Sizing Condensate Return and Boiler Feeds

Sizing Condensate Return and Boiler Feeds

Condensate and Boiler Feed Pump Sizing
1. Determine heating load: BTU/hr. or Boiler H.P. or Lbs./hr. : ____________
2. Convert heating load from Step 1 to GPM (actual)
            If BTU/hr is known: _________ Btu/hr ÷ 33,475 = ___________ BHP
            If BHP is known: _________ BHP x 34.5 = ___________ Lbs./hr
            If Lbs./hr is known: ___________ Lbs./hr ÷ 500 = ________ GPM (actual)
3. Determine pump capacity:
      GPM (actual) from Step 2: ________ GPM x 3.0 factor = _________ GPM (pump capacity)
4. Determine pump discharge pressure. Add the following (3) factors to obtain total pump head.
      ‐ Static lift in feet (discharge piping) = _________ ft. of head
      ‐ Pipe friction loss in feet = _________ ft. of head
      ‐ Pressure in vessel that pump is pumping to (PSI x 2.31) = _________ Total ft. of head
      ‐ Total ft. of head: __________ ÷ 2.31 = __________ PSI (pump discharge pressure)
5. Determine Receiver Size
      Condensate
      1 minute x GPM from Step 3: _________ Gallons
      Boiler Feed
      1 BHP = 1 Gallon receiver gross capacity: __________ Gallons

Condensate and Boiler Feed Unit Selection
☐ Simplex ☐ Duplex ☐ Triplex ☐ Quadruplex
☐ Boiler Feed Unit ☐ Condensate Return Unit
Pump Capacity: _________ GPM @ __________ PSI
HP: ________ Voltage/Phase: __________ RPM: ________
Motor Enclosure:
☐ Open Drip Proof ☐ TEFC ☐ Wash Down Duty ☐ Explosion‐Proof
Tank Capacity: __________ Gallons
☐ Steel ☐ Stainless Steel ☐ Cast Iron
Condensate Temperature: ☐ < 200°F ☐ < 210°F ☐ 212°F (elevated)
NOTE:
*Condensate standard feature: NEMA 1 float switch
*Boiler Feed standard features: Gauge glass and Sterlco Make‐up Water Valve

Special Features:
Float Switch                                                   ☐ NEMA 1 ☐ NEMA 4 ☐ NEMA 7 & 9 
Mechanical Alternator                                  ☐ NEMA 1 ☐ NEMA 4 ☐ NEMA 7 & 9 
Two Level Non Alternating Float Switch    ☐ NEMA 1 ☐ NEMA 4 ☐ NEMA 7 & 9
                  
Make Up Water Valves
☐ Sterlco Make‐Up Water Valve       ☐ Solenoid Make‐Up Water Valve       
☐ Solenoid Make‐Up Water Valve w/ 3 Valve By‐pass   ☐ McDonnell + Miller 21

Accessories
☐ Gauge Glass                                 ☐ Discharge Gate Valve                         ☐ Inlet Y Strainer (cast iron)
☐ Stainless Steel Gauge Glass        ☐ Discharge Balancing Valve                  ☐ Inlet Basket Strainer (cast iron)
☐ Dial Thermometer                       ☐ Isolation Valve                                     ☐ Steam Preheat tube (stainless steel)
☐ Discharge Pressure Gauge         ☐ Magnesium Anode                             ☐ Steam Temperature Control Valve
☐ Discharge Check Valve               ☐ Lifting Eye Bolts ☐ Other: ______________________

Control Panel Features: (Basic panel includes: motor circuit protector, HOA selector switch, external reset, control circuit transformer, pilot light (pump running), removable mounting plate and terminal strip with a single point power connection.)

NEMA Enclosure: ☐ NEMA 12 ☐ NEMA 4 ☐ NEMA 4X ☐ NEMA 3R

Special Features:
☐ High Level Alarm       ☐ Test Push Button           ☐ Lead/Lag Selector Switch  ☐ Main Disconnect Switch
☐ Low Level Alarm        ☐ Power ON Pilot Light   ☐ UL Certification                   ☐ Remote Mounted
☐ Low Water Cutoff     ☐ Pump Run Verification  ☐ CUL Certification                ☐ Other: ______________
☐ Pump Fail Alarm        ☐ Pump Run Timer            ☐ Dry Contacts
☐ Pump Fail Transfer    ☐ Electric Alternator          ☐ Sealtight Conduit
NOTE: On a duplex condensate unit, when using an electric
alternator, you must also add a two level non‐alternating float switch


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