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Boiler Book 2005 PDF
Boiler Book 2005 PDF
0.01
A. ppm levels corrected to 3% O
2
dry basis.
POLLUTANT UNCONTROLLED
B
CO
ppm
A
lb/MMBtu
90
0.07
NOx
ppm
A
lb/MMBtu
187
0.248
SOx
ppm
A
lb/MMBtu
278
0.515
HC/VOCs
ppm
A
lb/MMBtu
50
0.025
PM
ppm
A
lb/MMBtu
0.025
NOTES:
A. ppm levels corrected to 3% O
2
dry basis.
B. Based on the following fuel oil constituents.
Fuel-bound nitrogen = 0.05% (max) by weight.
Sulfur = 0.5% (max) by weight.
Ash = 0.01% (max) by weight.
Table B3-4. Model 5 Emission Data, No. 2 Oil
Table B3-5. Model 5 Oil Fuel Requirements
BOILER
MODEL
1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 6000 8000 LWV
OIL
USAGE
A
(GPH)
10.7 14.3 17.9 21.4 25.0 28.6 32.7 35.7 42.8
NOTES:
1.Oil supply lines to be sized for 125 gph pumping rates.
2.Oil pump suction pressure -10 Hg to 3 psig.
A.Usage Based on #2 Fuel @ 140,000 Btu/gal.
Table B3-6. Model 5 Gas Fuel Requirements
ENGINEERING DATA
Engineering data for Model 5 Boilers are shown in Tables B3-
7 through Table B3-12.
Table B3-7 shows fuel, combustion air, and ue gas ow rates
at rated boiler capacity.
Hot water boiler ow rates and pressure drops are shown in
Table B3-8. This table can be utilized to determine the boiler
pressure drop in relation to the full boiler output and system
temperature drop.
Table B3-10 can be used to determine the maximum water cir-
culating rate in a hot water boiler in relation to the full boiler
output and system temperature drop. The maximum circulat-
ing rate can be determined from the boiler size and expected
system temperature drop.
See Figure B3-4 for minimum operating pressure, based on
the maximum temperature in a Model 5 hot water boiler.
For more information, refer to Section 12, Hot Water Systems.
Table B3-11 shows recommended steam nozzle sizes at vari-
ous operating pressures.
Table B3-12 shows maximum sound levels when ring oil or
natural gas.
B3-13
Commercial Boilers Model 5 Boilers
10-02
BOILER SIZE TRAIN SIZE
NATURAL GAS PROPANE VAPOR
MINIMUM REQUIRED PRESSURES
(INCHES OF WC)
USAGE (SCFH)
MINIMUM REQUIRED PRESSURES
(INCHES OF WC)
USAGE (SCFH)
STANDARD & FM IRI STANDARD & FM IRI
1500 1.5
A
2.0
4.3
1.8
5.3
2.5
1500 6.4
5.4
7.1
6.0
600
2000 1.5
A
2.0
8.4
3.8
10.2
5.0
2000 9.8
8.0
11.2
9.0
800
2500 1.5
A
2.0
2.5
11.3
4.9
4.1
14.9
6.9
6.0
2500 11.7
9.1
8.8
14.1
11.0
10.6
1000
3000 1.5
A
2.0
2.5
3.0
14.9
6.8
4.5
3.7
20.0
9.7
7.3
6.3
3000 14.8
11.6
10.7
10.4
18.2
14.1
13.1
12.7
1200
3500 2.0A
2.5
3.0
10.0
8.3
5.8
12.1
10.3
7.6
3500 12.9
12.2
11.2
14.6
13.9
12.8
1400
4000 2.0
A
2.5
3.0
11.9
10.0
6.8
14.7
12.6
9.0
4000 14.7
14.0
12.7
17.0
16.1
14.7
1600
4500 2.0
A
2.5
3.0
11.5
9.1
4.9
13.6
10.8
6.2
4500 14.1
13.1
11.5
15.3
14.2
12.4
1800
5000 2.0
A
2.5
3.0
4.0
16.0
12.1
6.3
4.8
18.4
14.1
7.8
6.0
5000 15.6
14.0
11.7
11.1
17.1
15.3
12.8
12.1
2000
6000 2.0
A
2.5
3.0
4.0
20.4
16.3
8.8
6.7
24.0
19.3
11.1
8.4
6000 18.4
16.8
13.8
13.0
20.5
18.7
15.4
14.3
2400
8000 LWV 2.5
A
3.0
4.0
-
-
-
19.9
17
13
8000
N/A N/A N/A
NOTES:
1. Natural gas pressure based on 1000 Btu/cu-ft @ 0.65 specic gravity.
2. Propane pressures based on 2500 Btu/cu-ft @ 1.6 specic gravity.
3. All pressures given for regulator inlet.
A.Standard Gas Train Size.
Table B3-7. Model 5 Boiler Reference Data
SIZE & INPUT 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 6000 8000 LWV
Fuel Consumption
Gas (cfh) 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 6000 8000
Oil (gph) 10.72 14.29 17.86 21.43 25.0 28.57 32.14 35.71 42.85 57.14
Hot Water Output 1000 Btu/hr 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 3200 3600 4000 4800 N/A
Steam Rated Cap. (psig) Stm/h
(212)
1237 1649 2062 2474 2887 3299 3711 4124 4949 6516
Combustion Air
Gas (scfh)
(lb/hr)
15480 20640 25800 30960 36120 41280 46440 51600 61920 82560
1207 1609 2012 2414 2817 3219 3621 4024 4828 6437
Oil (scfh)
(lb/hr)
17049 22733 28414 34098 39782 45463 51147 56831 68196 90816
1269 1692 2115 2538 2961 3384 3808 4231 5077 7081
Flue Gas
Gas (scfh)
(lb/hr)
17520 23360 29200 35040 40880 46720 52560 58400 70080 93438
1278 1704 2130 2556 2983 3409 3835 4261 5113 6817
Oil (scfh)
lb/hr)
17914 23886 29855 35827 41799 47769 53741 59713 71655 102782
1357 1809 2261 2714 3166 3618 4070 4523 5427 5970
Table B3-8. Model 5 Hot Water Boiler Circulating Rates and Temperature Drop
B3-14
Model 5 Boilers Commercial Boilers
10-02
BOILER
SIZE
T = 20
T = 30
T = 40
T = 50
P
OUTLET
P
OUTLET
P
OUTLET
P
OUTLET
VELOCITY FLOW VELOCITY FLOW VELOCITY FLOW VELOCITY FLOW
PSI FT/S GPM PSI FT/S GPM PSI FT/S GPM PSI FT/S GPM
INLET/OUTLET CONNECTION - 3 NPT
1500 0.54 5.38 123.8 0.24 3.58 82.6 0.14 2.69 61.9 0.09 2.16 49.8
2000 0.96 7.17 165.2 0.43 4.79 110.4 0.24 3.58 82.6 0.16 2.88 66.4
2500 1.49 8.96 206.5 0.67 5.98 137.8 0.38 4.48 103.2 0.24 3.60 83.0
3000 2.13 10.75 247.6 0.95 7.17 165.2 0.54 5.38 123.9 0.343 4.30 99.2
INLET/OUTLET CONNECTION - 4 NPT
3500 1.32 7.28 289.0 0.59 4.86 193.0 0.34 3.65 145.0 0.22 2.92 115.8
4000 1.72 8.34 330.8 0.77 5.55 220.4 0.44 4.17 165.6 0.28 3.34 132.4
4500 2.18 9.38 372.1 0.97 6.26 248.2 0.55 4.69 186.3 0.35 3.76 149.0
5000 2.68 10.42 413.4 1.20 6.95 275.6 0.68 5.21 206.9 0.43 4.17 165.6
6000 3.86 12.50 496.0 1.72 8.34 330.8 0.97 6.26 248.2 0.63 5.01 198.8
NOTE: Based on 200F outlet temperature
BOILER
SIZE
(BHP)
SYSTEM TEMPERATURE DROP
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
MAXIMUM CIRCULATING RATE - GPM
1500 (35) 247 123 83 62 50 41 35 31 28 25
2000 (47) 330 165 110 83 66 55 47 41 37 33
2500 (59) 413 206 138 103 83 69 59 52 46 41
3000 (71) 494 248 165 124 99 83 71 62 55 50
3500 (83) 578 289 193 145 116 97 83 72 64 58
4000 (95) 661 331 220 166 132 110 95 83 74 66
4500 (107) 740 372 248 186 149 124 106 93 83 74
5000 (119) 826 413 275 207 165 138 118 103 92 83
6000 (143) 992 496 330 248 198 166 142 124 110 99
OPERATING
PRESSURE
(PSI)
BOILER SIZE
1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 6000 8000
LWV
15
A 4 4 4 4 6 6 6 6 6 8
20 3 4 4 4 6 6 6 6 6 8
40 2-1/2 3 3 4 4 4 6 6 6 8
65 2-1/2 2-1/2 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 6
75 2-1/2 2-1/2 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 6
95-125
B 2-1/2 2-1/2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 6
NOTE: All dimensions are in inches.
A. Standard Nozzle Size for 15 psig DP Units.
B. Same Nozzle Size as 150 psig DP Units.
Table B3-9. Model 5 Boiler Recommended Steam Nozzle Size at Reduced Pressure
Table B3-10. Model 5 Hot Water Boiler Circulating Rates and Temperature Drop
Table B3-11. Model 5 Boiler Recommended Steam Nozzle Size at Reduced Pressure
B3-15
Commercial Boilers Model 5 Boilers
10-02
SOUND LEVEL /
FIRING RATE
BOILER SIZE (BHP)
1500
(35)
2000
(47)
2500
(59)
3000
(71)
3500
(83)
4000
(95)
4500
(107)
5000
(119)
6000
(143)
LFG (dBA) 70 70 71 71 72 72 74 75 76
HFG (dBA) 70 70 72 74 74 76 77 78 79
LFO (dBA) 69 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76
HFO (dBA) 71 71 72 73 74 76 76 77 78
NOTES:
1. Abbreviations: LF=Low Fire, HF=High Fire, O=Oil, G=GAS
2. Measurement: Three (3) feet from front center of boiler and 3-1/2 feet above boiler base. Measurements are
decibel ratings on the A-Weighted scale, and were registered without the addition of sound attenuators, mufflers,
or silencers.
3. N/A to 8000 LWV.
Table B3-12. Model 5 Boiler Sound Levels
Figure B3-4. Model 5 Over Pressure Requirements
Model 5 Boilers Commercial Boilers
B3-16
10-02
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
The following sample specications are provided by Cleaver-Brooks to assist you in specifying your customers specic needs and
application. A separate specication is provided for hot water boiler and steam boiler packages.
Steam Boiler Specification
1.0 Boiler Capacity
The steam boiler shall be Cleaver-Brooks Model 5, Series ______ (100, 200, 700), _______lbs/hr or ________ bhp, designed for
_______ psig (15, 150, 250, 350, or 500 psig) steam. The maximum operating pressure will be ________ psig.
(Series 100 - No. 2 oil; 200 - No. 2 oil and gas; 700 - gas.)
The boiler shall have a maximum output of _______ Btu/hr, or ____ horsepower, when red with No.2 oil and/or natural gas
______ Btu/cu-ft. The boiler shall develop _______ lbs/hr when operating at _______ psig with feedwater temperature at ______
F. Safety relief valves shall be set at ________ psig.
Electrical power available will be _______ volts, _______ phase, _______ Hz. All electrical service connections shall be made to
an electrical entrance box mounted on the right hand side of the boiler.
2.0 Boiler Description
The boiler shall be an all steel membrane wall watertube boiler with 3-pass gas travel. It shall be mounted on a heavy duty steel
frame with integral forced draft burner and burner controls. The complete packaged boiler-burner unit shall be approved by Cana-
dian Standards Association and shall have the CSA label afxed to the front head. The boiler shall be completely assembled and
re tested at the factory.
The boiler shell must be constructed and hydrostatically tested in accordance with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Sec-
tion I or IV. It must receive authorized boiler inspection prior to shipment. A copy of the inspection report shall be furnished to the
purchaser.
Two lifting eyes shall be located on top of the boiler.
Two downcomers shall be located at the rear of the boiler and totally insulated from the generating tubes. The generating tubes
shall be 2" OD SA-178 Grade A with .095" wall thickness. The downcomers shall be 2-1/2" OD for 35 and 47 hp; 3" OD for 59 to
83 hp and 4" for 95 to 143 hp. Material shall be SA-178-A and the 2-1/2" and 3" downcomers shall have a 0.105" wall. The 4"
downcomers shall have a 0.135" wall.
The upper drum shall be 20" OD Schedule 20, SA-53-B seamless pipe with .375" wall. The lower drum shall be 6" nominal pipe
size, SA-53-B seamless pipe with .312" wall (up through 150 psig).
Refractory shall be limited to the furnace oor, insulating the lower drum, the burner throat tile, and to the formed rear access door
which unbolts for ease of entry and/or inspection. High-temperature insulation shall be installed on the front wall of the furnace.
Observation ports shall be provided at each end of the boiler for visual inspection of the pilot and main ame conditions.
The exhaust gas vent shall be located at the rear of the boiler on the top centerline. A stack thermometer shall be shipped loose for
eld installation.
Steam Boiler Specifications
1.0 Boiler Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3-16
2.0 Boiler Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3-16
3.0 Burner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3-18
Hot Water Specifications
1.0 Boiler Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3-21
2.0 Boiler Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3-21
3.0 Burner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3-22
Commercial Boilers Model 5 Boilers
B3-17
10-02
Inspection openings shall be provided in the convection area.
The boiler insulation shall be a minimum of 2" ber glass blanket. This insulation shall be covered with a corrugated sheet metal
lagging. The lagging and insulation shall be arranged for easy removal and reinstallation if required.
The entire boiler, base frame, and other components shall be factory painted before shipment using a hard nish enamel.
2.1 Soot Cleaning
Soot washer lances shall be provided in the convection area of the boiler measuring full length of the pressure vessel. Each lance
assembly shall be capable of rotating 360 degrees. This shall ensure complete washing of the convection zone while the boiler is
operating in the low re mode.
Soot washer troughs shall be provided at the bottom of the boiler. These shall be furnished for each convection side running the full
length of the boiler with 2" drain connections at the boiler rear. Inspection/cleanout openings for each trough shall be located at the
front of the boiler.
2.2 Boiler Connections
A feedwater tapping and an integral feedwater distribution pipe shall be located in the upper drum. This distribution pipe shall
blend the feedwater with the boiler water.
A 3/4" surface blowoff connection shall be located in the rear head of the upper drum.
Handholes shall be provided at each end of the lower drum and in the rear of the upper drum for inspection of the water side sur-
faces.
2.3 Boiler Trim
The water column shall be located on the left side of the boiler. It shall be piped with union connections for easy removal. A gauge
glass set, and gauge glass water column blowdown valves shall be provided.
The boiler feedwater pump control switch shall be included as an integral item of the water column. It shall provide automatic actu-
ation of a motor driven feedwater pump to maintain the boiler water level within normal limits.
The low water cutoff switch shall be an integral part of the water column. It shall be wired into the burner control circuit preventing
burner operation if the boiler water falls below the designated safe level.
An auxiliary low water cut-off shall be located on the right hand side of the boiler and shall be wired into the control circuit so as to
prevent burner operation in the event the primary cut-off fails and shall include a drain valve.
A minimum of three controls shall be provided: one auto reset type for burner on-off control, one for burner ring rate, and one
manual reset type for burner cutout on excessive steam pressure.
A steam pressure gauge shall be located at the front end of the boiler and shall include a cock and test connection.
Safety relief valves shall be provided of a type and size to comply with ASME Code requirements.
2.3.1 Low Water Volume Design, 150 psig
The water level control and water level cut-offs shall be installed at a level that limits the water content in the boiler to 75 gallons or
less at full operating capacity.
The water column shall be a McDonnell-Miller 193-7 or approved equal, located on the left side of the boiler. It shall be piped with
union connections for easy removal. A gauge glass set and gauge glass water column blowdown valves shall be provided.
Feedwater shall be controlled by means of a electric proportional feedwater valve, Worchester or approved equal, complete with
stop valve, check valve, and 3-valve by-pass.
Controls shall be provided to comply with Guarded Plant status requirements.
Provisions (insulation/wetpack) shall be made to ensure no combustibles within the boiler furnace, come in direct contact with the
upper or lower drum.
Model 5 Boilers Commercial Boilers
B3-18
10-02
2.3.2 Low Water Volume Design, 15 psig
Controls shall be provided to comply with Guarded Plant status requirements.
Provisions (Insulation/Wetpack) shall be made to ensure no combustibles within the boiler furnace come in direct contact with the
upper or lower drum.
3.0 Burner
3.1 Burner Description
All air for combustion shall be supplied by a forced draft blower mounted in the front head (windbox), above the burner, to mini-
mize vibration and noise level.
The impeller shall be an enclosed centrifugal fan type, properly balanced and directly connected to the blower motor shaft.
The maximum sound level shall not exceed 80 dBA measured 3 feet in front of the boiler.
The oil burner shall operate on the low-high-low principle and must return to the low re position prior to ignition.
The gas burner shall operate on the full modulation system and must return to the low re position prior to ignition.
The burner shall remain in the low re position during ignition and until main ame has been proven.
3.2 Gas Fired Burner
3.2.1 General
The burner shall be integral with the front head of the boiler and shall be the high radiant multi-port type approved for operation
with natural gas.
Automatic electric ignition of the premix gas pilot shall be furnished. A UV ame detector shall monitor the pilot, preventing the
primary fuel valve from opening until the pilot ame has been established.
A single damper motor shall control the combustion air damper and the buttery gas valve. The damper motor shall regulate the re
according to system demand in response to the boiler mounted temperature/pressure control.
The gas burner piping system on the unit shall include a primary gas shutoff valve. It shall be controlled by the programming relay
to start or stop the burner and to close automatically in the event of power failure, ame failure, excessive pressure or temperature,
high or low gas pressure, or a low water condition. A lubricated shutoff cock shall be located ahead of the primary valve for manual
shutoff.
A plugged leakage test connection and a lubricated plug cock are provided as a means for a tightness check of the primary shutoff
valve.
A gas pressure regulator shall be factory mounted and piped for proper pressure regulation to the burner.
3.2.2 Gas Train Components
The primary shutoff valve shall be a motorized type. High and low gas pressure switches shall be provided.
3.3 No. 2 Oil Fired Burner
3.3.1 General
The burner shall be integral with the front head of the boiler. It shall be the pressure atomizing type approved for operation with
commercial grade No. 2 oil.
The burner shall operate on the low-high-low principle, and must return to the low-re position prior to ignition.
The burner shall remain in the low-re position during ignition and until low re and main ames have been proven.
Automatic electric ignition of the low-re oil supply shall be provided with a 10,000 volt transformer and heavy duty electrodes.
The ignition period shall be monitored with an electric scanner of the UV principle to conrm the presence of the low re oil ame.
Commercial Boilers Model 5 Boilers
B3-19
10-02
NOTICE
Optional insurance compliance may require a premix gas pilot in lieu of electric ignition.
The combustion air damper, low-re, and high-re oil valves shall be operated by a single damper control motor. This motor shall
regulate the re according to system demand in response to the boiler-mounted high-low re pressure control.
3.3.2 Oil System:
An oil pump shall be provided. The oil pump, integral with the burner, shall include a built-in relief valve and self- cleaning
strainer. The pump shall be belt driven from the blower motor.
The fuel oil system shall include supply and return tubing to a terminal block, oil pressure gauge, shutoff cock, and four solenoid
oil shutoff valves. These items shall be factory mounted on the front head.
3.4 No.2 Oil and Gas Burner
3.4.1 General
The burner shall be integral with the front head of the boiler. It shall be the pressure atomizing type for oil and high radiant multi-
port type for gas. The burner must be approved for operation with either commercial grade No.2 oil or natural gas.
The oil burner shall operate on the low-high-low principle, the gas burner shall operate on the full modulation principle, and must
return to the low-re position prior to ignition.
The burner shall remain in the low-re position during ignition and until main ame has been proven.
Automatic electric ignition of the premix gas pilot shall be provided. A UV ame detector shall monitor the pilot to prevent the pri-
mary fuel valve from opening until the pilot ame has been established.
A single damper motor shall control the combustion air damper, high and low re oil valves, and the buttery gas valve. The
damper motor shall regulate the re according to system demand in response to the boiler-mounted pressure control.
3.4.2 Oil System
An oil pump shall be included. The oil pump, integral with the burner, shall include a built-in relief valve and self-cleaning strainer.
The pump shall be belt-driven from the blower motor.
The fuel oil system shall include supply and return tubing to a terminal block, oil pressure gauge, shutoff cock, and four solenoid
oil shutoff valves. These items shall be factory mounted on the front head.
3.4.3 Gas System
The gas burner piping system on the unit shall include a primary gas shutoff valve. It shall be controlled by the programming relay
to start or stop the burner and to close automatically in the event of power failure, ame failure, excessive pressure or temperature,
high or low gas pressure, or a low water condition. A lubricated shutoff cock shall be located ahead of the primary valve for manual
shutoff.
A plugged leakage test connection and a lubricated plug cock are provided as a means for a tightness check of the primary shutoff
valve.
A gas pressure regulator shall be factory-mounted and piped for proper pressure regulation to the burner.
3.4.4 Gas Train Components
The primary shutoff valve shall be a motorized type. High and low gas pressure switches shall be provided.
3.5 Burner and Flame Failure Controller
A combustion safeguard control shall be provided to control ignition, starting and stopping the burner and provide precombustion
and postcombustion purge periods. It shall stop burner operation in the event of ignition, pilot or main ame failure. Trial for igni-
tion shall be limited to 10 seconds.
Model 5 Boilers Commercial Boilers
B3-20
10-02
3.6 Control Panel
The control panel shall be mounted on the front head of the boiler and shall be conveniently located for the operator. It shall be a
NEMA 1A rated enclosure and have a key lock.
Each boiler shall be factory-equipped with a ame safeguard controller that provides technology and functions equal to the
Cleaver-Brooks Model CB 100.
Flame safeguard controller shall be microprocessor based, with self-diagnostics, non-volatile memory, and a message center with a
vocabulary of 42 different messages. Messages shall scroll across an alpha-numeric display and provide sequence status and failure
mode information. The controller shall have a xed operating sequence incapable of being manually altered. The sequence will
include start, pre-purge, pilot and main fuel ignition run and post-purge cycles.
Controller shall be the non-recycle type for maximum safety that will shutdown the burner and indicate as a minimum the follow-
ing trip functions: pilot and main ame failure, high and low re proving switch faults, running interlocks open, false ame signal
and fuel valve open.
The controller shall have a run/test switch. It will allow interruptions to sequence just after pre-purge, during pilot ignition trial, and
during run cycles for adjustments to ring rate motor, damper linkages, and pilot ame for turndown tests.
In addition to the above functions, the controller shall:
Display history of operating hours and totals of completed on-off cycles.
Provide a constant ame signal strength read-out.
Have provisions for a remote display capability.
The panel shall contain the blower motor starter, control circuit fuses, control circuit transformer, and control switches. A damper
positioning switch shall be provided to permit selection of automatic ring or manual selection of low or high re.
A terminal board shall be provided to which all wires entering or leaving the panel shall be connected.
All electrical equipment shall be in conformity with the Canadian Standards Association requirements. Oil, heat and moisture resis-
tant wire shall be used and shall be number coded.
Commercial Boilers Model 5 Boilers
B3-21
10-02
Hot Water Boiler Specification
1.0 Boiler Capacity
The hot water boiler shall be Cleaver-Brooks Model 5, Series ______ (100, 200, 700), _______ bhp, designed for 140 psig hot
water. The maximum supply temperature will be ______ F, and the minimum return water temperature will be _______ F. The
minimum operating temperature of the boiler shall be 170 F. (Series 100 - No. 2 oil; 200 - No. 2 oil and gas; 700 - gas.)
The boiler shall have a maximum output of ______ Btu/hr, or _____ hp, when red with No.2 oil and/or natural gas _______ Btu/
cu-ft. Safety relief valves shall be set at _______ psig.
Electrical power available will be ______ volts, _______ phase, _______ Hz. All electrical service connections shall be made to an
electrical entrance box mounted on the right hand side of the boiler.
2.0 Boiler Description
The boiler shall be an all steel membrane wall watertube boiler with 3-pass gas travel. It shall be mounted on a heavy duty steel
frame with integral forced draft burner and burner controls. The complete packaged boiler-burner unit shall be approved by Cana-
dian Standard Association and shall have the CSA label afxed to the front head. The boiler shall be completely assembled and re
tested at the factory.
The boiler shell must be constructed and hydrostatically tested in accordance with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. It
must receive authorized boiler inspection prior to shipment. A copy of the inspection report shall be furnished to the purchaser.
Two lifting eyes shall be located on top of the boiler.
Two downcomers shall be located at the rear of the boiler and totally insulated from the generating tubes. The generating tubes
shall be 2" OD SA-178 Grade A with .095" wall thickness. The downcomers shall be 2-1/2" OD for 35 and 47 hp; 3" OD for 59 to
83 hp and 4" OD for 95 to 143 hp. Material shall be SA-178-A and the 2-1/2" and 3" downcomers shall have a 0.105" wall. The 4"
downcomers shall have a 0.135" wall.
The upper drum shall be 20" OD schedule 20, SA-53-B seamless pipe with .375" wall. The lower drum shall be 6" nominal pipe
size, SA-53-B seamless pipe with .312" wall.
Refractory shall be limited to the furnace oor, insulating the lower drum, the burner throat tile, and to the formed rear access door
which unbolts for ease of entry and/or inspection. High-temperature insulation shall be installed on the front wall of the furnace.
Observation ports shall be provided at each end of the boiler for visual inspection of the pilot and main ame conditions.
The exhaust gas vent shall be located at the rear of the boiler on the top centerline. A stack thermometer shall be shipped loose for
eld installation.
Inspection openings shall be provided in the convection area.
The boiler insulation shall be a minimum of 2" ber glass blanket. This insulation shall be covered with a corrugated sheet metal
lagging. The lagging and insulation shall be arranged for easy removal and reinstallation if required. The entire boiler, base frame,
and other components shall be factory painted before shipment using a hard nish enamel.
2.1 Soot Cleaning
Soot washer lances shall be provided in the convection area of the boiler measuring full length of the pressure vessel. Each lance
shall be provided with a shutoff valve and the assembly shall be capable of rotating 360 F. This shall ensure complete washing of
the convection zone while the boiler is operating in the low re mode.
Soot washer troughs shall be provided at the bottom of the boiler. These shall be furnished for each convection side running the full
length of the boiler with 2" drain connections at the boiler rear. Inspection/cleanout openings for each trough shall be located at the
front of the boiler.
2.2 Boiler Connections
The hot water outlet connection shall be located on the top centerline of the boiler and the return connection shall be located at the
rear of the lower drum. The design of the boiler shall provide jet induced circulation, which shall mix the return water with the hot
water within the boiler.
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A dip tube shall be included as an integral part of the hot water outlet. An air vent tapping shall be located on the top centerline of
the boiler for connection to an expansion tank.
Handholes shall be provided at the end of the lower drum and in the rear of the upper drum for inspection of the water side surfaces.
2.3 Boiler Trim
The low water cutoff switch shall be a probe type, mounted in the top center-line of the boiler. It shall be wired into the burner con-
trol circuit to prevent burner operation if the boiler water falls below a proper level.
A minimum of three controls shall be provided: one auto reset type for burner on-off control, one for burner ring rate, and one
manual reset type for burner cutout on excessive water temperature. The sensing elements shall be located adjacent to the outlet
connection.
A hot water circulating pump shall be mounted between the supply and return water connections (standard on ASME Section IV
heating boilers only). This pump will blend the supply and the system return water. It will ensure a minimum continuous circula-
tion at all times to a level of 10 boiler water changes per hour.
A combination pressure-temperature gauge shall be located on the boiler.
Water relief valves shall be provided of a type and size to comply with ASME Code requirements.
3.0 Burner
3.1 Burner Description
All air for combustion shall be supplied by a forced draft blower mounted in the front head (windbox), above the burner, to mini-
mize vibration and noise level.
The impeller shall be an enclosed centrifugal fan type, properly balanced and directly connected to the blower motor shaft.
The maximum sound level shall not exceed 80 dBA measured 3 feet in front of the boiler.
The oil burner shall operate on the low-high-low principle and must return to the low re position prior to ignition.
The gas burner shall operate on the full modulation system and must return to the low re position prior to ignition.
The burner shall remain in the low re position during ignition and until main ame has been proven.
3.2 Gas Fired Burner
3.2.1 General
The burner shall be integral with the front head of the boiler and shall be the high radiant multi-port type approved for operation
with natural, manufactured, or mixed gas.
Automatic electric ignition of the premix gas pilot shall be furnished. A UV ame detector shall monitor the pilot, preventing the
primary fuel valve from opening until the pilot ame has been established.
A single damper motor shall control the combustion air damper and the buttery gas valve. The damper motor shall regulate the re
according to system demand in response to the boiler mounted temperature/pressure control.
The gas burner piping system on the unit shall include a primary gas shutoff valve. It shall be controlled by the programming relay
to start or stop the burner and to close automatically in the event of power failure, ame failure, excessive pressure or temperature,
high or low gas pressure, or a low water condition. A lubricated shutoff cock shall be located ahead of the primary valve for manual
shutoff.
A plugged leakage test connection and a lubricated plug cock are provided as a means for a tightness check of the primary shutoff
valve.
A gas pressure regulator shall be factory mounted and piped for proper pressure regulation to the burner.
3.2.2 Gas Train Components
The primary shutoff valve shall be a motorized type. High and low gas pressure switches shall be provided.
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3.3 No. 2 Oil Fired Burner
3.3.1 General
The burner shall be integral with the front head of the boiler. It shall be the pressure atomizing type approved for operation with
commercial grade No.2 oil.
The burner shall operate on the low-high-low principle, and must return to the low-re position prior to ignition.
The burner shall remain in the low-re position during ignition, and until low re and main ames have been proven.
Automatic electric ignition of the low-re oil supply shall be provided with a 10,000 volt transformer and heavy duty electrodes.
The ignition period shall be monitored with an electric scanner of the UV principle to conrm the presence of the low re oil ame.
NOTICE
Optional insurance compliance may require a premix gas pilot in lieu of electric ignition.
The combustion air damper, low-re, and high-re oil valves shall be operated by a single damper control motor. This motor shall
regulate the re according to system demand in response to the boiler mounted high-low re temperature/pressure control.
3.3.2 Oil System
An oil pump shall be provided. The oil pump, integral with the burner, shall include a built-in relief valve and self- cleaning
strainer. The pump shall be belt driven from the blower motor.
The fuel oil system shall include supply and return tubing to a terminal block, oil pressure gauge, shutoff cock, and four solenoid
oil shutoff valves. These items shall be factory mounted on the front head.
3.4 No.2 Oil and Gas Burner
3.4.1 General:
The burner shall be integral with the front head of the boiler. It shall be the pressure atomizing type for oil and high radiant multi-
port type for gas. The burner must be approved for operation with either commercial grade No.2 oil or natural gas.
The oil burner shall operate on the low-high-low principle, and must return to the low-re position prior to ignition.
The gas burner shall operate on the full modulation system and must return to the low re position prior to ignition.
The burner shall remain in the low-re position during ignition and until main ame has been proven.
Automatic electric ignition of the premix gas pilot shall be provided. A UV ame detector shall monitor the pilot to prevent the pri-
mary fuel valve from opening until the pilot ame has been established.
A single damper motor shall control the combustion air damper, high and low re oil valves, and the buttery gas valve. The
damper motor shall regulate the re according to system demand in response to the boiler mounted high-low re temperature/pres-
sure control.
3.4.2. Oil System
An oil pump shall be included. The oil pump, integral with the burner, shall include a built-in relief valve and self-cleaning strainer.
The pump shall be belt-driven from the blower motor.
The fuel oil system shall include supply and return tubing to a terminal block, oil pressure gauge, shutoff cock, and four solenoid
oil shutoff valves. These items shall be factory mounted on the front head.
3.4.3 Gas System
The gas burner piping system on the unit shall include a primary gas shutoff valve. It shall be controlled by the programming relay
to start or stop the burner and to close automatically in the event of power failure, ame failure, excessive pressure or temperature,
high or low gas pressure, or a low water condition. A lubricated shutoff cock shall be located ahead of the primary valve for manual
shutoff.
A plugged leakage test connection and a lubricated plug cock are provided as a means for a tightness check of the primary shutoff
valve.
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A gas pressure regulator shall be factory-mounted and piped for proper pressure regulation to the burner.
3.4.4 Gas Train Components
The primary shutoff valve shall be a motorized type. High and low gas pressure switches shall be provided.
3.5 Burner and Flame Failure Controller
A combustion safeguard control shall be provided to control ignition, starting and stopping the burner and provide precombustion
and postcombustion purge periods. It shall stop burner operation in the event of ignition, pilot or main ame failure. Trial for igni-
tion shall be limited to 10 seconds.
3.6 Control Panel
The control panel shall be mounted on the front head of the boiler and shall be conveniently located for the operator. It shall be a
NEMA 1A rated enclosure and have a Yale key lock.
Each boiler shall be factory-equipped with a ame safeguard controller that provides technology and functions equal to the
Cleaver-Brooks Model CB100.
Flame safeguard controller shall be microprocessor based, with self-diagnostics, non-volatile memory, and a message center with a
vocabulary of 42 different messages. Messages shall scroll across an alpha-numeric display and provide sequence status and failure
mode information. The controller shall have a xed operating sequence incapable of being manually altered. The sequence will
include start, pre-purge, pilot and main fuel ignition run and post-purge cycles.
Controller shall be the non-recycle type for maximum safety that will shutdown the burner and indicate as a minimum the follow-
ing trip functions: pilot and main ame failure, high and low re proving switch faults, running interlocks open, false ame signal
and fuel valve open.
The controller shall have a run/test switch. It will allow interruptions to sequence just after pre-purge, during pilot ignition trial, and
during run cycles for adjustments to ring rate motor, damper linkages and pilot ame for turndown tests.
In addition to the above functions, the controller shall:
Display history of operating hours and totals of completed on-off cycles.
Provide a constant ame signal strength read-out.
Have provisions for a remote display capability.
The panel shall contain the blower motor starter, control circuit fuses, control circuit transformer, and control switches. A damper
positioning switch shall be provided to permit selection of automatic ring or manual selection of low or high re.
A terminal board shall be provided to which all wires entering or leaving the panel shall be connected.
All electrical equipment shall be in conformity with the Canadian Standard Association requirements. Oil, heat and moisture resis-
tant wire shall be used and shall be number coded.
A low re hold timer shall be mounted in the panel and wired to hold the boiler in a low ring mode, for a minimum of 10 minutes,
each time the boiler cycles on. This low re hold timer ensures gradual boiler warm up.
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Section B4
ELECTRIC BOILERS
CONTENTS
FEATURES AND BENEFITS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4-3
PRODUCT OFFERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B4-3
Standard Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B4-4
Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4-4
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B4-5
PERFORMANCE DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B4-5
Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B4-5
Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B4-5
ENGINEERING DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B4-5
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B4-25
ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure B4-1. Models HW and CWB Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B4-7
Figure B4-2. Model S Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4-8
Figure B4-3. Model CR Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B4-9
Figure B4-4. Model CSB Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B4-10
Figure B4-5. Models TWH and TWV Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B4-11
Figure B4-6. Model IWH Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B4-12
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TABLES
Table B4-1. Cleaver-Brooks Electric Boilers Product Offering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4-3
Table B4-2. Power Supply Wire Lug Sizing Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4-6
Table B4-3. Model HW Ratings - Sheet 1 of 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4-13
Table B4-4. Model CWB Ratings - Sheet 1 of 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4-15
Table B4-5. Model S/CR Ratings - Sheet 1 of 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4-18
Table B4-6. Model CSB Ratings - Sheet 1 of 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4-20
Table B4-7. Model TWH/TWV Vessel Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4-22
Table B4-8. Model TWH/TWV Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4-23
Table B4-9. Model IWH Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4-24
Power Supply Wire Lug Sizing Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4-24
This section contains information on the complete line of Cleaver-Brooks electric boilers with kilowatt output ratings from 9 to
3,375 kW. Electric boilers are typically utilized for applications where stringent environmental regulations and boiler space
requirements are critical.
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
In applications where electric power is more economically
available than fossil fuels, or where fossil fuel combustion and
the handling of combustion by-products are unacceptable,
electric boilers offer a viable alternative.
Reduced Maintenance:
The absence of high maintenance combustion equipment
and the use of solid state control devices reduce the
complexity and number of moving parts.
Electric elements are easily accessible and replaceable either
individually or in ange mounted groups.
Pressure vessel components are not subjected to thermal
stresses induced by high temperature differentials and
cycling encountered with fossil fuel combustion.
Compact Size:
Electric boilers are typically one-quarter to one-half the size
of fossil fuel boilers with similar Btu output.
No Emissions:
Because there is no combustion, electric boilers are 100%
emission free. This may be benecial in meeting total plant
emission requirements.
No Stack Requirements:
With no products of combustion to contend with, installation
costs are reduced by the elimination of stack requirements.
High Turndown/Input Control:
By individually controlling the heating elements with solid
state digital step controllers, a high degree of input control is
achievable.
Virtually unlimited input control is available with optional
solid state SCR power controllers.
Quiet Operation:
Elimination of combustion noise and minimal moving parts
results in extremely quiet operation.
Low Return Water Temperatures:
Electric boilers are able to withstand virtually any return
water temperature. With combustion by-products and high
temperature differentials eliminated, condensation and
thermal shock do not limit return water temperatures.
PRODUCT OFFERING
Information in this section applies directly to Cleaver-Brooks
Electric Boilers.
See Table B4-1 for description of the various models in the
electric boiler line.
Hot Water Boilers
Hot water boilers are available in heating or process applica-
tions with ow rates of 10 to 1840 gpm.
Steam Boilers
PRODUCT
TYPE
MODEL
OUTPUT
(KW)
ELEMENT
DENSITY
(W/SQ-IN.)
WATER
CONTENT
(GALLONS)
DESIGN
B
PRESSURE
(PSIG)
NOTES
Hot Water Boilers HW 9-2520 50 16-500 150 1
CWB 12-3360 75 16-500 150 1
Steam Boilers S 12-1944 67 16-595 15/50/125 2
CR 12-480 67 16-115 15/50/125 2,3
CSB 540-3375 75 180-790 15/50/125 2
Hot Water Storage Heaters TWV 30-360 75 150-1500 125/150 2
TWH 30-360
75
500-2500 125/150 2
Instantaneous Water
Heaters
IWH 15-360 50/75
13-360
A
150 1, 2
Notes: 1. Heating elements are of copper construction.
2. Heating elements are of Incoloy construction.
3. CR identical to Model S but has integral condensate return tank and pump.
A. Water content not applicable. Flow rate in GPM is listed.
B. Some boiler combinations that have vessel sizes above 42, or above 600 gallons, will have additional design
pressure limitations. Contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative for final design pressure and
model selection.
Table B4-1. Cleaver-Brooks Electric Boilers Product Offering
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Steam boilers are available for use in steam heating or process
applications requiring 42 to 10,080 pounds of steam per hour.
Hot Water Storage Heaters
Hot water storage heaters are typically used for domestic hot
water heating or high surge volume applications. Model TWV
uses vertical storage tanks. Model TWH uses horizontal stor-
age tanks.
Instantaneous Hot Water Heaters
Instantaneous hot water heaters are typically used in standby
or on-demand hot water applications where hot water storage
is not acceptable. High delta T and high ow applications can
be achieved by linking multiple units in series or in parallel
respectively.
Standard Equipment
The equipment described below applies to standard boilers.
All Boilers:
ASME Code carbon steel vessel with glass ber
insulation.
UL listing.
Heavy gauge steel enclosure.
Electrical lugs for primary power supply.
200,000 amp interrupting capacity fusing.
Contactors rated for 500,000 cycles.
120 V control transformer with primary fusing and
power switch with integral breaker.
Pilot lights to indicate control power on and low water
alarm (except model IWH).
ASME relief/safety valves.
All Hot Water Boilers and Heaters:
Manual reset high-temperature cut-off.
Auxiliary auto-reset high temperature cut-off.
Auto-reset probe, low-water cut-off (except model IWH
which includes ow switch).
High temperature alarm with pilot light.
Drain valve.
Pressure and temperature gauges.
Inspection opening.
Temperature controls as follows:
1 Step: On-off temperature switch.
2 Step: One 2-stage temperature switch.
3 Step: One 3-stage time delay sequencer.
4 Step: One 4-stage time delay sequencer.
5 Step and above: Solid state proportional linear sequence
step control with adjustable span and interstage time delay.
All Steam Boilers:
Manual reset high pressure cut-off.
Auxiliary auto-reset high pressure cut-off.
Combination low-water cut-off and pump control.
Pilot light to indicate high pressure alarm.
Bottom and water column blowdown valves.
Feedwater stop and check valves.
Pressure gauge.
Sight gauge with drain and guards
Inspection opening.
Pressure controls as follows:
1 Step: One On-Off pressure switch.
2 Step: Two On-Off pressure switches.
3 Step and above: Solid state proportional linear sequence
step control with adjustable span and interstage time delay.
Models TWV and TWH:
Magnesium anode.
Lined tank.
Model IWH:
Flow switch.
Optional Equipment
All Boilers:
This is a partial list of boiler options and accessories. Contact
your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative for a com-
plete list of all available options and accessories.
Output step enable/disable toggle switches.
Additional pilot lights.
Alarm relays and terminal strips.
Audible alarm.
Alarm silencer.
Safety door interlock.
Time clock.
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Ammeter.
Voltmeter.
Kilowatt hour meter.
Ground fault detector.
Outdoor reset control.
Progressive sequence step controls.
Auxiliary low-water cut-off.
Flow switch.
Preheat switch.
Unfused manual disconnect.
Fused manual disconnect.
Molded case disconnect.
Molded case circuit breaker.
Shunt trip for molded case disconnect/circuit breaker.
Main-power door interlock (standard with disconnects 600
amps and below).
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGS
This section contains all of the dimensions and ratings for the
electric boiler product line. The gures are arranged by boiler
models.
Dimensions for electric boilers are shown in Figures B4-1
through B4-6.
