IS 13624 : 2025 Methods of Sampling and Analysis of Water Formed Deposits - Guidelines
1 SCOPE
1.1 This standard covers the types of deposits on equipment surfaces in stream-water system and the methods of sampling for analysis and identification of their constituent describing briefly the nature of the deposits.
1.2 Attempt has been made to frame the guidelines for presentation of those methods that shall be suitable for most deposits, if not all. Methods of sampling may, however, be conveniently replaced or modified with improved techniques as they become available from time to time. However, it is important that sampling devices capable of giving a representative sample shall be used.
1.3 These guidelines are based on the experience gained over the years, with only those water formed deposits which are encountered while using water in the industry involving heat exchangers, steam raising equipment, (boiler and other accessories) and steam rotating equipment with a accessories, which include the end use of the steam.
2 REFERENCES
The standards given below contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provision of this standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of these standards: