Table 3 Properties of wash water
From: Study of kerosene caustic wash process for jet fuel production
Water type | Demineralized water | Alkaline soft water |
|---|---|---|
pH | 7 | 9.44 |
Total dissolved solids (ppm) | 0 | 330 |
Total alkalinity (ppm as CaCO3) | ----- | 24 |
P alkalinity (ppm as CaCO3) | ----- | 0.6 |
M alkalinity (ppm as CaCO3) | ----- | 1.2 |
OH- alkalinity (ppm as CaCO3) | ----- | Nil |
CO3—alkalinity (ppm as CaCO3) | ----- | 24 |
HCO3- alkalinity (ppm as CaCO3) | ----- | Nil |