NOTICE
Ratings information for Model TWV and Model TWH
is split into two tables. Since this model is used for
hot water storage as well as heating, the boiler vessel
capacity in gallons and the heating rate must be se-
lected to meet specific application needs. Table B4-6
gives the vessel capacity and boiler base models. Ta-
ble B4-7 gives the heating or kilowatt rating of the
units. For example, if a large storage capacity is
needed, from Table B4-6 and the base model TWV-
100, which gives a 1000 gallon capacity, from Table
B4-7 the suffix of - 90, which would add a 90 KW heat-
er, the full model number would be TWV-100-90.
Ratings for electric boilers are shown in tables B4-3 though
B4-9.
PERFORMANCE DATA
Efficiency
All Cleaver-Brooks Electric Boilers are virtually 100% ef-
cient, excluding radiant losses. These losses are minimized due
to insulation supplied as standard.
Emissions
Since electric boilers have no combustion, there are no emis-
sions. This eliminates the need for stacks, pollution controls,
and emission permits.
ENGINEERING DATA
Calculations:
The following formula can be used to correctly size a hot water
boiler:
kW = gph x delta T (in F)/410, or
kW = 1 gph x delta T (in C)/862
Where:
kW is the boiler output rating.
gph is the hot water ow rate.
delta T is the temperature rise of water.
For conversion of pounds of steam to kW, the following can be
used:
10 kW = 34 lbs steam/hr = 1.02 BHP
Finally, the following formula can be used to determine amper-
age of three phase power to size power line feeds to the boiler:
Amps (3 ph) = Watts/(Volts x 1.73)
Power Supply:
The information in Table B4-2 can be used to correctly size
power lugs when designing power supply lines for the boilers.
Ground Fault Detection:
Available on all boilers, this equipment monitors the supply
circuit for ground current in the boiler. In the event of a ground
fault, a signal opens the control circuit or trips the supply cir-
cuit breaker.
This equipment can prevent excessive boiler damage from arc-
ing faults to ground when used with a supply circuit breaker
with shunt trip. Per NEC, ground fault interruption (GFI) is
required on all wye power supplies rated 1000 amps or more.
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Disconnect:
A manual disconnect (safety switch), a non-auto circuit
breaker, or an automatic circuit breaker can be installed inte-
gral with the boiler. If specied, the devices can also include
such features as a mechanical door interlock and, for circuit
breakers, an automatic trip coil. The capacity of fused or auto-
matic disconnects must not be less than 125 percent of the
maximum rated amp draw of the boiler; manual disconnects
may be rated at 100% of the maximum boiler draw.
MAX KW
SUPPLY WIRE
LUG
QTY/PH/SIZE
GROUND
LUG
SIZE
208V, 240V/3-PH/60 HZ
18 1 @ SLU70 SLU35
90 1 @ SLU350 SLU70
105 1 @ SLU500 SLU70
180 2 @ TA500 SLU125
420 4 @ TA500 SLU225
540 6 @ TA500 SLU300
480V/3-PH/60 HZ
36 1 @ SLU70 SLU35
180 1 @ SLU350 SLU70
105 1 @ SLU500 SLU70
360 2 @ TA500 SLU125
1000 4 @ TA500 SLU225
1480 6 @ TA500 SLU300
NOTE: Contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized
representative for information on 600 volt supply lugs.
Table B4-2. Power Supply Wire Lug Sizing Guide
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MODEL
NO.
CONNECTION
SIZES
DIMENSIONS (IN.)
MINIMUM
RECOMMENDED
CLEARANCES (IN.)
APPROXIMATE
WEIGHTS (LBS.)
INLET &
OUTLET
DRAIN
(NPT)
WIDTH
A
DEPTH
B
HEIGHT
C
INLET
D
TOP
E
SIDE
F
REAR
G
SHIPPING OPERATE
HW-120 2 3/4 28 28 39 8 12 15 12 450 580
HW-121 3 3/4 28 28 39 8 12 15 12 550 680
HW-201
4F
B
1-1/4 36 36 66 14 18 18 18 800 1410
HW-202 4F 1-1/4 36 36 66 14 18 18 18 1050 1660
HW-203 4F 1-1/4 46 36 66 14 18 18 18 1350 1990
HW-204 4F 1-1/4 46 36 66 14 18 18 18 1550 2190
HW-241 6F 1-1/2 50 42 72 18 18 21 18 2450 3450
HW-242 6F 1-1/2 50 42 80 19 18 21 18 2850 4020
HW-361 6F 1-1/2 62 54 72 20 24 24 24 3300 5230
HW-362 8F 1-1/2 62 54 88 23 24 24 24 3700 6280
HW-363 8F 2 62 54 100 23 24 24 24 4200 7230
HW-421
A
10F 2 68 72 86 24 24 30 24 6100 9600
HW-422
A
10F 2 68 72 100 24 24 30 24 6700 10800
CWB-120 2 3/4 28 28 39 8 12 15 12 450 580
CWB-121 3 3/4 28 28 39 8 12 15 12 500 630
CWB-122 3 3/4 28 28 54 8 12 15 12 800 1005
CWB-201
4F
B
1-1/4 46 36 66 14 18 18 18 1400 2040
CWB-202 4F 1-1/4 46 36 66 14 18 18 18 1500 2140
CWB-241 6F 1-1/2 50 42 72 18 18 21 18 2200 3200
CWB-242 6F 1-1/2 50 42 72 18 18 21 18 2400 3400
CWB-243 6F 1-1/2 50 42 80 18 18 21 18 2800 3980
CWB-361 6F 1-1/2 62 54 72 20 24 24 24 3300 5260
CWB-362 8F 1-1/2 62 54 88 23 24 24 24 3600 6220
CWB-363 8F 2 62 54 100 23 24 24 24 4200 7280
CWB-421
A
10F 2 68 72 86 24 24 30 36 5800 9300
CWB-422
A
10F 2 68 72 100 24 24 30 36 6500 10500
NOTE: Heights are for boiler only. Control panel size varies based on the number of steps.
A. Normally supplied with 2 control cabinets for 2 power supplies.
B. Flanged connection (150 psig ANSI).
Figure B4-1. Models HW and CWB Dimensions
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MODEL NO.
CONNECTION
SIZE (NPT)
DIMENSIONS (IN.) CLEARANCES
APPROXIMATE
WEIGHTS (LBS)
FW
BLOWDOWN STEAM OUTLET
WIDTH
A
DEPTH
B
HEIGHT
C
LWCO
D
TOP
E
SIDES
F
SHIPPING OPERATE
15 PSIG 125 PSIG 15 PSIG 125 PSIG
S-120 1/2 3/4 3/4 1 3/4 28 28 38 20 12 18 600 675
S-161 1/2 3/4 3/4 1-1/2 1 32 32 54 34 12 18 750 880
S-162 1/2 3/4 3/4 2 1 32 32 54 34 12 18 800 930
S-200 3/4 1 1 2-1/2 1-1/4 36 36 66 41 12 18 1150 1480
S-241 3/4 1-1/4 1 3 1-1/2 50 42 72 41 12 18 1400 1900
S-242 3/4 1-1/4 1 3 1-1/2 50 42 72 41 12 18 1600 2000
S-301 3/4 1-1/2 1
4F
A
2 56 48 72 40 15 21 2100 3000
S-302 3/4 1-1/2 1
4F
A
2-1/2 56 48 88 50 15 21 2200 3300
S-361 3/4 1-1/2 1
4F
A
2-1/2 62 54 72 42 18 24 2900 4000
S-362 3/4 1-1/2 1
6F
A
3F
A
62 54 86 52 18 24 3200 4800
S-421 1 1-1/2 1
6F
A
3F
A
68 60 72 41 18 27 4150 5800
S-480 1 2 1-1/4
8F
A
4F
A
74 66 92 53 18 27 5450 8000
NOTE: Heights are for boiler only. Control panel size will vary based on the number of steps
A. Flanged connection (150 psig ANSI)
Figure B4-2. Model S Dimensions
MODELS S-120 THRU S-200 MODELS S-241 THRU S-480
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MODEL NO.
CONNECTION
SIZE (NPT)
DIMENSIONS (IN.)
APPROXIMATE
WEIGHTS (LBS.)
BLOWDOWN STEAM OUTLET
COND.
RETURN
OVER-
FLOW
WIDTH DEPTH HEIGHT LWCO
SHIPPING OPERATE
15 PSIG 125 PSIG 15 PSIG 125 PSIG A B C D
CR-120 3/4 3/4 1 3/4 3/4 3/4 28 38 38 20 850 950
CR-161 3/4 3/4 1-1/2 1 1 1 32 42 54 28 1050 1200
CR-162 3/4 3/4 2 1 1 1 32 42 54 34 1150 1280
CR-200 1 1 2-1/2 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4 36 48 66 41 1650 2030
CR-241 1-1/4 1 3 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 50 52 72 41 2000 2600
CR-242 1-1/4 1 3 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 50 52 72 41 2200 2700
NOTE: Heights are for boiler only. Control panel size will vary based on the number of steps.
Figure B4-3. Model CR Dimensions
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MODEL NO.
CONNECTION
SIZE (NPT)
DIMENSIONS (IN.) CLEARANCES
APPROXIMATE
WEIGHTS (LBS)
FW
BLOWDOWN STEAM OUTLET
WIDTH
A
DEPTH
B
HEIGHT
C
LWCO
D
TOP
E
SIDES
F
SHIPPING OPERATE
15 PSIG 125 PSIG 15 PSIG 125 PSIG
CSB-301 3/4 1-1/2 1 4F
A
2 56 48 72 40 15 21 2400 3200
CSB-302 3/4 1-1/2 1 4F
A
2-1/2 56 48 88 50 15 21 2650 3700
CSB-361 3/4 1-1/2 1 4F
A
2-1/2 62 54 72 42 18 24 2900 4000
CSB-362 3/4 1-1/2 1 6F
A
3F
A
62 54 88 52 18 24 3300 4800
CSB-421 1 1-1/2 1 6F
A
3F
A
68 60 72 41 18 27 4250 5800
CSB-422 1 1-1/2 1 6F
A
3F
A
68 60 88 51 18 27 4600 6700
CSB-423 1 2 1-1/2 8F
A
4F
A
130 68 62 34 24 36 5700 8000
CSB-424 1 2 1-1/2 8F
A
4F
A
140 68 62 34 24 36 6400 9300
CSB-425 1 2 1-1/2 8F
A
4F
A
150 68 62 34 24 36 7100 10600
NOTE: Heights are for boiler only. Control panel size will vary based on the number of steps
A. Flanged connection (150 psig ANSI)
Figure B4-4. Model CSB Dimensions
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Commercial Boilers Electric Boilers
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MODEL NO.
CONNECTION
SIZE (NPT)
DIMENSIONS (IN.)
APPROXIMATE
WEIGHTS (LBS.)
INLET &
OUTLET DRAIN
WIDTH
A
DEPTH
B
HEIGHT
C
SHIPPING OPERATE
TWV-015 1 1 34 44 64 1250 2500
TWV-020 1 1 34 44 80 1400 3050
TWV-025 1-1/4 1 40 50 72 1525 3600
TWV-030 1-1/4 1 40 50 84 1700 4200
TWV-035 1-1/4 1 40 50 96 1900 4800
TWV-040 1-1/2 1-1/2 46 56 84 2100 5400
TWV-050 1-1/2 1-1/2 46 56 100 2500 6700
TWV-060 1-1/2 1-1/2 52 62 92 3000 8000
TWV-075 1-1/2 1-1/2 52 62 110 3800 10000
TWV-100 2 1-1/2 64 72 100 4600 12900
TWV-125 2 1-1/2 64 72 120 5300 15700
TWV-150 2 1-1/2 64 72 140 6000 18500
TWH-050 1-1/2 1-1/2 94 46 52 2700 6800
TWH-060 1-1/2 1-1/2 110 46 52 3100 8100
TWH-075 2 1-1/2 108 52 58 4000 10200
TWH-100 2 1-1/2 140 52 58 4900 13200
TWH-125 2 1-1/2 172 52 58 5800 16200
TWH-150 2 2 164 58 66 6700 19200
TWH-175 2 2 194 58 66 7500 22000
TWH-200 3 2 178 64 72 7700 24300
TWH-225 3 2 198 64 72 8500 27200
TWH-250 3 2 220 64 72 9300 30000
NOTE: Heights are for boiler only. Control panel size will vary based on the number of steps.
Figure B4-5. Models TWH and TWV Dimensions
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12 MIN
E
B
C
DRAIN
3
1-1/2
B + 1-1/2
RL
INLET REIEF VALVE OUTLET
D
TYP
A RR
END FRONT
* MINIMUM CLEARANCE FOR MAINTENANCE OR ELEMENT REMOVAL
** C-C OF 5/8 MOUNTING HOLES
3
MODEL
NO.
CONNECTION
SIZE (NPT)
DIMENSIONS (INCHES)
MINIMUM
RECOMMENDED
CLEARANCES (IN.)
APPROXIMATE
WEIGHTS (LBS)
INLET &
OUTLET
DRAIN
WIDTH DEPTH HEIGHT INLET INLET LEFT RIGHT
FRONT SHIPPING OPERATE
A B C D E RL RR
IWH-611 2 3/4 30 20 18 8-1/2 6 20 12 36 250 295
IWH-612 2 3/4 50 20 18 8-1/2 6 20 20 36 400 440
IWH-621 2 3/4 50 20 18 8-1/2 6 36 12 36 300 340
IWH-622 2 3/4 82 20 18 8-1/2 6 36 36 36 450 525
IWH-812 3 3/4 50 22 22 9-1/2 8 20 20 36 450 252
IWH-821 3 3/4 50 22 22 9-1/2 8 36 12 36 350 425
IWH-822 3 3/4 82 22 22 9-1/2 8 36 36 36 500 630
IWH-022
3
A
3/4 82 26 30 10 9 36 36 36 600 810
NOTE: Heights are for Boiler only. Control panel size will vary based on the number of steps.
A. For flow rates above 240 gpm, specify 4" flanged connections.
Figure B4-6. Model IWH Dimensions
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Commercial Boilers Electric Boilers
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MODEL
NO.
VES
CAP
GAL.
MAX
FLOW
GPM
RATED
KW
MBTU/HR
ELEMENTS NO. OF CONT NO. AND KW OF STEPS 3- PHASE AMPS VS VOLTAGE
QTY KW <250V >250V 208-240V 480-600V 208 240 480 600
HW-120 16 80 9 31 3 3 1 1 1@9 1@9 26 23 12 10
12 41 3 4 1 1 1@12 1@12 34 30 15 13
18 61 6 3 1 1 1@18 1@18 51 44 23 18
24 82 6 4 2 1 2@12 1@24 68 59 30 24
27 92 9 3 2 1 1@18,1@9 1@27 76 66 33 27
36 123 9 4 2 1 2@18 1@36 101 88 44 36
48 164 12 4 4 2 2@24 2@24 134 116 59 47
HW-121 16 80 60 205 15 4 5 2 2@24,1@12 1@36,1@24 168 145 73 59
72 246 18 4 6 2 3@24 2@36 201 174 88 70
84 287 21 4 7 3 3@24,1@12 1@36,2@24 234 203 102 82
96 328 24 4 8 3 4@24 2@36,1@24 267 232 116 93
HW-201 74 230 90 307 18 5 6 3 3@30 3@30 251 218 109 88
105 358 21 5 7 4 3@30,1@15 3@30,1@15 292 254 127 102
120 409 24 5 8 4 4@30 4@30 334 290 145 116
HW-202 74 230 135 461 27 5 9 5 4@30,1@15 4@30,1@15 376 326 163 131
150 512 30 5 10 5 5@30 5@30 417 362 181 145
165 563 33 5 11 6 5@30,1@15 5@30,1@15 459 398 199 160
180 614 36 5 12 6 6@30 6@30 501 434 218 174
195 665 39 5 13 7 6@30,1@15 6@30,1@15 542 470 236 189
210 717 42 5 14 7 7@30 7@30 584 506 254 203
225 768 45 5 15 8 7@30,1@15 7@30,1@15 626 542 272 218
240 819 48 5 16 8 8@30 8@30 667 578 290 232
HW-203 78 300 270 921 54 5 18 9 6@45 4@60,1@30 750 651 326 261
300 1024 60 5 20 10 4@45,4@30 5@60 834 723 362 290
330 1126 66 5 22 11 6@45,2@30 5@60,1@30 917 795 398 319
360 1228 72 5 24 12 8@45 6@60 1000 867 434 347
HW-204 78 300 390 1331 78 5 13 6@60,1@30 470 376
420 1433 84 5 14 7@60 506 405
450 1535 90 5 15 7@60,1@30 542 434
480 1638 96 5 16 8@60 578 463
HW-241 122 670 468 1597 78 6 13 5@72,3@36 564 451
504 1720 84 6 14 6@72,2@36 607 486
540 1842 90 6 15 7@72,1@36 651 521
576 1965 96 6 16 8@72 694 555
HW-242 142 670 612 2088 102 6 17 7@72,3@36 737 590
648 2211 108 6 18 8@72,2@36 780 625
684 2334 114 6 19 9@72,1@36 824 659
720 2457 120 6 20 10@72 867 694
HW-361 235 900 750 2559 75 10 25 5@90,5@60 903 723
780 2661 78 10 26 6@90,4@60 939 752
810 2764 81 10 27 7@90,3@60 975 780
840 2866 84 10 28 8@90,2@60 1011 809
870 2968 87 10 29 9@90,1@60 1047 838
900 3071 90 10 30 10@90 1084 867
930 3173 93 10 31 7@90,5@60 1120 896
960 3276 96 10 32 8@90,4@60 1156 925
Table B4-3. Model HW Ratings - Sheet 1 of 2
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Electric Boilers Commercial Boilers
04-02
MODEL
NO.
VES
CAP
GAL.
MAX
FLOW
GPM
RATED
KW
MBTU/HR
ELEMENTS NO. OF CONT NO. AND KW OF STEPS 3- PHASE AMPS VS VOLTAGE
QTY KW <250V >250V 208-240V 480-600V 208 240 480 600
990 3378 99 10 33 9@90,3@60 1192 954
1020 3480 102 10 34 10@90,2@60 1228 982
1050 3583 105 10 35 11@90 1264 1011
1080 3685 108 10 36 12@90 1300 1040
HW-362 315 900 1110 3787 111 10 37 9@90,5@60 1336 1069
1140 3890 114 10 38 10@90,4@60 1372 1098
1170 3992 117 10 39 11@90,3@60 1408 1127
1200 4094 120 10 40 12@90,2@60 1444 1156
1230 4197 123 10 41 13@90,1@60 1480 1185
1260 4299 126 10 42 14@90 1517 1213
1290 4401 129 10 43 10@90,6@60 1553 1242
1320 4504 132 10 44 12@90,4@60 1589 1271
1350 4606 135 10 45 13@90,3@60 1625 1300
1380 4709 138 10 46 14@90,2@60 1661 1329
1410 4811 141 10 47 15@90,1@60 1697 1358
1440 4913 144 10 48 16@90 1733 1387
HW-363 370 1170 1470 5016 147 10 49 13@90,5@60 1769 1416
1500 5118 150 10 50 14@90,4@60 1805 1444
1530 5220 153 10 51 15@90,3@60 1841 1473
1560 5323 156 10 52 16@90,2@60 1877 1502
1590 5425 159 10 53 17@90,1@60 1913 1531
1620 5527 162 10 54 18@90 1950 1560
1650 5630 165 10 55 15@90,5@60 1986 1589
1680 5732 168 10 56 16@90,4@60 2022 1618
1710 5835 171 10 57 17@90,3@60 2058 1646
1740 5937 174 10 58 18@90,2@60 2094 1675
1770 6039 177 10 59 19@90,1@60 2130 1704
1800 6142 180 10 60 20@90 2166 1733
HW-421 425 1560 1830 6244 183 10 61 1@120,19@90 2202 1762
1860 6346 186 10 62 2@120,18@90 2238 1791
1890 6449 189 10 63 3@120,17@90 2274 1820
1920 6551 192 10 64 4@120,16@90 2310 1849
1950 6653 195 10 65 5@120,15@90 2346 1877
1980 6756 198 10 66 6@120,14@90 2383 1906
HW-422 500 1840 2101 6858 201 10 67 7@120,13@90 2528 2023
2040 6960 204 10 68 8@120,12@90 2455 1964
2070 7063 207 10 69 9@120,11@90 2491 1993
2100 7165 210 10 70 10@120,10@90 2527 2022
2130 7268 213 10 71 11@120,9@90 2563 2051
2160 7370 216 10 72 12@120,8@90 2599 2079
2190 7472 219 10 73 13@120,7@90 2635 2108
2220 7575 222 10 74 14@120,6@90 2671 2137
2250 7677 225 10 75 15@120,5@90 2707 2166
2280 7779 228 10 76 16@120,4@90 2743 2195
2310 7882 231 10 77 17@120,3@90 2779 2224
2340 7984 234 10 78 18@120,2@90 2816 2253
2370 8086 237 10 79 19@120,1@90 2852 2282
2400 8189 240 10 80 20@120 2888 2310
2520 8598 252 10 84 4@150,16@120 3032 2426
Table B4-3. Model HW Ratings - Sheet 2 of 2
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Commercial Boilers Electric Boilers
04-02
MODEL
NO.
VES
CAP.
GAL.
MAX
FLOW
GPM
RATED
KW
MBTU/HR
ELEMENTS NO. OF CONT. NO. AND KW OF STEPS 3-PHASE AMPS VS VOLTAGE
QTY KW
208-
240V
480-
600V
208-240V 480-600V 208 240 480 600
CWB-120 16 80 12 41 3 4 1 1 1@12 1@12 34 30 15 13
18 61 3 6 1 1 1@18 1@18 51 44 23 18
24 82 6 4 2 1 1@24 1@24 68 59 30 24
30 102 6 5 2 1 1@30 1@30 84 73 37 30
36 123 6 6 2 1 1@36 1@36 101 88 44 36
45 154 9 5 3 2 1@30,1@15 1@45 126 109 55 44
54 184 9 6 3 2 1@36,1@18 1@54 151 131 66 53
60 205 12 5 4 2 2@30 2@30 168 145 73 59
72 246 12 6 4 2 2@36 2@36 201 174 88 70
CWB-121 16 160 90 307 15 6 5 3 2@36,1@18 2@36,1@18 251 218 109 88
108 368 18 6 6 3 3@36 3@36 301 261 131 105
126 430 21 6 7 4 3@36,1@18 3@36,1@18 351 304 153 122
144 491 24 6 8 4 4@36 4@36 401 347 174 140
CWB-122 25 160 162 553 27 6 9 5 4@36,1@18 3@36,1@54 451 391 196 157
180 614 30 6 10 5 5@36 5@36 501 434 218 174
198 676 33 6 11 6 5@36,1@18 5@36,1@18 551 477 239 192
216 737 36 6 12 6 6@36 6@36 601 521 261 209
234 798 39 6 13 7 6@36,1@18 6@36,1@18 651 564 282 226
252 860 42 6 14 7 7@36 7@36 700 607 304 243
270 921 45 6 15 8 7@36,1@18 7@36,1@18 750 651 326 261
288 983 48 6 16 8 8@36 8@36 800 694 347 278
CWB-201 78 300 324 1105 54 6 18 9 6@54 3@72,3@36 900 780 391 313
360 1228 60 6 20 10 4@54,4@36 2@72,6@36 1000 867 434 347
396 1350 66 6 22 11 6@54,2@36 3@72,5@36 1100 954 477 382
432 1474 72 6 24 12 8@54 4@72,4@36 1200 1040 521 417
CWB-202 78 300 468 1597 78 6 13 5@72,3@36 564 451
504 1720 84 6 14 6@72,2@36 607 486
540 1842 90 6 15 7@72,1@36 651 521
576 1965 96 6 16 8@72 694 555
CWB-241 122 670 600 2047 60 10 20 10@60 723 578
630 2150 63 10 21 1@90,9@60 759 607
660 2252 66 10 22 2@90,8@60 795 636
690 2354 69 10 23 3@90,7@60 831 665
720 2457 72 10 24 4@90,6@60 867 694
CWB-242 122 670 750 2559 75 10 25 5@90,5@60 903 723
780 2661 78 10 26 6@90,4@60 939 752
810 2764 81 10 27 7@90,3@60 975 780
840 2866 84 10 28 8@90,2@60 1011 809
870 2968 87 10 29 9@90,1@60 1047 838
900 3071 90 10 30 10@90 1084 867
930 3173 93 10 31 7@90,5@60 1120 896
960 3276 96 10 32 8@90,4@60 1156 925
CWB-243 142 670 990 3378 99 10 33 9@90,3@60 1192 954
1020 3481 102 10 34 10@90,2@60 1228 982
Table B4-4. Model CWB Ratings - Sheet 1 of 3
B4-16
Electric Boilers Commercial Boilers
04-02
MODEL
NO.
VES
CAP.
GAL.
MAX
FLOW
GPM
RATED
KW
MBTU/HR
ELEMENTS NO. OF CONT. NO. AND KW OF STEPS 3-PHASE AMPS VS VOLTAGE
QTY KW
208-
240V
480-
600V
208-240V 480-600V 208 240 480 600
1080 3685 108 10 36 12@90 1300 1040
1110 3787 111 10 37 9@90,5@60 1336 1069
1140 3890 114 10 38 10@90,4@60 1372 1098
1170 3992 117 10 39 11@90,3@60 1408 1127
1200 4094 120 10 40 12@90,2@60 1444 1156
CWB-361 235 900 1224 4176 102 12 34 10@108,2@72 1473 1179
1260 4299 105 12 35 11@108,1@72 1517 1213
1296 4422 108 12 36 12@108 1560 1248
CWB-362 315 1170 1332 4545 111 12 37 9@108,5@72 1603 1283
1368 4668 114 12 38 10@108,4@72 1646 1317
1404 4790 117 12 39 11@108,3@72 1690 1352
1440 4913 120 12 40 12@108,2@72 1733 1387
1476 5036 123 12 41 13@108,1@72 1776 1421
1512 5159 126 12 42 14@108 1820 1456
1548 5282 129 12 43 11@108,5@72 1863 1491
1584 5405 132 12 44 12@108,4@72 1906 1525
1620 5527 135 12 45 13@108,3@72 1950 1560
1656 5650 138 12 46 14@108,2@72 1993 1594
1692 5773 141 12 47 15@108,1@72 2036 1629
1728 5896 144 12 48 16@108 2079 1664
CWB-363 370 1170 1764 6019 147 12 49 13@108,5@72 2123 1698
1800 6142 150 12 50 14@108,4@72 2166 1733
1836 6264 153 12 51 15@108,3@72 2209 1768
1872 6387 156 12 52 16@108,2@72 2253 1802
1908 6510 159 12 53 17@108,1@72 2296 1837
1944 6633 162 12 54 18@108 2339 1872
1980 6756 165 12 55 15@108,5@72 2383 1906
2016 6879 168 12 56 16@108,4@72 2426 1941
2052 7001 171 12 57 17@108,3@72 2469 1976
2088 7124 174 12 58 18@108,2@72 2512 2010
2124 7247 177 12 59 19@108,1@72 2556 2045
2160 7370 180 12 60 20@108 2599 2079
CWB-421 425 1840 2200 7506 165 13.3 55 15@120,5@80 2647 2118
2240 7643 168 13.3 56 16@120,4@80 2695 2156
2280 7779 171 13.3 57 17@120,3@80 2743 2195
2320 7916 174 13.3 58 18@120,2@80 2792 2233
2360 8052 177 13.3 59 19@120,1@80 2840 2272
2400 8189 180 13.3 60 20@120 2888 2310
2440 8325 183 13.3 61 1@160,19@120 2936 2349
2480 8462 186 13.3 62 2@160,18@120 2984 2387
2520 8598 189 13.3 63 3@160,17@120 3032 2426
2560 8735 192 13.3 64 4@160,16@120 3080 2464
2600 8871 195 13.3 65 5@160,15@120 3128 2503
2640 9008 198 13.3 66 6@160,14@120 3176 2541
Table B4-4. Model CWB Ratings - Sheet 2 of 3
B4-17
Commercial Boilers Electric Boilers
04-02
MODEL
NO.
VES
CAP.
GAL.
MAX
FLOW
GPM
RATED
KW
MBTU/HR
ELEMENTS NO. OF CONT. NO. AND KW OF STEPS 3-PHASE AMPS VS VOLTAGE
QTY KW
208-
240V
480-
600V
208-240V 480-600V 208 240 480 600
CWB-422 500 1840 2680 9144 201 13.3 67 7@160,13@120 3225 2580
2720 9281 204 13.3 68 8@160,12@120 3273 2618
2760 9417 207 13.3 69 9@160,11@120 3321 2657
2800 9554 210 13.3 70 10@160,10@120 3369 2695
2840 9690 213 13.3 71 11@160,9@120 3417 2734
2880 9827 216 13.3 72 12@160,8@120 3465 2772
2920 9963 219 13.3 73 13@160,7@120 3513 2811
2960 10100 222 13.3 74 14@160,6@120 3561 2849
3000 10236 225 13.3 75 15@160,5@120 3609 2888
3040 10372 228 13.3 76 16@160,4@120 3658 2926
3080 10509 231 13.3 77 17@160,3@120 3706 2965
3120 10645 234 13.3 78 18@160,2@120 3754 3003
3160 10782 237 13.3 79 19@160,1@120 3802 3042
3200 10918 240 13.3 80 20@160 3850 3080
3240 11055 243 13.3 81 9@160,15@120 3898 3119
3280 11191 246 13.3 82 10@160,14@120 3946 3157
3320 11328 249 13.3 83 11@160,13@120 3994 3196
3360 11464 252 13.3 84 12@160,12@120 4042 3234
Table B4-4. Model CWB Ratings - Sheet 3 of 3
B4-18
Electric Boilers Commercial Boilers
04-02
MODEL
NO.
WATER
VOL
GAL
STEAM
SPACE
GAL
RATED
KW
ASME
RATING
LBS STM
ELEMENTS NO. OF CONT. NO. AND KW OF STEPS 3-PHASE AMPS
QTY KW
208-
240V
480V 208/240V 480V 208V 240V 480V
S/CR-120 9 7 12 42 3 4 1 1 1@12 1@12 34 30 15
24 84 6 4 2 1 1@24 1@24 68 59 30
36 126 9 4 3 1 1@36 1@36 101 88 44
48 168 12 4 4 2 2@24 2@24 134 116 59
S/CR-161 23 16 60 210 9 6.7 3 2 1@40,1@20 1@40,1@20 168 145 73
80 280 12 6.7 4 2 2@40 2@40 223 193 97
S/CR-162 23 16 100 350 15 6.7 5 3 2@40,1@20 2@40,1@20 279 242 121
120 420 18 6.7 6 3 3@40 3@40 334 290 145
140 490 21 6.7 7 4 3@40,1@20 3@40,1@20 390 338 169
160 560 24 6.7 8 4 4@40 4@40 445 386 193
S/CR-200 48 26 160 560 24 6.7 8 4 4@40 4@40 445 386 193
180 630 27 6.7 9 5 4@40,1@20 4@40,1@20 501 434 218
200 700 30 6.7 10 5 5@40 5@40 556 482 242
220 770 33 6.7 11 6 5@40,1@20 5@40,1@20 612 530 266
240 840 36 6.7 12 6 6@40 6@40 667 578 290
S/CR-241 62 53 260 910 39 6.7 13 7 6@40,1@20 6@40,1@20 723 626 314
280 980 42 6.7 14 7 7@40 7@40 778 675 338
300 1050 45 6.7 15 8 7@40,1@20 7@40,1@20 834 723 362
320 1120 48 6.7 16 8 8@40 8@40 889 771 386
S/CR-242 62 53 340 1190 51 6.7 17 9 8@40,1@20 8@40,1@20 945 819 410
360 1260 54 6.7 18 9 2@60,6@40 1@80,7@40 1000 867 434
380 1330 57 6.7 19 10 3@60,5@40 1@80,6@40,1@60 1056 915 458
400 1400 60 6.7 20 10 4@60,4@40 2@80,6@40 1111 963 482
420 1470 63 6.7 10 2@80,5@40,1@60 506
440 1540 66 6.7 11 3@80,5@40 530
460 1610 69 6.7 11 3@80,4@40,1@60 554
480 1680 72 6.7 12 4@80,4@40 578
S-301 110 70 440 1540 66 6.7 11 3@80,5@40 530
460 1610 69 6.7 11 3@80,4@40,1@60 554
480 1680 72 6.7 12 4@80,4@40 578
S-302 140 90 500 1750 75 6.7 13 4@80,3@40,1@60 602
520 1820 78 6.7 13 5@80,3@40 626
540 1890 81 6.7 13 5@80,2@40,1@60 651
560 1960 84 6.7 14 6@80,2@40 675
580 2030 87 6.7 14 6@80,1@40,1@60 699
600 2100 90 6.7 15 7@80,1@40 723
620 2170 93 6.7 15 7@80,1@60 747
640 2240 96 6.7 16 8@80 771
660 2310 99 6.7 16 6@80,3@40,1@60 795
680 2380 102 6.7 17 7@80,3@40 819
700 2450 105 6.7 17 7@80,2@40,1@60 843
720 2520 108 6.7 18 8@80,2@40 867
S-361 150 100 756 2646 63 12 21 9@72,3@36 910
792 2772 66 12 22 10@72,2@36 954
828 2898 69 12 23 11@72,1@36 997
864 3024 72 12 24 12@72 1040
Table B4-5. Model S/CR Ratings - Sheet 1 of 2
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MODEL
NO.
WATER
VOL
GAL
STEAM
SPACE
GAL
RATED
KW
ASME
RATING
LBS STM
ELEMENTS NO. OF CONT. NO. AND KW OF STEPS 3-PHASE AMPS
QTY KW
208/
240V
480V 208/240V 480V 208V 240V 480V
936 3276 78 12 26 13@72 1127
972 3402 81 12 27 13@72,1@36 1170
1008 3528 84 12 28 14@72 1213
1044 3654 87 12 29 14@72,1@36 1257
1080 3780 90 12 30 15@72 1300
S-421 210 140 1044 3654 87 12 29 15@72,1@36 1257
1080 3780 90 12 30 15@72 1300
1116 3906 93 12 31 15@72,1@36 1343
1152 4032 96 12 32 16@72 1387
1188 4158 99 12 33 16@72,1@36 1430
1224 4284 102 12 34 17@72 1473
1260 4410 105 12 35 17@72,1@36 1517
1296 4536 108 12 36 18@72 1560
S-422 270 180 1332 4662 111 12 37 18@72,1@36 1603
1368 4788 114 12 38 19@72 1646
1404 4914 117 12 39 19@72,1@36 1690
1440 5040 120 12 40 20@72 1733
1476 5166 123 12 41 1@108,19@72 1776
1512 5292 126 12 42 2@108,18@72 1820
S-480 360 235 1440 5040 120 12 40 20@72 1733
1476 5166 123 12 41 9@108,7@72 1776
1512 5290 126 12 42 10@108,6@72 1820
1548 5418 129 12 43 11@108,5@72 1863
1584 5540 132 12 44 12@108,4@72 1906
1620 5670 135 12 45 13@108,3@72 1950
1656 5790 138 12 46 14@108,2@72 1993
1692 5922 141 12 47 15@108,1@72 2036
1728 6050 144 12 48 16@108 2079
1764 6174 147 12 49 13@108,5@72 2123
1800 6300 150 12 50 14@108,4@72 2166
1836 6426 153 12 51 15@108,3@72 2209
1872 6550 156 12 52 16@108,2@72 2253
1908 6678 159 12 53 17@108,1@72 2296
1944 6800 162 12 54 18@108 2339
NOTE: Contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative for model availability at 600 Volts.
Table B4-5. Model S/CR Ratings - Sheet 2 of 2
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MODEL
NO.
WATER
VOL
GAL
STEAM
SPACE
GAL
RATED
KW
ASME
RATING
LBS STM
ELEMENTS NO. OF
CONT.
480V
NO. AND KW
OF STEPS
480V
3-PH
AMPS
480V QTY KW
CSB-301 110 70 540 1890 54 10 18 8@60,2@30 651
570 1995 57 10 19 9@60,1@30 687
600 2100 60 10 20 10@60 723
630 2205 63 10 21 5@90,3@60 759
660 2310 66 10 22 6@90,2@60 795
690 2415 69 10 23 7@90,1@60 831
720 2520 72 10 24 8@90 867
CSB-302 140 90 750 2625 75 10 25 5@90,5@60 903
780 2730 78 10 26 6@90,4@60 939
810 2835 81 10 27 7@90,3@60 975
840 2940 84 10 28 8@90,2@60 1011
CSB-361 150 100 760 2660 57 13.3 19 9@80,1@40 915
800 2800 60 13.3 20 10@80 963
840 2940 63 13.3 21 9@80,3@40 1011
880 3080 66 13.3 22 10@80,2@40 1059
920 3220 69 13.3 23 11@80,1@40 1108
960 3360 72 13.3 24 12@80 1156
CSB-362 200 130 1000 3500 75 13.3 25 12@80,1@40 1204
1040 3640 78 13.3 26 13@80 1252
1080 3780 81 13.3 27 13@80,1@40 1300
1120 3920 84 13.3 28 14@80 1348
1160 4060 87 13.3 29 14@80,1@40 1396
1200 4200 90 13.3 30 15@80 1444
CSB-421 210 140 1120 3920 84 13.3 28 14@80 1348
1160 4060 87 13.3 29 14@80,1@40 1396
1200 4200 90 13.3 30 15@80 1444
1240 4340 93 13.3 31 15@80,1@40 1492
1280 4480 96 13.3 32 16@80 1541
1320 4620 99 13.3 33 1@120,15@80 1589
1360 4760 102 13.3 34 2@120,14@80 1637
1400 4900 105 13.3 35 3@120,13@80 1685
1440 5040 108 13.3 36 4@120,12@80 1733
CSB-422 270 180 1480 5180 111 13.3 37 5@120,11@80 1781
1520 5320 114 13.3 38 6@120,10@80 1829
1560 5460 117 13.3 39 7@120,9@80 1877
1600 5600 120 13.3 40 8@120,8@80 1926
1640 5740 123 13.3 41 9@120,7@80 1974
1680 5880 126 13.3 42 10@120,6@80 2022
CSB-423 300 200 1560 5460 117 13.3 39 7@120,9@80 1877
1600 5600 120 13.3 40 8@120,8@80 1926
1640 5740 123 13.3 40 9@120,7@80 1974
1680 5880 126 13.3 42 10@120,6@80 2022
1720 6020 129 13.3 43 11@120,5@80 2070
Table B4-6. Model CSB Ratings - Sheet 1 of 2
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MODEL
NO.
WATER
VOL
GAL
STEAM
SPACE
GAL
RATED
KW
ASME
RATING
LBS STM
ELEMENTS NO. OF
CONT.
480V
NO. AND KW
OF STEPS
480V
3-PH
AMPS
480V
QTY KW
1800 6300 135 13.3 45 13@120,3@80 2166
1840 6440 138 13.3 46 14@120,2@80 2214
1880 6580 141 13.3 47 15@120,1@80 2262
1920 6720 144 13.3 48 16@120 2310
CSB-424 385 260 1960 6860 147 13.3 49 1@160,15@120 2359
2000 7000 150 13.3 50 2@160,14@120 2407
2040 7140 153 13.3 51 3@160,13@120 2455
2080 7280 156 13.3 52 4@160,12@120 2503
2120 7420 159 13.3 53 5@160,11@120 2551
2160 7560 162 13.3 54 6@160,10@120 2599
2200 7700 165 13.3 55 7@160,9@120 2647
2240 7840 168 13.3 56 8@160,8@120 2695
2280 7980 171 13.3 57 9@160,7@120 2743
2320 8120 174 13.3 58 10@160,6@120 2792
2360 8260 177 13.3 59 11@160,5@120 2840
2400 8400 180 13.3 60 12@160,4@120 2888
CSB-425 470 320 2440 8540 183 13.3 61 13@160,3@120 2936
2480 8680 186 13.3 62 14@160,2@120 2984
2520 8820 189 13.3 63 15@160,1@120 3032
2560 8960 192 13.3 64 16@160 3080
2600 9100 195 13.3 65 11@160,7@120 3128
2640 9240 198 13.3 66 12@160,6@120 3176
2680 9380 201 13.3 67 13@160,5@120 3225
2720 9520 204 13.3 68 14@160,4@120 3273
2760 9660 207 13.3 69 15@160,3@120 3321
2800 9800 210 13.3 70 16@160,2@120 3369
2840 9940 213 13.3 71 17@160,1@120 3417
2880 10080 216 13.3 72 18@160 3465
NOTE: Contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative for model availability at 600 volts.
Table B4-6. Model CSB Ratings - Sheet 2 of 2
B4-22
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MODEL BASE
(1)
TANK SIZE
GAL.
VESSEL DIMENSIONS (INCHES)
DIAMETER OVER ALL LENGTH
TWV-015 150 30 54
TWV-020 200 30 70
TWV-025 250 36 62
TWV-030 300 36 74
TWV-035 350 36 86
TWV-040 400 42 74
TWV-050 500 42 90
TWV-060 600 48 82
TWV-075 750 48 100
TWV-100 1000 60 90
TWV-125 1250 60 110
TWV-150 1500 60 130
TWH-050 500 42 90
TWH-060 600 42 106
TWH-075 750 48 104
TWH-100 1000 48 136
TWH-125 1250 48 168
TWH150 1500 54 160
TWH-175 1750 54 190
TWH-200 2000 60 174
TWH-225 2250 60 194
TWH-250 2500 60 216
NOTES:
1. Add recovery heater kw size to complete model number (see below) recovery heaters for TWV-015 cannot exceed 240 kW
2. Note: Use this table in conjunction with Table B4-7.
Table B4-7. Model TWH/TWV Vessel Sizes
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MODEL NO
.A
SUFFIX
RATED
KW
GPH@
100 F
RISE
OUT-
PUT
ELEMENTS
NO. OF CONT. NO. AND KW OF STEPS
3-PHASE AMPS
VS VOLTAGE
208-240V 480-600V
MBH QTY KW QTY KW
208-
240V
480-
600V
208-240V 480V 208 240 480
TWV/TWH-030 30 123 61 6 5 3 10 2 1 1@30 1@30 84 73 37
-060 60 246 123 12 5 6 10 4 2 2@30 2@30 168 145 73
-090 90 369 205 18 5 9 10 6 2 3@30 3@30 251 218 109
-120 120 443 409 24 5 12 10 8 4 4@30 4@30 334 290 145
-150 150 615 512 15 10 5 2@60, 1@30 181
-180 180 738 614 18 10 6 3@60 218
-210 210 861 717 21 10 7 3@60, 1@30 254
-240 240 984 819 24 10 8 4@60 290
-270 270 1107 921 27 10 9 4@60, 1@30 326
-300 300 1230 1024 30 10 10 5@60 362
-330 330 1353 1126 33 10 11 5@60, 1@30 398
-360 360 1476 1228 36 10 12 6@60 434
A. Storage tank must be specified with a properly sized recovery heater to complete the model number (e.g., TWV-030-120 is a 300 gallon vertical
storage tank with a 120 kW recovery heater).
