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Boiler Feedwater Dosing

Oxygen scavenger dosed into
a live feedwater line.

Oxygen scavenger, phosphate and amine dosing into feedwater at pressure. A MAC dosing valve holds the dose per pulse steady, so the boiler is protected without the overdose that drives blowdown.

Authorised by MAC Valves Inc. for UK and Ireland
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MAC LBV · Dosing Feed
Live
MAC Liquid Bullet Valve BV214 double-diaphragm dosing valve
12.4 Pulses/sec
0.02 Drift %
BV214 Valve Core
Dosing Active

The case for change

Why feedwater dosing pumps struggle against boiler pressure

A metering pump on the feedwater line has to push against the feed pump, and its check valves foul on phosphate and sulphite solution. Prime loss and drift are quiet failures. You find them later, as oxygen pitting in the feed line or as a TDS reading that keeps climbing.

01

Pulsation errors costing you compliance

Stroke-based pumps create pulsation at low flows, causing dosing inaccuracy, downstream mixing problems, and dose logs that cannot be defended in an audit.

02

Tubing failures and unplanned downtime

Peristaltic tubing splits under chemical exposure. Every failure means a reactive call-out, replacement parts, and a window where dosing has stopped entirely.

03

High maintenance across multiple failure points

Check valves, diaphragms, tubing, and motors all need regular servicing. Each failure point is a separate maintenance task and a separate cost line.

04

Accuracy drift as components wear

Pump accuracy degrades as internals wear. The further from original design point, the worse the drift, and the harder it is to keep dose logs within spec.

Engineering architecture

Four precision advantages inside every MAC Liquid Bullet Valve

Hover each capability to see the system respond in real time.

MAC LBV · Live System Monitor
Active
0.02 Drift %
12.4 Pulses/sec
OK Seal integrity
6.2 Bar inlet
Dual diaphragm isolating media · Chemical barrier active
MEDIA D-Flex D-Flex
01

Dual D-Flex Diaphragm

Media contacts only the diaphragm faces and valve body. No sliding seals, no o-ring rub, no tubing in the flow path. Chemical isolation by design.

PTFE / FKM / EPDM Media-separated No seal wear
P1 P2 Balanced
02

Balanced Poppet

Upstream pressure variation is equalised at the seat. Dosing volume per pulse stays consistent regardless of supply fluctuations, over the full life of the valve.

Pressure-independent Zero drift
ON OFF PWM · 4-20mA · On/off
03

High-Speed Solenoid Actuation

On/off switching, pulse-width modulation, or proportional control. Fast cycling creates near-continuous micro-dosing from a valve-sized footprint.

On/off & PWM Proportional 4-20mA
Multi-channel manifold block
04

Manifold Integration

A single block serves multiple dosing channels from one connection point, replacing the wiring, tubing, and floor space of individual pump assemblies.

Multi-channel Cartridge internals
0 bar
Max working pressure (app. dep.)
0°C
Operating temperature range
0 seals
PTFE, FKM (Viton), and EPDM options
UK Stocked
Standard cores held for rapid dispatch

Smart dosing integration

How AQUAIOT connects MAC valves to your water system

From sensor input to auditable dose log, in four steps.

1

Monitor

AQUAIOT sensors measure flow, conductivity, and water quality in real time. Data streams to the edge controller continuously.

2

Decide

Cloud logic and local edge rules calculate the dosing requirement against set-points, flow conditions, and time windows.

3

Dose

The MAC LBV fires precise solenoid pulses. Pulse width, frequency, and duration are all configurable from the AQUAIOT dashboard.

4

Prove

Every dose event is logged with timestamp, volume and sensor context. Audit-ready exports sit alongside your boiler house log and your water treatment results.

Integration and control

Built for your existing infrastructure

SCADA and BMS

MODBUS RS485 and API connections. Direct integration with existing control systems without replacing your architecture.

Closed-loop dosing

Flow, conductivity, or quality sensor feedback adjusts dosing in real time. No manual trim, no operator intervention.

Compliance logging

Timestamped scavenger, phosphate and amine dose records. Exportable evidence for the boiler house log, water treatment reviews and insurance inspections.

4G and LoRaWAN

Secure cellular telemetry. Encrypted payloads, over-the-air configuration, remote firmware updates.

PWM and proportional

On/off pulse, pulse-width modulation, or 0-10V / 4-20mA proportional control from one valve platform.

Cloud dashboard

Trendlines, alarms, analytics, role-based access, and data export from the AQUAIOT platform.

Steam raising duty

What a boiler house doses

Steady chemical control on the feedwater and condensate side. Part of the full chemical dosing valve range.

