BOILERMATE® Water Treatment
BOILERMATE® is a field-tested, environmentally conscious water treatment program designed to lower chemical usage while reducing overall boiler operating costs. Widely used in Japan for many years, this solution is specifically formulated for Miura once-through boiler systems. Miura’s confidence in the product is reflected in its guarantee against pressure vessel failure caused by corrosion when BOILERMATE® is properly used.
Eco-Friendly Water Treatment
The primary active component in BOILERMATE® is silicate, a naturally occurring corrosion inhibitor well suited for treating boiler feedwater. Extensive research and long-term operational experience have demonstrated that corrosion in water tubes can be effectively controlled by maintaining the proper balance between silicate levels and corrosive ions present in the water.
BOILERMATE® manages corrosive elements without relying on additional aggressive chemicals, making it a more environmentally responsible option. This approach complements Miura’s broader sustainability focus while delivering effective protection for boiler systems. Production of BOILERMATE® takes place both at Miura’s U.S. headquarters near Atlanta, Georgia, and at its facility in Brantford, Ontario, Canada.
Users of BOILERMATE® can often reduce or eliminate the need to preheat feedwater, which in many cases removes the requirement for a costly deaerator system. Avoiding this equipment lowers capital expenses, reduces energy consumption, and conserves resources.
Operating at lower feedwater temperatures can also improve overall system efficiency, with results depending on the quality and characteristics of the incoming water supply.
Proven Performance. So Good It’s Guaranteed!
The silicate-based BOILERMATE® formulation has been used successfully in Japan for decades and has demonstrated a significantly lower incidence of tube failure compared with conventional chemical treatments. Because of this track record, Miura offers a guarantee covering the pressure vessel and economizer against corrosion-related failure*.
BOILERMATE® represents another example of Miura’s approach to combining environmental responsibility with operational savings.
*Actual performance depends on site conditions, water quality, and operating practices. For qualifying MMC/MMRC customers using BOILERMATE®, Miura will repair or replace the pressure vessel and economizer at no charge if corrosion-related failure occurs.
MI BOILERMATE® Controller for Intelligent Operation
Miura’s MI control systems automatically start and stop boilers in multiple-installation configurations based on real-time load requirements. The MI BOILERMATE® Controller integrates with this system to regulate chemical dosing in direct proportion to boiler operation.
This automated control reduces unnecessary chemical use and associated costs. Competing systems often lack this capability, relying instead on manual adjustments. Improper sulfite levels in traditional treatments can contribute to corrosion and other damage, making continuous monitoring both essential and expensive.
BOILERMATE® for Once-Through Boilers
Miura’s once-through boilers are capable of generating steam in under five minutes, providing significant operational and energy advantages. Their rapid startup — roughly one-tenth the time required by conventional firetube or watertube boilers — reduces fuel consumption and improves responsiveness.
Traditional sulfite-based water treatments require time and elevated temperatures to react with dissolved oxygen, which can delay readiness and reduce effectiveness during frequent startups.
BOILERMATE® relies on silicate to form a protective film directly on tube surfaces without the need for activation time, making it particularly well suited for once-through designs. This simplifies operation while helping extend the service life of the boiler system.