Definition
deaerator
noun
- A device or system that removes dissolved air or oxygen from a liquid, especially water in steam-generating systems.
Usage: technical; commonly used in power plants and industrial boiler systems
Examples
- The power plant installed a new deaerator to improve boiler efficiency.
- Dissolved oxygen in the feedwater was reduced by the deaerator before entering the steam generator.
- Engineers designed the deaerator to prevent corrosion caused by oxygen in the system.
- The deaerator heats and agitates the water to release trapped air bubbles.
- Proper maintenance of the deaerator is essential for long-term boiler performance.