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Dimensions Table

Unit NumberTank Cap. Gal.Tank Shell SizeADEFGHJK
BFV-1510 THRU 15802618x243311822210.518
BFV-3010 THRU 30803318x283711822310.518
BFV-5010 THRU 50804518x364511822310.518
BFV-7510 THRU 758010024x48571242841.250.524
BFV-10010 THRU 1008010024x48571242841.250.524
BFV-15010 THRU 1508015030x48571.25303441.50.7530
BFV-20010 THRU 2008022030x72811.53034420.7530
BFV-25010 THRU 2508025030x84931.53034420.7530
BFV-30010 THRU 3008031536x72811.53640420.7536
BFV-40010 THRU 4008039036x84931.53640420.7536
BFV-50010 THRU 5008050042x84931.54246420.7542
BFV-75010 THRU 7508075048x961052485262.5148
BFV-100010 THRU 100080100048x1201292485262.5148


Variable Table

Tank Dia.PumpBL
18CC3033
18CG3538
18CK3841
18CKH4043
24CC3639
24CG4144
24CK4447
24CKH4649
30CC4245
30CG4750
30CK5053
30CKH5255
36CC4851
36CG5356
36CK5659
36CKH5861
42CC5457
42CG5962
42CK6265
42CKH6467
48CC6063
48CG6568
48CK6871
48CKH7073
1. All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise noted.
2. For units with butterfly suction valves, add 2" to the 'B' and 'L' dimensions.


SINGLE AND MULTIPLE BOILER INSTALLATIONS:

If one boiler is being fed, one pump may be used, actuated by the level control mounted on the boiler. A duplex feed unit may also be used with each of the two pumps sized to independently feed the boiler. For the duplex unit, a "Lead- Lag" switch may be used to manually select the lead pump and, if desired, to permit two-pump simultaneous operation when necessary, or an electric alternator can automatically alternate the pumps and provide simultaneous emergency operation.
When feeding two boilers with two pumps, each pump can be sized to feed one of the boilers, being actuated by the water level control on its assigned boiler. A transfer switch may be used with this arrangement, along with necessary cross-over piping, to manually change the boiler-pump relationship. A third pump may be used as standby for either boiler and can be operated manually, or automatically with electric valves, in emergencies.
When feeding two, three or more boilers, two pumps can be used, each individually sized to handle the combined load of all boilers. The second pump acts as a standby and provides double capacity in emergencies. Both pumps feed a common header from which feed lines branch off to each boiler. The level control on a boiler operates the corresponding electric valve in its branch feed line, and an end switch in the valve turns on the pump. A "Lead-Lag" switch or automatic alternator can be supplied for these arrangements. A third pump can be used for standby service.



Engineering Equivalents Table

1,000 sq. ft. E.D.R.=240,000 BTU per hr.
1,000 sq. ft. E.D.R.=247 lbs. Water Evap. per hr.
1,000 sq. ft. E.D.R.=1/2 gal. Water Evap. per min.
1 sq. ft. E.D.R.=240 BTU per hr. (Steam)
1 sq. ft. E.D.R.=150 BTU per hr. (Hot Water)
1 sq. ft. E.D.R.=1/4 lb. Water Evap. per hr.
1 Boiler HP.=33,475 BTU per hr.
1 Boiler HP.=34.5 lbs. Water Evap. Per hr. (at 212 degrees F)
1 Boiler HP.=.07 gal. Water Evap. per min.
1 Boiler HP.=140 sq. ft. E.D.R. (Steam)
1 Boiler HP.=222 sq. ft. E.D.R. (Hot Water)
1 lb. P.S.I.=2.31 ft. of Water
1 lb. P.S.I.=2.04 ins. of Mercury
1 lb. P.S.I.=.068 Atmosphere
1 ft. of Water=.433 lbs. P.S.I.
1 ft. of Water=.882 ins. of Mercury
1 ft. of Water=.029 Atmosphere


SIZING DATA

PUMP CAPACITY: Multiply the developed boiler H,P. by .07 to determine the evaporation rate of the boiler (expressed in gallons per minute). Next, multiply this evaporation rate by 3 to determine the capacity of the feed pump (in G.P.M). This factor of 3 allows the pump to cycle at reasonable intervals. If one boiler is being fed, a simplex unit may be used, but a duplex unit (with each pump sized to independently feed the boiled has the advantage of providing an emergency standby pump or alternating the pumps for even wear. If two boilers are being fed, use duplex unit and size one pump for each boiler (specify 4-pole double throw transfer switch to cross pump-boiler assignment) or use triplex unit with each pump sized to feed one of the boilers (specify transfer switch to use one pump for standby service).

PUMP DISCHARGE PRESSURE: Discharge pressures in the Engineering Selection Table are pressures at the pump. To compute, add boiler working pressure plus static head (from pump center line to boiler connection center line) plus discharge line friction loss (including pipe, fittings, valves, etcJ. Convert all factors to P.S.I. before adding. Static head plus friction loss plus a small residual pressure can be estimated at 5 P.S.I. in most cases.

RECEIVER SIZE: Allow approximately one gallon of receiver capacity for each H.P. of boiler(s) being served. (Example: If two (2) 250 H.P. boilers are being fed by a duplex unit, receiver should have 500 gallon capacity.



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