NOTICE
Ratings information for Model TWV and Model
TWH is split into two tables. Since this model of
electric boiler is used for hot water storage as well
as heating, the boiler vessel capacity in gallons
and the heating rate must be selected to meet spe-
cific application needs. Table B4-6 gives the ves-
sel capacity and boiler base models. Table B4-7
gives the heating or kilowatt rating of the units.
For example, if a large storage capacity is needed,
for instance, 1000 gal with a vertical tank, from Ta-
ble B4-6, the base model is TWV-100, and if 90 kW
recovery is required, from Table B4-7 the suffix is
-90, which would add a 90 KW heater, the full mod-
el number would be TWV-100-90.
Table B4-8. Model TWH/TWV Ratings
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MODEL
NO.
MAX
FLOW
GPM
A
RATED
KW
MBTU
/HR
ELEMENTS NO. OF CONT NO. AND KW OF STEPS 3- PHASE AMPS VS VOLTAGE
QTY KW <250V >250V 208-240 480-600 208 240 480 600
IWH-611 135 15 51 3 5 1 1 1@15 1@15 43 37 19 15
30 102 6 5 2 1 1@30 1@30 84 73 37 30
IWH-612 135 45 154 9 5 3 2 1@45 1@45 126 109 55 44
60 205 12 5 4 2 2@30 1@60 168 145 73 59
IWH-621 135 30 102 3 10 1 1@30 37 30
60 205 6 10 2 1@60 73 59
IWH-622 135 90 307 9 10 3 1@ 30,1@ 60 109 88
120 409 12 10 4 2@ 60 145 116
IWH-812 240 75 256 15 5 5 3 1@30,1@45 1@30,1@45 209 181 91 73
90 307 18 5 6 3 2@45 3@30 251 218 109 88
105 358 21 5 7 4 1@45,2@30 1@45, 2@30 292 254 127 102
120 409 24 5 8 4 4@30 4@ 30 334 290 145 116
IWH-821 240 90 307 9 10 3 3 @ 30 109 88
120 409 12 10 4 4 @ 30 145 116
IWH-822 240 150 512 15 10 5 3@30,1@60 181 145
180 614 18 10 6 2@30,2@60 218 174
210 717 21 10 7 1@30,3@60 254 203
240 819 24 10 8 4@60 290 232
IWH-022 360 210 717 21 10 7 1@30,3@60 254 203
240 819 24 10 8 4@60 290 232
270 921 27 10 9 3@30,3@60 326 261
300 1024 30 10 10 2@30,4@60 362 290
330 1126 33 10 11 1@30,5@60 398 319
360 1228 36 10 12 6@60 434 347
A. Maximum flow rate is based on a maximum velocity of 1.5 fps through the heater; Minimum flow rate should not be less than 10% of
the maximum flow rate listed.
Table B4-9. Model IWH Ratings
Commercial Boilers Electric Boilers
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SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
The following sample specications are provided by Cleaver-Brooks to assist you in meeting your customers specic needs and
application.
1.0 Capacities
1.1 Boiler Capacity - Hot Water
The ____ gallon _____ capacity hot water boiler shall be Cleaver-Brooks Model ___________ rated ____ kW at ____ V, ____ ph,
60 Hz, ____ MBtu/hr. Unit shall be suitable to operate under the following conditions: system ow rate ____ gpm; outlet water
temperature ____ F; return water temperature ____F; system operating pressure ____ psig.
Boiler Capacity - Steam
The _____ gallon ______ capacity steam boiler shall be Cleaver-Brooks Model ______________ rated _____ kW at ____ V,
_____ ph, 60 Hz. Unit shall produce ______ lbs steam/hr (from and at 212 F) at a nominal pressure of ____ psig.
Water Heater Capacity - Instantaneous
The horizontal circulation water heater shall be Cleaver-Brooks Model IWH ___________ rated _____ kW at ____ V, ____ ph,
60 Hz.
1.2 Storage Tank Heater Capacity
The _____ gallon capacity (horizontal or vertical) shall be Cleaver-Brooks Model ___________ rated kW at _____ V, _____ ph,
60 Hz, and shall recover ____ gpm at 100 F rise.
2.0 Boiler
The vessel shall be constructed in accordance with ASME Boiler Code.
The vessel shall be designed for ____ psig.
The relief valve shall be per ASME Code, set at ____ psig.
The vessel shall be insulated with a double wrap of 2-inch ber blanket insulation having 1-1/2 PCF density.
The boiler shall be UL listed, and bear the Underwriters Laboratories label.
The boiler shall be of the packaged type, factory assembled, wired, and tested.
The boiler shall be mounted on a full size structural steel base.
The boiler enclosure shall be 16-gauge steel.
The entire enclosure shall be nished in light blue enamel paint.
The overall dimensions of the boiler shall be _____ inches long, ______ inches wide, and _____ inches high.
For CR Models, the boiler shall include built-in condensate receiver and feed pump, with make-up valve mounted on
common base with boiler, factory wired and piped, and enclosed in boiler casing.
For TWV and TWH models, the vessel interior shall be lined with Epoxy, cement or sprayed copper or nickel and have
magnesium anode protection.
3.0 Heating Elements
The heating elements shall be individually mounted, rod type, and eld replaceable with standard tools.
1.0 Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4-25
2.0 Boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4-25
3.0 Heating Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4-25
4.0 Trim and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4-26
5.0 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4-26
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The heating watt density shall not exceed _______ (50 or 75) W/sq-in.
The heating elements shall be _________ (copper or Incoloy) sheathed.
4.0 Trim and Controls
The units shall be complete with the following:
Main lugs for supply circuits.
Supplemental internal branch circuit fuses, current limiting, rated at 200,000 amps interrupting capacity.
Fused 120 V control circuit transformer.
Magnetic contactors rated at 500,000 cycles.
Integral high temperature limit (hot water boilers).
High pressure limit (steam boilers).
Low water cutoff (oat-type with gauge glass for steam) on all models except IWH which is supplied with a ow switch.
Pressure-temperature gauge (hot water boilers).
Pressure gauge (steam boilers)).
Pilot switch.
Pilot lights for power on, low water, high temperature or pressure.
Relief valve.
Drain valve (hot water boilers).
Bottom and water column blowdown valves (steam boilers).
Feedwater stop and check valves (steam boilers).
All models (except IWH, TWV, and TWH) shall be supplied with modulating step controls to gradually apply the load in
____ steps.
All models (except IWH, TWV, and TWH) shall be supplied with proportioning temperature (hot water units) or pressure
(steam units) control to balance power input to match system demand.
NOTICE
Temperature control on IWH, TWV, and TWH is one of the following methods (select A or B or C).
A. Thermostats - The heating elements shall be staged by control thermostats. (Standard for one and two step heaters).
B. Sequencer - The heating elements shall be staged by a time delay sequencer, to energize heating elements in ____ stages
with an adjustable 1 to 15 second time delay between stages. (Standard for 3 or 4 step heaters.)
C Modulating Step Control - (Standard for heaters above 4 steps).
5.0 Warranty
1. The Cleaver-Brooks unit shall be warranted against defective workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date
of start- up or 18 months from shipment.
2. The TWH and TWV models shall include a 5 year warranty against vessel leakage.
B5-1
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Table of Contents
TrueFire Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B5-2
Three-Pass Wetback Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B5-2
Optimal Boiler Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B5-2
High Boiler Fuel-to-water Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B5-2
Advanced Insulated Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B5-2
Quality Construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B5-2
Hinged Front Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B5-2
Designed for Heating Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B5-2
TrueFire Product Offering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B5-3
Standard Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B5-3
Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B5-3
Boiler Room Combustion Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B5-3
Stack/Breeching Size Criteria. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B5-4
System Operating Parameters: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B5-4
Section B5
TRUEFIRE BOILERS
B5-2
TrueFire Boilers Commercial Boilers
02-03
TrueFire Features and Benefits
Three-Pass Wetback Design
Three-pass wetback design provides excellent boiler ef-
ciency with minimal refractory.
Dimpled tubes on the third pass provide high ue-gas
velocities and exceptional heat transfer.
Unique wetback design provides access to boiler tubes,
tube sheet, and furnace for ease of maintenance.
Optimal Boiler Sizing
Ten boiler sizes with capacity range of 300,000 Btu/hr
through 3,000,000 Btu/hr provides the exibility for opti-
mal boiler sizing on every heating application under 60
PSI.
High Boiler Fuel-to-Water Efficiency
The advanced boiler design guarantees an efciency of up
to 84% on gas operation and up to 88% on oil operation.
Advanced Insulated Construction
All non-heat transfer pressure vessel surfaces are com-
pletely insulated to reduce the radiation losses and
increase efciency.
Quality Construction
ASME construction ensures high quality design, safety,
and reliability.
ISO 9001 certied manufacturing process ensures the
highest degree of manufacturing standards are always fol-
lowed.
Hinged Front Door
Provides access to all tubes and the furnace section for
easy inspection and maintenance.
No crane or hoist is required to access the burner and com-
ponents for inspection.
Designed for Heating Applications
Pressure vessel is warranted for 20 years against thermal
shock.
Corrosion risk is minimized due to the tube arrangement at
the hottest point of the boiler, which guarantees an even
gas ow and heat distribution through the boiler.
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure B5-1. Model MTF Hot Water Boiler Dimensions (Page 1 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B5-6
Figure B5-2.Model MTF Minimum Room Clearance Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B5-8
LIST OF TABLES
Table B5-1. Model MTF Boiler Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B5-5
Table B5-2. Model MTF Minimum Over Pressure Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B5-9
Table B5-3. Model MTF Circulation & Temperature Drop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B5-9
Table B5-4. Model MTF Boiler Safety Valve Openings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B5-10
Table B5-5. Model MTF Minimum Required Gas Pressure Altitude Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B5-10
Table B5-6. Model MTF Boilers Minimum and Maximum Gas Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B5-11
Table B5-7. TrueFire Furnace Dimensions and Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B5-11
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TrueFire Product Offering
Information in this section applies to hot water boiler sizes
ranging from 300,000 Btu input to 3,000,000 Btu input.
The TrueFire boiler is a three-pass wetback retube boiler. The
boiler/burner package is UL/cUL approved. The pressure ves-
sel conforms to Section IV of the ASME Code. The pressure
vessel is wrapped in blanket insulation and contained inside a
casing that is composed of removable steel panels.
Standard Equipment
Equipment described below is for the standard boiler offering.
1. Boiler:
A. All boilers are designed and constructed in accordance
with the ASME Code.
B. Boiler is mounted on a base, insulated, and cased.
2. Forced draft burner:
A. Burner is mounted on the hinged front door. Door can
be hinged from either side.
B. The burner has UL/cUL approval.
C. Burner Controls:
Natural Gas: Series 700
Light Oil: Series 100
Combination: Series 200
MTF-300, On-Off burner.
MTF-500 through MTF-750, Low-High-Off burner.
MTF-1000 through MTF-3000, full modulation burner.
3. Water Controls:
A. Pressure and temperature gauges.
B. Operating and limit controls.
C. Low water cutoff probe control.
Optional Equipment
Options include the following:
30# safety relief valve.
Drain valve.
Probe type auxiliary low water cutoff.
6 dial pressure gauge (New York code).
IRI gas train and FM gas train.
Lead/lag systems for up to 6 boilers.
Gas-Fired Burners
Table B5-5 shows correction factors for gas pressure at eleva-
tions over 700 ft above sea level.
Table B5-6 shows minimum and maximum gas pressure
requirements for Standard, FM and IRI Boiler gas trains
upstream of the gas pressure regulator.
For oversized or undersized gas trains or altitude above 2,000
feet, contact your local Cleaver-Brooks Authorized Represen-
tative.
Fuel Connections - Gas
The local gas company should be consulted for requirements
and authorization for installation and inspection of gas supply
piping. Installation of gas supply piping and venting must be in
accordance with all applicable engineering guidelines and reg-
ulatory codes. All connections made to the boiler should be
arranged so that all components remain accessible for inspec-
tion, cleaning and maintenance.
A drip leg should be installed in the supply piping before the
connection to the gas pressure regulator. The drip leg should
be at least as large as the inlet tting supplied with the boiler.
Consideration must be given to both volume and pressure
requirements when choosing gas supply piping size. Refer to
the boiler dimension diagram provided by Cleaver-Brooks for
the particular installation. Connections to the burner gas train
should be made with a union, so that gas train components or
the burner may be easily disconnected for inspection or ser-
vice. Upon completion of the gas piping installation, the sys-
tem should be checked for gas leakage and tight shutoff of all
valves.
Boiler Room Combustion Air
When determining boiler room air requirements, the size of the
room, air ow, and velocity of air must be reviewed as follows:
1. Size (area) and location of air supply openings in boiler
room.
A. Two (2) permanent air supply openings in the outer
walls of the boiler room are recommended. Locate one
(1) at each end of the boiler room, preferably below a
height of 7 feet. This allows air to sweep the length of
the boiler.
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B. Air supply openings can be louvered for weather
protection, but they should not be covered with ne
mesh wire, as this type of covering has poor air ow
qualities and is subject to clogging by dust or dirt.
C. A vent fan in the boiler room is not recommended, as it
could create a slight vacuum under certain conditions
and cause variations in the quantity of combustion air.
This can result in unsatisfactory burner performance.
D. Under no condition should the total area of the air
supply openings be less than one (1) square foot.
E. Size the openings by using the formula:
Area (sq-ft) = cfm/fpm
2. Amount of air required (cfm).
A. Combustion Air = Rated bhp x 8 cfm/bhp.
B. Ventilation Air = Maximum bhp x 2 cfm/bhp or a total
of 10 cfm/bhp - up to 1000 feet elevation. Add 3 percent
more per 1000 feet of added elevation.
3. Acceptable air velocity in Boiler Room (fpm).
A. From oor to (7) foot height - 250 fpm.
B. Above (7) foot height - 500 fpm.
Example: Determine the area of the boiler room air supply
openings for (1) 300 hp boiler at 800 feet altitude. The air
openings are to be 5 feet above oor level.
Air required: 300 x 10 = 3000 cfm (from 2B above).
Air velocity: Up to 7 feet = 250 fpm (from 3 above).
Area Required: Area = cfm/fpm = 3000/250 = 12 sq-ft total.
Area/Opening: 12/2 = 6 sq-ft/opening (2 required).
NOTICE
Consult local codes, which may supersede these re-
quirements.
Stack/Breeching Size Criteria
The design of the stack and breeching must provide the
required draft at each boiler ue gas outlet. Proper draft is crit-
ical to burner performance.
Although constant pressure at the ue gas outlet is not
required, it is necessary to size the stack/breeching to limit ue
gas pressure variation. The allowable pressure range is 0.25
W.C. to +0.25 W.C.
System Operating Parameters:
System over-pressure requirements are shown on Table B5-2.
Minimum return water temperature = 130 F.
Minimum supply water temperature (boiler outlet)= 150 F.
Maximum design temperature = 250 F.
Maximum operating temperature = 240 F.
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MODEL NO.
MTF-
300
MTF-
500
MTF-
750
MTF-
1000
MTF-
1250
MTF-
1500
MTF-
1750
MTF-
2000
MTF-
2500
MTF-
3000
RATINGS - SEA LEVEL TO 2000 FT
Btu Input (1000 Btu/hr) 300 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000 2500 3000
APPROXIMATE FUEL CONSUMPTION AT RATED CAPACITY
Light Oil gph (140,000 Btu/gal) 2.1 3.6 5.4 7.1 8.9 10.7 12.5 14.3 17.9 21.4
Natural Gas CFH (1000 Btu/cu-ft) 300 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000 2500 3000
Gas (Therm/hr) 3.0 5.0 7.5 10.0 12.5 15.0 17.5 20.0 25.0 30.0
POWER REQUIREMENTS - SEA LEVEL TO 2000 FT, 60 HZ
Blower Motor hp 3/4 3/4 1/2 1/2 3/4 3/4 1 1 1-1/2 1-1/2
BOILER DATA
Heating Surface sq-ft (Fireside) 32 50 68 82 93 108 149 165 165 252
Note:
Pressure atomized burners.
Integral oil pump.
For altitude above 2000 ft contact your local Cleaver-Brooks Authorized Representative.
Table B5-1: Model MTF Boiler Ratings
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MTF- MTF- MTF- MTF- MTF- MTF- MTF-
MTF-750 MTF-500 MTF-300
Overall Length
MODEL NO. DIM
Shell Length
Base Frame Length
Front Head Extension
Front Flange To Water Supply
Rear Lag. To Return
Base Frame To Rear Head
WIDTHS
Overall Width
Base Outside
Base Inside
LENGTHS
B
C
E
F
G
H
I
M
N
75
39-3/4
35-1/4
9
10
1-3/4
8-1/4
31-1/4
28
23-3/4
88
52-3/4
48
9
12
1-3/4
8-1/4
33-1/2
29-1/4
25
93
57-1/2
52-3/4
9-1/4
15-3/4
1-3/4
8
34-1/4
31-1/4
27
112
61-1/2
56-3/4
10
15-3/4
1-3/4
9-1/4
38-1/4
33-1/2
29-1/4
61-1/2
56-3/4
10
15-3/4
1-3/4
9-1/4
38-1/4
33-1/2
29-1/4
120-1/2
70
65-1/2
10
15-3/4
1-3/4
9
38-1/4
33-1/2
29-1/4
130-1/2
74-1/2
69-3/4
11-3/4
18-1/3
2-1/4
9
47
41-3/4
37-1/2
74-1/2
69-3/4
11-3/4
18-1/4
2-1/4
9
47
41-3/4
37-1/2
74-1/2
69-3/4
11-3/4
18-1/4
2-1/4
9
47
41-3/4
37-1/2
140
84
80-1/2
11-3/4
17-3/4
2-1/4
7-1/2
51-3/4
46-1/2
42-1/2
Rear Lag. To Drain
Rear Lag. To Vent
Z
X 3-1/2 3-1/2 4-1/2 3-1/2 4-1/2 4-1/2 4-1/4 4-1/4 4-1/4 4-1/4
1-3/4 1-3/4 1-3/4 2-1/4 1-3/4 1-3/4 2-1/4 1-3/4 2-1/4 2-1/4
Gas
Oil/Comb.
A
1000 1250 1500 1750 2000 2500 3000
S
I
O
T
A
L
FF GG
E
X
Y
U
W
G
Z
P
K
R
S
Q
J
D
N
M
F
B
H C
Figure B5-1. Model MTF Hot Water Boiler Dimensions (Page 1 of 2)
112 130-1/2 130-1/2
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Figure B5-1. Model MTF Hot Water Boiler Dimensions ( Page 2 of 2)
MTF-
Base To Return Port
60-3/4 60-3/4 47-3/4 47-3/4 47-3/4 44-1/4 41-1/4 40-3/4 O
Drain
Return
Vent Outlet
Y
W
U
Base Frame
Base To Lifting Lug
Base To Drain
Supply S
T
R
Q
P
6 6 8 10
1-1/2
7
2
6-1/2
39
4-3/4
13-1/2
39-1/4
13-1/2
2-1/2
6
CONNECTIONS
2-1/2
7
42
12-1/4
45-1/4
16-1/2
10 10 12 12
2-1/2
7
2-1/2
7
45-1/4
16-1/2
45-1/4
16-1/2
4
7
4
7
53
4-3/4
14
53
4-3/4
14
MODEL NO.
Base To Supply Port
Base To Vent Outlet K
J
DIM
HEIGHTS
MTF-
27-3/4 27-3/4
MTF-300 MTF-500
28-3/4 31-1/2
MTF-750
MTF-
31-1/2 31-1/2
MTF-
55
37-1/2
55
37-1/2
MTF-
66-3/4 60-3/4
12 14
4
7
5
6-3/4
53
4-3/4
14
57-1/2
4-3/4
21-3/4
MTF-
55
37-1/2
59-3/4
41-1/2
MTF-
Base To Top Of Lagging
Shipping Weight
Normal Water Weight (Lbs)
-
-
1095
304
1384
463
1657
619
2188 1964
802 771
2299
926
2786
1217
2992
1146
3107
1146
4801
2067
WEIGHTS
O.A. Height D
41-1/4 41-3/4
49-1/2 50-1/2
44-1/4
54 57-1/4
48 48
57-1/4
48
57-1/4
48-1/2
75-1/4
48-1/2 48-1/2
76-1/4 76-1/4
53-1/4
83-1/4
Base To Controls L
34-3/4 35 37-3/4 41-1/2 41-1/2 41-1/2
4-3/4 4-3/4 4-3/4 4-3/4 4-3/4
1-1/2 2 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2 4 4 4 5
1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2
1000 1250 1500 1750 2000 2500 3000
MISCELLANEOUS
Tube Removal Rear FF
28-1/4 40-1/4 45-3/46 49-3/4 49-3/4 58 62-1/2 62-1/2 62-1/2 74-3/4
Front Clearance Burner Aisle
*
*
Dimensions given exceed front tube removal requirements.
GG 47-1/4 47-1/4 47-1/4
63-1/2 63-1/2 63-1/2 67 67 67 67
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Figure B5-2. Model MTF Minimum Room Clearance Dimensions
MTF-3000 MTF-2500 MTF-2000 MTF-1750 MTF-1500 MTF-1250 MTF-1000 MTF-750 MTF-500 MTF-300
Door, Aisle
MODEL NO. DIM
Hinged Side
Between Boilers (Hinged Side)
Stack, Smokebox
LENGTHS (in)
B
C
D
47-1/4
25
47-1/4 47-1/4 63-1/2
44
41-1/2
44
63-1/2
41-1/2
44
45-1/2
48
67
45-1/2
48
45-1/2
48 52
A
56
36 40 36
43
67 67 67
56 56 89 89 89 97 97 97 92
25 25 41-1/2
B
B C
D
Stack & Smokebox Removal
Burner Hinged
Side
Distance
Between
Boilers
(Hinged
Side)
E
A A
Distance Between Boilers
(Hinged Side)
Between Boilers E 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
(Non-Hinged Side)
Door Swing (LH or RH) is Interchangable
Customer to apply B & C Dimensions Appropriately
63-1/2
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MAXIMUM OUTLET
TEMPERATURE (F)
MINIMUM SYSTEM
PRESSURE (PSI)
180 12
190 15
200 18
210 21
220 24
230 27
240 30
SYSTEM TEMPERATURE DROP (DEGREES F)
MODEL
NO.
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110
Circulation Rate (GPM)
MTF-300 51.5 25.8 17.2 12.9 10.3 8.6 7.4 6.4 5.7 5.2 4.7
MTF-500 86.5 43.3 28.8 21.6 17.3 14.4 12.4 10.8 9.6 8.7 7.9
MTF-750 131.3 65.7 43.8 32.8 26.3 21.9 18.8 16.4 14.6 13.1 11.9
MTF-1000 176.1 88.0 58.7 44.0 35.2 29.3 25.2 22.0 19.6 17.6 16.0
MTF-1250 217.6 108.8 72.5 54.4 43.5 36.3 31.1 27.2 24.2 21.8 19.8
MTF-1500 259.6 129.8 86.5 64.9 51.9 43.3 37.1 32.5 28.8 26.0 23.6
MTF-1750 304.6 152.3 101.5 76.2 60.9 50.8 43.5 38.1 33.8 30.5 27.7
MTF-2000 350.1 175.1 116.7 87.5 70.0 58.4 50.0 43.8 38.9 35.0 31.8
MTF-2500 435.2 217.6 145.1 108.8 87.0 72.5 62.2 54.4 48.4 43.5 39.6
MTF-3000 531.2 265.6 177.1 132.8 106.2 88.5 75.9 66.4 59.0 53.1 48.3
Table B5-2: Model MTF Minimum Over Pressure Requirements
Table B5-3: Model MTF Circulation & Temperature Drop
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To obtain minimum required gas pressure at altitudes above
700 feet, multiply the pressure by the listed factors:
Inches WC x0.577 = oz/sq.in.
oz/sq.in x 1.732 = Inches WC
Inches WC x 0.0361 = psig
psig x 27.71 = Inches WC
psig x 16.0 =oz/sq-in.
ALTITUDE (FT)
CORRECTION
FACTOR
ALTITUDE (FT)
CORRECTION
FACTOR
1000 1.04 6000 1.25
2000 1.07 7000 1.3
3000 1.11 8000 1.35
4000 1.16 9000 1.4
5000 1.21
VALVE
SETTING
60 psig
MODEL NO.
NO. OF VALVES
REQD
OUTLET SIZE
(IN)
MTF-300 1 1
MTF-500 1 1
MTF-750 1 1
MTF-1000 1 1
MTF-1250 1 1
MTF-1500 1 1
MTF-1750 1 1
MTF-2000 1 1 1/4
MTF-2500 1 1 1/4
MTF-3000 1 1 1/4
Note: Valve manufacturer is Kunkle, #537
Table B5-4: Model MTF Boiler Safety Valve Openings
Table B5-5: Model MTF Minimum Required Gas Pressure Altitude Conversion
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MODEL NO.
STD PIPE
SIZE (IN)
MINIMUM BURNER
PRESSURE (W.C.)
MAXIMUM BURNER
PRESSURE (W.C.)
UL IRI/FM MAX. PRESS.
MTF-300 1 1.8 1.8 14
MTF-500 1 4.2 4.0 14
MTF-750 1 4.1 3.7 14
MTF-1000 1-1/2 9.6 9.8 14
MTF-1250 1-1/2 10.8 11.1 14
MTF-1500 1-1/2 6.8 7.3 14
MTF-1750 1-1/2 7.0 7.6 14
MTF-2000 1-1/2 9.5 10.4 14
MTF-2500 2 11.7 11.5 14
MTF-3000 2 8.9 8.9 14
Minimum and maximum gas pressure at the entrance to UL and IRI gas trains (upstream of gas
pressure regulator
Table B5-6: Model MTF Boilers Minimum and Maximum Gas Pressure
MODEL NO.
FURNACE
INNER DIA. (IN.)
FURNACE LENGTH
(IN.)
FURNACE
PRESSURE
(IN. WC)
MTF-300 15-1/4 29-1/2 0.3
MTF-500 15-1/4 42-1/2 0.5
MTF-750 17-1/4 48 0.7
MTF-1000 19-1/4 51 0.9
MTF-1250 19-1/4 51 1.2
MTF-1500 19-1/4 59-3/4 1.9
MTF-1750 23-3/4 64 2.0
MTF-2000 23-3/4 64 2.1
MTF-2500 23-3/4 64 2.1
MTF-3000 27 74-1/2 2.3
Table B5-7: TrueFire Furnace Dimensions and Pressures
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Notes
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CLEAVER-BROOKS TRUEFIRE FIRETUBE BOILER
SUGGESTED SPECIFICATION
1.0 BOILER CAPACITY
1.1 The hot water boiler shall be Cleaver-Brooks Model MTF designed for 60 psig (hot water). Maximum water temperature shall
be _______ F, and maximum system temperature drop shall be _______ F.
1.2 The boiler shall have a maximum output of ____________ Btu/hr when red with No. 2 oil, and/or ________________ Btu/cu-
ft when red with natural gas. Available electrical power will be _____ Volt, _____ phase, ____ Hz.
2.0 GENERAL BOILER DESIGN
2.1 Boiler shall be a compact retube type, three pass, wet back, updraft design with high efciency heat transfer technology and
efciency herein listed. The boiler shall be designed for natural gas ring (and/or No. 2 oil ring). Gas supply pressure to the
boiler gas pressure regulating valve shall be ____ psig minimum and ___ psig maximum. Boilers shall attain full rating at an ele-
vation of ___ feet. The burner shall be forced draft multiport type for gas (and pressure atomizing type for oil). The boiler and
burner must be supplied or approved by the boiler manufacturer to assure compatibility and single source responsibility for the
package's performance. The boilers shall be constructed in accordance with ASME Section IV Code. The complete packaged
boiler/burner unit shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories, and shall have the UL/cUL label afxed to the unit.
2.2 Front door shall be hinged and be easily converted to allow door swing to either side for easy access. Front tube sheet along
with all three ue gas passes must be fully accessible for inspection and cleaning when the door is swung open without the need for
a conned entry space permit. Rear tube sheet shall be accessed through inspection access panel.
2.3 Other factory furnished and installed items for each boiler shall include:
2.3.1 Two lifting eyes on top center line of boiler.
2.3.2 Two (2) inch berglass blanket insulation and readily removable steel jacket.
2.3.3 Burner observation port.
2.3.4 Automatic to manual ring switch for manual control of the ring rate plus all operating controls (Models MTF 500 -
MTF 3000).
2.3.5 Factory painting using a hard nish enamel.
2.3.6 Dial type hot water temperature gauge.
2.3.7 Hot water pressure gauge.
2.3.8 ASME Code relief valve(s) with side outlet set for 60 psig.
2.3.9 A probe-type, low water cut-off control.
2.4 Each boiler shall be rated at ___ MBH output (___BHP) for 60 psig hot water design pressure. Controls shall include High-
Low temperature control on larger units, operating limit temperature control and high limit temperature control of the manual reset
type. Controls shall be adjusted for ___oF operating temperature.
3.0 BOILER CONNECTIONS
3.1 Hot water Boiler(s) shall be specically designed for bottom inlet and top outlet with necessary internal bafing. Inlet connec-
tion shall be ___". Outlet connection shall be ___".
4.0 BURNER AND CONTROLS
4.1 The boiler shall be provided with a UL/cUL approved fuel burning system in full accordance with the requirements of state,
provincial and local codes, the local gas utility, and other applicable regulatory bodies. The burner shall be a Cleaver-Brooks Pro-
Fire burner or approved equal.
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4.2 Option (specify A or B, as required)
A. The complete fuel burning system shall be in full accordance with Factory Mutual (FM) requirements.
B. The complete fuel burning system shall be in full accordance with Industrial Risk Insurers (IRI) requirements.
4.3 Burner Description
4.3.1 Option (specify A, B, or C)
A. The boiler shall include a gas burner having rated capacity to burn ________ MMBtu/hr of ______ Btu/cu-ft of
__________ gas at a pressure of _______ (lbs/sq-in.) (inches of water column) at the inlet of the burner gas control train.
B. The boiler shall include an oil burner having rated capacity to burn ______ gph of No. 2 fuel oil.
C. The boiler shall include a combination gas-oil burner having rated capacity to burn _______ MMBtu/hr of Btu/cu-ft ______
gas at a pressure of _________ (lbs/sq-in.) (inches of water column) at the inlet to the burner gas control train or _______ gph
of No. 2 fuel.
4.3.2 The burner shall be forced draft type with (specify A, B, or C) ring rate. All combustion air shall be furnished by the burner
fan, which shall be an integral part of the burner. Each burner motor shall not be larger than ______ hp, ____ phase.
A. On-Off for Model MTF-300.
B. Low-High-Off for Models MTF-500 and MTF-750.
C. Full modulation for Models MTF-1000 through MTF-3000.
4.3.3 Option (specify A, B, or C)
A. The gas burner shall burn the specied quantity of fuel without objectionable vibration, noise, or pulsation, with not more
than 15% excess air and less than 40 ppm (corrected to 3% O
2
) CO in the products of combustion.
B. The light oil burner shall burn the specied quantity of fuel without objectionable vibration, noise, or pulsation, with not
more than 15% excess air and a maximum of No. 1 smoke spot, as measured on the Bacharach Scale.
C. The gas-oil burner shall burn the specied quantity of fuel without objectionable vibration, noise, or pulsation, with not
more than 15% excess air and less than 40 ppm (corrected to 3% O
2
) CO in the products of combustion on gas ring, and a
maximum of No. 1 smoke spot, as measured on the Bacharach Scale when burning oil.
4.3.4 Primary-secondary air control shall be a design function of the combustion head. Combustion heads requiring an internal
adjustment shall not be acceptable.
4.3.5 The burner shall be equipped with an aluminium reverse curve fan for lower fan motor hp requirements and self-cleaning
characteristics.
4.3.6 A permanent observation port shall be provided in the burner to allow observation of both the pilot and main ame. Both the
pilot and the ame scanner shall be easily accessible without opening or disassembling the burner.
4.3.7 Supply voltage available shall be ______ Volts, ______ phase, 60 Hz. All motors shall be suitable for use on this voltage. All
burner controls are to be for use on 120 volts, 1 phase, 60 Hz.
4.3.8 The burner shall be factory re-tested to ensure proper operation before shipment.
4.4 Pilot Gas Train for Each Burner (Mounted, Piped, and Wired)
4.4.1 A separate pilot gas cock, gas pressure regulator, and pilot safety shutoff gas valve, shall be provided for the ignition gas
supply.
4.5 Oil Burner
4.5.1 The oil burner shall be of the mechanical pressure atomizing type.
4.5.2 A two-stage oil pump shall be provided for each burner as an integral part of the burner.
4.5.3 Two approved automatically operated safety shutoff valve(s) shall be provided in the oil supply line to the burner valves to be
piped in series but wired parallel.
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4.5.4 Supply an oil pressure gauge to indicate the discharge oil pump pressure.
4.5.5 Install a manual valve, fuel oil lter, or strainer and vacuum gauge on the suction side of the oil pump (optional).
4.5.6 Install a fusible-link-actuated oil safety shutoff valve in the oil supply line between the oil tank and the manual gate valve at
the oil pump (optional).
4.5.7 Oil pressure monitoring shall be provided by an approved pressure switch interlocked to accomplish a non-recycling safety
shutdown in the event of low oil pressure (optional).
4.6 Gas Valve Train for Each Burner
4.6.1 Provide a pressure gauge to indicate the gas burner manifold pressure (optional).
4.6.2 Furnish and install one manually operated, ________ inch, ball valve upstream of all valves.
4.6.3 Provide one _______ inch, main gas pressure regulator (of tight shutoff type) with vent to outside atmosphere, in accordance
with local codes.
NOTICE
Specify a tight shutoff type gas pressure regulator when the inlet gas pressure exceeds 1-1/2 psig.
4.6.4 Provide one ________ inch, automatically operated motorized safety gas valve. One safety shutoff valve shall be proven
closed during pre- ignition by proof of valve closure interlock switch on valve.
4.6.5 Provide a second _______ inch, automatically operated gas safety shutoff valve to operate simultaneously with the above gas
valve.
4.6.6 A manually operated gas valve shall be located downstream of both automatic gas valves to permit leakage testing of the
valves.
4.6.7 Gas pressure monitoring shall be provided by approved pressure switches interlocked to accomplish a non-recycling safety
shutdown in the event of either high or low gas pressure (optional on Models MTF-300 through MTF-2000).
4.7 Burner Controls
4.7.1 An additional high limit safety temperature control of the manual reset type shall be provided to control the burner.
4.7.2 Pre- and post- operation of the burner fan shall be provided per current UL/cUL requirements.
4.7.3 The burner shall utilize a Cleaver-Brooks ame safeguard programmer, incorporating 7 LED indicator lights to annunciate
the current operating status of the burner.
4.7.4 A manual restart of the burner shall be necessary in the event of shutdown due to ame failure.
4.7.5 All three-phase motors shall be controlled and protected by an automatic starter with thermal overload protection. The starter
shall be inter-locked to prevent burner operation when over-load relays are tripped out.
4.7.6 Supply a burner-mounted diaphragm air ow switch to prevent energizing the main fuel valves in the event of insufcient
combustion air, or to provide safety shutdown in the event of combustion air interruption.
4.7.7 A factory-wired control cabinet shall be supplied and mounted on the burner. The control cabinet shall house the ame safe-
guard control, programming timer, burner motor starter, fuses, control circuit transformer, control switches, indicating lamps, and
relays as required.
4.7.8 Provide four individual lights with nameplates on the control cabinet to indicate call for heat, main fuel valve on, low
water, and main ame failure.
4.7.9 The changing from one fuel to the other shall be manual by means of a fuel selector switch. No burner adjustments shall be
required to switch from one fuel to the other.
4.7.10 The burner shall be equipped with suitable fuel and air controls to assure smooth main ame ignition. The burner shall uti-
lize a proportional air ow damper design, including independent low-re and high-re air ow shutter assemblies for ease of
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adjustment and consistent excess air performance throughout the ring range.
4.7.11 Fuel-air control shall be synchronized. The fuel air drive unit shall be provided with a position indicating switch interlocked
with the ame safeguard system to assure starting at the low re position. The ame safeguard system shall further program this
drive unit to provide a full open louver of sufcient time to provide a four air change pre-ignition of the combustion chamber, heat
exchanger, and ue passages.
4.7.12 Pre-ignition pure air ow rate shall not be less than 60% maximum ring rate air ow. Interlocks shall be provided to moni-
tor and prove 60% air ow purge when air inlet louvers are automatically opened to obtain this rate.
4.7.13 Full modulation of fuel input shall be provided on Models MTF-1000 through MTF-3000. A modulating temperature con-
trol shall be supplied to modulate a burner mounted damper motor, controlling both fuel and air supply by means of direct mechan-
ical linkage.
4.7.14 Electronic safety combustion controls shall be supplied, complete with ultra-violet ame scanner to monitor the pilot and
main ame. It shall be so utilized as to provide intermittent type gas-electric ignition and pre-ignition timer. Flame rod will not be
permitted for proving pilot or main ame.
5.0 EFFICIENCY
5.1 The boiler(s) will have a guaranteed efciency of up to 84% on gas and up to 88% on #2 oil at 100% of rating.
6.0 OPERATING TESTS, START-UP AND ON-SITE SERVICES
6.1 The boiler system and accessories shall be furnished by a single vendor to assure proper installation and service design inter-
face, and to provide in-warranty and post-warranty unied responsibility for the owner and consulting engineer.
6.2 Boiler/burner vendor's service organization shall employ service technicians having experience in all aspects of troubleshoot-
ing, corrective service, and preventive maintenance O&M reporting. Service personnel shall be full-time employees of the vendor's
organization, and shall be available 24 hrs/day, 365 days per year.
6.3 Boiler/burner vendor shall be covered by a general liability insurance policy in the minimum amount of $________. Boiler/
burner vendor shall provide the owner with a certicate of insurance specifying amounts and types of coverage. All personnel
involved in start-up, service, adjustment, or testing of the equipment must be covered by this insurance.
6.4 Boiler/burner vendor shall provide a factory trained service engineer for periodic supervision during installation, eld start-up
service to supervise starting, adjusting and testing of the boiler, training of operating personnel in the proper operation and mainte-
nance.
7.0 WARRANTY
7.1 All equipment is to be guaranteed against defects in materials and/or workmanship for a period of 12 months from date of start-
up or 18 months from date of shipment, whichever comes rst. The warranty shall include parts only to repair or replace all defec-
tive parts and material. In addition the pressure vessel shall have a seven (7) year warranty against failure caused by low water ow
or burner ame impingement on any heating surface. The boiler will be additionally warranted for 20 years against thermal shock.
The warranty will not include damage caused by corrosion, operation at low water level, accumulation of scale, sludge or dirt or
other improper service, operation, or neglect.
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Table of Contents
Clearfire Features and Benefits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6-2
Compact Firetube Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6-2
High Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6-2
Advanced Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6-2
Ease of Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6-2
Quality Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6-2
Full Modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6-2
Premix Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6-2
Designed For Heating Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6-2
Clearfire Product Offering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6-3
Standard Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6-3
Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6-3
Gas-Fired Burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6-3
Fuel Connections - Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6-3
Boiler Room Combustion and Ventilation Air. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6-3
Indoor Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6-3
Direct Combustion Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6-4
Conventional Combustion Air Supply (For U.S. Installation only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6-4
Stack/Breeching Size Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6-4
System Operating Parameters: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6-4
SUGGESTED SPECIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6-13
Section B6
CLEARFIRE BOILERS
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Clearfire Features and Benefits
Compact Firetube Design
The Clearfire boiler is a single pass, down fired durable
Firetube boiler. The internal extended-heating surface
tubes provide very high levels of performance in a com-
pact space.
High Efficiency
With the extended heating surface tubes the Clearfire can
produce fuel to water efficiency of up to 98% depending
upon operating conditions.
Advanced Construction
Construction from ASME steel, 316Ti stainless steel
tubes with AluFer tube inserts provide optimal heat
transfer. The Clearfire Boiler will provide many years of
trouble-free operation.
Ease of Maintenance
The steel casing is easily accessible and a drop down
platform and hinged burner assembly provide access to
all key components
.
Quality Construction
ASME construction ensures high quality design, safety,
and reliability. Supported with a 20 year thermal shock
warranty.
ISO 9001:2001 certified manufacturing process ensures
the highest degree of manufacturing standards is always
followed.
Full Modulation
The burner and variable speed combustion fan modulate
to provide only the amount of heat required, reduced
cycling, low sound levels, and reduced fuel costs.
Premix Technology
The Clearfire Boiler utilizes Premix technology to
mix both fuel and combustion air prior to entering the
firing chamber. Combined with the variable speed fan,
this technology provides very low emission levels and
exceptionally safe operation.
Designed For Heating Applications
The pressure vessel is designed for 60 psig and is con-
structed of durable ASTM Graded Steel and Stainless
Steel materials to provide years of operation. The
counter Flow Heat Exchanger provides optimal heat
transfer.
The vessel is designed to prevent hot spots and has no
minimum flow requirements and no mininum return
water requirements.
List of Figures
AluFer Firetubes for Extended Heat Transfer Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6-2
Ratio of Return Water Temperature to Efficiency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6-5
Comparison of Return Water Temperature to Heat exchanger
Temperature and Fluegas Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6-5
Model MCF Hot Water Boiler Dimensions (Page 1 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6-7
Model MCF Minimum Room Clearance Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6-9
List of Tables
Table B6-1.
