Handy Steam Conversion Charts
🔧 Handy Steam Conversion Charts
🔥 Boiler Horsepower (BHP) Conversions
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Unit
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Equivalent
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1 Boiler HP
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= 33,475 BTU/hr
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1 Boiler HP
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= 34.5 lbs of
steam/hr
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1 Boiler HP
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≈ 0.069 GPM condensate
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1 Boiler HP
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= 1 gallon
(for feed tank sizing)
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💧 Steam to Water Conversions
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Unit
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Equivalent
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1 lb of steam
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≈ 1,000 BTU released
(latent heat)
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1 gallon of water
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= 8.34 lbs
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1 GPM
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= 500 lbs/hr of
condensate
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🌡️ Saturated Steam Pressure & Temperature
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Pressure (PSIG)
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Temp (°F)
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0 (Atmospheric)
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212°F
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2
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219°F
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5
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227°F
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10
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240°F
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15
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250°F
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30
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274°F
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60
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307°F
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⚙️ Pressure to Head Conversion
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PSI
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Feet of Head
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1 PSI
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= 2.31 ft
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5 PSI
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= 11.55 ft
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10 PSI
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= 23.1 ft
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📏 Condensate Pipe Sizing (Low Pressure Return)
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Condensate Flow
(lbs/hr)
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Suggested Pipe
Size
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Up to 1,500
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¾"
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1,500–3,000
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1"
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3,000–6,000
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1¼"
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6,000–10,000
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1½"
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10,000–15,000
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2"
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