Hi Everyone, I wanted to follow up and clarify the situation I previously described regarding the challenges we're facing with water management at a thermal power plant. The Core Problem: Fractured Water Tunnels: We've identified that the water transport tunnels from the thermal power plant have fractures. This is causing hot water to leak into an underground concrete tank, which is situated above the heat line. Temperature Escalation: Over time, this water, which starts at temperatures close to 100°C, cools down slightly during transfer, but it still maintains a temperature of about 80°C when it reaches the tank. The tank itself has a small hole, which prevents the water from cooling off naturally and instead allows it to retain, or even gradually increase, its temperature. Operational Challenge: Vacuum Truck Limitations: Our current vacuum trucks aren’t equipped to handle such high temperatures. Vacuuming hot water means also vacuuming hot air, which leads to technical failures in the trucks. As a workaround, we've been adding cold water to bring down the temperature before vacuuming, but this isn’t efficient. The water left behind in the tank heats up again by the time the truck returns, leading to water waste and increased operational costs. Proposed Solutions: Cooling Before Vacuuming: Implementing a heat transfer system or portable chillers to cool the water quickly. Using collapsible tanks to store hot water temporarily, though this solution isn’t ideal in urgent situations. Exploring the use of non-toxic chemical cooling agents. Vacuuming While Hot: Considering a switch to vacuum trucks that can withstand temperatures above 80°C. Adding insulation to the vacuum lines to manage heat transfer better. Using specialized pumps for hot liquids, separate from the main vacuum system. Additional Insights Needed: I'm seeking further insights to refine these solutions or explore new ones. Specifically: Temporary Cooling Methods: Any field-tested cooling methods that can be deployed quickly and effectively. High-Temperature Vacuum Systems: Recommendations on vacuum systems or pumps designed for handling high-temperature liquids. Emergency Solutions: Any innovative or unconventional approaches that could be effective in urgent scenarios. Thanks again to everyone who has already provided feedback. I hope this clarification helps, and I’m eager to hear any additional advice you might have!
