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Foaming / Carryover
The gauge glass shows bubbling and unstable water level. Steam users report wet steam and heating equipment is performing poorly.
Symptoms you observe:
Bubbles visible in gauge glassUnstable, fluctuating water levelWet steam / poor steam qualityWater hammer in steam linesPoor heating performance downstream
Step 1 of 4
Reduce firing rate to stabilize conditions
Lower steam generation rate reduces the violence of foaming and carryover.