Boiler house dosing

Oxygen scavenger dosed into the feedwater line at pressure, plus phosphate to hold boiler water chemistry where the treatment programme wants it.

Neutralising amine for condensate line pH, dosed at a steady rate rather than on a pump stroke that drifts between services.

Steam raising

Cooling towers

Steady biocide, scale and corrosion dosing that supports your Legionella regime.

Cooling water

District heating

Inhibitor and biocide dosed into a pressurised loop without a dosing pot.

Heat networks

Water treatment plants

Flow-proportional coagulant, pH and chlorine dosing for stable residuals.

Potable and process

Technical overview

BV214 and BV221: full technical reference

Parameter BV214 BV221
Body size14mm21mm
Flow rangeMicro to low L/minLow to mid L/min
Max pressure~8 bar (app. dep.)~10 bar (app. dep.)
ActuationSolenoid: on/off, PWMSolenoid: on/off, PWM
ElastomersPTFE, FKM, EPDMPTFE, FKM, EPDM
Temp. range0 to 80°C0 to 80°C
ManifoldSingle / multi-channelSingle / multi-channel
ConnectionG-thread / customG-thread / custom
MediaWater, fertilisers, detergents, reagents, gases
Control signalOn/off, PWM, proportional (0-10V / 4-20mA)
ATEX variantsAvailable, contact us with zone classification

Exact specifications depend on body, orifice, and elastomer selection. Contact us for application-specific sizing and ATEX requirements.

Why choose AQUAIOT

Factory-authorised. Engineering-supplied. UK-stocked.

Authorised MAC Valves UK and Ireland distributor

As part of PSI Technologies, AQUAIOT holds factory-backed authorisation. We specify, stock, and support MAC dosing valves across the UK and Ireland.

Our engineers configure every build

Bespoke valve selection for unusual media, pressure, or manifold requirements. P&ID review included.

UK stock and rapid supply

Standard configurations held in UK inventory for rapid dispatch. No lengthy lead times on core SKUs.

End-to-end delivery

Hardware specification, IoT integration, cloud dashboard, commissioning, and ongoing support all from one team.

Open and interoperable

SCADA, BMS, CAFM, and AQUAIOT ecosystem integration via MODBUS, RS485, and API. No lock-in.

PSI Technologies Group

AQUAIOT operates as part of PSI Technologies, making us the exclusive MAC Valves partner for liquid dosing applications in the UK and Ireland. Every solution combines factory-authorised valve hardware with AQUAIOT IoT integration, cloud dashboards, and our own engineering team on every project.

  • Factory-authorised MAC Valves supply and specification
  • AQUAIOT IoT integration included as standard
  • UK-held stock for standard configurations
  • Engineering team covers design, install, and commissioning
  • Cloud monitoring, audit logging, and SCADA integration
  • Post-installation support and remote diagnostics

Common questions

Boiler feedwater dosing valve questions

Yes. The valve doses into the pressurised feedwater line rather than fighting it, with BV214 covering roughly 8 bar and BV221 roughly 10 bar. The balanced poppet equalises upstream pressure variation, so the dose per pulse does not move when the feed pump cycles or the deaerator swings.
It can. Every excess unit of scavenger adds dissolved solids to the boiler, and dissolved solids are what blowdown exists to remove. Dosing accurately reduces the safety margin operators add to cover a drifting pump, so less chemical goes in and less heat leaves through the blowdown valve.
Each chemical gets its own valve on its own line, mounted on a compact manifold, so nothing mixes before its dosing point. The body and elastomer are selected specifically for each duty. Confirm the chemical, its concentration and the temperature with an engineer before selection.
Yes. The valve is PWM driven, so it doses in proportion to a feedwater flow signal. Chemical then tracks actual make-up and condensate return rather than an assumed load, which matters on a boiler that swings between weekend idle and full production.
BV214 and BV221 cores cover micro-litre to low-L/min dosing at up to roughly 8 to 10 bar, depending on orifice, body and elastomer selection.
The balanced poppet equalises upstream pressure variation, so dose volume per pulse stays consistent regardless of supply fluctuations, unlike a pump that drifts with wear.
There is no tubing to replace, no check valves to service and no motor wear. Cartridge-replaceable internals mean field service without removing the valve from the manifold.
Yes. MODBUS RS485 and API connections for SCADA, BMS, CAFM and the AQUAIOT cloud platform, with closed-loop control from flow, conductivity or water quality feedback.

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Tell us your scavenger, phosphate and amine duties, your feedwater pressure and your boiler load pattern. Our engineers will size the MAC valve and integrate the telemetry.

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