स्टीम एडिटिव्स और एंटी-फोम्स

About स्टीम एडिटिव्स और एंटी-फोम्स

Steam additives and anti-foams are chemicals that prevent or break up foam in industrial processes by reducing surface tension and destabilizing foam films, thereby preventing impurities from being carried into the steam and ensuring efficient operation. They are typically insoluble, low-viscosity substances like silicone derivatives, oils, alcohols, and glycols that spread across the liquid surface to rupture air bubbles. In boilers, anti-foaming agents prevent carryover, which is the entrainment of water in the steam, while in other industries, they are used to control foam in processing liquids such as detergents, food products, and wastewater