- System
- Problem
- Evidence
- Check
- Treatment
- Programme
CONTROL REQUIREMENT
Conductivity-controlled blowdown
A conductivity measurement can inform blowdown when it represents circulating-water concentration accurately.
What you may notice
High cycles, excessive makeup use or disagreement with grab samples.
Possible contributors
Sensor fouling, poor sampling, unsuitable setpoint or a bleed valve that does not respond.
What we would review
- Calibrate the probe
- check temperature compensation/sample flow
- verify valve movement
- makeup/blowdown meters
Control logic & dosing approach
Set the control envelope from limiting chemistry and validate the complete measurement-to-valve chain.
Verification, monitoring & limitations
Mechanism
Blowdown complements scale/corrosion control; it is not a chemical treatment and cannot distinguish every contaminant.
Monitor
Conductivity, relevant ions, meter totals and actual bleed response.
Reconcile cycles and water balance against independent samples.
Limitations
Use approved probe cleaning and valve maintenance procedures.
Exact selection and operating limits require current technical documentation and site-specific review.
Why it matters & information needed
- Why it matters
- Overconcentration or wasted water and treatment.
- Information needed for assessment
- Water analyses, target cycles, flow data, probe/valve details and wiring/control requirements.

