Sampling and rejection device

A method of monitoring a fluid in a boiler system, comprising:

• providing a sampling and rejection device, the device comprising a collection vessel defining an interior, the collection vessel comprising a bottom floor;
• an inlet in fluidic communication with the interior of the collection vessel, the inlet comprising an inlet nozzle;
• an outlet in fluidic communication with the interior of the collection vessel, the outlet comprising an outlet nozzle;
• the inlet and the outlet are positioned above the bottom floor of the collection vessel to allow a volume of condensate to build up in the collection vessel;
• a rejection outlet in fluidic communication with the interior of the collection vessel;
• the rejection outlet is positioned in the bottom floor to allow the condensate to drain from the collection vessel, the rejection outlet comprising a dump valve to control flow of fluid through the rejection outlet;
• one or more sampling probes to measure conductivity, pH, or temperature of the fluid in the interior of the collection vessel;
• wherein the one or more sampling probes are positioned or spaced a distance from the bottom floor of the collection vessel and,
• a controller in electrical communication with the dump valve and the one or more sampling probes, wherein the controller opens the dump valve based on conductivity, pH, or temperature readings from the one or more sampling probes;
• passing the condensate to the sampling device of the collection vessel;
• measuring the conductivity, pH, temperature, or combination thereof of the condensate;
• and
• opening the dump valve if the conductivity, pH, or temperature levels exceed a threshold level or are outside a target range.

A boiler system, comprising:

• a central boiler for generating steam;
• pipes or lines to distribute the steam about an industrial facility;
• a sampling and rejection device positioned in the boiler system, the device comprising:
• a collection vessel defining an interior to hold a volume of condensate;
• the collection vessel comprising a bottom floor;
• an inlet in fluidic communication with the interior of the collection vessel to pass the condensate to the interior, the inlet comprising an inlet nozzle;
• an outlet in fluidic communication with the interior of the collection vessel, the outlet comprising an outlet nozzle;
• the inlet and the outlet are positioned above the bottom floor of the collection vessel to allow the volume of condensate to build up in the collection vessel;
• a rejection outlet in fluidic communication with the interior of the collection vessel, the rejection outlet comprising a dump valve to control flow of fluid through the rejection outlet;
• one or more sampling probes to measure conductivity, pH, or temperature of the fluid in the interior of the collection vessel;
• wherein the one or more sampling probes are positioned or spaced a distance from the bottom floor of the collection vessel;
• and,
• a controller in electrical communication with the dump valve and the one or more sampling probes, wherein the controller opens the dump valve based on readings from the one or more sampling probes.

A boiler system, comprising:

• a central boiler for generating steam;
• pipes or lines to distribute the steam about an industrial facility;
• a sampling and rejection device positioned in the boiler system, the device comprising a tank to receive a volume of condensate of approximately 1 gallon to approximately 40 gallons, the tank comprising a bottom floor;
• an inlet in fluidic communication with an interior of the tank to pass the condensate to the interior, the inlet comprising an inlet nozzle;
• an outlet in fluidic communication with the interior of the tank;
• the inlet and the outlet are positioned above the bottom floor of the tank to allow the volume of condensate to build up in the tank;
• an output line in fluidic communication with the outlet;
• one or more valves to selectively control fluid flow from the output line to a condensate return line and a waste water line;
• one or more sampling probes positioned above the bottom floor of the tank to measure physical or chemical characteristics of the condensate in the interior of the tank;
• a controller in electrical communication with the one or more valves and the one or more sampling probes, wherein the controller opens and closes the one or more valves based on the readings from the one or more sampling probes to direct fluid to the condensate return line or the waste water line.