Model MCF Boiler Ratings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6-5
Table B6-2. Model MCF Minimum Over Pressure Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6-9
Table B6-3. Model MCF Circulation & Temperature Drop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6-9
Table B6-4. Model MCF Boiler Safety Valve Openings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6-10
Table B6-5. Model MCF Minimum Required Gas Pressure Altitude Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6-10
Table B6-6. Model MCF Boilers Minimum and Maximum Gas Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6-11
Table B6-7. Clearfire Furnace Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6-11
Figure B6-1. AluFer Firetubes for Extended Heat
Transfer Capabilities
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Clearfire Product Offering
Information in this section applies to hot water boiler sizes
ranging from 750,000 Btu input through 1,800,000 Btu input.
Standard Equipment
Equipment described below is for the standard boiler offering:
1.
Boiler
A. All boilers are designed for 60 psig and constructed in
accordance with ASME Code.
B. Boiler is mounted on a base, insulated, and casing pro-
vided.
2. Forced Draft Burner
A. Burner shall be a unitized Venturi, gas valve, blower,
and burner head design.
B. Burner shall incorporate a variable speed DC combus-
tion air fan capable of modulating 5:1.
C. Burner head shall be constructed of a Fecralloy-metal
fiber for solid body radiation of the burner flame.
D. The whisper quiet burner shall produce no more than
70-dBA sound power reading at full firing rate.
E. Burner design shall have provision for induction of out-
side combustion air for sealed combustion.
3. Control
Boiler/burner controls shall be an integrated, digital mod-
ulating controller that controls the following functions:
Heating loops.
Burner sequencing with safe start check, pre-purge,
direct spark ignition and post purge.
Electronic ignition.
Flame supervision.
Safety shutdown with display of error.
Modulating combustion fan.
Circulating pump.
Low gas pressure, air proving, high limit, and frost
protection.
Optional Equipment
1. Controller options for multiple boiler sequencing.
2. Outside temperature reset.
3. Controller option for communication device to computer
interface.
4. Condensate treatment tank assembly.
5. Outside air intake for sealed combustion.
Gas-Fired Burners
Table 6-5 shows correction factors for gas pressure at eleva-
tions over 700 feet above sea level.
Table 6-6 shows minimum and maximum gas pressure
requirements for standard gas trains upstream of gas pressure
regulator.
For oversize or undersize gas trains or altitudes above 2,000
feet, contact your local authorized Cleaver-Brooks Represen-
tative.
Fuel Connections - Gas
The local gas company should be consulted for requirements
and authorization for installation and inspection of gas supply
piping. Installation of gas supply piping and venting must be
in accordance with all applicable engineering guidelines and
regulatory codes. All connections made to the boiler should be
arranged so that all components remain accessible for inspec-
tion, cleaning and maintenance.
A drip leg should be installed in the supply piping before the
connection to the gas pressure regulator. The drip leg should
be at least as large as the inlet fitting supplied with the boiler.
Consideration must be given to both volume and pressure
requirements when choosing gas supply piping size. Refer to
the boiler dimension diagram provided by Cleaver-Brooks for
the particular installation. Connections to the burner gas train
should be made with a union, so that gas train components or
the burner may be easily disconnected for inspection or ser-
vice. Upon completion of the gas piping installation, the sys-
tem should be checked for gas leakage and tight shutoff of all
valves.
Boiler Room Combustion and Ventilation Air
Indoor Units
The boiler must be supplied with sufficient quantities of non-
contaminated air to support proper combustion and equipment
ventilation. Combustion air can be supplied via conventional
venting, where combustion air is drawn from the area immedi-
ately surrounding the boiler, or via direct vent, where combus-
tion air is drawn directly from outside. All installations must
comply with the requirements of NFGC for U.S., CAN\CGA
B 149.1 and.2 for Canada, and all local codes.
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Direct Combustion Air
If outside air is drawn through a vent pipe directly to the unit
for combustion:
1. Install combustion air direct vent in accordance with
manufacturer s instructions
2. Provide for adequate ventilation.
3. In cold climates, and to mitigate potential freeze-up, it is
highly recommended that a motorized sealed damper be
used to prevent the circulation of cold air through the
boiler during non-operating hours.
Conventional Combustion Air Supply
(For U.S. Installation only)
All air from Inside the Building.
If all combustion air is
drawn from inside the building (the mechanical equipment
room does not receive air from outside):
1. The mechanical equipment room must be provided with
two permanent openings communicating directly with
additional room(s) of sufficient volume so that the
combined volume of all spaces meet the criteria for an
unconfined space. (An unconfined space is defined as a
space whose volume is more that 50 cubic feet per 1,000
Btu/H of aggregate input rating of all appliances installed
in that space.)
2. Each opening must have a minimum free area of one (1)
square inch per 1,000 Btu/Hr of the total input rating of all
gas utilization equipment in the mechanical equipment
room.
3. One opening must commence within twelve (12) inches of
the top, and one opening must commence within twelve
(12) inches of the bottom of the room
4. Refer to NFGC, Part 5, for additional information.
All Air from Outdoors.
If all combustion air
is received from
the air outside the building, (the mechanical equipment room
directly communicates with the outdoors), the following
method can be used:
1. The mechanical equipment room must be provided with
two permanent openings, one commencing within twelve
(12) inches of the top, and one opening commencing
within twelve (12) inches of the bottom of the room.
2. The openings must communicate either directly or by ducts
with the outdoors.
3. Each opening must have a minimum free area of one(1)
square inch per 4,000 Btu/Hr of total input rating of all
equipment in the room when the opening is communicating
directly with the outdoors or through vertical ducts. The
minimum free area required for horizontal ducts is one (1)
square inch per 2,000 Btu/Hr of total input rating to all the
equipment in the room.
4. Refer to NFGC, Part 5, for additional information.
NOTICE
Consult local codes, which may supersede these re-
quirements.
Stack/Breeching Size Criteria
The design of the stack and breeching must provide the
required draft at each boiler flue gas outlet. Proper draft is crit-
ical to burner performance.
Although constant pressure at the flue gas outlet is not
required, it is necessary to size the stack/breeching to limit flue
gas pressure variation. The allowable pressure range is 0.25
(-60Pa) W.C. to +0.5 W.C. (120 Pa)
System Operating Parameters:
System over pressure requirements are shown on Table B6-2.
No minimum return water
temperature.
No minimum supply water
temperature (boiler outlet).
Maximum design temperature:
210 F (99C).
Maximum operating temperature:
195 F (90C).
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Figure B6-2. Ratio of Return Water Temperature to Efficiency
Figure B6-3. Comparison of Return Water Temperature to Heat Exchanger
Temperature and Fluegas Temperature
50% Firing Rate
100% Firing Rate
100% Load
50% Load
25% Load
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MODEL NO. MCF-750 MCF-1000 MCF-1500 MCF-1800
RATINGS - SEA LEVEL TO 2000 FT
Btu Input (1000 Btu/hr) 750 1000 1500 1800
APPROXIMATE FUEL CONSUMPTION AT RATED CAPACITY
Natural Gas CFH (1000 Btu/cu-ft) 625 900 1350 1620
Gas (Therm/hr) 7.5 10.0 15.0 18.0
POWER REQUIREMENTS - SEA LEVEL TO 2000 FT, 60 HZ
Amperage (220/60/1) 3 3 4 4
BOILER DATA
Heating Surface sq-ft (Fireside) 276 344 479 547
Note:
For altitude above 2000 ft contact your local Authorized Cleaver-Brooks Representative.
Table B6-1: Model MCF Boiler Ratings
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MODEL NO. DIM MCF-750 MCF-1000 MCF-1500 MCF-1800
LENGTHS
Overall Length C 62-3/4 62-3/4 66-3/4 66-3/4
Front of Boiler to Casing M 50 50 50 50
Control Panel Projection N 4-1/4 4-1/4 4-1/4 4-1/4
Vent Projection from Rear of Casing P 7-1/2 7-1/2 8 8
WIDTHS
Overall Width B 36-3/4 36-3/4 43-3/4 43-3/4
Width Less Side Casing D 31-1/4 31-1/4 38-1/4 38-1/4
Boiler Centerline to Centerline of Air Intake I 4 4 7 7
Spacing Between Left & Right Stack Stubs K 17 17 21 21
Side of Casing to Gas Connection G 5-3/4 5-3/4 5-3/4 5-3/4
Casing to Centerline of Boiler Connections H 18-1/4 18-1/4 21-3-4 26
Figure B6-4. Model MCF Hot Water Boiler Dimensions (Page 1 of 2)
L
D
M
C
V
K
Q
S
T
N
X
AA
J
DD
CC
U
DD
U
V
W
BB
Z
F
E
G
H
I
B
P
O
A
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Figure B6-1. Model MCF Hot Water Boiler Dimensions ( Page 2 of 2)
MODEL NO. DIM MCF-750 MCF-1000 MCF-1500 MCF-1800
HEIGHTS
Overall Height A 76-1/4 76-1/4 82-1/2 82-1/2
Floor to Top of Stack Stub J 19 19 20 20
Rear of Boiler to Centerline of Stack Stub L 7-1/2 7-1/2 8-1/4 8-1/4
Casing Height O 60 60 65-1/2 65-1/2
Floor to Centerline of Return Q 20 20 21-1/2 21-1/2
Floor to Centerline of Outlet S 56-3/4 56-3/4 58-1/2 58-1/2
Floor to Centerline of Vent T 63-1/2 63-1/2 64-1/2 64-1/2
Gas Connection to top of Casing E 9 9 10 10
Gas Connection to Floor F 67-1/2 67-1/2 72-1/2 72-1/2
CONNECTIONS
Connection (Supply and Return) U 2-1/2 (NPT) 2-1/2 (NPT) 3 (Flg) 3 (Flg)
Vent V 1-1/2 (NPT) 1-1/2 (NPT) 1-1/2 (NPT) 1-1/2 (NPT)
Electrical Connection, Left or Right Side (Optional) W
Drain X 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2
Flue Gas Connection (Left or Right Side (Optional) Y 10 10 12 12
Air Inlet Connection Z 4 4 6 6
Boiler Adjustment Foot AA 3-1/4 3-1/4 3-1/4 3-1/4
Gas Inlet BB 1-1/2 1-1/2 2 2
Condensate Connection CC 3/4 (NPT) 3/4 (NPT) 3/4 (NPT) 3/4 (NPT)
Waterside Inspection Port DD
WEIGHTS
Normal Water Weight (lbs) - 747 722 895 871
Shipping Weight (lbs) - 1477 1554 1940 2061
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Figure B6-5. Model MCF Minimum Room Clearance Dimensions
MODEL NO. DIM MCF-750 MCF-1000 MCF-1500 MCF-1800
LENGTHS
Top Clearance A 12 12 12 12
Side Clearance B 20 20 20 20
Backway C 8 8 8 8
Front D 36 36 36 36
Between Boilers E 3 3 3 3
C
B
D
B
E
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MAXIMUM OUTLET
TEMPERATURE (F)
MINIMUM SYSTEM
PRESSURE (PSI)
180 12
190 15
195 18
SYSTEM TEMPERATURE DROP (DEGREES F)
MODEL
NO.
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110
CIRCULATION RATE
(GPM)
MCTF-750 131.1 65.6 43.7 32.8 26.2 21.9 18.7 16.4 14.6 13.1 11.9
MCF-1000 175.7 87.8 58.6 43.9 35.1 29.3 25.1 22.0 19.5 17.6 16.0
MCF-1500 260.3 130.2 86.8 65.1 52.1 43.4 37.2 32.5 28.9 26.0 23.7
MCF-1800 351.0 175.5 117.1 87.8 70.2 58.5 50.1 43.9 39.0 35.1 31.9
Table B6-2: Model MCF Minimum Over Pressure Requirements
Table B6-3: Model MCF Circulation & Temperature Drop
B6-11
Commercial Boilers Clearfire Boilers
04-8-03
To obtain minimum required gas pressure at altitudes above
700 feet, multiply the pressure by the listed factors:
Inches WC x0.577 =oz/sq.in.
oz/sq.in x 1.732 =Inches WC
Inches WC x 0.0361 =psig
psig x 27.71 =Inches WC
psig x 16.0 =oz/sq-in.
ALTITUDE (FT)
CORRECTION
FACTOR
ALTITUDE (FT)
CORRECTION
FACTOR
1000 1.04 6000 1.25
2000 1.07 7000 1.3
3000 1.11 8000 1.35
4000 1.16 9000 1.4
5000 1.21
Safety Valve
Opening (in)
VALVE SETTING 60 psig
MBH
MODEL NO.
NO. OF VALVES
REQ D
OUTLET SIZE
(IN.)
Minimum
Release Valve
Capacity
MCF-750 1 3/4 750
1-1/2 MCF-1000 1 3/4 1000
1-1/2 MCF-1500 1 3/4 1500
MCF-1800 1 3/4 1800
Table B6-4: Model MCF Boiler Safety Valve Openings
Table B6-5: Model MCF Minimum Required Gas Pressure Altitude Conversion
B6-12
Clearfire Boilers Commercial Boilers
04-8-03
MODEL NO.
STD PIPE
SIZE (IN)
GAS BURNER
MIN. PRESSURE
MAX.
UL IRI PRESS.
MCF-750 1 4.1 4.6 14
MCF-1000 1 5 6.3 14
MCF-1500 1-1/4 5.3 6.4 14
MCF-1800 1-1/4 7.2 8.5 14
Minimum and maximum gas pressure at the entrance to UL and IRI
Gas Trains (Upstream of Gas Pressure Regulator).
Table B6-6: Model MCF Boilers Minimum and Maximum Gas Pressure
MODEL NO.
FURNACE
INNER DIA. (IN.)
FURNACE LENGTH (IN.)
MCF-750 28.6 15.86
MCF-1000 28.6 15.86
MCF-1500 34.17 16.06
MCF-1800 34.17 16.06
Table B6-7: Clearfire Furnace Dimensions
Commercial Boilers Clearfire Boilers
B6-13
04-8-03
CLEAVER-BROOKS CLEARFIRE FIRETUBE BOILER
SUGGESTED SPECIFICATION
1.0 BOILER CAPACITY
1.1 Furnish and install in accordance with plans and specifications including manufacturers recommendations, state and local code
_____ hot water boiler(s). The hot water boiler(s) shall be Cleaver-Brooks Model MCF Clearfire rated at 60 psig design pressure
and capacity as scheduled on the drawing and specifications.
2.0 BOILER DESIGN
2.1 Boiler shall be a compact Firetube type, single pass, and down-fired design with ultra low emission and high efficiency con-
densing technology herein listed. The boiler shall be designed for natural gas firing. Gas supply pressure to the boiler gas pressure-
regulating valve shall be ____psig minimum and ____psig maximum. Boiler shall attain full rating at an elevation of ____feet. The
burner shall be a forced draft design with gas and combustion air premixed prior to the burner head. The boiler, and burner, shall be
supplied by the same manufacturer to assure compatibility and single source responsibility for the package performance. The boil-
ers shall be constructed in accordance with ASME Section IV Code. Boiler to be manufactured within an ISO 9001 certified facil-
ity.
2.2 The boiler shall be constructed with a minimum of 10 square-feet of fireside heating surface per 33,475 Btus of input.
2.3 The pressure vessel shall be constructed with titanium stabilized stainless steel boiler tubes with aluminum extended internal
heating surface (AluFer). Firetube internal surface shall be a minimum of 4 times the external waterside surface area. The pressure
vessel shall be of a counter flow design with no minimum return water temperature requirements and no minimum flow require-
ments.
2.4. Other
2" fiberglass blanket insulation and easily removable casing.
Burner observation port.
Factory paint with durable powder coat paint finish for corrosion protection.
ASME Code relief valves with side outlet set for 60 psig.
3.0 BOILER CONNECTIONS
3.1 Hot Water Boiler(s) shall be specifically designed for top water outlet and bottom water inlet.
Inlet connections shall be _____. Outlet connections shall be_____.
4.0 COMPUTERIZED BURNER CONTROL
4.1 Boiler Burner controls shall be an integrated, digital modulating controller.
4.2 Controller shall provide the following functions:
2 Heating loops.
Burner sequencing with safe start check, pre-purge, direct spark ignition and post purge.
Electronic ignition.
Flame supervision.
Safety shutdown with display of error.
Modulating combustion fan.
Circulating pump operation.
Low gas pressure, air proving, high limit, and frost protection.
4.3 Controller shall have an option for multiple boiler sequencing. (Up to five boilers.)
Clearfire Boilers Commercial Boilers
B6-14
04-8-03
4.4 Controller shall have an option for communication device to computer interface.
5.0 BURNER DESIGN
5.1 Burner shall be a unitized Venturi, gas valve, blower, and burner head design.
5.2 Burner shall incorporate a variable speed DC combustion air fan capable of modulating the burner at a 5:1 ratio from high fire
to low fire.
5.3 Burner head shall be constructed of a Fecralloy-metal fiber for solid body radiation of the burner flame.
5.4 Burner shall produce less than 70-dBA sound reading at full firing rate.
5.5 Burner design shall have provision for induction of outside combustion air for sealed combustion.
6.0 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
6.1 Power available will be 220-1-60 phase with option for 115-1-60.
6.2 All wiring shall be in compliance with National Electrical Code.
7.0 EFFICIENCY
7.1 The boiler(s) will have a guaranteed efficiency of up to 98% based on return water temperatures of 80 degrees Fahrenheit at full
firing rate.
8.0 EMISSIONS
8.1 Burner Boiler design shall produce NOx emission levels of no more than 20 PPM at full firing rate.
9.0 OPERATING TESTS, STARTUP AND ON SITE SERVICES
9.1 A single vendor to assure proper installation and service design interface, and to provide in-warranty and post-warranty unified
responsibility for the owner and consulting engineer, as well as shall furnish the boiler system and accessories.
9.2 Boiler vendor s service organization shall employ service technicians having experience in all aspects of troubleshooting, cor-
rective service, and preventative maintenance O&M reporting. Service personnel shall be full-time employees of the vendors orga-
nization and shall be available 24 hours per day and 365 days per year.
9.3 Boiler vendor shall be covered by a general liability insurance policy in the minimum amount of $__________. Boiler vendor
shall provide the owner with a certificate of insurance specifying amounts and types of coverage. All personnel involved in start-up
service, adjustment, or testing of the equipment must be covered by this insurance.
9.4 Boiler vendor shall provide a factory trained service engineer for periodic supervision during installation, field start-up service
to supervise starting, adjusting and testing of the boiler, training of the operating personnel in the proper operations and mainte-
nance.
10.0 MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY
10.1 All equipment shall be guaranteed against defects in materials and or workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of
startup, or 18 months from the date of shipment, whichever comes first. The warranty shall include parts only to repair or replace
all defective parts and material.
10.2 The pressure vessel shall be warranted for 20 years against thermal shock.
C-1
02-02
Section C
INDUSTRIAL WATERTUBE BOILERS
CONTENTS
FEATURES AND BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-4
Boilers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4
Burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-5
Flue Gas Recirculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-5
PRODUCT OFFERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5
Standard Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-6
Optional Equipment (Partial Listing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-7
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-7
EMISSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-32
ENGINEERING DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-34
Steam Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-34
Lower Drum (Mud Drum) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-34
Drum Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-35
Furnace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-35
Convection Tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-37
Casing and Insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-39
Structural Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-41
Burner/Controls Information (A, BR, CN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-41
Flame Safeguard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-41
Burner/Controls Information (CT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-44
Flame Safeguard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-45
Boiler Room Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-46
Breeching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-47
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-55
ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure C-1. Model D Dimensions - Sheet 1 of 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-16
Figure C-2. Models DL and DLD Dimensions - Sheet 1 of 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-18
Figure C-3. Model DLDH Dimensions - Sheet 1 of 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-20
Figure C-4. Model DFE Dimensions - Sheet 1 of 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-22
Figure C-5. Model DW Dimensions - Sheet 1 of 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-24
Figure C-6. Model DLW Dimensions - Sheet 1 of 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-26
Figure C-7. General A Burner Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-28
C-2
Industrial Watertube Boilers
02-02
Figure C-8. General BR Burner Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-29
Figure C-9. General CN Burner Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-30
Figure C-10 General CT Burner Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-31
Figure C-11. Drum Internals and Steam Purifiers for 1, 3, and 7 ppm Solids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-36
Figure C-12. Drum Internals and Separator for 99.5% Dry Steam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-36
Figure C-13. D Series Boiler Tube Cut-Away . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-37
Figure C-14. Convection Tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-38
Figure C-15. D Series Boiler Enclosure Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-39
Figure C-16. Series Skid Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-40
Figure C-17. Support Drum in Skid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-40
Figure C-18. Forced FGR System, Industrial Watertube Boiler (A, BR, CB Burners) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-44
Figure C-19. Induced FGR System, Industrial Watertube Boiler (CT Burner) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-47
Figure C-20. Recommended Pier Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-48
Figure C-21. Right Hand Boiler Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-48
Figure C-22. Left Hand Boiler Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-48
Figure C-23. RH and LH Boiler Arrangement With Separate Stacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-49
Figure C-24. LH and RH Boiler Arrangement With Common Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-49
Figure C-25. Two-Boiler Arrangement With Separate Stacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-50
Figure C-26. Breeching,; Top Outlet Transition Piece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-51
Figure C-27. Breeching; Gas Outlet Transition (Direct-to-Stack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-52
Figure C-28. Breeching, Gas Outlet Transition (Connection to horizontal breeching) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-53
TABLES
Table C-1. Industrial Watertube Steam Boiler Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C- 6
Table C-2. Standard Trim (Model D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-8
Table C-3. Standard Trim (Models DL and DLD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-9
Table C-4. Standard Trim (Model DLDH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-10
Table C-5. Standard Trim (Model DFE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-11
Table C-6. 300 psig Steel Trim (Model D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-12
Table C-7. 300 psig Steel Trim (Models DL and DLD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-13
Table C-8. 300 psig Steel Trim (Model DLDH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-14
Table C-9. 300 psig Steel Trim (Model DFE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-15
Table C-10. Industrial Watertube Emission Data - Natural Gas (A, B, CN Burners) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-32
Table C-11. Industrial Watertube Emission Data - No. 2 Oil (A, BR, CN Burner) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-32
Table C-12. Industrial Watertube Emission Data - Heavy Oils (A, BR, CN Burners) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-32
Table C-13. Industrial Watertube Emission Data - Natural Gas (CT Burner) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-33
Table C-14. Industrial Watertube Emission Data - No. 2 Oil (CT Burner) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-33
Table C-15. Industrial Watertube Emission Data - Heavy Oils (CT Burner) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-33
Table C-16. Heating Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-34
Table C-17. Maximum Heat Output (Hot Water) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-35
Table C-18. Maximum Heat Output (Steam). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-35
Table C-19. Burner Data (Model A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-42
Table C-20. Burner Data (Model BR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-42
Table C-21. Burner Data (Model CN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-42
Table C-22. Standard Offering (A, BR, and CN Burners) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-43
Table C-23. Burner Data (Model CT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-45
Table C-24. Standard Offering (Model CT Burner). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-46
Table C-25. Industrial Watertube Boiler Stack Size Selection Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-54
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This section contains information on the Cleaver-Brooks D Series Industrial Watertube Boiler product line. The D Series is
named after its design. Tubes are assembled between the steam drum and mud drum forming the furnace in the shape of a D, which
provides maximum circulation and high steam quality. The D Series consists of ve Models: D, DL, DLD, DLDH and DFE. The
models differ according to the size of their steam and mud drums, the height and width of the boiler, and capacities.
Cleaver-Brooks Industrial Watertube Boilers range from 10,000 to 150,000 lbs/hr steam. Design pressure to 1000 psig. Super heat
temperature to 750 F. High temperature hot water boilers range from 13.4 MMBtu/hr to 62.5 MMBtu/hr output. Model designa-
tions for the high temperature hot water boilers are DW and DLW.
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
The following features and benets apply to Cleaver-Brooks
Industrial Watertube Boiler Products.
Boilers
Six Furnace Wall Cooling:
Ensures minimal refractory maintenance and extends boiler
life.
Ensures proper circulation with tiles to protect furnace oor
tubes to.
Tangent Tube Design, 2" Tubes on 2" Centers
Provides greater uniform heat transfer.
Minimizes thermal stress with non-welded water-cooled,
heating surfaces.
Provides cooler furnace temperature minimizing the
formation of thermally-produced NOx emissions.
Membrane Inner Furnace Wall, 2" Tubes on 4" Centers:
Eliminates by-pass of furnace gases into the convection
section.
Minimizes both CO and NOx emissions.
Rear Furnace Wall:
Maximizes heat transfer area and minimizes refractory
maintenance with 80% wall coverage with tubes m.
Allows stressless pressure vessel/tube expansion because of
oating rear wall with positive end wall seals.
Convection Section Design:
Enables easy tube removal with wide and narrow spacing
between rows of tubes.
Eliminates abrasion of tubes from sootblower action by
locating sootblower nozzle within the wide space area of
tubes.
Maximizes heat transfer with even distribution of ue gases
through the utilization of vertical bafes.
Patented Drum Internals:
Eliminates, in many applications, the need for expensive
two-or-three-element feedwater control systems through use
of Cleaver-Brooks patented system of bafes to ensure
stable water levels under dynamic load conditions.
10 Gauge Double Casing:
Provides static zone to prevent ue gas entrapment and acid-
corroding of the casing.
Allows higher furnace pressures required to minimize NOx
formations when utilizing ue gas recirculation
technologies.
Rugged and suitable for outdoor installation.
Heavy Base Frame:
Permits easy lifting, jacking, or skidding during initial
installation.
Allows placement of piers, facilitating visual underside
inspections and simplifying general housekeeping.
Provides maximum support for boiler vessel.
Burners
High Turndown Capability:
Reduces burner cycling.
Reduces maintenance costs.
Reduces fuel costs.
Is available for gas, oil or combination.
Integral Forced Draft Fan:
Eliminates need for special ducting or breeching.
Creates smaller overall package and an integral part of the
burner windbox.
Reduces motor horsepower requirements.
Assures proper sizing for combustion air requirements.
Steam or Air Atomazation:
Provides clean, efcient ring of oil fuels.
Provides low steam consumption.
Provides packaged air compressor with air atomized burners.
Patented Fuel Oil Controller:
Consolidates function of four valves.
Eliminates need for up to 35 separate pipe ttings.
Provides ease of maintenance and operation.
Furnished completely piped and assembled.
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Low NOx Capability:
Guaranteed NOx levels to 10 ppm available.
Provides ease of operation and installation.
Meets or exceeds EPA air quality regulations.
Controls
Microprocessor-Based Flame Safeguard System:
Provides diagnostic capability with alpha-numeric display.
Is UL, FM, IRI, and CSA approved.
Retains last fault/lockout condition with non-volatile
memory (refer to Boiler Controls, Section 8 for more
information on optional ame safeguard systems).
Full Modulation Combustion Controls System:
Features single-point positioning for safety, simplicity,
reliability, and ease of start-up.
Maintains pressure or temperature setpoint automatically.
Features built-in low-re hold.
Enables single switch quick changeover from gas ring to
oil ring.
Cleaver-Brooks Water Column:
Comes with ve probes for high and low water alarm
conditions (audio-visual alarm provided in boiler control
panel) and dual redundant low water cutoffs.
Complete Controls Package Includes:
All controls piped and wired.
Custom control systems (optional).
All wiring conforms to NEC and industry standards.
Atomizing Air Compressor (Optional):
Pre-piped (A and BR Burner) or mounted in a convenient
console (CN Burner).
Automatically-controlled and interlocked through ame
safeguard system.
Flue Gas Recirculation
Integrated Boiler/Burner/FGR Control Package
Satises FM/IRI requirements.
Assures high fuel-to-steam efciency (no loss in efciency
over standard package).
Offers synchronized FGR operation with boiler modulation.
Ensurer simplied control and safe and reliable operation
with single-point-positioning of fuel, air and FGR.
Is engineered specically for CB Boilers.
Assures reliable, trouble-free operation with integrated
safety controls.
Patented Dual Canister Burner Housing Design (Model A
Burner) - Extended Burner Drawer (Model BR & Model CN
Burners):
Guarantees NOx emission control on natural gas and #2 oil-
utilizing forced FGR system conguration.
Improves CO performance.
Maintains ame stability and combustion control.
Assure complete mixing of ame and recirculating ue gases
for excellent NOx and CO control.
Proven Venturi-Type Burner Design
CT Burner venturi design allows for low NOx emissions
through utilization of induced FGR.
Mechanical Linkage Assembly
Minimizes complex controls.
Allows for single-point-positioning to synchronize fuel, air
and FGR ow rates.
Manual Shutoff Valve:
Allows for isolation of FGR system during maintenance
periods while allowing boiler to operate and maintain load.
PRODUCT OFFERING
Cleaver-Brooks Industrial Watertube Boilers range from
10,000 to 150,000 lbs/hr steam. Design pressure to 1000 psig.
Super heat temperature to 750 F.
High temperature hot water boilers range from 13.4 to 62.5
MMBtu/hr output.
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Table C-1 shows Models D, DL, DLD, DLDH and DFE steam
boilers and the associated outputs.
An FGR system can be purchased with a new boiler or retro-
t.
Standard Equipment
1. Included with each standard packaged unit are the following
materials and equipment:
Inner and outer 10-gauge casing.
Packaged burner assembly.
Electric single-point positioning full modulating combustion
controls.
Forced draft fan and motor drive.
Sootblowers for heavy oil ring.
240 psig trim package.
Membrane inner furnace wall.
IRI requirements.
2. Each burner is furnished with a standard Cleaver-Brooks
electric positioning combustion control system designed to
operate in conjunction with the burner and fuel control valves
provided.
The system includes the following major components:
Master pressure control.
Limiting pressure control.
Electric drive motor.
Control shaft and linkages.
Gas control valve (for gas or combination burners).
Fuel oil controller (for oil or combination burners).
Forced draft fan control.
The combustion control system is mounted on the unit at the
plant and is shipped as a completely integrated system.
3. The boiler is built in accordance with the following require-
ments:
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler
and Pressure Vessel Code, Section I, Power Boilers.
American Boiler Manufacturers Association (ABMA)
Manual of Industry Standards.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 8501
Prevention of Furnace Explosions in Fuel Oil and Natural
Gas-Fired Single Burner Boiler Furnaces.
Steel Structures Painting Council (SSPC), Surface
Preparation SP-l.
National Electric Code (NEC)
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).
Insurance Requirements: Safety equipment and combustion
controls described above, which are Cleaver-Brooks standard,
can be modied to meet Factory Mutual, Military, or other
MODEL NO.
MAX OUT
A
LBS/HR
(STEAM)
D
26 16
34 21.4
42 26.8
52 37.41
60 43.92
68 50.22
76 57.17
86 65.12
94 72.62
DL
52 45.47
60 53.31
68 61.47
76 70.3
86 79.91
94 87.41
DLD
68 60.15
76 68.87
86 78.14
94 85.54
DLDH
60 63.4
68 76.3
76 85.6
86 97
94 106.2
102 115.6
110 124.9
118 134.1
DFE
85 81.3
98 101.5
110 111.5
121 121.6
132 151.7
A. DLDH with Economizer.
Table C-1. Industrial Watertube Steam Boiler Models
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requirements.
Industrial Risk Insurers: Equipment is furnished in compliance
with published requirements of the Industrial Risk Insurers as
given in the latest IRI information Single Burner Boiler Fur-
naces.
Tables (C-2, C-3, C-4 and C-5) show boiler trim packages
included with standard design pressure of 260 psig.
Tables (C-6, C7, C-8 and C-9) show boiler trim installed at
300 psig design pressure.
Optional Equipment (Partial Listing)
The following options are available:
Boiler Options
Design pressure up to 1000 psig.
Superheaters.
Hinged manway covers in steam drum.
Clean out ports in front and rear convection wall.
Multiple 12" x 24" convection side access doors.
Warm up coil in lower drum.
Platforms and ladders.
Various steam quality drum internals.
Special blowdown valves.
Weatherproong.
Wash drains.
Rear furnace access door.
Burner/Control Options
Special motors (TEFC, high efciency, etc.).
NEMA enclosures.
Special combustion control systems: Single-point, parallel
positioning, full metering, cross-limited systems.
Cleaver-Brooks oxygen trim system.
Plant master, lead-lag, day-night controls, etc.
Feed water control systems (one, two, or three element).
Special burner packages.
Special insurance or code requirements.
Fuel Options
Low re fuel change-over.
Special gas train sizes.
Gas strainer.
Special fuel shut-off values.
Special oil pump sets.
Alternate fuel ring.
For information on the following options please refer to the ref-
erenced section:
Economizers (selected for specic job site conditions),
Section G.
Optional Controls, Section D.
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGS
The following illustrations (Figures C-1 thru C-8) show dimen-
sions for the Industrial Watertube Product offering.
Figure C-1. Model D Dimensions
Figure C-2. Model DL and DLD Dimensions
Figure C-3. Model DLDH Dimensions
Figure C-4. Model DFE Dimensions
Figure C-5. Model DW Dimensions
Figure C-6. Model DLW Dimensions
Figure C-7. General A Burner Dimensions
Figure C-8. General BR Burner Dimensions
Figure C-9. General CN Burner Dimensions
Figure C-10. General CT Burner Dimensions
FGR sytems for Industrial Watertube boiler applications are
custom engineered to meet specic application requirements.
Specic information regarding dimensions, ratings, and perfor-
mance data will be provided on a job-by-job basis. Contact
your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative for assis-
tance.
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VALVES MODEL D
SERVICE QUANTITY MFG. TYPE 26 34-42 52-76 86 94
VALVE SIZES
Safety Code Kunkle 252 Code Code Code Code Code
Feed Stop 1 Velan S-2054B 1-1/2 1-1/2 2 - -
Feed Stop 1 Velan F-2054B - - - 2-1/2 2-1/2
Feed Check 1 Lunk. 624 1-1/2 1-1/2 2 2-1/2 2-1/2
Drum Blow-off Tandem 1 Set Edw. 848-849 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4
Air Vent 1 Velan S-2074B 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2
Continuous Blowdown 1 Velan S-2074B 1 1 1 1 1
Soot Blower Control 1 Velan S-2054B 2 2 2 2 2
Soot Blower Drain 1 Velan S-2074B 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
Soot Blower Drain 1 Velan S-2074B - - - 3/4 3/4
FEEDWATER REGULATOR ASSEMBLY
Feedwater Regulator 1 Fisher 667 EZ 1 1 1-1/2 2 2
Regulator By-pass (Throttle) 1 Velan S-2074B 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/2 2 2
Regulator By-pass (Shut-off) 2 Velan S-2074B 1-1/2 1-1/2 2 - -
Regulator By-pass (Shut-off) 2 Velan S-2074B - - - 2-1/2 2-1/2
Liquid Level Control (Shut-off) 2 Velan S-2054B 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2
Control Drain 1 Velan S-2054B 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8
WATER COLUMN ASSEMBLY
Water Column 1 C-B Steel - - - - -
Water Gauge 1 Rel. 404-RS 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
Gauge Cocks 3 Rel. GC-451 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
Column Drain 1 Velan S-2054B 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
Gauge Drain 1 Velan S-2054B 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8
Hi-Low Alarm 1 Warr. Probe - - - - -
Low Water Cut-off 2 Warr. Probe - - - - -
Note: Valve manufacturers listed are for reference only. Actual manufacturer may vary.
Table C-2. Standard Trim (Model D)
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VALVES MODELS DL & DLD
SERVICE QUANTITY MFG TYPE 52 60 68 76 86 94
VALVE SIZES
Safety Code Kunkle 252 Code Code Code Code Code Code
Feed Stop 1 Velan S-2054B 2 2 - - - -
Feed Stop 1 Velan F-2054B - - 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2
Feed Check 1 Lunk. 624 2 2 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2
Drum Blow-off Tandem 1 Set Edw. 848-849 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4
Air Vent 1 Velan S-2074B 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2
Continuous Blowdown 1 Velan S-2074B 1 1 1 1 1 1
Soot Blower Control 1 Velan S-2054B 2 2 2 2 2 2
Soot Blower Drain 1 Velan S-2074B 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
Soot Blower Drain 1 Velan S-2074B - - - 3/4 3/4 3/4
FEEDWATER REGULATOR ASSEMBLY
Feedwater Regulator 1 Fisher 667 EZ 1-1/2 1-1/2 2 2 2 2
Regulator By-pass (Throttle) 1 Velan S-2074B 1-1/2 1-1/2 2 2 2 2
Regulator By-pass (Shut-off) 2 Velan S-2074B 2 2 - - - -
Regulator By-pass (Shut-off) 2 Velan S-2074B - - 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2
Liquid Level Control (Shut-off) 2 Velan S-2054B 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2
Control Drain 1 Velan S-2054B 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8
WATER COLUMN ASSEMBLY
Water Column 1 C-B Steel - - - - - -
Water Gauge 1 Rel. 404-RS 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
Gauge Cocks 3 Rel. GC-451 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
Column Drain 1 Velan S-2054B 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
Gauge Drain 1 Velan S-2054B 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8
Hi-Low Alarm 1 Warr. Probe - - - - - -
Low Water Cut-off 2 Warr. Probe - - - - - -
Note: Valve manufacturers listed are for reference only. Actual manufacturer may vary.
Table C-3. Standard Trim (Models DL and DLD)
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VALVES MODEL DLDH
SERVICE QTY MFG TYPE 60 68 76 86 94 102 110 118
VALVE SIZES
Safety Code Kunkle 252 Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code
Feed Stop 1 Velan S-2054B - - - - - - - -
Feed Stop 1 Velan F-2054B 2-1/2 2-1/2 3 3 3 3 3 3
Feed Check 1 Lunk. 624 2-1/2 2-1/2 3 3 3 3 3 3
Drum Blow-off Tandem 1 Set Edw. 848-849 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2
Air Vent 1 Velan S-2074B 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2
Continuous Blowdown 1 Velan S-2074B 1 1 1 1 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2
Soot Blower Control 1 Velan S-2054B 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Soot Blower Drain 1 Velan S-2074B 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
Soot Blower Drain 1 Velan S-2074B 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
FEEDWATER REGULATOR ASSEMBLY
Feedwater Regulator 1 Fisher 667 EZ 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3
Regulator By-pass (Throttle) 1 Velan S-2074B 2 2 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2 3 3
Regulator By-pass (Shut-off) 2 Velan S-2074B - - - - - - - -
Regulator By-pass (Shut-off) 2 Velan S-2074B 2-1/2 2-1/2 3 3 3 3 3 3
Liquid Level Control (Shut-off) 2 Velan S-2054B 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2
Control Drain 1 Velan S-2054B 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8
WATER COLUMN ASSEMBLY
Water Column 1 C-B Steel - - - - - - - -
Water Gauge 1 Rel. 404-RS 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
Gauge Cocks 3 Rel. GC-451 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
Column Drain 1 Velan S-2054B 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
Gauge Drain 1 Velan S-2054B 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8
Hi-Low Alarm 1 Warr. Probe - - - - - - - -
Low Water Cut-off 2 Warr. Probe - - - - - - - -
Note: Valve manufacturers listed are for reference only. Actual manufacturer may vary.
Table C-4. Standard Trim (Model DLDH)
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VALVES MODEL DFE
SERVICE QTY MFG TYPE 85 98 110 121 132
VALVE SIZES
Safety Code Kunkle 252 Code Code Code Code Code
Feed Stop 1 Velan S-2054B - - - - -
Feed Stop 1 Velan F-2054B 3 3 3 4 4
Feed Check 1 Lunk. 624 3 3 3 4 4
Drum Blow-off Tandem 1 Set Edw. 848-849 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2
Air Vent 1 Velan S-2074B 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2
Continuous Blowdown 1 Velan S-2074B 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2
Soot Blower Control 1 Velan S-2054B 2 2 2 2 2
Soot Blower Drain 1 Velan S-2074B 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
Soot Blower Drain 1 Velan S-2074B 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
FEEDWATER REGULATOR ASSEMBLY
Feedwater Regulator 1 Fisher 667 EZ 2 2 3 3 3
Regulator By-pass (Throttle) 1 Velan S-2074B 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2 3 3
Regulator By-pass (Shut-off) 2 Velan S-2074B - - - - -
Regulator By-pass (Shut-off) 2 Velan S-2074B 3 3 3 4 4
Liquid Level Control (Shut-off) 2 Velan S-2054B 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2
Control Drain 1 Velan S-2054B 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8
WATER COLUMN ASSEMBLY
Water Column 1 C-B Steel - - - - -
Water Gauge 1 Rel. 404-RS 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
Gauge Cocks 3 Rel. GC-451 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
Column Drain 1 Velan S-2054B 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
Gauge Drain 1 Velan S-2054B 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8
Hi-Low Alarm 1 Warr. Probe - - - - -
Low Water Cut-off 2 Warr. Probe - - - - -
Note: Valve manufacturers listed are for reference only. Actual manufacturer may vary.
Table C-5. Standard Trim (Model DFE)
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VALVES BOILER MODEL - D
SERVICE QTY MFG TYPE 26 34-42 52-76 86 94
VALVE SIZES
Safety Code Kunkle 300 Code Code Code Code Code
Feed Stop 1 Velan S-2054B 1-1/2 1-1/2 2 - -
Feed Stop 1 Velan F-1064C - - - 2-1/2 2-1/2
Feed Check 1 Edw. 838 1-1/2 1-1/2 2 - -
Feed Check 1 Lunk. 3072-C - - - 2-1/2 2-1/2
Drum Blow-off Tandem 1 Set Edw. 848-849 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4
Air Vent 1 Velan S-2074B 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2
Continuous Blowdown 1 Velan S-2074B 1 1 1 1 1
Soot Blower Control 1 Velan S-2054B 2 2 2 2 2
Soot Blower Drain 1 Velan S-2074B 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
Soot Blower Drain 1 Velan S-2074B - - - 3/4 3/4
FEEDWATER REGULATOR ASSEMBL
Y
Feedwater Regulator 1 Fisher 667 EZ 1 1 1-1/2 2 2
Regulator By-pass (Throttle) 1 Velan S-2074B 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/2 2 2
Regulator By-pass (Shut-off) 2 Velan S-2054B 1-1/2 1-1/2 2 - -
Regulator By-pass (Shut-off) 2 Velan F-1064C - - - 2-1/2 2-1/2
Liquid Level Control (Shut-off) 2 Velan S-2054B 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2
Control Drain 1 Velan S-2054B 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8
WATER COLUMN ASSEMBLY
Water Column 1 C-B Steel - - - - -
Water Gauge 1 Rel. 404-RS 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
Gauge Cocks 3 Rel. GC-451 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
Column Drain 1 Velan S-2054B 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
Gauge Drain 1 Velan S-2054B 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8
Hi-Low Alarm 1 Warr. Probe - - - - -
Low Water Cut-off 2 Warr. Probe - - - - -
Note: Valve manufacturers listed are for reference only. Actual manufacturer may vary.
