Why the Power Plant Chose BLUWAT® PAC: Risk Assessment of Changing PAC Suppliers

Why the Power Plant Chose BLUWAT® PAC: Risk Assessment of Changing PAC Suppliers

Industry: Power & Utilities
Application: Pretreatment Risk Control
Product: BLUWAT® Polyaluminium Chloride (PAC)

Background

In power plant water treatment systems, chemical consistency is essential. Even small variations in reagent characteristics can affect treated water parameters, equipment performance, and overall system stability.

An internal technical review was conducted to evaluate the potential risks of replacing the existing PAC supplier.

Technical Findings

The assessment concluded that changing the PAC brand or manufacturer could lead to:

• Deviation of treated water parameters from normalized ranges

• Increased risk of equipment fouling or operational disruption

• The need for additional laboratory testing to determine new dosage and compatibility

• Extra costs and extended timelines due to external testing requirements

Decision: Continued Use of BLUWAT® PAC

Based on the findings, the technical team determined that continuing with BLUWAT® PAC, which had already demonstrated stable and predictable performance, was the safest and most cost-effective option for the plant.

Key Takeaway

This case highlights that in power plant water pretreatment, supplier reliability and long-term performance validation are often more important than short-term cost considerations. The continued use of BLUWAT® PAC minimized operational risk and ensured uninterrupted plant performance.