A more precise method to evaluate kinetic leakage of anion exchange resin used in condensate polishing of power plant

Abstract

Sulfate mass transfer coefficient (MTC) is a sensitive parameter to evaluate the kinetic leakage of anion exchange resin used in condensate polishing system of thermal and nuclear power plant. However, a sufficiently precise determination method has not been well established. In this paper, the final expression of sulfate MTC derived based on plug flow reactor model is the same as Harries’ model, which is widely acknowledged in this field. In the determining system we constructed, in-situ calibration of the concentration of sulfate and its cation conductivity was conducted and sulfate MTCs of four typical strongly basic anion exchange resin samples were determined. The systematic error is 8.26% and the calibrated curve used for quantifying sulfate is obtained. The repeatability and reproducibility standard deviation are 0.05 × 10−4 m·s−1 and 0.07 × 10−4 m·s−1 respectively, which are lower than previous works. By controlling test condition accurately, this study has developed a more precise sulfate MTC determining method. This method provides a basis for further research.