Table C-6. 300 psig Steel Trim (Model D)
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VALVES BOILER MODELS - DL AND DLD
SERVICE QTY MFG TYPE 52 60 68 76 86 94
VALVE SIZES
Safety Code Kunkle 300 Code Code Code Code Code Code
Feed Stop 1 Velan S-2054B 2 2 - - - -
Feed Stop 1 Velan F-1064C - - 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2
Feed Check 1 Edw. 838 2 2 - - - -
Feed Check 1 Lunk. 3072-C - - 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2
Drum Blow-off Tandem 1 Set Edw. 848-849 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4
Air Vent 1 Velan S-2074B 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2
Continuous Blowdown 1 Velan S-2074B 1 1 1 1 1 1
Soot Blower Control 1 Velan S-2054B 2 2 2 2 2 2
Soot Blower Drain 1 Velan S-2074B 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
Soot Blower Drain 1 Velan S-2074B - - - 3/4 3/4 3/4
FEEDWATER REGULATOR ASSEMBLY
Feedwater Regulator 1 Fisher 667 EZ 1-1/2 1-1/2 2 2 2 2
Regulator By-pass (Throttle) 1 Velan S-2074B 1-1/2 1-1/2 2 2 2 2
Regulator By-pass (Shut-off) 2 Velan S-2054B 2 2 - - - -
Regulator By-pass (Shut-off) 2 Velan F-1064C - - 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2
Liquid Level Control (Shut-off) 2 Velan S-2054B 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2
Control Drain 1 Velan S-2054B 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8
WATER COLUMN ASSEMBLY
Water Column 1 C-B Steel - - - - - -
Water Gauge 1 Rel. 404-RS 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
Gauge Cocks 3 Rel. GC-451 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
Column Drain 1 Velan S-2054B 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
Gauge Drain 1 Velan S-2054B 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8
Hi-Low Alarm 1 Warr. Probe - - - - - -
Low Water Cut-off 2 Warr. Probe - - - - - -
Note: Valve manufacturers listed are for reference only. Actual manufacturer may vary.
Table C-7. 300 psig Steel Trim (Models DL and DLD)
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VALVES BOILER MODEL - DLDH
SERVICE QTY MFG TYPE 60 68 76 86 94 102 110 118
VALVE SIZES
Safety Code Kunkle 300 Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code
Feed Stop 1 Velan S-2054B - - - - - - - -
Feed Stop 1 Velan F-1064C 2-1/2 2-1/2 3 3 3 3 3 3
Feed Check 1 Edw. 838 - - - - - - - -
Feed Check 1 Lunk. 3072-C 2-1/2 2-1/2 3 3 3 3 3 3
Drum Blow-off Tandem 1 Set Edw. 848-849 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4
Air Vent 1 Velan S-2074B 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2
Continuous Blowdown 1 Velan S-2074B 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Soot Blower Control 1 Velan S-2054B 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Soot Blower Drain 1 Velan S-2074B 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
Soot Blower Drain 1 Velan S-2074B 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
FEEDWATER REGULATOR ASSEMBLY
Feedwater Regulator 1 Fisher 667 EZ 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3
Regulator By-pass (Throttle) 1 Velan S-2074B 2 2 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2 3 3
Regulator By-pass (Shut-off) 2 Velan S-2054B - - - - - - - -
Regulator By-pass (Shut-off) 2 Velan F-1064C 2-1/2 2-1/2 3 3 3 3 3 3
Liquid Level Control (Shut-off) 2 Velan S-2054B 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2
Control Drain 1 Velan S-2054B 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8
WATER COLUMN ASSEMBLY
Water Column 1 C-B Steel - - - - - - - -
Water Gauge 1 Rel. 404-RS 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
Gauge Cocks 3 Rel. GC-451 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
Column Drain 1 Velan S-2054B 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
Gauge Drain 1 Velan S-2054B 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8
Hi-Low Alarm 1 Warr. Probe - - - - - - - -
Low Water Cut-off 2 Warr. Probe - - - - - - - -
Note: Valve manufacturers listed are for reference only. Actual manufacturer may vary.
Table C-8. 300 psig Steel Trim (Model DLDH)
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VALVES MODEL DFE
SERVICE QTY MFG TYPE 85 98 110 121 132
VALVE SIZES
Safety Code Kunkle 300 Code Code Code Code Code
Feed Stop 1 Velan S-2054B - - - - -
Feed Stop 1 Velan F-2064C 3 3 3 4 4
Feed Check 1 Edw. 838 - - - - -
Feed Check 1 Lunk. 307-C 3 3 3 4 4
Drum Blow-off Tandem 1 Set Edw. 848-849 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2
Air Vent 1 Velan S-2074B 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2
Continuous Blowdown 1 Velan S-2074B 1 1 1 1 1
Soot Blower Control 1 Velan S-2054B 2 2 2 2 2
Soot Blower Drain 1 Velan S-2074B 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
Soot Blower Drain 1 Velan S-2074B 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
FEEDWATER REGULATOR ASSEMBLY
Feedwater Regulator 1 Fisher 667 EZ 2 2 3 3 3
Regulator By-pass (Throttle) 1 Velan S-2074B 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2 3 3
Regulator By-pass (Shut-off) 2 Velan S-2074B - - - - -
Regulator By-pass (Shut-off) 2 Velan F-1064C 3 3 3 4 4
Liquid Level Control (Shut-off) 2 Velan S-2054B 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2
Control Drain 1 Velan S-2054B 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8
WATER COLUMN ASSEMBLY
Water Column 1 C-B Steel - - - - -
Water Gauge 1 Rel. 404-RS 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
Gauge Cocks 3 Rel. GC-451 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
Column Drain 1 Velan S-2054B 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
Gauge Drain 1 Velan S-2054B 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8
Hi-Low Alarm 1 Warr. Probe - - - - -
Low Water Cut-off 2 Warr. Probe - - - - -
Note: Valve manufacturers listed are for reference only. Actual manufacturer may vary.
Table C-9. 300 psig Steel Trim (Model DFE)
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Figure C-1. Model D Dimensions - Sheet 1 of 2
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MODEL D
26 34 42 52 60 68 76 86 94
DIMENSIONS (IN.)
A. Length, Over Casing 113.75 142.75 171.75 208 237 266 295 331.25 360.25
B. Length, Over Skid 144 173 202 238 267 296 325 361.5 390.25
C. Width, Gas Outlet 15 18 27 30 30 33 36 36 42
D. Height, Gas Outlet 54 54 54 54 66 66 66 66 75
E. Front to CL Gas Outlet 12.5 14 18.5 19.875 20 22 23 23 25.875
F. Skid to CL Gas Outlet 91 91 91 91 85 85 85 85 80.5
G. Skid to CL of Sootblower Flange
A
74 74 74 74 74 74 74 74 74
H. Distance Between Sootblowers - - - - - - - - -
I. Shipping Height (.375) 153.25 153.25 153.25 153.25 153.25 153.25 153.25 153.25 153.25
J. Overall Width 127 127 127 127 127 127 127 127 127
K. Upper Drum Diameter 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36
L. Lower Drum Diameter 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24
M. No. of Piers/CL to CL spacing (2) 48 (2) 60 (2) 76 (2) 94 (2) 108 (3) 82 (3) 92 (3) 104 (3) 114
N. Burner Refer to Figures C-7 thru C-10 for dimensions
WEIGHTS (LBS)
Weight, Dry
B
35200 40700 45870 52580 57970 66330 72490 79640 85250
Weight, Filled to Oper Level
B
41900 49350 56470 65610 72970 83280 91310 100990 108550
Weight, Flooded
B
44400 52540 60340 70340 78380 89380 98200 108630 116865
DRUM CONNECTION SIZES (IN.)
(1) Main Steam Outlet
C
4 4 6 6 6 8 8 8 8
(1) Feedwater Inlet 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.5 2.5 2.5
(2) Safety Valves
C
Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code
(1) Blowdown (Surface) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Sootblower (if applicable)
A
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
(2) Water Column 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
(2) Level Control 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
(1) Chemical Feed 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
(1) Vent 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
(1) Blowdown (Mud drum) 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25
NOTES:
1. 12x16 manhole in each end of upper and lower drum. All tubes are 2 OD.
2. Accompanying dimensions, while sufficiently accurate for layout purposes, must be confirmed for construction by certified
dimension prints.
A. Boiler Model D, 76 thru 94, may use sootblowers on front and rear. All others may use one sootblower.
B. Weights do not include burner or accessories.
C. Steam outlet number and size of safety valves are based on a 150 psig operating pressure. Steam outlet and safety valve sizes
may vary with pressure increase and the actual steam outlet. For sizes with different operating pressure, and/or non-return valves,
contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative.
Figure C-1. Model D Dimensions - Sheet 2 of 2
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Figure C-2. Models DL and DLD Dimensions - Sheet 1 of 2
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DL MODELS DLD MODELS
52 60 68 76 86 94 68 76 86 94
DIMENSIONS (IN.)
A. Length, Over Casing 208 237 266 295 331.25 360.25 266 295 331.25 360.25
B. Length, Over Skid 238 267 296 325 361.5 390.25 296 325 361.5 390.25
C. Width, Gas Outlet 30 33 36 42 42 42 36 42 42 42
D. Height, Gas Outlet 66 66 66 75 75 84 66 75 75 84
E. Front to CL Gas Outlet 19.875 21.5 23 26 26 25.875 23 26 26 25.875
F. Skid to CL Gas Outlet 105 105 105 100.5 100.5 96 105 100.5 100.5 96
G. Skid to CL of Sootblower
Flange
A
84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84
H. Distance Between Soot-
blowers
- - - - - - - - - -
I. Shipping Height (.375) 173.25 173.25 173.25 173.25 173.25 173.25 177 177 177 177
J. Overall Width 136.5 136.5 136.5 136.5 136.5 136.5 136.5 136.5 136.5 136.5
K. Upper Drum Diameter 36 36 36 36 36 36 42 42 42 42
L. Lower Drum Diameter 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24
M. No. of Piers/CL to CL
spacing
(2) 94 (2) 108 (3) 82 (3) 92 (3) 104 (3) 114 (3)82 (3) 92 (3) 104 (3) 114
N. Burner Refer to Figures C-7 thru C-10 for Dimensions
WEIGHTS (LBS)
Weight, Dry
B
62700 68200 77550 83600 91300 96800 78900 85000 93000 98600
Weight, Filled to Oper Level
B
78700 86200 96990 105220 115600 131300 98700 107000 117700 133700
Weight, Flooded
B
83430 91610 103090 111830 122900 137200 107500 117800 129700 144200
DRUM CONNECTION SIZES (IN.
)
(1) Main Steam Outlet
C
8 8 8 8 10 10 8 8 8 10
(1) Feedwater Inlet 2 2 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
(2) Safety Valves
C
Code Code Code Code Code Code Code (3) Code (3) Code (3) Code
(1) Blowdown (Surface) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Sootblower (if applicable)
A
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
(2) Water Column 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
(2) Level Control 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
(1) Chemical Feed 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
(1) Vent 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
(1) Blowdown (Mud drum) 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25
NOTES:
1. 12 x 16 manhole in each end of upper and lower drum. All tubes are 2 OD.
2. Accompanying dimensions, while sufficiently accurate for layout purposes, must be confirmed for construction by certified dimension
prints.
A. Boiler Models DL and DLD, 76 thru 94, may use sootblowers on front and rear. All others may use one sootblower.
B. Weights do not include burner or accessories.
C. Steam outlet number and size of safety valves are based on 150 psig operating pressure. Steam outlet and safety valve sizes may vary
with pressure increase and actual steam outlet. For sizes with different operating pressure, and/or non-return valves, contact your local
Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative.
Figure C-2. Models DL and DLD Dimensions - Sheet 2 of 2
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Figure C-3. Model DLDH Dimensions - Sheet 1 of 2
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MODEL DLDH
60 68 76 86 94 102 110 118
DIMENSIONS (IN.)
A. Length, Over Casing 237 266 295 331.25 360.25 389.25 418.25 447.25
B. Length, Over Skid 267 296 325 361.5 390.25 419.25 448.25 477.25
C. Width, Gas Outlet 36 36 40 42 45 50 55 55
D. Height, Gas Outlet 66 82 82 89 90 90 90 90
E. Front to CL Gas Outlet 23 23 25 26 24.375 30 32.5 32.5
F. Skid to CL Gas Outlet 107 99 99 95.5 95 95 95 95
G. Skid to CL of Sootblower Flange
A
67.5 67.5 67.5 67.5 67.5 67.5 67.5 67.5
H. Distance Between Sootblowers 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
I. Shipping Height (.375) 187 187 187 187 187 187 187 187
J. Overall Width 144 144 144 144 144 144 144 144
K. Upper Drum Diameter 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42
L. Lower Drum Diameter 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30
M. No. of Piers/CL to CL spacing (3) 54 (3) 82 (4) 62 (4) 70 (4) 76 (4) 87 (4) 96 (4) 105
N. Burner Refer to Figures C-7 thru C-10 for dimensions
WEIGHTS (LBS)
Weight, Dry
B
83500 93503 101247 108106 111666 119611 127596 135581
Weight, Filled to Oper Level
B
105400 118027 127801 138079 144330 154966 178337 176318
Weight, Flooded
B
112100 125997 135925 147813 155051 166674 165642 190000
DRUM CONNECTION SIZES (IN.)
(1) Main Steam Outlet
C
8 8 10 10 10 10 12 12
(1) Feedwater Inlet 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
(2) Safety Valves
C
(3) Code (3) Code (3) Code (3) Code (3) Code (3) Code (3) Code (3) Code
(1) Blowdown (Surface) 1 1 1 1 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
Sootblower (if applicable)
A
2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
(2) Water Column 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
(2) Level Control 2.5 2.5 3 3 3 3 3 3
(1) Chemical Feed 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
(1) Vent 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
(1) Blowdown (Mud drum) 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
NOTES:
1. 12x 16 manhole in each end of upper and lower drum. All tubes are 2 OD.
2. Accompanying dimensions, while sufficiently accurate for layout purposes, must be confirmed for construction by certified dimension
prints.
A. Boiler Model DLHD, 60 & 68, may use two sootblowers on rear, and Models DLDH, 76 thru 118, may use two sootblowers on front
and rear.
B. Weights do not include burner or accessories.
C. Steam outlet number and size of safety valves are based on 150 psig operating pressure. Steam outlet and safety valve sizes may
vary with pressure increase and actual steam outlet. For sizes with different operating pressure, and/or non-return valves, contact your
local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative.
Figure C-3. Model DLDH Dimensions - Sheet 2 of 2
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Figure C-4. Model DFE Dimensions - Sheet 1 of 2
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MODEL DFE
85 98 110 121 132
DIMENSIONS (IN.)
A. Length, Over Casing 327 374.75 418.25 457.75 498
B. Length, Over Skid 357 404.75 448.25 487.75 528
C. Width, Gas Outlet 40 45 50 55 60
D. Height, Gas Outlet 90 90 90 90 90
E. Front to CL Gas Outlet 25 27.5 30 32.5 35
F. Skid to CL Gas Outlet 95 95 95 95 95
G. Skid to CL of Sootblower Flange
A
67.5 67.5 67.5 67.5 67.5
H. Distance Between Sootblowers 113.5 113.5 113.5 113.5 113.5
I. Shipping Height (.375) 200.25 200.25 200.25 200.25 200.25
J. Overall Width 151.375 151.375 151.375 151.375 151.375
K. Upper Drum Diameter 48 I.D. 48 I.D. 48 I.D. 48 I.D. 48 I.D.
L. Lower Drum Diameter 30 O.D. 30 O.D 30 O.D 30 O.D 30 O.D
M. No. of Piers/CL to CL spacing (4) 72 (4) 88 (4) 104 (4) 104 (4) 120
N. Burner Refer to Figures C-7 thru C-10 for dimensions
WEIGHTS (LBS)
Weight, Dry
B
117,250 130,750 143,350 154,750 166,350
Weight, Filled to Oper Level
B
154,300 170,400 188,050 204,100 220,450
Weight, Flooded
B
163,450 184,400 203,800 221,400 239,350
DRUM CONNECTION SIZES (IN.)
(1) Main Steam Outlet
C
10 10 10 12 12
(1) Feedwater Inlet 3 3 3 4 4
(2) Safety Valves
C
Code Code Code Code Code
(1) Blowdown (Surface) 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
Sootblower (if applicable)
A
2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
(2) Water Column 1 1 1 1 1
(2) Level Control 1 1 1 1 1
(1) Chemical Feed 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
(1) Vent 1 1 1 1 1
(1) Blowdown (Mud drum) 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
NOTES:
1. 12x 16 manhole in each end of upper and lower drum. All tubes are 2 OD.
2. Accompanying dimensions, while sufficiently accurate for layout purposes, must be confirmed
for construction by certified dimension prints.
A. Boiler Model DFE 85 thru 132, may use two sootblowers on front and rear.
B. Weights do not include burner or accessories.
C. Steam outlet number and size of safety valves are based on a 150 psig operating pressure.
Steam outlet and safety valve sizes may vary with pressure increase and actual steam outlet. For
sizes with different operating pressure, and/or non-return valves, contact your local Cleaver-
Brooks authorized representative.
Figure C-4. Model DFE Dimensions - Sheet 2 of2
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Figure C-5. Model DW Dimensions - Sheet 1 of 2
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MODEL DW
26 34 42 52 60 68 76 86 94
DIMENSIONS (IN.)
A. Length, Over Casing 113 142 171 207 236 265 294 330.5 359.5
B. Length, Over Skid 144 173 202 238 267 296 325 361.5 390.25
C. Width, Gas Outlet 15 18 27 30 30 33 36 36 42
D. Height, Gas Outlet 54 54 54 54 66 66 66 66 75
E. Front to CL Gas Outlet 125 14 18.5 19.875 20 22 23 23 25.875
F. Skid to CL Gas Outlet 91 91 91 91 85 85 85 85 80.5
G. Skid to CL of Sootblower Flange
A
74 74 74 74 74 74 74 74 74
H. Shipping Height (.375) 153.25 153.25 153.25 153.25 153.25 153.25 153.25 153.25 153.25
I. Overall Width 127 127 127 127 127 127 127 127 127
J. Upper Drum Diameter 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36
K. Lower Drum Diameter 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24
L. No. of Piers/CL to CL spacing (2) 48 (2) 60 (2) 76 (2) 94 (2) 108 (3) 82 (3) 92 (3) 104 (3) 114
M. Burner Refer to Figures C-7 thru C-10 for dimensions
WEIGHTS (LBS)
Weight, Dry
B
35200 40700 45870 52580 57970 66330 72490 79640 85250
Weight, Flooded
B
44400 52540 60340 70340 78380 89380 98200 108630 116865
DRUM CONNECTION SIZES (IN.)
(1) Water Inlet/Outlet
C
- - - - - - - - -
(2) Safety/ Relief Valves
C
Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code
Sootblower (if applicable)
A
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
(2) Water Column 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
(1) Vent 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
(1) Blowdown (lower drum) 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25
NOTES:
1. 12x 16 manhole in each end of upper and lower drum. All tubes are 2 OD.
2. Accompanying dimensions, while sufficiently accurate for layout purposes, must be confirmed for construction by certified dimen-
sion prints.
A. Boiler Model DW, 76 thru 94, may use sootblowers on front and rear. All others may have one sootblower.
B. Weights do not include burner or accessories.
C.Water inlet/outlet size and number and size of safety/relief valve are variable, due to operating temperatures and pressures. Con-
tact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative for job-specific information.
Figure C-5 Model DW Dimensions - Sheet 2 of 2
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Figure C-6. Model DLW Dimensions - Sheet 1 of 2
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MODEL DLW
52 60 68 76 86 94
DIMENSIONS (IN.)
A. Length, Over Casing 207 236 265 294 330.5 359.5
B. Length, Over Skid 238 267 296 325 361.5 390.25
C. Width, Gas Outlet 30 33 36 42 42 42
D. Height, Gas Outlet 66 66 66 75 75 84
E. Front to CL Gas Outlet 19.875 21.5 23 26 26 25.875
F. Skid to CL Gas Outlet 105 105 105 100.5 100.5 96
G. Skid to CL of Sootblower Flange
A
84 84 84 84 84 84
H. Shipping Height (.375) 173.25 173.25 173.25 173.25 173.25 173.25
I. Overall Width 136.5 136.5 136.5 136.5 136.5 136.5
J. Upper Drum Diameter 36 36 36 36 36 36
K. Lower Drum Diameter 24 24 24 24 24 24
L. No. of Piers/CL to CL spacing (2) 94 (2) 108 (3) 82 (3) 92 (3) 104 (3) 114
M. Burner Refer to Figure C-7 thru C-10 for dimensions
WEIGHTS (LBS)
Weight, Dry
B
62700 68200 77550 83600 91300 96800
Weight, Flooded
B
83430 91610 103090 111830 122900 13720
DRUM CONNECTION SIZES (IN.)
(1) Water Inlet/Outlet
C
- - - - - -
(2) Safety/ Relief Valves
C
Code Code Code Code Code Code
Sootblower (if applicable)
A
2 2 2 2 2 2
(2) Water Column 1 1 1 1 1 1
(1) Vent 1 1 1 1 1 1
(1) Blowdown (lower drum) 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25
NOTES:
1. 12x 16 manhole in each end of upper and lower drum. All tubes are 2 OD.
2. Accompanying dimensions, while sufficiently accurate for layout purposes, must be confirmed for
construction by certified dimension prints.
A. Boiler Model DLW, 76 thru 94, may use sootblowers on front and rear. All others may have one
sootblower.(
B. Weights do not include burner or accessories.
C. Water inlet/outlet size and number and size of safety/relief valve are variable, due to operating tem-
peratures and pressures. Contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative for job-specif-
ic information.
Figure C-6. Model DLW Dimensions - Sheet 2 of 2
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NOTES:
1. Fuel train shipped loose and not included in above weights.
2. Weight includes forced draft fan and drive.
3. Accompanying dimensions, while sufciently accurate for layout purposes, must be conrmed for construction by certied dimen-
sion prints.
4. All dimensions in inches.
Figure C-7. General A Burner Dimensions
BURNER
MODEL
STANDARD
A B C D E F G H I J
A 66 60 67 24-1/4 54 70 115-1/8 52-1/8 21-3/4 33
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BURNER
MODEL
STANDARD
A B C D E F G H I J
BR1 51-1/2 32 73 21-1/2 54-1/2 64 126-1/2 34-1/2 22 23
BR2 53-1/4 32 73 21-1/2 54-1/2 64 126-1/2 34-1/2 22 23
BR3 53-3/4 32 73 21-1/2 54-1/2 64 126-1/2 34-1/2 22 23
Figure C-8. General BR Burner Dimensions
NOTES:
1. Fuel train shipped loose and not included in above weights.
2. Weight includes forced draft fan and drive.
3. Accompanying dimensions, while sufciently accurate for layout purposes, must be conrmed for construction by certied dimen-
sion prints.
4. All dimensions in inches.
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BURNER
MODEL
STANDARD
A B C D E F G H I J
CN1 56-3/4 60-1/2 80-1/4 30-1/4 52 65 140-1/2 37-1/4 21-1/2 37-1/2
CN2 58-3/4 60-1/2 80-1/4 30-1/4 52 65 140-1/2 37-1/4 21-1/2 37-1/2
CN3 58-3/4 60-1/2 80-1/4 30-1/4 52 65 140-1/2 37-1/4 21-1/2 37-1/2
CN4 58-3/4 60-1/2 80-1/4 30-1/4 52 65 140-1/2 37-1/4 21-1/2 37-1/2
CN5 61-1/4 60-1/2 80-1/4 30-1/4 52 65 140-1/2 37-1/4 21-1/2 37-1/2
CN7 65-1/4 60-1/2 82 30-1/4 52 65 142 40-3/4 21-7/8 37-1/2
CN8 71-3/4 60-1/2 82 30-1/4 52 65 142 40-3/4 21-7/8 37-1/2
NOTES:
1. Fuel train shipped loose and not included in above weights.
2. Weight includes forced draft fan and drive.
3. Approx CN console weight: 1200 lbs (oil and gas unit) (not shown).
Approx CN console weight 500 lbs (gas unit only) (not shown).
4. Accompanying dimensions, while sufciently accurate for layout purposes, must be conrmed for construction by certied dimension prints.
5. All dimensions in inches.
Figure C-9. General CN Burner Dimensions
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BURNER
MODEL
A B C D E F G H
CT-1 54 60 60 49 59 83 138 66
CT-2 54 60 60 49 59 86 138 66
CT-3 60-3/4 60 60 53-1/2 59 89 142-1/2 66
CT-4 66-3/4 60 60 58-1/4 59 95 147-1/4 66
CT-5 66-3/4 60 60 58-1/4 59 95 147-1/4 66
CT-6 66-3/4 60 60 58-1/4 59 95 147-1/4 66
CT-7 66-3/4 72 72 58-1/4 59 95 153-1/4 78
CT-8 66-3/4 72 72 58-1/4 59 95 153-1/4 78
CT-9 74 72 72 63-1/4 59 95 158-1/4 78
CT-10 74 72 72 63-1/4 59 96 158-1/4 78
CT-11 74 72 72 63-1/4 59 96 158-1/4 78
CT-12 74 72 72 63-1/4 59 100 158-1/4 78
CT-13 74 72 72 63-1/4 59 100 158-1/4 78
CT-14 74 72 72 63-1/4 59 100 158-1/4 78
CT-15 74 72 72 63-1/4 65 100 164-1/4 78
CT-16 74 72 72 63-1/4 65 100 164-1/4 78
CT-17 81-1/4 72 72 70 65 102 171 78
CT-18 81-1/4 72 72 70 65 102 171 78
CT-19 81-1/4 72 72 70 65 102 171 78
CT-20 91-1/4 72 72 76 65 102 177 78
NOTES:
1. The accompanying dimensions, while sufciently accurate for layout purposes, must be conrmed for construction by certied dimension prints.
2. All dimensions in inches.
3. Burner Models CT-21 through CT-27 have the forced draft fan located remote from the burner/windbox assembly. Please contact your local Cleaver-Brooks
authorized representative for burner applications involving these models.
Figure C-10. General CT Burner Dimensions
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EMISSIONS
The emission data included in this section consists of uncon-
trolled and controlled levels of nitrogen oxides (NO
X
) and car-
bon monoxide (CO) for Cleaver-Brooks D, DL, DLD, DLDH
and DFE Industrial Watertube Boilers equipped with Cleaver-
Brooks Model A, BR, CN or CT burners. The following tables
include typical emission levels. Because individual boiler
performance can vary, contact your local Cleaver-Brooks
authorized representative for specic levels of perfor-
mance for your application. Emission data for natural gas,
No. 2 oil, and No. 6 oil are presented in Tables C-9 through C-
14.
Cleaver-Brooks Industrial Watertube Boilers are available
with a standard burner package or optional ue gas recircula-
tion (FGR) package.
The Cleaver-Brooks FGR packages are integrated boiler/
burner/control packages designed specically for Cleaver-
Brooks boilers.
POLLUTANT
TYPICAL UNCONTROLLED EMISSIONS TYPICAL EMISSIONS CONTROLLED W/FGR
< 65,000 pph < 65,000 pph
CO ppm 200 200
lb/MMBtu .146 .146
NOx ppm 110 40
lb/MMBtu .13 .05
NOTE: The emission information provided is for reference only and should not be utilized for permitting purposes without the expressed
written consent of Cleaver-Brooks Division of Aqua-Chem, Inc. All information is based on 3% O
2
.
Table C-10. Industrial Watertube Emission Data - Natural Gas (A, BR, CN Burners)
POLLUTANT
TYPICAL UNCONTROLLED EMISSIONS TYPICAL EMISSIONS CONTROLLED W/FGR
< 65,000 pph < 65,000 pph
CO ppm 200 200
lb/MMBtu .155 .155
NOx ppm 185 130
lb/MMBtu .25 .17
NOTES:
1. NOx Emissions for No. 2 oil are dependent upon fue-bound nitrogen content of oil. Emission levels indicated assume a fuel bound nitrogen content
of.01% by weight.
2. The emission information provided is for reference only and should not be utilized for permitting purposes without the expressed written
consent of Cleaver-Brooks Division of Aqua-Chem, Inc. All information is based on 3% O
2
.
Table C-11. Industrial Watertube Emission Data - No. 2 Oil (A, BR, CN Burner)
POLLUTANT
TYPICAL UNCONTROLLED EMISSIONS
< 65,000 pph
CO ppm 200
lb/MMBtu .158
NOx ppm 435
lb/MMBtu .58
NOTES:
1. NOx Emissions from heavy oils are dependent upon fuel-bound nitrogen content of oil. Emission levels indicated assume a fuel
bound nitrogen content of.4% by weight.
2. The emission information is for reference only and should not be utilized for permitting purposes without the ex-
pressed written consent of Cleaver-Brooks Division of Aqua-Chem, Inc. All information is based on 3% O
2
.
Table C-12. Industrial Watertube Emission Data - Heavy Oils (A, BR, CN Burners)
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POLLUTANT
TYPICAL UNCONTROLLED EMISSIONS TYPICAL EMISSIONS CONTROLLED W/FGR
<85,000 pph 86,000-105,000 pph 106,000-150,000 pph 15,000-150,000 pph
CO ppm 200 200 200 200
lb/MMBtu .155 .155 .155 .155
NOx ppm 150 157 165 75
lb/MMBtu .20 .21 .22 .10
NOTES:
1. NOx Emissions for No. 2 oil are dependent upon fue-bound nitrogen content of oil. Emission levels indicated assume a fuel bound nitrogen content
of.01% by weight.
2. The emission information provided is for reference only and should not be utilized for permitting purposes without the expressed written
consent of Cleaver-Brooks Division of Aqua-Chem, Inc. All information is based on 3% O
2
.
POLLUTANT
TYPICAL UNCONTROLLED EMISSIONS TYPICAL EMISSIONS CONTROLLED W/FGR
<85,000 pph 86,000-105,000 pph 106,000-150,000 pph 15,000-150,000 pph
CO ppm 200 200 200 200
lb/MMBtu .15 .15 .15 .15
NOx ppm 85 93 101 30
lb/MMBtu .10 .11 .12 .035
NOTE: The emission information provided is for reference only and should not be utilized for permitting purposes without the expressed
written consent of Cleaver-Brooks Division of Aqua-Chem, Inc. All information is based on 3% O
2
.
Table C-13. Industrial Watertube Emission Data - Natural Gas (CT Burner)
Table C-14. Industrial Watertube Emission Data - No. 2 Oil (CT Burner)
POLLUTANT
TYPICAL UNCONTROLLED EMISSIONS TYPICAL EMISSIONS CONTROLLED W/FGR
15,000-150,000 pph 15,000-150,000 pph
CO ppm 200 200
lb/MMBtu .158 .158
NOx ppm 380 260
lb/MMBtu .51 .35
NOTES:
1. NOx Emissions from heavy oil are dependent upon fuel bound nitrogen content of oil. Emission levels indicated assume a fuel bound nitrogen con-
tent of.4% by weight.
2. The emission information provided is for reference only and should not be utilized for permitting purposes without the expressed written
consent of Cleaver-Brooks Division of Aqua-Chem, Inc. All information is based on 3% O
2
.
Table C-15. Industrial Watertube Emission Data - Heavy Oils (CT Burner)
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ENGINEERING DATA
The following engineering data will assist in selecting and
specifying Cleaver-Brooks Industrial Watertube Boilers.
Table C-16 shows heating surfaces for the IWT Boilers. Tables
C-17 and C-18 show temperature and pressure information for
selection of high temperature hot water boilers.
Steam Drum
Model D and DL boilers have 36" ID steam drums, con-
structed of SA-515 Grade-70 steel plate. Models DLD and
DLDH boilers have 42" ID steam drums; the DFE has a 48
Drum constructed of SA- 515 Grade-70 steel plate. All drums
are of welded construction in strict conformance with the
ASME Power Boiler Code. All drums are stress-relieved, and
welded seams are radiographed and hydrostatically tested at
1-1/2 times design pressure. The drum incorporates elliptical
heads with 12" x 16" manholes on each end, and is wholly
supported by the tubes, so no extra supporting steel is
required. All tubes are expanded into the drums.
The steam drum has the following external connections:
One main steam outlet, anged.
Two 12" x 16" manways.
One feedwater inlet.
Two or three safety valve anged connections (as required).
One blowdown connection, screwed.
One soot blower connection, screwed.
Two water column connections, screwed.
Two feedwater regulator connections, screwed.
One chemical feed connection, screwed.
Two lifting Lugs.
The steam drum is tted with an internal feed pipe, chemical
feed pipe, and blowdown piping. Water level control bafing is
installed to ensure that all steam released from the generating
tubes is released behind the bafes and not through the water
level. Standard patented drum internals consist of steam sepa-
rators or dryers that are installed to ensure the steam leaving
the drum will contain not more than 1/2 of 1 percent moisture
when boiler water concentrations are maintained in accor-
dance with ABMA recommendations. Special drum internals
for more stringent moisture content are available. See Figures
C-11 and C-12 for illustration of drum internals.
Lower Drum (Mud Drum)
The lower drum is 24" OD of SA-53 Grade-B seamless pipe,
and is of fusion-welded construction, or 30" OD of SA-515,
MODEL NO.
CONV
HEATING
SURFACE
(SQ-FT)
FURNACE
HEATING
SURFACE
(PROJ)
(SQ-FT)
TOTAL
HEATING
SURFACE
(SQ-FT)
FURNACE
VOLUME
(CU-FT)
D
26 1120 241 1361 317
34 1517 302 1819 425
42 1911 369 2280 527
52 2407 449 2856 654
60 2806 511 3317 754
68 3206 580 3786 855
76 3595 634 4229 951
86 4087 726 4313 1081
94 4470 793 5263 1184
DL
52 2912 518 3430 903
60 3393 593 3986 1048
68 3870 676 4546 1194
76 4346 751 5097 1328
86 4947 848 5795 1510
94 5418 923 6341 1654
DLD
68 3774 673 4447 1188
76 4248 747 4995 1321
86 4825 842 5667 1502
94 5284 919 6203 1645
DLDH
60 4000 650 4650 1111
68 4564 737 5301 1261
76 5126 818 5944 1411
86 5806 923 6729 1599
94 6368 1004 7372 1750
102 6930 1089 8019 1900
110 7495 1172 8667 2050
118 8056 1253 9309 2200
DFE
85 5707 923 6663 1750
98 6622 1063 7685 2024
110 7461 1187 8648 2274
121 8223 1305 9528 2501
132 9000 1416 10416 2733
Table C-16. Heating Surface
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STEAM BOILER
MODEL NO.
MAX OUT
A
MMBTU/HR
(STEAM)
D
26 16
34 21.4
42 26.8
52 37.41
60 43.92
68 50.22
76 57.17
86 65.12
94 72.62
DL
52 45.47
60 53.31
68 61.47
76 70.3
86 79.91
94 87.41
DLD
68 60.15
76 68.87
86 78.14
94 85.54
DLDH
60 63.4
68 76.3
76 85.6
86 97
94 106.2
102 115.6
110 124.9
118 134.1
DFE
85 81.3
98 101.5
110 111.5
121 121.6
132 151.7
A. DLDH with economizer.
Grade-70, welded plate (DLDH and DFE boiler). The lower
drum is stress relieved, seams are radiographed, and hydrostat-
ically tested at 1-1/2 times design pressure. The drum incorpo-
rates two 12" x 16" manways - one at each end - and required
blow-drum connections.
Internally, the drum has a blowdown guide bafe to ensure
effective blowdown of the lower drum without disturbing
water circulation in the unit. The drum is supported by the
structural steel frame (skid) and has welded guide lugs that t
into the base frame, permitting expansion of the drum within
the skid, thereby eliminating potential expansion stresses.
Drum Enclosure
The steam drum is shop-insulated with mineral wool block
and enclosed in a welded 10-gauge steel casing. All drum
heads are shop-insulated and enclosed in a 10-gauge steel cas-
ing. No further insulation is required in the eld.
Furnace
The furnace (combustion chamber) employs 2" OD, SA-178A
electric resistance welded tubes, arranged for maximum cover-
age of all six furnace walls. In a D type watertube boiler, the
furnace tubes generate more than half of the steam produced
by the boiler, although the furnace represents only about 15%
of the reported surface. Due to the high heat absorption rates
present in the furnace, D tubes are placed in a tangent spac-
ing arrangement to provide as much water-cooled surface as
possible. With the exception of the inner furnace wall, which is
HOT WATER GENERATORS
MODEL NO.
MAX OUT
MM
BTU/HR
DW
26 13.4
34 17.9
42 22.5
52 28.2
60 32.7
68 37.5
76 41.7
86 47.5
94 51.9
DLW
52 33.8
60 39.3
68 44.8
76 50.3
86 57.1
94 62.5
Table C-17. Maximum Heat Output
(Hot Water)
Table C-18. Maximum Heat Output (Steam)
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Figure C-11. Drum Internals and Steam Puriers for 1, 3, and 7 ppm Solids
Figure C-12. Drum Internals and Separator for 99.5% Dry Steam
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membrane construction, extended metallic surfaces are not
used. See Figure C-13.
All tubes in the furnace are accessible for mechanical tube
cleaners. No headers are employed in the boiler, and all tubes
terminate in the upper and lower drums. Both oor and roof
tubes are designed with adequate pitch to ensure drainage and
proper circulation without swedging ends of tubes.
The six-wall furnace cooling is arranged as follows:
Front wall - Tubes closely spaced around burner.
Tangent outer side wall - 2" tubes spaced on 2" centers.
Membrane sealed inner wall - 2" tubes spaced on 4" centers.
Tangent oor - 2" tubes spaced on 2" centers.
Tangent roof - 2" tubes spaced on 2" centers.
Rear wall - Triple row of tubes.
Furnace exit - Double row of screen tubes.
Access: Access to furnace is through burner opening in front
wall or optional rear access door.
Observation: Two air-cooled observation ports, with Pyrex eye
shields, provided in rear wall.
Air Pressure Test: Inner seal-welded 10-gauge casing, sub-
jected to an air pressure test of 8" WC. It is considered tight if
air pressure drop does not exceed 2" WC in 5 minutes.
Flue Gas Outlet: One anged rectangular ue gas outlet, sized
for desired ue gas velocity and arranged for eld welding,
will be provided. Top gas outlet is also available on the D, DL
and DLD models
Convection Tubes
Definition
The convection section, or boiler section, of a D type boiler
are those tubes to which heat is transmitted mainly by convec-
tion from the products of combustion.
Tubes
The convection section consists of 2" OD, wall tubes. The
tubes are SA-178 electric resistance-welded construction in
accordance with ASME standards.
Tube Arrangement
The tubes are arranged with longitudinal rows of tubes in alter-
nate wide and narrow spacing to ensure proper and effective
arrangement of soot-blowing equipment. This arrangement
Figure C-13. D Series Boiler Tube Cut-Away
MEMBRANE
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also allows removal of any tube without the necessity of
removing adjacent tubes. All tubes in the boiler section are
expanded into the upper and lower drums. No swaged or
nned tubes are used in the convection section, thereby allow-
ing heating surface to be reported based on actual tube surface,
not extended metal surfaces or ns.
Baffling
The convection bank is designed to eliminate the need for lon-
gitudinal bafes. A vertical steel deector bafe is placed
immediately in front of the ue gas outlet connection in order
to prevent any short-circuiting of ue gas at the outlet. The
boiler incorporates vertical bafes located to maintain gas
velocities and transfer rates.(Figure C-14).
Soot Blowers
On heavy oil red units, soot blowers are installed to provide
the operator with a means of cleaning the boiler while it is in
operation. The soot blower element is installed on the outside
row of tubes, and blows an approximate 180 arc using steam
piped from the steam drum. Where the length of the convec-
tion bank requires a blower in excess of 20 feet, two soot
blowers are provided - one entering from the rear of the unit
and one from the front.
Soot blower bearings are of the welded-type, which eliminates
problems of misalignment associated with bolted bearings. The
soot blower is a valve-in-head type and arranged for manual
operation by means of a chain. Purging air is piped to the soot
blower from the burner windbox to provide continuous clean-
ing of the inside of the element, and to prevent combustion
gases from leaking back to the valve mechanism in the soot
blower head. On boilers without sootblowers, wall boxes and
bearing are provided.
Internal Cleaning
The internal surfaces of all tubes, both convection and furnace
types, can be mechanically cleaned using either electric or
pneumatic driven tube cleaners. Acid cleaning procedures are
also available.
Tube Removal
The use of the alternate wide-and-narrow spacing of boiler
tube rows makes it possible to remove and replace individual
tubes in the convection section without the necessity of cutting
and removing adjacent tubes. In other staggered convection
bank designs, it is often necessary to remove many good tubes
in order to provide physical clearance to remove a damaged
tube.
Figure C-14. Tubes with Membrane design for Inner furnace.
Membrane Design
The inner furnace wall separating the furnace from the convec-
tion section incorporates welded extended surfaces on each
side of the tube. After the tubes are installed the adjacent sur-
face ns are seal-welded forming a gas tight membrane
inner wall. Membrane construction for the outer furnace wall
and the outer convection wall is available as an option.
Inner furnace wall
Outer furnace and
convection wall
with membrane
design.
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Casing and Insulation
Design
The unit is enclosed by a double panel casing, with that por-
tion of the casing exposed to the products of combustion com-
pletely seal-welded to form an air and gas tight enclosure. The
outer casing panels are skip-welded and are suitable for indoor
installation (seal-welded for outdoor optional).
