No. 23 – Deaerator Non Condensable Vent

1. Why Deaerator Venting Is Necessary

In a steam deaerator, steam serves as the scrubbing agent to reduce the partial pressures of the gases being removed. Removing noncondensable gases from make-up water and condensate exposed to the atmosphere through the use of steam and some type of scrubbing in a deaerator can be accomplished in several different ways.