As it is known, the textile sector is one of the leading industries in our country. The businesses in this sector include yarn production facilities, dyeing plants, and printing and finishing establishments.
Water is a crucial resource for all textile businesses, both in the production processes and in auxiliary facilities. The water used in processes affects product quality, especially in reactive dyeing and finishing processes. Depending on the raw water chemistry, it may be inevitable to establish demineralization or reverse osmosis water preparation facilities to obtain process water.
Auxiliary facilities include steam boilers, air humidification units, cooling towers, and wastewater treatment plants.
Air humidifiers are used to create a specific level of humidity in the operation. In these units, corrosion inhibitors, hardness stabilizers, dispersants, and biocides should be used. Additionally, it should not be forgotten that these units are areas at risk for Legionnaire’s disease.
In steam boilers, oxygen scavengers and internal conditioning chemicals can be used separately, or combined products containing both can be used. The program prepared for corrosion in condensate lines is selected based on operating conditions, including neutralizing amines or film-forming amine groups.
It is crucial for textile businesses to manage their water resources efficiently, considering both the production processes and auxiliary facilities, to ensure product quality, operational efficiency, and compliance with health and safety standards.