The casing is supported off the structural steel frame and is not
welded or attached to tubing, thereby ensuring free expansion
of pressure parts within the casing enclosure.
Casing and Wall Design
Construction of the boiler enclosure is as follows (Figure C-
15):
1. Front Wall - Furnace Area:
3", 4-way interlocking tile.
4" Hi-temperature block insulation.
10-gauge inner seal welded casing.
2-1/2 low density block insulation.
1/4 burner front plate.
2. Rear Wall:
3", 4-way interlocking tile.
4" Hi-temperature block insulation.
10-gauge inner seal welded casing.
2-1/2 low density block insulation,
1/4 outer casing.
3. Convection Section and Furnace Side Wall and Roof:
10-gauge inner seal welded casing.
4-3/8 low-density mineral wool block.
10-gauge outer steel casing.
4. Casing Finish:
Painted with high-temperature enamel paint prior to
shipment.
Figure C-15. D Series Boiler Enclosure Construction
2-1/2 BLOCK (LOW DENSITY)
MEMBRANE
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Figure C-16. Series Skid Assembly
Figure C-17. Support Drum in Skid
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Furnace Floor
Furnace oor tubes are covered with 1-1/2 square edge tile.
Structural Frame
Models D, DL, DLD, DLDH and DFE boilers (see Figure C-
16 and C-17) are supported by a heavy structural steel frame
skid assembly. The skid assembly consists of two 14" wide
ange beams running parallel to the drum. The beams are
attached by means of heavy steel plates that form the saddle
and support for the lower drum. The skid assembly also incor-
porates 10 ga. oor plate of the boiler beneath the furnace area
and convection section. The skid assembly is fabricated as a
complete structure prior to assembly of the unit. This method
of support, using saddle plates and guide lugs, permits the
lower drum to ride in the saddle plates, thus permitting expan-
sion of the pressure parts in the structural frame and casing
enclosure of the boiler. Stops are provided during assembly to
limit movement of the drum within the expected expansion
limits.
To facilitate lifting and handling of the boiler, lifting lugs are
welded to the upper drum. In addition, the main beams of the
skid are coped and reinforced to provide space beneath the end
of the beam for jacking of the unit as required during installa-
tion. Holes are provided in the main beams for use by riggers
to drag or lift the unit by its base frame.
Burner/Controls Information (Models A, BR,
CN)
Each application requires burner selection based on boiler and
overall project requirements. Tables C-19, C-20, and C-21
show the standard Cleaver-Brooks burners and associated
inputs and fuel requirements. Once the boiler has been
selected, the burner is matched based on the input require-
ments for the boiler. Table C-22 shows the standard offering
for each burner package.
The burner assembly is attached to the front wall of the boiler
with all components readily accessible for inspection and
maintenance.
The oil burner is either low pressure air or steam atomized
ignited by gas pilot. The main gas burner is also ignited by a
gas pilot.
The gas burner is designed for a 8:1 turndown when supplied
with 10 psig gas pressure, turndown on oil is 6:1 when sup-
plied with 125 psig oil pressure.
The burner operates with full modulation through single point
positioning controls. A switch is provided to permit
changeover from automatic, fully-modulated ring, to continu-
ous ring at any desired rate between minimum and maximum.
Control safeguards assure that the burner always returns to the
minimum ring position for ignition.
For air-atomized oil-red boilers (air atomazation is optional),
ltered primary air for atomizing the fuel oil is provided inde-
pendent of the combustion air by a motor-driven air compres-
sor. The fuel oil pump may be mounted near the boiler, or at a
remote location.
For burning heavy oil, the burner is equipped with a combina-
tion steam-electric heater, each controlled by a thermostat.
Both heaters are installed in a single compact shell, and are
mounted, piped, and wired on the burner.
The thermostatic controls are set to cut out the electric heater
when steam is available. A metering valve permits circulation
of hot oil to the burner at all times. An automatic purge pump
system back-purges the burner drawer oil piping and nozzle
upon shut-down and returns any unburned oil to the storage
tank.
The FGR system used with the A, BR and CN burner and con-
trols, is shown in Figure C-18.
Flame Safeguard
The boiler is equipped with a fully automatic ame safeguard
system to ensure pre-purge, proper light-off, shutdown upon
ame failure, and post purge on shutdown. The system is
designed to meet Factory Mutual or Industrial Risk Insurers
requirements.
The control system includes safety interlocks to shut down the
unit in the event of any of the following, as required for the fuel
or fuels being red:
Flame failure.
High steam pressure.
Low drum water level.
Low atomizing pressure (oil or combination burners).
Low fuel oil pressure (oil or combination burners).
Low fuel oil temperature (oil or combination burners).
High fuel oil temperature (oil or combination burners - IRI
only).
Low fuel gas pressure (gas or combination burners).
High fuel gas pressure (gas or combination burners).
Forced draft fan failure.
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GAS PRESSURE (INCHES H
2
O)
OIL
PRESSURE
(PSIG)
BURNER
MODEL
MAX
INPUT
(MBTU)
HP
(OIL)
A
HP
(GAS)
4 GAS LINE W/4
GC VALVES
4 GAS LINE W/4
MAXON VALVES
6 GAS LINE W/4
MAXON VALVES
FM IRI FM IRI FM IRI
BR-1 31.0 15 15 45.8 56.6 36.4 38.3 26.3 28.0 100
BR-2 36.0 20 20 60.7 74.9 48.4 50.8 34.9 37.1 100
BR-3 40.2 25 25 75.1 92.5 60.0 63.0 43.3 46.1 100
BR-4 42.4 30 30 83.0 102.1 66.4 69.7 47.9 51.0 100
A. BR Burner (if air-atomized) has separate 7.5 hp motor to drive atomizing air compressor. 35 cfm required.
Table C-20. Burner Data (Model BR)
GAS PRESSURE IN INCHES H
2
O
OIL
PRESSURE
(PSIG)
4 GAS LINE W/4
MAXON VALVES
6 GAS LINE W/4
MAXON VALVES
BURNER
MODEL
MAXIMUM
INPUT
(MBTU)
HP
(OIL)
A
HP
(GAS)
FM IRI FM IRI
CN-1 46.5 20 20 61.5 65.4 39.6 43.3 100
CN-2 49.8 30 30 70.3 74.8 45.5 49.7 100
CN-3 63.5 40 40 108.8 115.5 70.4 76.9 100
CN-4 66.0 50 50 117.0 124.2 75.9 82.9 100
CN-5 77.1 60 60 134.6 142.8 87.8 95.8 125
CN-7 75.0 60 60 148.9 157.8 97.6 106.4 125
CN-8 81.3 75 75 - - 113.8 123.9 125
NOTES:
1. All horsepower requirements shown are for altitudes up to 1500 feet above sea level.
A. CN Burner (if air-atomized) has separate 15 hp motor to drive atomizing air compressor. 70 cfm required.
Table C-21. Burner Data (Model CN)
GAS PRESSURE (INCHES H
2
O)
OIL
PRESSURE
(PSIG)
4 GAS LINE
W/4 GC VALVES
4 GAS LINE
W/4 MAXON VALVES
BURNER
MODEL
MAX
INPUT
(MBTU)
HP
(OIL)
A
HP
(GAS)
FM IRI FM IRI
A-1 13.8 10 10 10.5 12.3 8.9 9.1 100
A-2 16.9 15 10 15.7 18.4 13.3 13.6 100
A-3 16.6 15 10 15.0 17.6 12.6 13.0 100
A-4 18.6 15 10 18.8 22.0 15.9 16.3 100
A-5 19.7 20 15 21.0 24.7 17.7 18.2 100
A-6 22.2 25 20 26.1 30.7 22.0 22.5 100
A-7 22.9 25 20 27.8 32.7 23.4 24.0 100
A-8 26.5 30 25 36.8 43.3 31.0 31.8 100
A. Air compressor for atomizing air belt driven from FD fan motor. 25 CFM required.
Table C-19. Burner Data (Model A)
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BURNER MODEL
AND SIZE
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
A
1-8
BR
1-4
CN
1-8
FORCED DRAFT FAN
1 x x x Fan driven by open drip-proof motor.
2 X X X Damper at FD fan outlet.
3
X
Type of damper:
a. Rotary (as used on Firetube Boiler Product Line).
- X X b. Characterized Quadrant (Rotary), NOT a Butterfly Type Damper.
4 X X X Combustion air-proving switch (CAPS) mounted and wired.
ATOMIZING MEDIUM
5 X X X C-B low pressure air or steam-atomized.
6
X
Type of air compressor drive (if air-atomized):
a. Belt driven from FD fan motor.
- X - b. Motor driven module mounted on burner.
- - X c. Motor driven module mounted in CN console, remote from burner (field piping and wiring required).
7 X X X Atomizing air proving switch (AAPS) mounted and wired on compressor.
CONTROLS & ELECTRICAL
8 X X X Cleaver-Brooks standard electric positioning controls.
9 X X X C-B 100 flame safeguard control with lead sulfide scanner.
10 X X X Controls remote from control enclosure have NEMA 1 housing.
11 X - - Control enclosure: controls are mounted in NEMA 1A panel, mounted on burner.
12 - X - NEMA 12 panel, mounted on burner.
13 - - X NEMA 1A compartment of CN console for Model CN-100 thru CN-600 (oil fired).
14 - - X NEMA 1A panel mounted on burner for Model CN-700 (gas-fired only).
15 X X X Steam pressure controls (HLPC, OLPC, LFPC and MPC) and 8-1/2 steam gauge all on a common manifold
assembly, shipped separate from burner (field piping and wiring required).
16 X X - Fuses and starters for FD fan motor, air compressor motor and fuel oil heater all mounted and wired on burner.
17 - - X Fuses and starters for air compressor motor and fuel oil heater all mounted and wired in CN console (field wiring
required between console and burner). Starter only for F.D. fan motor, shipped loose (field mounting and wiring
required).
18 X X X Electric current characteristics 230-460V/3-phase/60Hz.
19 X X X Control circuit transformer mounted and wired on burner.
MISCELLANEOUS:
22 X X X Turndown ratio of burner - 6:1 for oil firing, 8:1 for gas firing.
FUEL
24 X X X Gas pilot for all fuel series.
NOTE: Standard equipment listed here is included only with burner model indicated by an X
HLPC - High-Limit Pressure Control
OCPC - Operating Limit Pressure Control
LFPC - Low-Fire Pressure Switch
MPC - Modulating Pressure Control
Table C-22. Standard Offering (A, BR, and CN Burners)
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Figure C-18. Forced FGR System, Industrial Watertube Boiler (A, BR, CB Burners)
FGR INLET PIPING
AND SUPPORT STEEL
(BY OTHERS)
Burner/Controls Information (Model CT)
Each application requires burner selection based on boiler and
overall project requirements. Table C-23 shows the Model CT
burner selections and the associated inputs and fuel require-
ments. Burner selection is based upon input requirements for
the boiler. Table C-24 shows standard non FGR offerings for
the Model CT burner equipment package.
The burner assembly is seal-welded to the front wall of the
boiler, with all components readily accessible for inspection
and maintenance. The windbox is non-insulated for ambient
combustion air, and is fabricated of ASTM A-36 plate, com-
plete with structural framing, support legs, access door, and
splitter vanes and bafes for equalizing air ow distribution to
the burner.
A forced draft fan of centrifugal-type construction, arrange-
ment four, with downblast discharge provides combustion air
for the burner system. The fan is mounted directly on top of the
windbox for applications up to 80,000 pph of steam (may be
less than 80,000 lbs/hr with certain FGR conditions). In appli-
cations exceeding 80,000 pph of steam, the forced draft fan is
mounted remote from the windbox. The combustion air fan is
supplied with a variable inlet vane-type damper, inlet screen,
and silencer to reduce fan noise to 85 dBA at a distance of
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three (3) feet from the fan. The combustion air fan utilizes a
240V or 480V, 3-phase, 60 Hz, electric motor drive. Special
voltages and frequencies are available.
The gas burner is of multi-spud injector-type design, utilizing
fuel staging within the ame envelope for reduction in thermal
NOx formation. The burner is designed to provide 10:1 turn-
down on natural gas when supplied with constant 15 psig gas
pressure at the inlet to the gas pressure regulator.
The oil burner is of the low-pressure, steam-atomizing type,
and is designed to provide 8:1 turndown when supplied with
constant 175 psig oil pressure at the inlet to the fuel oil train.
Both the gas and oil burners utilize a spark-ignited, gas-pilot
ignition system.
The burner operates with full modulation through single-point-
positioning controls. A switch is provided to permit
changeover from automatic, fully modulated ring, to continu-
ous ring at any desired rate between minimum and maxi-
mum. Control safeguards assure that the burner always returns
to the minimum ring position for ignition.
Flame Safeguard
The burner is equipped with a fully automatic ame safeguard
system to ensure pre-purge, proper light-off, shutdown on
ame failure, and post-purge on shutdown. The system is
designed to meet FM, IRI, and CSA requirements.
BURNER MODEL
NOMINAL LOAD
REFERENCE
LB/HR
FD FAN MOTOR
HP
NATURAL GAS FIRING
HEAT INPUT
NO. 2 FUEL OIL FIRING
HEAT INPUT
MMBTU/HR MMBTU/HR
CT-1 15,000 15 20 19
CT-2 20,000 20 26 25
CT-3 25,000 20 32 31
CT-4 29,000 25 38 37
CT-5 32,000 30 42 41
CT-6 35,000 30 46 45
CT-7 38,000 40 50 49
CT-8 42,000 40 54 52
CT-9 45,000 50 58 56
CT-10 48,000 50 62 60
CT-11 51,000 50 66 64
CT-12 54,000 60 70 68
CT-13 57,000 60 74 72
CT-14 60,000 60 78 76
CT-15 63,000 75 82 79
CT-16 66,000 75 86 83
CT-17 69,000 75 90 87
CT-18 72,000 75 94 91
CT-19 75,000 75 98 95
CT-20 79,000 100 102 99
CT-21 82,000 100 106 103
CT-22 85,000 100 110 107
CT-23 96,000 125 123 119
CT-24 105,000 125 133 129
CT-25 115,000 150 146 141
CT-26 124,000 150 157 152
CT-27 134,000 200 168 163
NOTES
-Minimum required gas supply pressure to main gas pressure regulator is 15 psig.
-Minimum required oil pump supply pressure to oil fuel train is 175 psig.
-With fuel supply pressures listed, the turndown is 10:1 on gas 8:1 on oil.
-Nominal load reference and FD fan motor hp are for non-FGR applications.
Table C-23. Burner Data (Model CT)
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The control system includes safety interlocks to shut down the
system in the event of any of the following, as required for the
fuel or fuels being red:
Flame failure.
High steam pressure.
Low drum water level.
Low atomizing steam pressure (oil or combination gas/oil
burners).
Low fuel oil pressure (oil or combination gas/oil burners).
Low fuel oil temperature (oil or combination gas/oil
burners).
High fuel oil temperature (oil or combination gas/oil burners,
IRI only).
Low or high fuel gas pressure.
Forced draft fan failure.
In forced FGR applications, the FGR fan can be mounted on
the boiler as shown in Figure C-19, mounted on a separate ped-
estal, or mounted on the oor.
Table C-24. Standard Offering (Model CT Burner).
BURNER MODEL AND SIZE
STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON CT BURNER
CT
1-20
CT
21-27
FORCED DRAFT FAN
1 X X Fan driven by open drip proof motor.
2 X X Damper at FD fan inlet.
3
X
X
FD Fan Location:
a. On windbox.
b. Remote from burner.
4 X X Combustion air proving switch (CAPS) mounted and wired.
ATOMIZING MEDIA (OIL-FIRED UNITS)
5 X X Steam atomization standard.
CONTROLS & ELECTRICAL
6 X Cleaver-Brooks standard electric positioning controls.
7 X Cleaver-Brooks parallel positioning controls.
8 X X C-B 100 ame safeguard control with lead sulde scanner.
9 X X Controls remote from control enclosure have NEMA 1 housing.
10 X X NEMA 12 panel, mounted on boiler.
11 X X Steam pressure controls (High Limit Pressure Control, Operating Limit Pressure Control, Low-Fire Pressure
Control and Modulating Pressure Control) and 8-1/2 steam gauge all on a common manifold assembly,
shipped separate from burner (eld piping and wiring required).
12 Starter for FD fan motor.
13 X X Electric current characteristics 230-460V, 3-phase, 60-Hz.
14 X X Control circuit transformer mounted and wired on burner.
FUEL
15 X X Gas pilot for all fuel series.
NOTE: Standard equipment listed here is included only with burner model indicated by an X.
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Boiler Room Information
Figure C-20 shows the recommended pier arrangement for
industrial watertube boilers. Figures C-21, C-22, C-23, C-24,
and C-25 show different boiler and stack arrangements for
industrial watertube boilers.
Breeching
If more than one boiler is connected to a common stack or
breeching, an outlet damper and damper regulator is required
unless otherwise noted.
Refer to Figure C-26 through C-28 for breeching transition
dimensions, and to Table C-25 for stack size selection.
Figure C-19. Induced FGR System, Industrial Watertube Boiler (CT Burner)
FGR DUCT (BY OTHERS)
(by others)
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Figure C-20. Pier Arrangement
Figure C-21. Right Hand Boiler Arrangement Figure C-22. Left Hand Boiler Arrangement
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Figure C-23. RH and LH Boiler Arrangement With Separate Stacks
Figure C-24. LH and RH Boiler Arrangement With Common Stack
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Figure C-25. Two-Boiler Arrangement With Separate Stacks
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BOILER MODEL
DIMENSIONS IN INCHES
A B C
D
26
34
42
52
60
68
76
86
94
15
18
27
30
30
33
36
36
42
36
36
36
36
39
39
39
39
42
86-3/4
86-3/4
86-3/4
86-3/4
98-3/4
98-3/4
98-3/4
98-3/4
107-3/4
DL
52
60
68
76
86
94
30
33
36
42
42
42
39
39
39
39
42
42
86-3/4
98-3/4
98-3/4
107-3/4
107-3/4
116-3/4
NOTES:
1. Dimensions vary per stack size and velocity.
2. Must be shipped loose for eld installation.
3. For DLD-DLDH, contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative.
Figure C-26. Breeching,; Top Outlet Transition Piece
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BOILER MODEL
DIMENSIONS IN INCHES
A B C
D
26
34
42
52
60
68
76
86
94
54
54
54
54
66
66
66
66
75
15
18
27
30
30
33
36
36
42
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
DL
68
76
86
94
66
75
75
84
36
42
42
42
36
36
36
36
NOTES
1. Dimensions vary per stack size and velocities.
2. Must be shipped loose for eld installation.
3. For DLD-DLDH, contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative.
Figure C-27. Breeching; Gas Outlet Transition (Direct-to-Stack)
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BOILER MODEL
DIMENSIONS IN INCHES
A B C D E
D
26
34
42
52
60
68
76
86
94
54
54
54
54
66
66
66
66
75
15
18
27
30
30
33
36
36
42
36
36
36
36
39
39
39
39
42
35
35-1/2
35-1/2
35-1/2
41-1/2
41-1/2
41-1/2
41-1/2
46
24
24
24
24
25-1/2
25-1/2
25-1/2
25-1/2
27
DL
52
60
68
76
86
94
66
66
66
75
75
84
30
33
36
42
42
42
39
39
39
39
42
42
41-1/2
41-1/2
41-1/2
46
46
50-1/2
25-1/2
25-1/2
25-1/2
25-1/2
27
27
NOTES:
1. Dimensions vary per stack size and velocity.
2. Must be shipped loose for eld installation.
3. For DLD-DLDH, contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative.
Figure C-28. Breeching; Gas Outlet Transition (Connection to horizontal breeching)
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STACK DIAMETER
IN.
WEIGHT (LBS)
STACK DIAMETER
IN.
WEIGHT (LBS)
3/16
PLATE
1/4
PLATE
3/16
PLATE
1/4
PLATE
24
27
30
33
36
39
42
1305
1460
1632
1787
1959
2113
2268
1749
1956
2187
2394
2623
2830
3037
45
48
51
54
57
60
63
2439
2593
2765
2940
3080
3220
3400
3267
3474
3705
3910
4140
4350
4570
The stack weights shown include the base ring, clean-out door, and connection for breeching.
FLUE GAS FLOW TO
STACK
LBS/HR
STACK
DIAMETER
IN.*
FREE AREA
SQ-FT
FLUE GAS VELOCITY
FPM AT 560 F
GAS TEMP
ELEVATION
FT
MULTIPLICATION
FACTOR
MINIMUM MAXIMUM MINIMUM MAXIMUM
12,910
15,510
21,210
24,410
32,010
36,010
43,010
50,010
57,010
66,010
75,010
84,010
94,010
104,010
115,010
126,010
137,510
150,010
162,510
178,010
192,010
206,010
221,010
237,010
255,010
271,010
15,500
21,200
24,400
32,000
36,000
43,000
50,000
57,000
66,000
75,000
84,000
94,000
104,000
115,000
126,000
137,500
150,000
162,500
178,000
192,000
206,000
221,000
237,000
255,000
271,000
287,000
24
28
30
34
36
39
42
45
48
51
54
57
60
63
66
69
72
75
78
81
84
87
90
93
96
99
3.012
4.125
4.747
6.121
6.874
8.296
9.621
11.045
12.566
14.186
15.904
17.720
19.635
21.647
23.758
25.967
28.274
30.680
33.183
35.785
38.484
41.282
44.179
47.173
50.265
53.456
1840
1620
1920
1710
1995
1860
1920
1940
1945
1990
2020
2030
2050
2060
2080
2085
2090
2100
2100
2130
2140
2145
2150
2155
2170
2180
2200
2200
2200
2240
2245
2220
2225
2220
2250
2260
2260
2270
2270
2270
2270
2270
2270
2270
2300
2300
2300
2300
2310
2310
2310
2310
0- 500
501-1000
1001-1500
1501-2000
2001-2500
2501-3000
3001-3500
3501-4000
4501-4500
4501-5000
5001-5500
5501-6000
6001-6500
6501-7000
1.0
1.025
1.05
1.07
1.085
1.105
1.12
1.15
1.17
1.19
1.22
1.24
1.26
1.28
* Dimensions vary per stack size and ue gas velocities.
If boiler is more than 500 feet above sea level, multiply the actual gas ow to stack by factor given and select the stack diameter that corresponds to
the corrected gas ow.
Based on a 25 ft high steel stack, the following weight will apply for estimating purposes.
the above stack diameters apply, dependent upon the ue gas ow to the stack as determined from the performance sheet.
Table C-25. Industrial Watertube Boiler Stack Size Selection Chart
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SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
The following sample specications are provided by Cleaver-Brooks to assist you in specifying your customers specic needs and
application. A separate specication is provided for steam boiler packages and high temperature hot water packages.
Steam Boiler
1.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-51
2.0 Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-53
3.0 Economizer (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-57
4.0 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-57
5.0 Execution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-59
Hot Water Generator
1.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-61
2.0 Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-62
3.0 Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-66
4.0 Instrumentation and Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-66
5.0 Execution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-67
FGR System (A, BR and CN Burners). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-69
FGR System (CT Burner) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-70
Steam Boiler
1.0 General
1.1 Shop-Assembled Steam Boiler
This specication shall govern the construction features, materials, fabrication, inspection, and preparation for shipment of pack-
aged-type, shop-assembled, watertube steam generating equipment with burner assembly, all necessary appurtenances, controls
and auxiliary equipment mounted to the maximum practical extent, as an integral unit on a steel base so as to make a complete self-
contained assembly.
1.2 General Requirements
1.2.1 Proposal
Complete description, drawings, and material specications and performance shall accompany each proposal.
1.2.2 Guarantee
Steam will contain not more than 1/2 of 1% moisture when boiler water concentrations are maintained in accordance with ABMA
recommendations.
The boiler manufacturer shall guarantee the steam generating capacity and thermal efciency as stated herein, while the unit is
being red with the primary fuel at the specied operating conditions.
Performance and efciency tests shall be conducted immediately after completion of start-up. The manufacturer must have a repre-
sentative in attendance at the time the test is conducted.
All equipment is to be guaranteed against defective design, workmanship, or material for one year from the date of initial opera-
tion, not to exceed eighteen (18) months from shipment.
1.2.3 Standards and Codes
The following regulatory codes and standards, publication issue in effect at date of invitation for bids, form a part of this specica-
tion. All applicable components shall be designed and constructed in accordance with these codes with additions or modications
as required by this specication.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section I, Power Boilers.
American Boiler Manufacturers Association (ABMA) Manual of Industry Standards.
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Underwriters Laboratories (UL), UL 795 Commercial-Industrial Gas-Fired Heating Equipment.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 8501 Prevention of Furnace Explosions in Fuel Oil and Natural Gas-Fired Single
Burner Boiler Furnaces.
Steel Structures Painting Council (SSPC), Surface Preparation SP-l.
National Electric Code (NEC)
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).
All equipment shall comply with the state, provincial or municipal laws and regulations governing the location where the equip-
ment is to be installed.
1.2.4 Documentation Requirements
Dimension drawing with dry and ooded weights, major component identication, and service connection location and size.
Electrical drawings including elementary ladder logic and eld component interconnection diagram. Fuel train schematics.
Two (2) copies of certied ASME Manufacturers Data Reports on the pressure vessel.
Operating and maintenance manuals.
Recommended spare parts list.
1.2.5 Design Requirements
Design continuous capacity: _____ lb/hr.
Design pressure: _____ psig.
Operating pressure: _____ psig.
Final steam temperature: _____ F.
Steam quality (solids): _____ ppm.
Feedwater temperature: _____ F.
Elevation above sea level: _____ ft.
Electrical characteristics: _____ Volts, _____ phase, ____ Hz.
Primary fuel: _____, Supply pressure ______.
Standby fuel _____, Supply pressure ______.
Insurance requirements _____.
1.2.6 Manufacturer
Subject to compliance with requirements, provide watertube boiler manufactured by Cleaver-Brooks, Division of Aqua-Chem, Inc.
1.2.7 Efciency Guarantee
Fuel-to-steam efciency at above capacity is ____% when ring oil and ____% when ring gas.
1.2.8 Heating Surface
The unit will have the following heating surface:
Boiler heating surface: _____ sq-ft.
Water wall projected surface: _____ sq-ft.
Total heating surface: _____ sq-ft.
Furnace volume: _____ cu-ft.
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2.0 Product
2.1 Packaged Watertube Boiler(s)
Boilers shall be factory-assembled, packaged, and mounted on heavy steel base frame, complete with integral forced draft burner,
burner controls, boiler trim, and refractory. Boilers shall be assembled and wired so that only water, steam, fuel, blowdown, electri-
cal, and vent connections are required.
2.2 Design Pressure
The pressure vessel shall have a design pressure of 260 psig in accordance with ASME Power Boiler Construction Code, Section 1,
and the laws of the state or province in which the equipment is to be installed. The boiler shall be registered with the National
Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (Provincial Boiler Inspection Agency in Canada), and with the specic state or pro-
vincial boiler inspection department.
2.3 Drums
The boiler shall have one upper steam drum and one lower mud drum extending the full length of the boiler setting. Each drum
head shall have a 12" x 16" manhole opening with cover, yoke, and gasket. Furnish one operating set of gaskets and two complete
spare sets. Drums shall be X-rayed and stress relieved as required, and under the inspection of the Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection
and Insurance Company.
A. Steam Drum - The unit shall incorporate a steam drum of SA-515 grade 70 steel plate (70,000 psig tensile strength) welded
construction in strict conformance with the ASME Power Boiler Code. The drum will be stress-relieved, seams radiographed,
and hydrostatically tested at 1-1/2 times the design pressure.
The steam drum shall be tted with an internal feed pipe, chemical feed pipe, and the blowdown pipe. Water level control baf-
ing is to be installed to ensure that all steam released from the generating tubes is released behind the bafes and not through
the water level. Drum internals shall consist of steam separators or dryers, which are installed to ensure that the steam leaving
the drum contains not more than 1/2 of 1% moisture when boiler water concentrations are maintained in accordance with
ABMA recommendations.
B. Lower Drum - The lower drum shall be of fusion-welded construction and will be stress-relieved, seams radiographed, and
hydrostatically tested at 1-1/2 times the design pressure. The lower drum shall be tted with an internal blowdown guide bafe
to ensure effective blowdown of the lower drum disturbance to the water circulation in the unit.
2.3.1 Drum Connections
Provide the following openings in the drums for piping connections, all anges shall be raised face and drilled 300 psig ANSI.
Steam outlet: _____ One (1) anged.
Safety valves: _____ as required by ASME.
Sootblower: _____ One (1) 2" screwed.
Water Column: _____ Two (2) 1" screwed.
Feedwater Regulator: _____ Two (2) 1" screwed.
Top Vent: _____ One (1) 1" screwed.
Continuous Blowdown: _____ One (1) 1" screwed.
Chemical Feed: _____ One (1) 1/2 screwed.
Feedwater: _____ One (1) 2" screwed.
Blowdown: _____ One (1) 1-1/4 screwed.
All openings shall be properly protected from damage and weather during shipment.
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2.4.Boiler and Furnace
2.4.1. Furnace
The furnace shall employ six-wall cooling with the following:
Front wall tubes closely spaced around the burner.
Membrane inner furnace wall.
Tangent oor, roof, and outer furnace wall.
Triple row of rear wall tubes.
Double row of screen tubes at furnace exit.
All tubes shall terminate in the upper and lower drums. No headers are to be used, and all heating surface in the furnace is based on
actual projected tube surface and membrane surface. All tubes shall be cleanable by mechanical tube cleaners. All tubes to be
expanded into upper and lower drums.
2.4.2 Boiler Section
The boiler convection section shall consist of 2" OD tubes SA 178A Grade A arranged in line with longitudinal rows of tubes
arranged on wide and narrow spacing to ensure proper and effective arrangement of sootblowing equipment. This arrangement
shall also permit removal of any tube without the necessity of removing adjacent tubes.
2.4.3 Tube Material
All tubes in the unit for boiler and furnace shall be 2" OD, of SA-178, Grade A, electric resistance welded construction in accor-
dance with ASME Code.
2.4.4 Superheater (Optional)
A bare tube, completely drainable superheater shall be furnished as an integral part of the boiler. All superheater elements and
headers shall be of suitable carbon and alloy steel material of a thickness required for temperature and pressure prevailing under
maximum load conditions. The superheater shall be equipped with a weld end superheater outlet connection and safety valve noz-
zle, drain, vent, thermometer, and thermocouple connections as required by the design. Safety valve, drain valve, vent valve, and
thermometer shall be included. (A steam sampling connection shall be provided by the owner in the connecting steam line). Super-
heater outlet header is equipped with a connection for the customers automatic start-up and shut-down vent valve size. Piping con-
tractor or others shall furnish and install an automatic controlled vent valve when superheater is subjected to low load conditions.
All super heater tube material subject to radiant furnace heat shall be constructed of alloy steel suitable for the temperatures
involved.
2.5 Boiler Enclosure
2.5.1 Casing
The boiler shall be enclosed with Cleaver-Brooks standard double panel casing with the portion of the casing exposed to the prod-
ucts of combustion completely seal welded to form an air and gas tight enclosure. The outer casing panels shall also be welded.
The casing is to be supported off the structural steel frame and shall not be welded or attached to tubing, thereby ensuring free
expansion of pressure parts within the casing enclosure.
2.5.2 Arrangement of Casing
Construction of the boiler casing enclosure shall be as follows
2.5.2.1 Front Wall - Furnace Area
3", 4-way interlocking tile.
4" high-temperature block insulation.
10-gauge inner seal welded casing.
2-1/2 low density block insulation.
1/4 burner front plate.
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2.5.2.2 Rear Wall - Furnace Area
3", 4-way interlocking tile.
4" high-temperature block insulation.
10-gauge inner seal welded casing.
2-1/2 low-density block insulation.
2.5.2.3 Convection Section - Furnace
10-gauge inner seal welded casing.
4-3/8 low-density mineral wool block.
2.5.3 Furnace Floor
Furnace oor tubes shall be covered with 1-1/2 square edge tile.
2.5.4 Drum Enclosure
The steam drum shall be shop-insulated with mineral wool block and enclosed in a welded 10-gauge casing. All drum heads will
be shop-insulated and enclosed in a 10-gauge casing. No further insulation in the eld shall be required.
2.5.5 Access
Access to the furnace shall be through the burner opening in the front wall, and through a separate refractory lined door on the rear
wall.
2.5.6 Observation
Two (2) air-cooled observation ports, with Pyrex eye shields, shall be provided in the rear wall.
2.5.7 Air Pressure Test
The inner seal welded 10-gauge casing shall be subject to an air pressure test of 8" WC, and shall be considered satisfactorily tight
if the air pressure drop does not exceed 2" WC in ve (5) minutes.
2.5.8 Bafing
The convection section shall contain vertical bafes of 10-gauge steel to direct the ow of ue gases. The bafes shall not require
removal for tube replacement.
2.5.9 Insulation
The setting and insulation shall be so designed to ensure that a maximum average casing surface temperature of 130F is not
exceeded under full load ring with an ambient air temperature of 80F and with a surface air velocity of two feet per second when
burner is at maximum output. The manufacturer shall guarantee the design against overheating, warping, or burning of the casing.
2.5.10 Pressure Connection
Provide a sensing location in furnace, free of turbulence from ame, for draft control sample connection.
2.5.11 Painting
The surfaces shall be prepared per SSPC SP-l specications and nished with rust resistant primer and a high-quality, high-temper-
ature nish coat of enamel paint.
2.6 Sootblower
Provide, at a minimum, wall box(es) and bearings for boiler being red on natural gas and No. 2 oil. When heavy oil is specied,
provide the following:
Sootblowers shall be steam operated, valve-in-head type, and shall be furnished complete with wall sleeves, clamps, hangers,
supports, operating chains, and other appurtenances required for a complete installation.
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Blower elements shall be so arranged that all parts of the heating surfaces shall be cleaned of any soot deposits when rotated by
manual or automatic means.
Elements shall be of such length, diameter, and total nozzle area that, for the operating pressure involved, there will be no
signicant difference in the cleaning effect between the nozzle nearest the inlet and those farthest from the inlet of the element.
Sootblower piping shall include a valve, chain-operated from the oor, in addition to an auxiliary steam-stop valve, and drain
connection.
Sootblowers shall be tted with scavenging air ports, and shall be connected by tubing to the draft fan in a manner to provide
sufcient air, for continuous scavenging of the blowers.
2.7 Boiler and Trim Accessories
Each unit shall be provided with the following trim (and quantity), which shall be designed for a minimum of 240 psig.
Steam Pressure Gauge (1).
Safety Valves, Consolidated/Kunkle (ASME Code).
Feedwater Regulator, Fisher 2500 (1).
Feedwater Regulator By-Pass, Velan S254B (1).
Feedwater Regulator Shutoff, Velan S274B (2).
Water Column, Cleaver-Brooks (1).
Water Gauge, Reliance 404-RS (1).
Feedwater Regulator Drain, Velan S274B (1).
Gauge Cocks, Reliance No. GC-451 (3).
Column Drain, Velan S274B (1).
Gauge Drain, Velan S274B (1).
Hi-Low Alarm, Warrick Probe (1).
Low Water Cutoff, Warrick Probe (2).
Feed Stop, Velan S254B (1).
Feed Check, Lunkenheimer 624 (1).
Drum Blowdown Valve, Edwards No. 848-849 (1 Set).
Air Vent, Velan S274B (1).
Continuous Blowdown, Velan/Vogt S2054B (1).
Chemical Feed Stop, Edwards No. 848 (1).
Chemical Feed Check, Edwards No. 838 (1).
Auxiliary Low-Water Cutoff, Float Magnetrol #249 (1).
Sootblower Shutoff, Velan S254B (1 when required).
Sootblower Drain, Velan S274B (1 when required).
All above items, including required piping and supports, shall be assembled in the shop to assure proper t. Drain piping shall be
extended for installation of valves at hand height.
2.8 Burner
Provide the unit with a forced-draft, register-type burner, arranged to burn natural gas complete with gas electric ignition and obser-
vation port. The burner shall be of a type that can be readily converted to oil in the future. The windbox shall be ruggedly con-
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structed and of a proven design which will assure an even supply of air to all quadrants of the burner register. The burner shall be a
standard product of the boiler manufacturer specically designed for the boiler.
2.8.1 Forced Draft Fan
The assembly shall be attached to the windbox in such a way that will allow easy access for maintenance. An inlet screen shall be
provided, and the air volume shall be regulated by inlet vanes. The fan shall develop sufcient static pressure to ensure proper dis-
tribution of air over the entire turndown range of the burner.
2.8.2 Operating and Safety Controls
The unit shall be provided with a full complement of operating and safety controls, consisting of not less than the following items
and features, which shall be shop assembled:
Automatic gas-electric ignition system for gas operation.
Underwriters Laboratories listed and Factory Mutual approved microprocessor burner programming and safety controller to
automatically provide proper cycling for pre-combustion purge, ignition, start, stop, post-combustion purge and safety shutdown,
for use on gas ring and oil ring. This controller shall be a standard product of the boiler manufacturer.
Electronic type ame failure protection as part of the program controller to provide safety shutdown on failure of either the main
ame or the pilot ame, with manual reset, ame failure and high temperature alarm, all on either oil or gas-ring.
Separate high-pressure safety cutoff for steam and low-re hold pressure control.
Separate auxiliary low-water safety cutoff for water level with momentary bypass pushbutton for blowdown function.
Blower damper to automatically proportion combustion air to ring rate.
Air ow safety switch.
The following gas valve trains shall be mounted on the burner windbox. All electrical devices shall be prewired to terminals within
a burner mounted box. The gas train will be made from Schedule 40 pipe. Sizes 4" and above shall be with butt-weld ttings.
The pilot gas train shall conform to NFPA-8501 and be of the interruptible type consisting of two (2) pilot gas solenoid valves,
one (1) pilot vent valve, one (1) manual shutoff valve, and a gas pressure regulator.
The main gas train shall conform to NFPA-8501 and consist of two (2) main gas valves with one valve having an overtravel
protection interlock, a ow control valve, a gas pressure regulator, one (1) vent valve, one (1) manual gas shutoff valve, high and
low gas pressure limit protection, and main gas valve leak-test provisions.
2.8.3 The oil burner shall be of the steam-atomizing type for fully-automatic operation. Low pressure air-atomazation is available
as an option. Air-atomizing burners shall be supplied with a self-lubricating air compressor. The entire module, a motor driven air
compressor and lubricating system, is to be mounted either on the front of the boiler or in a console that can be set adjacent to the
boiler. The burner design shall assure proper fuel-air mixture for smoke-free operation at all loads. When ring heavy oil, a positive
automatic burner oil gun purge system shall be provided to purge the oil gun on each shutdown of the burner.
2.8.4 The fuel train shall be constructed with Schedule 40 piping, and shall conform to NFPA-8501 requirements consisting of the
appropriate pressure and temperature limits (if heavy oil is used), and one (1) fuel valve with valve seal overtravel interlock. If No.
2 oil is used, a second valve is required. All electrical devices shall be prewired to terminate within a burner mounted box.
2.8.5 All controls for the boiler shall be enclosed in a suitable cabinet, with hinged door and lock, containing all necessary relays,
magnetic starters, contactors, terminal blocks, fuse blocks, fuses, transformers, switches, rheostats, and colored indicating lights.
All instruments on the panel front shall be identied by nameplate. An alarm horn shall be provided on the panel to indicate ame
failure and low water level. All wire terminations shall be numbered in accordance with the applicable wiring diagram. All wiring
shall conform with the National Electric Code.
Electronic continuity tests shall be provided on all circuits to ensure minimal start-up time.
3.0 Economizer (Optional)
NOTICE
Refer to Economizer, Section G, for specification.
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4.0 Controls
4.1 Feedwater Control Valve
Provide a single element pneumatic system consisting of a steam drum water level sensing device that controls a diaphragm-oper-
ated control valve. The control valve shall be a tight shut-off with air-to-open type. Provide means to control set point and propor-
tional band.
4.2 Feedwater - Two-Element Control (Optional)
The feedwater system shall be of the two-element control type. Drum level shall be maintained by integrating both steam ow and
water level signals to control nal drum level. A master controller, steam ow element (orice plate), pressure transducers and
drum level transducers shall be included.
4.3 Feedwater - Three-Element Control (Optional)
The feedwater system shall be of the three-element control type. Drum level shall be maintained by integrating steam ow, water
level and feedwater ow signals to control nal drum level. A master controller, steam ow and water ow elements (orice
plates), pressure transducers and drum level transducer shall be included.
4.4 Combustion Control - Single-Point
Provide a full modulating single-point electronic combustion control package consisting of the following:
Master controller shall maintain steam pressure at boiler outlet within 3% of set point.
The control shall be capable of handling load swings from a steady state condition to an increase or decrease in load equal to 20%
of the maximum rated capacity of the boiler.
Provide a single jackshaft to regulate the ow of air and fuel(s) to the burner. The jackshaft shall be driven from an electric drive
in response to the master steam pressure controller. Provide characterizable fuel and air cams for the optimizing of combustion
fuel-to-air ratio throughout the ring range.
4.5 Combustion Control - Parallel Positioning (Optional)
Provide a combustion control system that uses the concept of controlling the fuel and air ows through separate actuators. Provide
a controller for boiler master, air ow controller, and fuel ow controller. If a multiple-boiler application, include a plant master
controller.
The combustion control system shall be congured to interface to a stand-alone burner management system. This interface shall
include interlocks for purge and low re release.
4.6 Combustion control - Full Metering (Optional)
Provide a single-fuel-red combustion control system that uses the concept of parallel metering of fuel(s) and air with cross-limit-
ing. For multiple boiler applications, include a plant master single-loop controller in addition to a boiler-master, fuel ow control-
ler(s), and an air ow controller.
The combustion control system shall be congured to interface to a stand-alone burner management system. This interface shall
include interlocks for purge and low-re release.
Steam header pressure shall be controlled to within one percent of set point without excessive hunting or overshooting.
4.7 Monitoring and Recording (Optional)
4.7.1. The following items shall be recorded. Measuring devices such as orice plate and transmitters shall also be included:
Steam ow.
Water ow.
Steam pressure.
Stack temperature.
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Economizer outlet stack temperature.
