appears at 0.5 ppm level.
			Copper alloy (bronze or brass) cast components are okay to <0.5 ppm.
Ammonia Ion as Hydroxide,					<0.5 ppm
Chloride, Nitrate and Sulfate	All	N/A
Compounds
Maximum Chloride Levels			Maximum allowable at maximum water temperature.
			50 F (10 C)		75 F (24 C)	100 F (38 C)
	Copper	N/A	<20 ppm		NR	NR
	Cupronickel	N/A	<150 ppm		NR	NR
	304 SS	N/A	<400 ppm		<250 ppm	<150 ppm
	316 SS	N/A	<1000 ppm		<550 ppm	<375 ppm
	Titanium	N/A	>1000 ppm		>550 ppm	>375 ppm
Erosion and Clogging
Particulate Size and Erosion		<10 ppm of particles and a	<10 ppm (<1 ppm “sandfree” for reinjection) of particles and a maximum velocity of
		maximum velocity of 6 fps.
	All		6 fps. Filtered for maximum 800 micron size. Any particulate that is not removed can
		Filtered for maximum
			potentially clog components.
		800 micron size.
Brackish	All	N/A	Use cupronickel heat exchanger when concentrations of calcium or sodium chloride
			are greater than 125 ppm are present. (Seawater is approximately 25,000 ppm.)

LEGEND

HWG — Hot Water Generator HX — Heat Exchanger

N/A — Design Limits Not Applicable Considering Recirculating Potable Water NR — Application Not Recommended

SS— Stainless Steel

*Heat exchanger materials considered are copper, cupronickel, 304 SS (stain- less steel), 316 SS, titanium.

†Closed recirculating system is identified by a closed pressurized piping system. **Recirculating open wells should observe the open recirculating design

considerations.

††If the concentration of these corrosives exceeds the maximum allowable level, then the potential for serious corrosion problems exists.

Sulfides in the water quickly oxidize when exposed to air, requiring that no agi- tation occur as the sample is taken. Unless tested immediately at the site, the sample will require stabilization with a few drops of one Molar zinc acetate solution, allowing accurate sulfide determination up to 24 hours after sam- pling. A low pH and high alkalinity cause system problems, even when both values are within ranges shown. The term pH refers to the acidity, basicity, or neutrality of the water supply. Below 7.0, the water is considered to be acidic. Above 7.0, water is considered to be basic. Neutral water contains a pH of 7.0.

NOTE: To convert ppm to grains per gallon, divide by 17. Hardness in mg/l is equivalent to ppm.

Water Automatic

Control Balance Valve

Valve

Boiler

Drains

Pressure-

Temperature

Plugs

Expansion

Tank

Water Out

Water In

From Pump

Shut-Off

Valve

Strainer – Field-Installed Accessory (16 to 20 mesh recommended for filter sediment)

Fig. 26 — Typical Ground-Water Piping Installation

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