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Blow-down is the removal from the boiler of water containing concetrated dissolved and suspended solids. As the blow-down water is replaced with lower solids feed water the boiler water is essentially being diluted. By regulating the amount of blow-down, therefore, the amount of solids in the boiler-water can be controlled.