Feedwater temperature at economizer inlet.
Fuel water temperature at economizer outlet.
Fuel Flow.
Drum Level.
Percent Oxygen.
4.7.2 Multi-point indicator shall be provided for:
Furnace pressure.
Windbox pressure.
Boiler outlet.
4.7.3 A multi-point annunciator shall be provided for the following as applicable:
Flame failure.
High-low gas pressure.
High-low oil pressure.
High-low oil temperature.
Low atomizing media.
Combustion air.
Main and pilot failure.
Drum level, High-low.
High steam pressure.
4.7.4. The annunciator shall include alarm horn, silence and test switch.
4.8 Forced Flue Gas Recirculation - (Optional)
4.9 Induced Flue Gas Recirculation (Optional)
NOTICE
Refer to FGR specifications.
5.0 Execution
5.1 Testing
A shop hydrostatic test shall be performed at 1-1/2 times the design pressure under the inspection of the Hartford Steam Boiler
Inspection and Insurance Company.
The boiler casing shall be subjected to a shop internal air test at a minimum pressure of 8" WC, and held for ve minutes without
dropping 2" WC to ensure that no leaks are present. Any detected leaks shall be corrected.
Provide electronic continuity tests on all circuits to ensure minimal start-up time.
5.2 Examination
Examine and verify size, location, and condition of concrete pads upon which boilers are to be installed. Do not proceed with
installation until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
5.3 Installation
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5.3.1 General
Install boilers in accordance with manufacturers installation instructions, requirements of state, provincial and local code, and
requirements of the local utility company. Maintain manufacturers recommended clearances around and over boilers.
5.3.2 Support
Install boilers on 15" high concrete pads. Pads to be located under each boiler drum saddle.
5.3.3 Erection
Assemble boiler trim shipped loose or unassembled for shipment purposes. Follow manufacturers installation instructions.
5.3.4 Gas Piping
Connect gas piping to boiler, full size of boiler gas train inlet, and provide union with sufcient clearance for burner removal and
service.
5.3.5 Oil Piping
Connect oil piping to boiler, full size of inlet to burner, and provide shutoff valve and union with sufcient clearance for burner
removal and service.
5.3.6 Steam and Condensate Piping
Connect supply, return, and blowdown boiler tappings as indicated, with shutoff valve and union, or ange, at each connection.
5.3.7 Breeching
Connect breeching to boiler outlet, full size of outlet.
5.4 Cleaning
Flush and clean boilers, upon completion of installation, in accordance with manufacturers instructions.
5.5 Field Quality Control
5.5.1 Hydrostatically test assembled boiler and piping in accordance with applicable sections of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Code.
5.5.2 A representative of the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (or Provincial Boiler Inspection Agency in
Canada) shall inspect boiler installation, piping connections, and observe hydrostatic testing and for certication of completed
boiler units.
5.6 Demonstrations
5.6.1 Services
After testing and inspection is complete, provide the services of an authorized factory service representative to perform start-up and
operation demonstration services.
5.6.2 Start-Up
Perform services in accordance with manufacturers written start-up instructions. Test controls and demonstrate compliance with
requirements. Replace or repair damaged or malfunctioning controls and equipment.
5.6.3 Maintenance and Operation Training
As part of the maintenance and operating instructions, review data in operating and maintenance manual, including preventative
maintenance schedule and procedures, and procedures for obtaining repair parts and technical assistance. Demonstrate all phases of
operation including start-up and shut-down. Schedule training with Owner, and provide at least 7-day notice to Architect/Engineer.
5.6.4 Factory-trained authorized service and parts representative shall be located within 4 hours of boiler plant.
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Hot Water Generator
1.0 General
1.1 Shop-Assembled Watertube Hot Water Generator
This specication shall govern the construction features, materials, fabrication, inspection, and preparation for shipment of pack-
aged-type, shop-assembled, watertube hot water generating equipment with burner assembly, all necessary appurtenances, con-
trols, and auxiliary equipment mounted to the maximum practical extent, as an integral unit on a steel base so as to make a
complete self-contained assembly.
1.2 General Requirements
1.2.1 Proposal
Complete description, drawings, and material specications and performance shall accompany each proposal.
1.2.2 Guarantee
The generator manufacturer shall guarantee the Btu/hr generating capacity at the specied temperatures and pressures, and (fuel-
to-water) efciency as stated herein, while the unit is being red with the primary fuel at the specied operating conditions.
Performance and efciency tests shall be conducted immediately after completion of start-up. The manufacturer must have a repre-
sentative in attendance at the time the test is conducted.
All equipment is to be guaranteed against defective design, workmanship, or material for one year from the date of initial opera-
tion, not to exceed eighteen (18) months from shipment.
1.2.3 Standards and Codes
The following regulatory codes and standards, publication issue in effect at date of invitation for bids form a part of this specica-
tion. All applicable components shall be designed and constructed in accordance with these codes with additions or modications
as required by this specication.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section I, Power Boilers.
American Boiler Manufacturers Association (ABMA) Manual of Industry Standards.
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL), UL 795, Commercial-Industrial Gas-Fired Heating Equipment.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 85A, Prevention of Furnace Explosions in Fuel Oil and Natural Gas-Fired Single
Burner Boiler Furnaces.
Steel Structures Painting Council (SSPC), Surface Preparation SP-1.
National Electric Code (NEC).
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).
All equipment shall comply with the state, provincial or municipal laws and regulations governing the location where the
equipment is to be installed.
1.2.4 Documentation Requirements
Dimension drawing with dry and ooded weights, major component identication, and service connection location and size.
Electrical drawings including elementary ladder logic and eld component interconnection diagram.
Fuel train schematics.
Two (2) copies of certied ASME Manufacturers Data Reports on the pressure vessel.
Operating and maintenance manuals.
Recommended spare parts list.
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1.2.5 Design Requirements
Design continuous capacity: _____ Btu/hr.
Design supply temperature: _____ F.
Design return temperature: _____ F.
Operating pressure: _____ psig.
Flow rate:_____ gph.
Elevation above sea level: _____ ft.
Electrical characteristics: _____ Volts, _____ phase, _____ Hz.
Primary fuel: _____, Supply pressure _____.
Standby fuel: _____, Supply pressure _____.
Insurance Requirements _____.
1.2.6 Manufacturer
Subject to compliance with requirements, provide watertube generator manufactured by Cleaver-Brooks; Division of Aqua-Chem,
Inc.
1.2.7 Efciency Guarantee
Fuel-to-water efciency at above capacity is ____% when ring oil and ____% when ring gas.
1.2.8 Heating Surface
The unit will have the following heating surface:
Boiler heating surface: _____ sq-ft.
Water wall projected surface: _____ sq-ft.
Total heating surface: _____ sq-ft.
Furnace volume: _____ cu-ft.
2.0 Product
2.1 Packaged Watertube Generator(s)
Generator shall be factory-assembled, packaged, mounted on heavy steel base frame, complete with integral forced draft burner,
burner controls, generator trim, and refractory. Factory-assemble and wire generators so that only water, steam, fuel, blowdown,
electrical, and vent connections are required.
2.2 Design Pressure
The pressure vessel shall have a design pressure of 260 psig in accordance with ASME Power Boiler Construction Code Section 1,
and the laws of the state or province in which the equipment is to be installed. The generator shall be registered with the National
Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (or Provincial Boiler Inspection Agency in Canada), and with the specic state or
provincial boiler inspection department.
2.3 Drums
The generator shall have one upper drum and one lower mud drum extending the full length of the generator setting. The upper
drum shall be of all welded construction, and shall be complete with all necessary openings. The lower drum shall be of all welded
construction, and shall be complete with all necessary openings and internal water distribution pipe. The lower drum shall have a
anged thermal sleeve type water inlet connection. The lower drum internals shall be of the jet inducing circulation and mixing
type. The upper drum head shall have a 12" x 16" manhole opening with plate, yoke, and gasket. Furnish one operating set of gas-
kets and two complete spare sets. Drums shall be X-rayed and stress-relieved, as required, and under the inspection of the Hartford
Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company.
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2.3.1 Drum Connections
Provide the following openings in the drums for all accessories and piping connections. All anges shall be raised faced and drilled
300 psig ANSI.
Supply: one (1) anged.
Return: one (1) anged.
Safety relief valves: (as required by ASME) anged.
Water column: two (2) 1" screwed.
Top vent: one (1) 1" screwed.
Chemical feed: one (1) 1/2 screwed.
Blowdown: one (1) 1-1/4 screwed.
All openings shall be properly protected from damage and weather during shipment.
2.4 Boiler and Furnace
2.4.1 Furnace
The furnace shall employ six-wall cooling with the following:
Front wall tubes closely spaced around the burner.
Membrane inner furnace wall.
Tangent oor, roof, and outer furnace wall.
Triple row of rear wall tubes.
Double row of screen tubes at furnace exit.
All tubes shall terminate in the upper and lower drums. No headers are to be used, and all heating surfaces in the furnace are based
on actual projected tube surface and membrane surface. All tubes shall be cleanable by mechanical tube cleaners. All tubes to be
expanded into upper and lower drums.
2.4.2 Boiler Section
The boiler convection section shall consist of 2" OD tubes arranged in line with longitudinal rows of tubes arranged on wide and
narrow spacing to ensure proper and effective arrangement of sootblowing equipment. This arrangement shall also permit removal
of any tube without the necessity of removing adjacent tubes.
2.4.3 Tube Material
All tubes in the unit for boiler and furnace shall be 2" OD, SA-178, Grade A, electric resistance-welded construction in accordance
with ASME Code.
2.5 Boiler Enclosure
2.5.1 Casing
The boiler shall be enclosed with Cleaver-Brooks standard double-panel casing with the portion of the casing exposed to the prod-
ucts of combustion completely seal-welded to form an air and gas-tight enclosure. The outer casing panels shall also be welded.
The casing is to be supported off the structural steel frame and shall not be welded or attached to tubing, thereby ensuring free
expansion of pressure parts within the casing enclosure.
2.5.2 Arrangement of Casing
Construction of the boiler enclosure shall be as follows:
2.5.2.1 Front Wall - Furnace Area
3", 4-way interlocking tile.
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4" high-temperature block insulation.
10-gauge inner seal welded casing.
2-1/2 low density block insulation.
1/4 burner front plate.
2.5.2.2 Rear Wall - Furnace Area
3", 4-way interlocking tile.
4" high-temperature block insulation.
10-gauge inner seal welded casing.
2-1/2 low-density block insulation.
2.5.2.3 Convection Section - Furnace
10-gauge inner seal welded casing.
4-3/8 low-density mineral wool block.
2.5.3 Furnace Floor
Furnace oor tubes shall be covered with 1-1/2 square edge tile.
2.5.4 Drum Enclosure
The steam drum shall be shop-insulated with mineral wool block and enclosed in a welded 10-gauge casing. All drum heads will be
shop-insulated and enclosed in a 10-gauge casing. No further insulation in the eld shall be required.
2.5.5 Access
Access to the furnace shall be through the burner opening in the front wall, and through a separate (optional) refractory lined door
on the rear wall.
2.5.6 Observation
Two (2) air-cooled observation ports, with Pyrex eye shields, shall be provided in the rear wall.
2.5.7 Air Pressure Test
The inner seal welded 10-gauge casing shall be subject to an air pressure test of 8" WC, and shall be considered satisfactorily tight
if the air pressure drop does not exceed 2" WC in ve (5) minutes.
2.5.8 Bafing
The convection section shall contain vertical bafes of 10-gauge steel to direct the ow of ue gases. The bafes shall not require
removal for tube replacement.
2.5.9 Insulation
The setting and insulation shall be so designed to ensure that a maximum casing surface temperature of 130F is not exceeded
under full load ring with an ambient air temperature of 80F and with a surface air velocity of two feet per second when burner is
at maximum output. The manufacturer shall guarantee the design against overheating, warping, or burning of the casing.
2.5.10 Pressure Connection
Provide a sensing location in furnace, free of turbulence from ame, for draft control sample connection.
2.5.11 Painting
The surfaces shall be prepared per SSPC SP-l specications and nished with rust resistant primer and a high-quality, high-temper-
ature nish coat of enamel paint.
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2.6 Sootblower
Provide, at a minimum, wallbox and bearings for natural gas and No. 2 oil red units. If a heavy oil is specied, then provide a
pneumatic sootblowing system including lances and controller for automatic operation upon operator initiation. If owner does not
have plant air available, the contractor is to supply an appropriately sized air compressor/receiver.
2.7 Generator and Trim Accessories
Each unit shall be provided with the following trim, designed for a minimum of 240 psig:
Drum pressure gauge (1).
Safety valves, Consolidated/Kunkle (ASME Code).
Water column, Cleaver-Brooks (1).
Water gauge, Reliance 404-RS (1).
Gauge cocks, Reliance no. GC-451 (3).
Column drain, Velan S274B (1).
Gauge drain, Velan S274B (1).
Low water cutoff, Warrick probe (2).
Drum blow-off valve, Edwards No. 848-849 (1 Set).
Air vent, Velan S274B (1).
Continuous blow-off, Velan/Vogt (1).
All above items, including required piping and supports, shall be assembled in the shop to assure proper t. Drain piping shall be
extended for installation of valves at hand height.
2.8 Burner
Provide a forced-draft, register-type burner arranged to burn the specied fuels complete with gas electric ignition, observation
port. The windbox shall be ruggedly constructed, and of a proven design that will assure an even supply of air to all quadrants of
the burner register. The burner shall be a standard product of the generator manufacturer, specically designed for the generator.
2.8.1 Forced Draft Fan
Assembly shall be attached to the windbox in such a way that will allow easy access for maintenance. An inlet screen shall be pro-
vided, and air volume regulated by inlet vanes. The fan shall develop sufcient static pressure to insure proper distribution of air
over the entire turndown range of the burner.
2.8.2 Operating and Safety Controls
The unit shall be provided with a full complement of operating and safety controls consisting of not less than the following items
and features which shall be shop assembled:
Automatic gas-electric ignition system for gas operation.
Underwriters Laboratories listed, and Factory Mutual approved microprocessor burner programming and safety controller to
automatically provide proper cycling for pre-combustion purge, ignition, start, stop, post-combustion purge, and safety shutdown
for the fuels as specied. This controller shall be a standard product of the generator manufacturer.
Electronic-type ame failure protection as part of the program controller to provide safety shutdown on failure of either the main
ame or the pilot ame, with manual reset, ame failure and high temperature alarm, all on either oil or gas-ring.
Separate high-pressure safety cutoff and low re hold pressure control.
A mounted 8-1/2 diameter pressure gauge for drum pressure.
Blower damper to automatically proportion combustion air to ring rate.
Air ow safety switch.
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2.8.3 If natural gas is specied, then the following is to be provided:
Main manual gas shutoff valve with square head and wrench handle.
Gas pressure regulators for both pilot and main gas.
Gas control valve to regulate gas ow.
Gas safety shutoff valves to conform to Underwriters Laboratories and the specied site insurance carrier requirements, consisting
of main shutoff valve(s). As a minimum, one valve shall be with a proof-of-closure switch.
Two (2) pilot gas solenoid valves, pilot vent valve, and manual stop cock.
2.8.4 If oil is specied, provide the following:
Main shutoff valve (two required for light oil).
Integral fuel oil metering controller with pressure gauges and temperature gauges if heavy oil.
Components to be Factory Mutual and Underwriters Laboratories approved. The conguration, along with safety interlocks,
shall be in accordance with the specied site insurance requirements.
If heavy oil, a reverse oil-purge pump shall be supplied to evacuate the oil gun on burner shutdown.
2.8.5 All controls for the generator shall be enclosed in a suitable cabinet, with hinged door and lock, and containing all necessary
relays, magnetic starters (if provided), conductors, terminal blocks, fuse blocks, fuses, transformers, switches, rheostats and col-
ored indicating lights. All instruments on the panel front shall be identied by nameplate. Provide, on the panel, an alarm horn to
indicate ame failure and low-water level. All wire terminations shall be numbered in accordance with the applicable wiring dia-
gram. All wiring shall be done in conformity with the National Electric Code.
2.8.6 Two (2) 6" diameter pressure gauges and two (2) 5" diameter thermometers to be eld-installed into the supply and return
lines.
2.8.7 Provide an interlock to the burner operation for low water circulation. This shall include an orice plate and differential pres-
sure transmitter to be eld-installed. The contractor shall supply appropriate anges. The generator manufacturer to supply a three-
valve manifold assembly for the transmitter.
3.0 Tests
A shop hydrostatic test shall be performed at 1-1/2 times the design pressure under the inspection of the Hartford Steam Boiler
Inspection and Insurance Company.
The generator casing shall be subjected to a shop internal air test at a minimum pressure of 8" WC and held for ve minutes with-
out dropping 2" WC to insure that no leaks are present. Any detected leaks shall be corrected.
Provide electronic continuity tests on all circuits to ensure minimal start-up time.
4.0 Instrumentation and Control
4.1 System Instrumentation (Optional)
Provide a freestanding panel piped, pre-wired with a nish coat of paint complete with the following:
Four (4) pen recorder for water ow, water supply temperature, water return temperature, and stack temperature.
Draft gauges, illuminated vertical scales for windbox pressure, furnace pressure and boiler outlet pressure.
Temperature indicators, digital readouts for return water temperature, supply water temperature and stack temperature.
Annunciator, rst-out indication, silence and reset buttons, per Instrument Society of America (ISA) standard F3M-3-14.
Canopy light.
4.2 Combustion Control - Single Point
Provide a full modulating single point electronic positioning combustion control consisting of the following:
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Master regulator to maintain temperature at generator outlet within 3% of control setpoint.
Control shall be capable of swings from a steady state condition to an increase or decrease in load equal to thirty (30)% of the
maximum rated capacity of the generator.
Single jackshaft to regulate the ow of air and fuel to the burner. The jackshaft shall be driven from an electric drive in response
to the master regulator. Provide characterizable fuel and air cams for the optimizing of combustion fuel-to-air ratio throughout
the ring range.
5.0 Execution
5.1 Examination
Examine and verify size, location, and condition of concrete pads upon which the generators are to be installed. Do not proceed
with installation until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
5.2 Installation
5.2.1 General
Install generators in accordance with manufacturers installation instructions, requirements of state, provincial and local code, and
requirements of local utility company. Maintain manufacturers recommended clearances around and over generators.
5.2.2 Support
Install generators on 15" high concrete pads.
5.2.3 Erection
Assemble generators trim shipped loose or unassembled for shipment purposes. Follow the manufacturers installation instructions.
5.2.4 Gas Piping
Connect gas piping to the generators, full size of generator gas train inlet, provide union with sufcient clearance for burner
removal and service.
5.2.5 Oil Piping
Connect oil piping to the generators, full size of inlet to burner, provide shutoff valve and union with sufcient clearance for burner
removal and service.
5.2.6 Connect supply and return piping.
5.2.7 Breeching
Connect breeching to generator outlet, full size of outlet.
5.3 Cleaning
Flush and clean generators upon completion of installation, in accordance with manufacturers instructions.
5.4 Field Quality Control
Hydrostatically test-assembled generator and piping in accordance with applicable sections of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Code.
Arrange with National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (or Provincial Boiler Inspection Agency in Canada) for
inspection of generator installation, piping connections, observation of hydrostatic testing, and for certication of completed gener-
ator units.
5.5 Demonstrations
5.5.1 Services
After testing and inspection is complete, provide the services of an authorized factory service representative to perform start-up and
operation demonstration services.
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5.5.2 Start-Up
Perform services in accordance with manufacturers written start-up instructions. Test controls and demonstrate compliance with
requirements. Replace or repair damaged or malfunctioning controls and equipment.
5.5.3 Maintenance and Operation Training
As a part of the maintenance and operating instructions, review data in operating and maintenance manual, including preventative
maintenance schedule and procedures, and procedures for obtaining repair parts and technical assistance. Demonstrate all phases of
operation including start-up and shut-down.
Schedule training with the owner, and provide at least 7-day notice to the Architect/Engineer.
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Flue Gas Recirculation (A, BR, and CN Burners)
1.0 Each boiler shall be furnished with a Cleaver-Brooks Flue Gas Recirculation (FGR) system capable of reducing the boiler NOx
emissions to 40 ppm, corrected to 3% oxygen in the boiler ue gases when ring natural gas and 125 ppm corrected to 3% oxygen
when ring #2 oil and/or #6 oil with a maximum fuel bound nitrogen content of.01 percent.
2.0 In forced FGR systems, the Flue Gas Recirculation fan motor, and belt drive shall be mounted on a steel base. The motor shall
be a __________ hp, open drip proof (TEFC optional). The bearings shall be high temperature type capable of handling tempera-
tures up to 550 F. The fan shall be shipped loose. The motor starter and overloads shall be provided. (Optional placement of motor
starter.)
3.0 Flue Gas Recirculation control valve, __________ inch diameter, shall be of the buttery type to provide proportional control
of fuel/air/FGR throughout the ring range of the boiler. The control valve is actuated through direct mechanical linkage by an
assembly attached to the jackshaft. (Pre-t, shipped loose or mounted.)
4.0 Manual shutoff valve, *____________ inch diameter, shall be of the buttery type to provide for isolation of the FGR system
during maintenance periods while allowing the boiler to operate. The valve shall include an open and closed limit switch to bypass
the interlocks and prevent the fan from energizing. (Pre-t, shipped loose.)
5.0 Option (select A or B)
A. Single fuel boilers: The control valve mechanical linkage assembly shall consist of a variable cam to provide a proper ue
gas rate control throughout the ring range of the boiler. The mechanical linkage assembly on the fan housing, shall also
include a linkage to the jackshaft and a linkage arm that connects to the control valve.
B. Dual fuel boilers: The control valve mechanical linkage assembly shall consist of two variable cams, each providing inde-
pendent control of the recirculated ue gas. These cams provide for proper ue gas control, respective to the fuel being used,
throughout the ring range. A limit switch shall be used to distinguish the proper cam-to-fuel selection. The linkage assembly
shall also include a linkage to the jackshaft and have a linkage arm that connects to the control valve.
6.0 Dual canister burner housing, for Model A burner, shall be designed to allow for the mixing of the burner combustion air and
the recirculated ue gases. The dual canister housing shall consist of two separate housing chambers to provide for independent
introduction of gaseous fuel and recirculated ue gas to the combustion process. (Mounted.)
7.0 Extended burner drawer, for Model BR and Model CN Burners, shall be designed to allow for mixing of the combustion air,
recirculated ue gas and burner gases. Here the ue gas is introduced as a premix to cool the combustion temperature. (Mounted.)
8.0 Differential pressure interlock switch shall be installed across the Flue Gas Recirculation fan to ensure proper direction of ue
gas ow. The switch shall operate such that it will prevent the Flue Gas Recirculation system and boiler from operating upon open-
ing of the switch. (Shipped loose.)
9.0 Minimum ue gas temperature switch, located in boiler stack, shall prevent the boiler from modulating until the boiler has
reached operational temperature. (Shipped loose.)
10.0 Miscellaneous timers and relays shall be provided to allow automatic operation of the boiler and FGR system, including a
timer to keep the recirculation fan operational for a period of up to ten minutes after the boiler has been shutdown to allow for
proper cooling of recirculation fan. (Mounted.)
11.0 All of the above equipment shall be designed and furnished by the boiler/burner manufacturer. Shipped loose items are to be
eld-erected by others under the supervision of the boiler/burner manufacturer.
12.0 The installing contractor shall furnish and install all required duct work, insulation, and supports as required by safety codes
or the customer unless specied otherwise.
13.0 After normal boiler start-up has been completed, the FGR system shall be placed into operation and calibrated for required
performance. Any testing of emissions shall follow, and the cost of these tests shall be borne by the owner.
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Notes
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Controls
12-02
Section D
CONTROLS
CONTENTS
GENERAL
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D-4
CB-HAWK
ICS
BOILER MANAGEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM
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D-5
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
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D-5
PRODUCT OFFERING
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D-6
ENGINEERING DATA
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D-7
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
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D-7
CB-HAWK
ICS
COMBUSTION AIR FAN
VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE
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D-10
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
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D-10
PRODUCT OFFERING
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D-10
ENGINEERING DATA
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D-10
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
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D-11
CB-HAWK
ICS
OXYGEN MONITORING SYSTEM
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D-12
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
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D-12
PRODUCT OFFERING
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D-12
ENGINEERING DATA
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D-13
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
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D-13
APPLICATION
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D-13
CB-HAWK
ICS
ETHERNET COMMUNICATION
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D-14
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
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D-14
PRODUCT OFFERING
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D-14
ENGINEERING DATA
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D-14
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
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D-14
CB-HAWK
ICS
PAGING and REMOTE DIAL-UP ACCESS with MODEM
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D-15
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
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D-15
PRODUCT OFFERING
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D-15
ENGINEERING DATA
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D-15
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
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D-15
CB-HAWK
ICS
INTERNET WEB SITE MONITORING
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D-16
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
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D-16
PRODUCT OFFERING
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D-16
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
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D-16
CB-HAWK
ICS
LEAD/LAG FOR TWO BOILER SYSTEMS
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D-17
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
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D-17
PRODUCT OFFERING
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D-17
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
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D-17
APPLICATION AND SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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D-17
CB-HAWK
ICS
LEAD/LAG for up to EIGHT BOILERS SYSTEM
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D-18
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
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D-18
PRODUCT OFFERING
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D-18
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
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D-18
APPLICATION AND SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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D-19
CB780 CONTROL
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D-20
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
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D-20
PRODUCT OFFERING
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D-21
ENGINEERING DATA
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D-21
SAMPLE SPECIFICATION
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D-21
D-
2
Controls
12-02
CB100E CONTROL
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D-22
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
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D-22
PRODUCT OFFERING
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D-22
ENGINEERING DATA
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D-22
SAMPLE SPECIFICATION
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D-22
CB110 CONTROL
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D-23
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
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D-23
PRODUCT OFFERING
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D-23
ENGINEERING DATA
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D-23
SAMPLE SPECIFICATION
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D-23
LEAD/LAG SYSTEMS (TWO BOILER LEAD/LAG)
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D-24
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
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D-24
PRODUCT OFFERING
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D-24
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
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D-24
APPLICATION
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D-25
LEAD/LAG SYSTEMS (TWO THROUGH FOUR BOILER LEAD/LAG)
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D-26
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
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D-26
PRODUCT OFFERING
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D-26
ENGINEERING DATA
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D-26
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
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D-26
APPLICATION
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D-27
LOW FIRE HOLD CONTROL
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D-28
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-28
PRODUCT OFFERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-28
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-28
APPLICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-28
MINIMUM TEMPERATURE LOW FIRE HOLD CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-29
FEATURES AND BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-29
PRODUCT OFFERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-29
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-29
APPLICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-29
ASSURED LOW FIRE CUTOFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-30
FEATURES AND BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-30
PRODUCT OFFERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-30
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-30
APPLICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-30
REMOTE MODULATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-31
FEATURES AND BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-31
PRODUCT OFFERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-31
SAMPLE SPECIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-31
APPLICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-31
AUTOMATIC FUEL CHANGEOVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-32
FEATURES AND BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-32
PRODUCT OFFERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-32
SAMPLE SPECIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-32
APPLICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-32
OXYGEN TRIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-33
FEATURES AND BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-33
PRODUCT OFFERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-33
ENGINEERING DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-34
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-34
APPLICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-35
D-3
Controls
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CB-HAWK BOILER MANAGEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-36
FEATURES & BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-36
PRODUCT OFFERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-37
ENGINEERING DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-37
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-37
CB-LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-40
FEATURES AND BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-40
PRODUCT OFFERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-40
ENGINEERING DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-41
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-41
CB-HAWK ENHANCER BASE UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-42
FEATURES AND BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-42
PRODUCT OFFERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-42
ENGINEERING DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-42
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-42
CB-HAWK ENHANCER EFFICIENCY MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-43
FEATURES AND BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-43
PRODUCT OFFERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-43
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-43
CB-HAWK ENHANCER LEAD/LAG CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-44
FEATURES AND BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-44
PRODUCT OFFERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-44
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-44
CB-HAWK TWO BOILER LEAD/LAG SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-45
FEATURES AND BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-45
PRODUCT OFFERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-45
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-45
TABLES
Table D-1. Flame Safeguard Comparison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-4
D-4
Controls
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GENERAL
Table D-1. Flame Safeguard Comparison
CB 110 CB 100E CB 780 CB Hawk
CB Hawk ICS
w/ CB780
CB Hawk ICS
w/ CB100E
DATA DISPLAY
Display Type Icons Backlit LCD VFD LCD Backlit LCD or Color
Active Matrix TFT
Backlit LCD or Color
Active Matrix TFT
Character Type NA Alpha-Numeric Alpha-Numeric Alpha-Numeric Graphical Graphical
No. of Characters NA 2 x 16 2 x 20 2 line x 40 NA NA
Alarm/Status LEDs 7 none 5 5 NA NA
No. of Keys/Buttons 1 3 5 12 Touchscreen Touchscreen
Fault Indication Binary Codes Message Code & Message Code & Message Code & Message Code & Message
No. of Faults 23 23 127 73 up to 275 up to 75
Fault History none last 6 last 6 last 6 last 100 last 100
Flame Signal no yes yes yes yes yes
Burner Hours/Cycles no yes yes yes yes yes
Door/Remote Mountable no Optional Optional Standard (Door) Standard (Door) Standard (Door)
Languages Available International Icons English & Spanish English & Spanish English English English
DIAGNOSTIC ANNUNCIATOR
Availability NA CB300 CB783 Not Required Optional Optional
LEDs NA none 26 NA NA NA
Additional Points NA 17 18 NA 16 16
Additional Messages NA 31 36 NA 16 16
FEATURES
Purge Time Fixed DIP Switches Interchangeable Card Adjustable Interchangeable Card DIP Switches
Fuel Pressure &
Temperature Sensing
Switches Switches Switches Solid State Sensor(s) Switches Switches
Water Temp./Steam
Press. Sensing
Switches Switches Switches Solid State Sensor Transmitter Transmitter
Firing Rate Control Separate Separate Separate Integral Integral (PID) Integral (PID)
Thermal Shock Protection Optional Optional Optional Built-in (indirectly
based on Water
Temperature)
Built-in (based on
measured Water
Temperature)
Built-in (based on
measured Water
Temperature)
Hot Stand-By Operation Optional Optional Optional Optional Built-in Built-in
Assured Low Fire Cutoff Optional Optional Optional Built-in Built-in Built-in
Setback Capability Optional Optional Optional Standard Standard Standard
Lead/Lag Capability, Remote
Modulation, Remote Setpoint
Optional Optional Optional Optional Standard Standard
High Stack Temp.
Alarm & Shutdown
Optional Optional Optional Optional Standard Standard
Efciency Monitoring NA NA NA Optional Standard Standard
COMMUNICATION
Local/Remote PC E500 Comm
Module
E500 Comm Module CB-LINK Comm
Module
CB-LINK
Comm Module
EtherNet I/P or
RAP Modem
EtherNet I/P or
RAP Modem
Software Type Terminal Emulation Terminal Emulation Windows Windows Windows 2000/XP Windows 2000/XP
Building/EMS Interface E500 Comm
Module
E500 Comm Module
or Mod Bus
GPI Interface GPI Interface RSLinx OPC Server RSLinx OPC Server
Email & Paging of Alarms NA NA NA NA Optional Optional
Printing Alarm History NA NA NA NA Standard Standard
Remote Access Internet NA NA NA NA EtherNet I/P EtherNet I/P
Remote Access Telephone NA NA CB-LINK
Comm Module
CB-LINK
Comm Module
RAP Modem RAP Modem
OPTIONAL FEATURES
Parallel-Positioning Control Optional Optional Optional NA CB Fuel-Air
Ratio Control
CB Fuel-Air
Ratio Control
Variable Speed Fan Drive NA NA NA NA Yes Yes
O
2
Trim Optional Optional Optional Yes Yes Yes
D-5
Controls
12-02
CB-HAWK ICS BOILER MANAGEMENT
CONTROL SYSTEM
The CB-HAWK ICS is a state-of-the-art boiler control system
that integrates the functions of a Programmable Controller and
Burner Management Controller, as well as other boiler
operating and ancillary controls. The CB-HAWK ICS system
incorporates a graphical Human Machine Interface (HMI),
which displays boiler parameters, fault annunciation and alarm
history, as well as providing access to boiler conguration and
control functions. The CB-HAWK ICS system includes
complete boiler ring rate controls for steam or hot water
boilers. The CB-HAWK ICSs advanced technology features
utilize the latest communication methods, such as DeviceNet,
Ethernet, and the Internet. The CB-HAWK ICS also has the
capability of interfacing with various Building/Plant
Automation Systems. Additional features include lead/lag
capability; e-mailing and paging of alarms, remote monitoring,
and HMI alarm history printing.
The CB-HAWK ICS Integrated Control System may be used
on most types of steam or hot water boilers, including retube,
industrial watertube, and commercial watertube. It is designed
to operate with a gas, oil, or combination burner using a single-
point modulating control or a parallel-positioning fuel-air ratio
control system.
In addition to installation on new boilers, the CB-HAWK ICS
can be added as a retrot to existing boilers. Contact your local
authorized Cleaver-Brooks representative for details.
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Advanced Technology
Standard Features:
Integrates control function of burner sequencing and safety
with ring rate, fuel-air ratio, and operating limit controls
Incorporates a Programmable Controller
Touch Screen Graphical Human Machine Interface (HMI)
Monitors and Displays Connected Boiler Parameters
Optimizes Boiler Firing Rate Control
Alarm/Fault Indication and History
On-Screen Fault Diagnostics
Night/Day Setback Control
Thermal Shock Protection
Remote Modulation
Remote Setpoint
Assured low re cut-off
Assured Start Permissive Safety Interlocking
High Stack Temperature Alarm and Shutdown
Boiler Efciency Calculations
Optional Features:
Color Graphical HMI
E-Mail and Pager Alarm/Fault Forwarding
Fuel-Air Ratio Control
Building/Plant Automation System Interface
Remote Internet Monitoring and Diagnostics
O
2
Monitoring and Trim
Internet Parts and Service Lookup
Built-in two boiler lead/lag control
Lead/Lag Capability for Multiple Boiler Systems
Variable Speed Drive on Combustion Air Fan
Diagnostic Annunciator
Safety Provisions and Diagnostics:
A. Integrated Burner Management
Utilizes the CB780 or CB100E Flame Safety Control
Communicates with the Programmable Controller via
DeviceNet
Burner Control Status, Faults, and Diagnostics displayed on
HMI
B. Integrated Boiler Controls
Operating and Modulating Controls
Primary Low Water Cut-Off
Variable Speed Drive fault shutdown communicates via
DeviceNet (optional)
Password protection of Programmable Controller Logic
Password protection of Parallel Positioning Control
(optional)
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Controls
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Powerful Display/Diagnostic Capabilities:
Touch Screen Graphical Human Machine Interface (HMI).
Color (optional).
HMI allows easy screen navigation to monitor various boiler
parameters & diagnostics and to congure boiler controls.
Displays alarms/faults, burner status, and ame signal from
the Flame Safety Control.
Diagnostics in plain English and prioritized fault
annunciation simplify troubleshooting.
Displays Boiler Steam Pressure, Water Temperature, Firing
Rate, Stack Temperature, Boiler Efciency, Combustion Air
Temperature (optional), Flue Gas O
2
Concentration
(optional), Combustion Air Fan Motor Speed and kW (VSD
option), Combustion Air Pressure (with VSD option), Water
Level (CB-Level Master option), Shell Water Temperature
(Steam Boilers), and other control points.
Displays Boiler Operating Status (e.g. Warm Up, Auto/
Manual, Boiler On, fuel selection, etc.).
Displays Boiler Firing Rate control parameters and settings.
Provides Remote Monitoring and Diagnostic capabilities via
the Internet or Modem (optional).
Provides E-mail Forwarding and Paging of Alarm/Fault
Codes (optional).
Touch Screen controls simplify screen navigation and boiler
conguration
Reliable and accurate controls using microprocessor-based
programming
Simplified Servicing:
Diagnostics and fault history, up to 100 faults, through touch
screen display simplies troubleshooting procedures
E-Mail Forwarding and Paging of System Fault Codes when
applicable (optional)
Connection to user Building Automation System when
applicable (optional)
PRODUCT OFFERING
Included in each CB-HAWK ICS system is the following:
Programmable Controller
Touch Screen HMI
DeviceNet Communication Network
Various Controller Input/Output Modules
Flame Safety Controller
Various Temperature and Pressure Sensors
Optional Features and Equipment: (see individual specifica-
tions for these options)
Ethernet/IP Module to provide communication between the
Programmable Controller and other Ethernet compatible
devices
OPC Server software for interface with Building/Plant
Automation System
Lead/Lag Control of Multiple Boilers
Fuel-Air Ratio Control System and Actuators
Variable Speed Drive for Combustion Air Fan Motor
O
2
Analyzer and/or External O
2
Trim System
Combustion Air Temperature Sensor
Economizer Stack Flue Gas Temperature, Feed Water
Temperature, Oil Temperature, and Gas & Oil Pressure
Sensors
Steam, Water, and Fuel Flow Monitoring
CB-Level Master primary safety water level control
Internet Web Site Monitoring Package
Paging and Remote Dial-Up Access with Modem
communication
E-mailing with Ethernet/IP option
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Controls
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ENGINEERING DATA
Supply Voltage: 120 VAC (+10%/-15%) 50 or 60 Hz.
Maximum total connected load: 2000 VA
Operating temperature limits: 32 to 130F
85% RH continuous, non-condensing, humidity
0.5G continuous vibration
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
1.0 Each unit shall be factory equipped with a Boiler Control
System providing technology and functions equal to the
CB-HAWK ICS Boiler Control system.
2.0 Each Boiler Control System shall be factory equipped with
a pre-congured Programmable Controller and Human
Machine Interface (HMI).
3.0 Major system components shall include:
Programmable Controller
Touch Screen HMI
DeviceNet Communication Network
Various Controller Input/Output Modules
One Burner Management Controller and Wiring Sub-Base
One Flame Scanner: Infrared, Ultra-Violet, or UV
Self-Check
One Flame Amplier, to correspond with the selected Flame
Scanner
Various Temperature and Pressure Sensors
4.0 Major functions that the Boiler Control System shall
provide:
Automatic sequencing of the boiler through standby,
pre-purge, pilot ame establishing period, main ame
establishing period, run and post purge
Flame proving and lockout on ame failure during pilot
ame proving, main ame proving, or run
Low re damper/valve position for ame ignition trials
Full modulating control of fuel and combustion air
Utilize solid state controls and sensors to provide various
control functions, such as:
On/Off, and Modulating Control
Modulating Control algorithm shall be Proportional-
Integral-Derivative (PID) type
Thermal Shock Protection based on water temperature
and setpoint
Various High and Low limit alarms and shutdowns
Touch Screen graphical operator interface and monitoring
Manual control of the boiler-ring rate utilizing control
screens on the HMI to increment and decrement the
ring rate
On screen indication of burner management controller
status and diagnostics
On screen real-time display of all connected process
parameters
On screen display of system alarms and faults
On screen history of alarms and faults
On screen recommendation for troubleshooting fault
conditions
On screen water level indication (optional) and alarm(s)
Printing Alarm/Fault history
E-Mail or Paging of boiler alarms (with either Ethernet/IP or
Modem Option)
Building/Plant Automation System interface (with Ethernet/
IP Option)
Ethernet and Internet communications (with Ethernet/IP
Option)
Tamper resistant control logic and password protection.
Night/Day Setback control
Stack Flue Gas, Combustion Air (optional), and Shell (water)
temperatures
Boiler Efciency calculation
Outdoor Reset for Hot Water Boilers
Remote Modulation or Firing Rate Setpoint control
Assured Low Fire Cut-Off (ALFCO)
Assured Start Permissive Safety Interlocking
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5.0 The Boiler Control System shall provide the following
safety provisions for:
A. Integrated Burner Management
Examine all load terminals to assure it is capable of
recognizing the true status of the external controls, limits
and interlocks. If any input fails this test, the burner
management system should lockout on safety shutdown.
Closed-loop logic test veries integrity of safety critical
loads (ignition, pilot, and main fuel valves) and must be
able to lockout on safety.
Pre-ignition interlocks (fuel valve proof of closure, etc.)
and ame signal checked during Standby and Pre-Purge.
Dynamic checking of the ame signal amplier. The
control ame signal amplier must be able to recognize
a no ame signal during this dynamic amplier check.
Safe start check and expand check to include monitoring
ame signal during standby.
High and Low re switches checked for proper
sequencing.
Tamper-proof Purge Timing and safety logic.
B. Integrated Boiler Controls
Operating and Modulating Control
Primary Low Water Cut-Off
Variable Speed Drive (if used) fault shutdown
Password protection of Programmable Controller Logic
Password protection of Parallel Positioning Control
(if used)
6.0 The Boiler Control System shall provide annunciation and
diagnostics:
Active alarm annunciation
Provide historical alarm information for on screen display
Detects and isolates an alarm, and reports internal circuit
faults
Printer output capable for logging alarms
Capability of printing alarm history of date, time, cycle of
occurrence and date and time of acknowledgement up to the
most recent 100 faults
English text description of the system fault and
troubleshooting procedures
Water Level indication and low water Shutdown Alarm
Dynamic Self Checking
7.0 The Boiler Control System shall be able to operate in these
environmental conditions.
Supply Voltage: 120 VAC (+10%/-15%) 50 or 60 Hz
Maximum total connected load: 2000 VA
Operating temperature limits: 32 to 130F
85% RH continuous, non-condensing, humidity
0.5G continuous vibration
8.0 All Boiler Control System wiring shall be in accordance
with the National Electrical Codes and local electrical codes.
9.0 Boiler Control System component functions shall be as
follows:
Burner Management Controller: Provides boiler sequencing
logic to meet FM/IRI/UL/cUL approval body requirements.
Touch Screen Graphical Interface: Provides user interface to
the control system, boiler overview screen with connected
boiler parameter readouts, Burner Management Control
status screen, alarm banners, diagnostic screens for fault
troubleshooting, alarm history screen, system ring rate
screen and system conguration screens.
DeviceNet Communication Network: Provides
communication between the Programmable Controller and
other peripheral devices.
Various Programmable Controller Input/Output modules:
Provides interface for discrete powered and/or isolated relay
signals, as well as for analog signals, from and/or to other
input/output devices.
Stack Temperature Sensor: Measures and transmits a signal
to the Programmable Controller in relation to boiler exit ue
gas temperature. It is used for indication and in the
calculation of boiler efciency; it can also be used for high
stack temperature alarm and shutdown.
Steam Pressure Transmitter (Steam Boiler): Provides an
analog signal to the Programmable Controller for indication
of boiler steam pressure; utilized for on/off and modulating
control of the burner.
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Water Temperature Transmitter (Hot Water Boilers):
Provides an analog signal to the Programmable Controller
for indication of boiler water temperature; utilized for
thermal shock protection, on/off, and modulating control of
the burner.
Water (shell) Temperature Sensor: Measures and transmits a
signal to the Programmable Controller in relation to boiler
water temperature; used for indication and thermal shock
protection.
10.0 Optional Equipment (see individual data sheets for these
options)
Ethernet/IP Module: Provides communication between the
Programmable Controller and other Ethernet Compatible
devices (e.g. Boiler Room Master Control, Building/Plant
Automation system, and the Internet) and E-mail
functionality
Lead/Lag Control for Multiple Boiler Systems
Fuel-Air Ratio Control System and Actuators
Variable Speed Drive for Combustion Air Fan Motor
O2 Analyzer and/or External O2 Trim System
Combustion Air Temperature Sensor: Measures and
transmits a signal to the Programmable Controller in relation
to the combustion inlet temperature for indication and for use
in the calculation of boiler efciency; also can be used for
high combustion air temperature alarm and shutdown, based
on setpoint
Economizer Flue Gas Inlet and Outlet Temperatures, Feed
Water Temperature, Oil Temperature, and Gas & Oil Pressure
Sensors
Steam, Water & Fuel Flow Monitoring
CB-Level Master primary safety water level control
Internet Web Site Monitoring Package
Paging and Remote Dial-Up Access with Modem
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CB-HAWK ICS COMBUSTION AIR FAN
VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE
Provides variable speed output to the burners Combustion Air
Fan blower motor for the purpose of improving boiler
efciency and reducing electrical energy consumption.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Improved Boiler Efficiency:
Maintains consistent Wind Box Pressure throughout the
Modulating Firing Range of the Boiler
Energy Savings:
Reduces electrical energy consumption
Soft starting reduces electrical and mechanical stress on the
motor, extending the life of the motor
Provides Substantial Savings from Mid to Low Fire
modulation points
Average Payback in approximately 6 8 Months
PI Control Logic:
Precise control.
Monitors rate of change to anticipate needs of system,
increasing and decreasing the output speed (frequency) to the
blower motor as needed
Maintains Wind Box Pressure at the Setpoint
Communication:
Communicates with the Boiler Controller through
DeviceNet
Provides Drive process information on the Boiler Control
Panel Display
Provides Drive faults and troubleshooting suggestions, in
Plain English, on Boiler Control Panel Display
PRODUCT OFFERING
Cleaver-Brooks shall supply the following equipment:
Adjustable Frequency Variable Speed Drive.
Wind Box Pressure Transmitter.
VSD Compatible Combustion Air Fan Motor.
ENGINEERING DATA
Drive:
Ambient Operating Temperatures: 32 122F
Altitude: 3300 Ft (1000 m) Max without derating
Shock: 15G peak for 11ms duration (1.0 ms)
Vibration: 0.152 mm (0.0006 in.) displacement, 1G peak
Voltage Tolerance: -10% of minimum, +10% of Maximum
Frequency Tolerance: 47 63 Hz
Input Phases: Three-phase input provides full rating of all
drives, Single-phase operation provides 50% of rated current
Displacement Power Factor:
PF70 C & D Frames 0.92 lagging (entire speed range),
PF70 A&B Frames 0.64 lagging,
PF700 TBD
Output Voltage: 0 to rated motor voltage
Output Frequency Range: 0 400 Hz
Frequency Accuracy: Digital Input Within 0.01% of set
output frequency, Analog Input Within 0.4% of maximum
output frequency
Intermittent Overload: 110% Overload capability for up to
1 minute, 150% Overload capability for up to 3 seconds
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Current Limit Capability: Proactive Current Limit
programmable from 20 to 160% of rated output current;
Independently programmable proportional and integral gain
Line Transients: Up to 6000 volts peak per IEEE
C62.41-1991
Ground Fault Trip: Phase-to-ground on drive output
Short Circuit Trip: Phase-to-phase on drive output
Drive Overcurrent Trip: Software 20 to 160% of rated
current, Hardware 200% of rated current (typical),
Instantaneous 220 to 300% of rated current (dependent on
drive rating)
Electronic Motor Overload Protection: Class 10 protection
with speed sensitive response. Investigated by U.L. to
comply with N.E.C. Article 430, UL File E59272 Volume 12
See Drive Manual for other, Model and Voltage Specic,
specications.
Pressure Transmitter:
Pressure Range: 0 2 psig
Output: 4 20mA DC
Connection: 1/4" NPT
Enclosure: NEMA 4
Accuracy: 0.25% FS
Compensated Range: -4 to +176F
Motor:
Motor suitable for variable speed drive service
Variable Torque, 3 phase
Other specications based on Specic Horsepower, Voltage,
and Frequency requirements. Contact your local Authorized
Cleaver-Brooks Representative for further details.
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
The Boiler Manufacturer shall provide a Variable Speed Drive
controller for use on the burners Combustion Air Fan blower
motor for the purpose of providing Improved Boiler Efciency
and Reduced Electrical Energy consumption.
The Drives voltage, frequency, and current ratings shall be
rated in accordance with the electrical requirements as dictated
by job site specics, and for the properly rated motor
horsepower.
The Variable Speed Drive must be capable of communicating
over the DeviceNet protocol.
A pressure transmitter shall be supplied to measure the Wind
Box Pressure of the Burner and shall be capable of supplying a
4 20mA process variable input signal to the VSD.
A Motor suitable for variable speed drive service must be
supplied for use in conjunction with the Variable Speed Drive,
and sized to match the motor requirements of the Combustion
Air Fan Blower.
Variable Speed Drive shall be interlocked with boiler control to
ensure safe operation.
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CB-HAWK ICS OXYGEN MONITORING SYSTEM
The CB-HAWK ICS Oxygen Monitoring System provides
indication and monitoring of the boilers exit ue gas O
2
concentration. In conjunction with Stack Flue Gas and
Combustion Air Temperature measurements, the system also
provides means for a more accurate boiler efciency
calculation.
If O
2
Trim is desired see page D-33, Oxygen Trim, of the CB
Boiler Book.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Integrated Type In-Situ Zirconia Oxygen Analyzer:
Reduces wiring, piping and installation costs
Allows replacement of the zirconia cell on site
Built-in heater assembly of the probe can be replaced on site
Can be congured on site without opening the cover using an
infrared sensor
O
2
measurement circuitry built into probe head electronics
O
2
Level percentages displayed on the Boiler Control Panel
Human Machine Interface (HMI)
Provides accurate Boiler Efciency Calculations with the
CB-HAWK ICS Programmable Controller
Separate analyzer/converter display panel not required
Combustion Air Temperature:
Provides temperature measurement of boilers combustion
air
Indication on HMI display
Used in overall boiler efciency calculations
Stack Flue Gas Temperature (included in standard offering):
Provides temperature measurement of boilers stack ue gas
Indication on HMI display
Used in overall boiler efciency calculations
User Configurable Alarm Points
Low O
2
Alarm
Analyzer Probe is Direct Insertion, In-situ Zirconia Type
Which Provides:
High accuracy
Fast Response
Proven Reliability
PRODUCT OFFERING
In-Situ Zirconia Probe and Analyzer
Process Variable % O
2
Readout on Control Panel HMI
Combustion Air Temperature measurement and indication
Accurate Efciency Calculations
Options:
Separate O
2
Converter/Display Panel
Replacement Zirconia Cell
Auto Calibration Pneumatics
Replacement Heater Assembly
Remote Indicator/Alarm
Probe Stack Mounting Adapter
Calibration Gas Kit
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ENGINEERING DATA
Ambient Temperature: -4 to 131F (-20 to +55C)
Sample Gas Temperature: 32 to 1292F (0 700C)
Sample Gas Pressure: -1.5 to 73.8 in Hg (-5 to +250 kPa)
Output Signal: 4 20mA DC, One Point, Maximum Load
Resistance 550 Ohms
Digital Output (HART): 250 500 Ohms
Contact Output Signal: Two Points, 30 VDC 3A, 250 VAC 3A
(one is fail safe normally open)
Contact Input Signal: Two Points
Reference Air: Natural Convection, Instrument Air, pressure
compensated
Instrument Air: 200 kPa plus the pressure in the furnace
Power Supply: 100 240 VAC, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption: Max 300 W, approx. 100 W for
ordinary use
Combustion Air Thermocouple: Type J
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
This specication covers the hardware and monitoring
functions of the CB-HAWK ICS Oxygen monitoring system.
The system monitors and displays Oxygen concentration and
is used, in conjunction with combustion air and stack ue gas
temperature sensors, to calculate the overall efciency of the
boiler.
The system shall be completely congured from the factory
requiring only job specic data to be entered (or modied) in
the eld.
O
2
Sensor Requires calibration in the eld!
Hardware:
Hardware shall consist of the following:
1.0 Oxygen Sensor
Integrated type Zirconia Oxygen Analyzer
Direct Insertion Type
Built-in Heater Assembly
4-20mA DC Process Variable Output
Heater to be of eld replaceable construction
Cell to be of eld replaceable construction
2.0 Combustion Air Temperature Probe
Type J thermocouple
3.0 Analyzer
Shall be of the Integrated Type (in probe head)
Provide 4 20mA DC Signal output in relation to process
variable for remote display
4.0 Monitoring System
Indicate O
2
Percentages
Provide Low O
2
Alarm Indication
Perform Efciency Calculations and display results using
O
2
percentages
5.0 Combustion Air Thermocouple to be Type J
6.0 The system shall continuously monitor oxygen
concentration in the boilers exit ue gas and provide
indication of O
2
percentages and alarm points on a Human
Machine Interface (HMI) type display.
APPLICATION
This system is applicable to modulating burners using the
CB-HAWK ICS Integrated Control System. This system shall
monitor and display O
2
concentration in the boilers exit ue
gas and provide overall boiler efciency calculations.
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CB-HAWK ICS ETHERNET COMMUNICATION
The CB-HAWK ICS Ethernet communication package
provides Ethernet communications between the CB-HAWK
ICS programmable controller and other Ethernet compatible
devices such as the Boiler Room Master Lead/Lag Control
Panel, Building/Plant automation system, and the Internet.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Provides communication between the CB-HAWK ICS
programmable controller unit and other Ethernet Compatible
Devices
Provides interface capability with many Building/Plant
automation systems when utilizing OPC server or protocol
bridge
Provides interface with plants LAN/WAN
Provides interface to the Internet (requires static IP address)
E-mailing of boiler alarms/faults
Provides means of connection between various boiler room
control systems, such as the CB-HAWK ICS Master Panel
for lead/lag control
Provides means of connection to a remote Personal
Computer
Ethernet Industrial Protocol
IEEE 802.3 Physical and Data Link Standard
Ethernet TCP/IP protocol suite industry standard
Control and Information Protocol (CIP) Compliant
PRODUCT OFFERING
Ethernet/IP Module
Optional Ethernet Communication Hub (necessary for stand-
alone boiler (no Master Panel) connection to LAN/WAN
and/or Paging Modem option)
E-mail functionality requires customer provided e-mail
service and address
ENGINEERING DATA
Modular connection to CB-HAWK ICS Programmable
Controller unit
Ethernet Industrial Protocol (Allen-Bradley EPIC)
Follows Ethernet Rules and Practices
High Noise Rejection
Cabling: Category 5E rated twisted pair cable (solid core,
PVC jacket with RJ45 connections).
Meets Open Industrial Network Standards
IEEE 802.3 Physical and Data Link Standard
Ethernet TCP/IP protocol suite industry standard
Control and Information Protocol (CIP) Compliant
OPC (OLE Process Control) communication compatibility
with RSLinx OPC Server software
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
The Boiler Manufacturer shall furnish and install a control
module capable of Ethernet communications between the
boilers programmable logic control system and other Ethernet
compatible devices, as needed, and provide the following
minimum requirements:
Interface with the Compact Logix Programmable Controller
Protocol
Ethernet Industrial Protocol (Allen-Bradley EPIC)
Follows Ethernet Rules and Practices
High Noise Rejection
Open Industrial Network Standards
IEEE 802.3 Physical and Data Link Standard
Ethernet TCP/IP protocol suite industry standard
Control and Information Protocol (CIP) Compliant
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CB-HAWK ICS PAGING and REMOTE DIAL-UP
ACCESS with MODEM
Provides Paging of Alarms Faults, via Modem, from the
CB-HAWK ICS Control System to the customer provided
pager or a compatible cell phone.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Paging of boiler system alarms. (Paging Service and Pagers
furnished by customer)
Allows Remote Dial-Up Access for monitoring and
troubleshooting.
PRODUCT OFFERING
Remote Access Paging Modem
Easy to use conguration software
Requires customer provided, dedicated phone line
Requires customer provided Paging Service and pagers (or
paging compatible cell phones)
Requires Pager Numbers and PINs supplied by customer
Congure up to 10 unique pagers
ENGINEERING DATA
Voltage: 24 VDC
Baud Rate: 56K
Type: External, Serial
Paging functionality utilizes TAP Protocol
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
The boiler manufacturer shall provide a Paging and Remote
Dial-Up Access Modem, using customer provided paging
systems for the purpose of paging boiler system alarms and
providing remote access to the control system.
Pager number(s) and PINs to be supplied by customer.
Dedicated telephone connection to be supplied by customer.
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CB-HAWK ICS INTERNET WEB SITE
MONITORING
Provides customer with a secure connection for monitoring site
specic, Cleaver-Brooks Boiler(s) operating parameters and
alarm conditions via the Internet. Website will also include
links to boiler-serial-number based parts lookup and ordering.
(Requires CB-HAWK ICS Ethernet Communication Option)
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Provides monitoring of boiler on remote PC via the Internet
Provides parts lookup and ordering via the Internet
Provides remote troubleshooting capabilities by the customer
and by Authorized Cleaver-Brooks Representatives and/or
service personnel (with customer allowed password
protected access) via the Internet
E-Mail and Paging of boiler alarms. (A Modem may be
required for some E-Mail and Paging system). E-Mail
addresses and Pagers furnished by customer.
PRODUCT OFFERING
Internet Communication Access
Requires CB-HAWK ICS Ethernet Communication Option
Monthly/Quarterly/Annual monitoring subscription
Requires customer provided, dedicated boiler room
connection, which requires a global static IP address
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
The boiler manufacturer shall provide an Internet Monitoring
package for the purpose of monitoring the boiler system
operating parameters and alarm conditions via the Internet. The
offering shall supply at a minimum:
1. Provide monitoring of boiler on remote PC via the Internet.
2. Provide parts lookup and ordering via the Internet.
3. Provide remote troubleshooting capabilities by the
customer and by Authorized Boiler Manufacturer
Representatives and/or service personnel (with customer
allowed password protected access) via the Internet.
4. E-Mail and Paging of boiler alarms, understanding that a
Modem and a dedicated phone line may be required for
some e-mail and paging systems.
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CB-HAWK ICS LEAD/LAG FOR TWO
BOILER SYSTEMS
Provides Lead/Lag control for a two-boiler system when used
in conjunction with the CB-HAWK ICS integrated boiler
control system.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Controls Header Pressure and Temperature:
Maintains steam pressure or hot water supply temperature
based on system load demand.
Compensates for varying losses between boiler and header.
Sequences of Operation for Two Boilers:
Provides maximum system efciency.
Reduces cycling and boiler wear; thereby reducing
maintenance and downtime costs.
Optimizes fuel savings.
Lead/Lag Start with Lead/Lag Modulation:
Lead boiler operates at full capacity prior to starting lag boiler.
Lag boiler starts modulation when lead boiler reaches
maximum ring rate position.
Ideal for steam boilers.
Lead/Lag Start with Unison Modulation:
Lead boiler operates at full capacity prior to starting lag boiler.
Lag boiler operates at the same ring rate as a lead boiler.
Ideal for hot water boilers.
PRODUCT OFFERING
Cleaver-Brooks shall supply the following equipment:
Boiler control for each boiler shall be CB-HAWK ICS.
Pressure (steam) or temperature (hot water) transmitter
shipped loose for mounting in the common header.
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
Lead/Lag Start with either Lead/Lag or Unison Modulation.
Boilers Start and Stop
Steam pressure, or hot water temperature, is compared with the
setpoint and controllers processor executes PID algorithm.
Lead boiler is commanded to come on line rst. Lag boiler is
commanded to come on line when a ring rate signal for the
lead boiler reaches lag boiler start point. Lag boiler is
commanded to stop when a ring rate signal for the lag boiler
reaches lag boiler stop point.
Lead/Lag Modulation
Lag boiler starts modulation after lead boiler reaches
maximum ring rate.
Unison Modulation
Firing rates for both boilers are equal.
Hot Standby
System shall have a provision for keeping lag boiler in hot
standby. Standby routine shall be based on a water temperature
signal.
APPLICATION AND SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS
This option is applicable to full modulation burners utilizing
the CB-HAWK ICS advanced boiler control system and
modulating controls.
All logic for Lead/Lag Control shall reside in the boiler
controller. No additional control panels shall be required.
Two Boiler Lead/Lag Control
Master
Running
###.# %
Lag
Available
Idle
###.# %
Lag
Unavailable
Slave
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CB-HAWK ICS LEAD/LAG for up to
EIGHT BOILERS SYSTEM
Provides Lead/Lag control for up to eight boilers when used in
conjunction with the CB-HAWK ICS integrated boiler control
system.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Controls Header Pressure and Temperature:
Maintains steam pressure or hot water supply temperature
based on system load demand.
Compensates for varying losses between boiler and header.
Benefits:
Maximizes system efciency.
Reduces cycling and boiler wear, thereby reducing
maintenance and downtime costs.
System shall be provided with a sequence to automatically
rotate sequence in which the boilers are red. Rotation shall
be based on the elapsed time.
Optimizes fuel savings.
Lead/Lag Start with Lead/Lag Modulation:
Lead boiler operates at full capacity prior to starting lag
boiler #1.
Lag boiler #1 starts when the lead boilers ring rate is close
to the maximum. Operator can select this parameter via HMI.
Lag boiler #1 starts modulation when the lead boiler reaches
the maximum ring rate position.
Subsequent lag boilers operate in the same fashion.
Ideal for steam boilers.
Lead/Lag Start with Unison Modulation:
Lead boiler operates at full capacity prior to starting the lag
boiler.
All boilers operate at the same ring rate as the lead boiler.
Ideal for Hot Water boiler systems.
PRODUCT OFFERING
Cleaver-Brooks shall supply the following equipment:
Boiler control for each boiler shall be the CB-HAWK ICS.
Pressure (Steam) or temperature (Hot Water) transmitter
shipped loose for mounting in the common header.
Master Control Panel shipped loose for eld mounting.
Requires Ethernet/IP Communication Option
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
Lead/Lag Start with either Lead/Lag or Unison Modulation.
Boilers Start and Stop
Steam pressure, or hot water temperature on hot water systems,
is compared with the setpoint and controllers processor
executes PID algorithm. Lead boiler is commanded to come
on-line rst. Lag boiler #1 is commanded to come on-line
when a ring rate signal for the lead boiler reaches lag boiler
start point. Lag boiler #1 is commanded to stop when a ring
rate signal for the lead boiler reaches lag boiler stop point.
Lag boiler #2 is commanded to come on-line when a ring rate
signal for the lag boiler #1 reaches lag boiler #2 start point. Lag
boiler #2 is commanded to stop when a ring rate signal for the
lag boiler #1 reaches lag boiler #2 stop point.
Subsequent boilers operate in a similar fashion.
Lead/Lag Modulation
Lag boiler #1 starts modulation after lead boiler reaches
maximum ring rate (or ring rate selected by the operator).
Lag boiler #2 starts modulation after lag boiler #1 reaches
maximum ring rate (or ring rate selected by the operator).
Subsequent boilers operate in a similar fashion.
Unison Modulation
Firing rates for all boilers are equal.
Running
#
#
###.#
Available
Remote
Return
###.# C
Outdoor
###.# C
Set Point
###.# C
Control
Entered
Working
##########
Running
Auto Sequence Rotation in 0#h 0#m 0#s
#
#
###.#
Available
##########
Running
#
#
###.#
Available
##########
Running
#
#
###.#
Available
##########
A B C D
Supply
###.# C
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Hot Standby
System shall have a provision for keeping lag boilers in hot
standby. Standby routine shall be based on a water temperature
signal.
Firing Sequence Selection
Sequence in which boilers come on-line shall be selected via
HMI. Adequate check shall be provided that does not allow
improper sequence selection.
Automatic Rotation of the Boilers
System shall be provided with a sequence to automatically
rotate sequence in which the boilers are red. Rotation shall be
based on the elapsed time.
HMI (HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE)
Master panel shall include HMI for display and selection of the
following parameters:
Display
Available boilers
Number of boilers required
Selected sequence of ring
Control output to each boiler
Header steam pressure or water temperature on hot water
systems
Setpoint
Elapsed time from last rotation
Selection
Number of boilers
Sequence of ring
Automatic or manual rotation
Individual boiler start and stop points with timers
Setpoint
Proportional, integral and derivative gains for control
algorithm
APPLICATION AND SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS
This option is applicable to full modulation burners utilizing
the CB-HAWK ICS advanced boiler control system and
modulating controls.
Logic for Lead/Lag control shall reside in the Master Control
Panel. Communication between the Master Panel and the
individual Boiler Control Panels shall be via Ethernet
communication or hard wiring.
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CB780 CONTROL
The CB 780 is a microprocessor-based, ame safeguard con-
trol used to monitor the presence of a ame inside a boiler, and
include various interlocks to ensure safe operation. The ame
safeguard also sequences the burner through several stages of
operation to provide proper air purge, ignition, normal opera-
tion and shut down for safe operation.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Dynamic self-check logic and diagnostics:
Dynamic self-check safety circuit checks microprocessor
and safety relay to ensure safe and proper operation.
Dynamic input check veries controls ability to recognize
the true status of external controls, limits and interlocks.
Closed-loop logic test veries integrity of safety critical
loads (ignition, pilot, and main fuel valves) for proper
operation.
Pre-ignition interlocks (fuel valve proof-of-closure) and
ame signal checked during Standby and Pre-Purge.
High and Low re switches checked for proper sequencing.
Tamper-proof Purge Timer Card.
Powerful Display/Diagnostic Capabilities:
2 line x 20 character Vacuum Fluorescent Display is easy to
read under all lighting conditions.
Status and diagnostic messages displayed in English
Language with no scrolling necessary (Spanish also
available).
Displays ame signal in Volts dc, eliminating need for
separate meter.
Displays burner hours and numbers of cycles.
Diagnostic displays include on/off status of inputs and
outputs, RUN/TEST switch status, selected purge time,
amplier type and conguration data.
Fault history (retained in non-volatile memory) displays the
cycle, hours, code, description, and condition for the last six
fault occurrences.
Capability to mount display on front of Control Panel for
improved access, or remotely, in separate control room.
(Optional)
5 LEDs on base provide at-a-glance status of Power On,
Pilot, Flame, Main Valves, and Alarm conditions (Power
LED blinks periodically to indicate proper control
operation).
Diagnostic display capabilities are further enhanced by the
optional CB783 Expanded Annunciator which provides 36
additional specic HOLD and Fault messages, as well as 26
LEDs to indicate current status or rst-out alarm indication
(user-selectable).
Communication capabilities to a local or remote Personal
Computer, with optional CB-LINKcommunications module
and Combustion System Manager software (runs under
Microsoft Windows).
Application Flexibility:
Purge Timing Cards available in 30, 60, 90 seconds or 2-1/2
minutes cover a wide range of applications, while
eliminating need for a separate purge timer.
Separate output for ignition transformer simplies
applications requiring early spark termination.
Selectable conguration jumpers allow application-specic
conguration.
Simplified Servicing:
Diagnostic and fault history information available through
display simplies troubleshooting procedures.
Removable access covers for checking voltage at terminals.
5-function RUN/TEST switch eases start-up procedure.
Flame signal display facilitates pilot/light-off test
procedures.
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PRODUCT OFFERING
Included in each CB 780 system is the following:
One CB780 chassis, including display module.
One Purge Timer Card.
One wiring sub-base.
One ame scanner, either Infrared, Ultra-Violet, or UV Self-
Check.
One ame amplier, to correspond with the selected ame
scanner.
Included with the optional CB783 Expanded Annunciator is:
One CB783 Annunciator.
One wiring sub-base.
All limits and interlocks are wired into wiring sub-base to pro-
vide individual hold/fault indication on LEDs of Expanded
Annunciator, as well as on display module of CB 780 control.
ENGINEERING DATA
Supply voltage: 120 Vac (+10%/-15%) 50 or 60 Hz.
Maximum total load: 2000 VA.
Load rating-fuel valve output: 65 VA pilot duty plus 1150 VA
inrush, 460 VA opening, 250 VA holding.
Operating temperature limits: -40 to 140 F.
Maximum ambient humidity: 85% non-condensing.
SAMPLE SPECIFICATION
Flame safeguard shall be a Cleaver-Brooks Model CB 780
microprocessor-based control to monitor all critical boiler and
burner interlocks, control and supervise burner light off
sequence, and initiate an orderly safety procedure in the event
of interlock or ame failure. The system shall provide status,
fault history, and diagnostic information by means of a two-
line alpha-numeric display and alarm/status LEDs. The system
shall be approved by UL, FM, and CSA, and shall be accept-
able by IRI.
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CB100E CONTROL
The CB100E is a microprocessor-based, ame safeguard con-
trol used to monitor the presence of a ame inside a boiler, and
include various interlocks to ensure safe operation. The ame
safeguard also sequences the burner through several stages of
operation to provide proper air purge, ignition, normal opera-
tion and shut down for safe operation.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Display and Diagnostic Capabilities:
2 x 16 Backlit LCD display with a 3-key tactile dome keypad
indicates 38 different messages regarding status and fault
indication. Messages are spelled out in English. (Optional
Spanish version is also available.) Provides indication of
ame signal during operation.
Provides indication of burner cycles and run time.
Non-volatile memory retains last 6 fault/lockout conditions
on power failure.
Display module can be mounted in cabinet door for external
indication. (Optional)
Optional E300 expansion module provides additional 31
messages pertaining to fault or hold status indication.
Communication with local or remote PC by means of an
optional E500 communication module.
Modular Design:
Interchangeable program modules in English or Spanish.
Purge time is selected via dip switches.
Interchangeable ampliers for infrared, ultra-violet, or UV
self-check ame scanners.
Reduces part replacement costs.
PRODUCT OFFERING
Included in each CB100E System is the following:
One chassis, including a dust cover.
One 2-line display module.
One Programmer Module.
One wiring sub-base.
One ame scanner, either infrared, ultra-violet, or UV self-
check.
One ame amplier to correspond with the selected ame
scanner.
Included with optional E300 Expansion Module is:
One E300 expansion module.
One wiring subbase.
One interconnection cable to E100E.
All interlocks are wired into wiring sub base to provide indi-
vidual hold/fault indication on display of CB100E control.
ENGINEERING DATA
Supply voltage: 120 Vac (+10%/-15%) 50/60 Hz.
Maximum total load: 2000 VA.
Fuel valve output load rating: 1250 VA opening, 500 VA
holding.
Operating temperature limits:32 F to 125 F.
Maximum ambient humidity: 85% non-condensing.
SAMPLE SPECIFICATION
Flame safeguard shall be a Cleaver-Brooks Model CB100E
microprocessor-based control to monitor all critical boiler and
burner interlocks, control and supervise burner light-off
sequence, and initiate an orderly safety procedure in the event
of interlock or ame failure. The system shall provide status,
fault history, and diagnostic information by means of a 2 x 16
backlit LCD display. The system shall be approved by UL, FM,
and CSA, and shall be acceptable by IRI.
PURGE
HIGH FIRE PURGE
00:35
SCRL RESET MODE
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CB110 CONTROL
The CB 110 is a micro-processor-based, ame safeguard con-
trol used to monitor the presence of a ame inside a boiler, and
include various interlocks to ensure safe operation. The ame
safeguard also sequences the burner through several stages of
operation to provide proper air purge, ignition, normal opera-
tion and shut down for safe operation.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Self Diagnostics:
Seven LED display provided to indicate: Fan, High Fire, Low
Fire, Ignition, Flame detected, Auto and Alarm.
23 Fault indications.
Modular Design:
Interchangeable ampliers for infrared, ultra violet, or UV
self-check ame scanners.
Reduces part replacement costs.
Easily upgradeable to a CB 100E by replacing programmer
and display modules.
PRODUCT OFFERING
Included in each CB 110 System is the following:
One CB 110 chassis, including dust cover.
One Programmer/Display Module.
One wiring subbase.
One ame scanner, either infrared, ultra-violet, or UV self-
check.
One ame amplier to correspond with the selected ame
scanner.
ENGINEERING DATA
Supply voltage: 120Vac (+10%/-15%) 50/60 Hz.
Maximum total load: 2000 VA.
Fuel valve output load rating: 1250 VA opening, 500 VA
holding.
Operating temperature limits: -40 F to 125 F
Maximum ambient humidity: 85% non-condensing.
SAMPLE SPECIFICATION
Flame safeguard shall be a Cleaver-Brooks Model CB 110
microprocessor-based control to monitor all critical boiler and
burner interlocks, control and supervise burner light-off
sequence, and initiate an orderly safety procedure in the event
of interlock or ame failure. The system shall provide status,
fault history, and diagnostic information by means of an LED
display. The system shall be approved by UL, FM, and CSA,
and shall be acceptable by IRI.
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LEAD/LAG SYSTEMS (TWO BOILER LEAD/LAG)
This section contains information on Multiple Boiler Lead/Lag
systems. For Lead/Lag systems used with boilers equipped
with the CB-HAWK Boiler Management System, refer to the
CB-HAWK Enhancer Lead/Lag Control and the CB-HAWK
Two Boiler Lead/Lag System.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Controls Actual Header Pressure and Temperature:
Maintains steam or hot water supply to system load.
Compensates for varying losses between boiler and header.
Sequences Operation of Two Boilers:
Maximum system efciency.
Reduces cycling and boiler wear reducing maintenance and
downtime costs.
Optimizes fuel savings.
Lead/Lag Start with either Lead/Lag Modulation or Lead/Lag
High-Low Fire:
Lead boiler operates at full capacity prior to starting lag
boiler.
Ideal where load swings are infrequent and small such as
heating applications.
Lead/Lag Start with either Unison Modulation or Unison
High-Low Fire:
Boilers operate in unison when both are on line.
Ideal where load swings are frequent and large, such as
process applications.
PRODUCT OFFERING
Cleaver-Brooks shall supply the following equipment:
Lead/Lag selector switch mounted on one boiler.
On-off and ring rate controls shipped loose for mounting in
common header piping.
Minimum temperature low-re-hold control steam
boilers.
Low-re-hold control hot water boilers.
Components shall be Underwriters Laboratories approved
for intended service.
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
Lead/Lag Start with either Lead/Lag Modulation or Lead/Lag
High-Low Fire.
The boiler manufacturer shall supply a control system to lead
and lag two boilers. The system shall start, stop, and control the
ring rate of both boilers.
Upon system demand, the lead boiler shall start and operate to
full capacity prior to starting the lag boiler. When both boilers
are on line, the lead shall always operate to full capacity and
the lag shall operate between minimum and maximum output
to satisfy demand requirements.
When system demand decreases, the lag boiler shall return to
the minimum ring rate position and shut off. A further
decrease shall cause the lead boiler to reduce its ring rate to
minimum and shut off.
A switch shall be provided to rotate the lead position between
both boilers.
For steam boilers, a means shall be provided to maintain mini-
mum boiler water temperature at low-re when the boilers are
off line.
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For hot water boilers, a means shall be provided to keep the
boilers at low-re rate until a predetermined minimum temper-
ature is reached. This releases the boiler to automatic operation
from the ring rate control.
All components shall be Underwriters Laboratories approved
for intended service.
Lead/Lag Start with either Unison Modulation or Unison High-
Low-Fire.
The boiler manufacturer shall supply a control system to lead
and lag start of two boilers. The system shall start, stop, and
control the ring rate of both boilers.
Upon system demand, the lead boiler shall start and operate to
full capacity prior to starting the lag boiler. When both boilers
are on line, they shall operate in unison between minimum and
maximum output to satisfy demand requirements.
When system demand decreases, both boilers shall reduce their
ring rate, in unison, to minimum. The lag boiler shall shut off
and the lead boiler shall operate between minimum and maxi-
mum until demand is satised, and then shut off.
A switch shall be provided to rotate the lead position between
both boilers.
For steam boilers, means shall be provided to maintain mini-
mum boiler water temperature at low-re when boilers are off
line.
For hot water boilers, means shall be provided to keep boilers
in a low-re-hold mode until a predetermined minimum tem-
perature is reached. This shall then release the boiler to auto-
matic operation from ring rate control.
All components shall be Underwriters Laboratories approved
for intended service.
The lead/lag system is a specialized digital control that
sequences the starting, stopping, and controls modulation ring
rate for two boilers. It can be used for either steam or hot water
applications.
APPLICATION
This option is applicable to full modulation burners utilizing
standard Cleaver-Brooks modulating controls.
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LEAD/LAG SYSTEMS (TWO THROUGH FOUR
BOILER LEAD/LAG)
The lead-lag system is a specialized digital control that
sequences the starting, stopping, and controls modulation ring
rate for two through four boilers. It can be used for either steam
or hot water applications.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
PID Control Logic:
Precise control.
Monitors rate of change to anticipate needs of system,
turning boilers on or off as needed.
Lead/Lag Start and Modulation:
Provides optimal control action for different applications.
Lead boiler rotates automatically every 24 hours or manually
selected for xed lead position.
Boilers Controlled From Header Pressure or Temperature:
Maintain constant steam or hot water supply to system load.
Compensate for varying losses between boiler and header.
Sequences Optimal Number of Boilers on Line:
Maximum system efciency.
Reduces cycling and boiler wear reducing maintenance and
downtime costs.
Optimizes fuel savings.
PRODUCT OFFERING
Cleaver-Brooks shall supply the following equipment:
Lead/lag sequencing control system for full modulating
boilers (four boilers maximum).
Relays on control system panel for start-stop control of
boilers.
Pressure or temperature sensor and immersion well.
Assured low-re cutoff upon boiler shut off (steam and hot
water boilers).
Minimum temperature low-re-hold control (steam boilers).
Low-re-hold control (hot water boilers).
ENGINEERING DATA
Voltage input: 115 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption: 30 VA maximum
Output rating:
Relays: 1 amp inductive, 10 amp resistive at 115 V, 60 Hz.
(up to 4 relays used, plug in type).
Firing rate signal: 0 to 135 ohm resistive.
Sensor ranges:
Temperature: -30 F to 250 F accuracy plus or minimum
1F.
Pressure: 0-30 psig, 0-100 psig, 0-200 psig accuracy 1% full
scale.
Standby battery: Operates for 100 days minimum with overall
average life of 5 years.
Maximum ambient temperature: 120 F.
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
1.0 The boiler manufacturer shall furnish a microprocessor
based control system. The control shall be engineered and pro-
grammed exclusively for the operation of multiple steam or hot
water full modulation boilers. It shall incorporate the following
integrated functions:
Manual or automatic lead stage rotation; boiler sequencing and
burner ring rate (modulation control). The control shall be of
modular construction to facilitate eld modication, upgrading
or repair. It shall include the following features.
2.0 The control shall have the capability of operating in a tem-
perature or pressure mode. Temperature sensors shall be of the
thermistor type, suitable for insertion into a 3/8 ID well. Stan-
dard operating range shall be -30 F to +250 F. Pressure sen-
sors shall be of the 4-20 ma type. Standard operating range
shall be 0-30, 0-100, 0-150 or 0-200 psig.
3.0 The control shall provide an integral sensor set point
adjustment. The set point shall be adjustable in 1 F or 1 psig
increments (1/10 psig increments for 0-30 psig units) via a
multi-turn knob. The setting value shall be stored in EEPROM
indenitely.
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4.0 The control shall provide a LED bar graph display of each
boilers approximate percent modulation. The control shall also
provide a digital LED display of actual temperature or pres-
sure, set point temperature or pressure, gain adjustment and
each boilers exact percent modulation. In addition, the digital
display shall be used to indicate the following four control set-
tings as they are being adjusted:
Modulation start point shall be adjustable from 50 to 100%.
This setting determines the percent modulation a stage must
achieve before the next stage is activated. There shall be
independent adjustment of this setting for each burner.
Purge timer shall be adjustable from 0-9.9 minutes. This
setting determines the delay time between a burner being
started and the beginning of modulation.
Set back (additional set point) shall be adjustable from 0-75
F/psig (0-7.5 psig on 0-30 psig units). This setting
determines the F/psig drop from the primary set point
whenever the setback mode is activated. An off setting
shall also be included for complete burner shutdown. The set
back mode shall be activated by an external switch closure.
Standby timer shall be adjustable from 1-60 minutes. This
setting determines the delay period which must elapse before
any designated standby boilers are activated. The timing
sequence shall begin when all active boilers reach 100%
ring rate.
5.0 LEDs shall be provided to indicate the lead stage and all
activated stages.
6.0 A lithium coin type battery shall be included to maintain
the correct lead stage and lead stage rotation timer in the event
of power failure. Storage capacity shall be 100 days.
7.0 A four position selector switch shall be provided to set the
operating mode of each stage. Positions include on, auto, off
and standby.
8.0 The control shall have the capability of operating up to four
full modulation boilers. Each stage shall have the following
outputs:
A normally open contact to start/stop the burner.
A 0-135 ohm output to independently control each burners
ring rate.
9.0 The control shall be UL listed, tested per Standard 873.
Temperature Indicating and Regulating Equipment. It shall be
CSA listed, tested per Standard C22.2 Number 24-1987 Tem-
perature Indicating and Regulating Equipment. It shall also be
approved for use in NYC by the City of New York; Department
of Buildings, Bureau of Electrical Control and Department of
Environmental Protection, Bureau of Air Resources.
10.0 A surface mounted, locking steel, NEMA 1 type, mini-
mum 18 gauge enclosure shall be provided.
APPLICATION
This option is applicable to full modulation burners utilizing
standard Cleaver-Brooks modulating controls.
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LOW FIRE HOLD CONTROL
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Prevents Automatic Control of Burner Firing Rate Until Pre-
Determined Boiler Water Temperature is Reached:
Equalizes water temperature in boiler.
Reduces possibility of thermal shock to pressure vessel and
refractory.
PRODUCT OFFERING
Cleaver-Brooks shall provide a boiler water temperature con-
trol with sensor and immersion well. The control is Underwrit-
ers Laboratories approved for intended service and shall be
mounted and wired on the boiler.
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
The boiler manufacturer shall furnish and install a control to
sense boiler water temperature. The control shall maintain
burner in a low-re hold mode until a pre-set temperature is
satised. This shall then release boiler to automatic control of
system demand. Control shall be Underwriters Laboratories
approved for intended service.
APPLICATION
This option is applicable to full modulation and high-low re
burners.
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MINIMUM TEMPERATURE LOW FIRE
HOLD CONTROL
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Maintains Minimum Boiler Water Temperature in Steam
Boilers at Low-Fire Mode of Operation During Off Periods:
Reduces lag-time to steaming rate.
Reduces possibility of thermal shock to pressure vessel and
refractory.
Operational mode-manual or automatic.
PRODUCT OFFERING
Cleaver-Brooks shall supply:
Boiler water temperature control and immersion well.
Interface relay.
Operation mode.
Manual selector switch.
Automatic activated by remote on-off boiler control
device.
Components Underwriters Laboratories approved for
intended service.
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
The boiler manufacturer shall furnish and install a control to
sense boiler water temperature. The control shall have an
adjustable set point to maintain a minimum temperature at a
pre-set level when the boiler is off line. This shall be accom-
plished at the burners minimum ring rate. The function can be
activated either manually or automatically. Components shall
be Underwriters Laboratories approved for intended service.
APPLICATION
This option is applicable to full modulation and high-low re
burners.
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ASSURED LOW FIRE CUTOFF
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Assures that the burner shuts off at minimum firing rate when
signaled from remote disable source:
Prevents shutoff at ring rates above low re.
Reduces possibility of thermal shock to pressure vessel and
refractory.
PRODUCT OFFERING
Cleaver-Brooks shall provide terminal connection points for
remote disable/enable signals, and internally wire additional
electrical components necessary to perform this function.
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
The boiler manufacturer shall make provisions to accept
remote enable/disable signal contact. Any disable signal shall
cause the burner to return to minimum low re position prior to
shutting off the main fuel.
APPLICATION
This option is applicable to full modulation and high-low re
burners.
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REMOTE MODULATION
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Provides burner modulation from a customer supplied 4-20
ma control signal.
Ties boiler ring rate control with customer control system
(for example, building management, boiler room master,
lead-lag control).
PRODUCT OFFERING
Standard Equipment
Resistor kit to allow standard ring rate motor to operate
from a 4-20 ma control signal.
Relay with gold ashed contacts to switch between
automatic and manual operation.
Manual ring rate potentiometer to allow local manual
operation.
Optional Equipment
Local remote ring rate control selector switch.
Allows control of ring rate from standard local ring rate
controller or remote 4-20 ma signal.
SAMPLE SPECIFICATION
Furnish and install components to allow burner to modulate
from a remote 4-20 ma control signal. Provisions shall be made
for local manual ring rate control.
APPLICATION
This option is applicable to full modulation burners utilizing
standard Cleaver-Brooks modulating controls.
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AUTOMATIC FUEL CHANGEOVER
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Provides sequence to allow burner to automatically change
fuel.
Interfaces boiler-burner control with customer control
system and avoids premium charges for fuel.
PRODUCT OFFERING
A selector switch. With selector switch in the AUTO
position, burner shall re primary fuel when auxiliary contact
governing fuel selection (for an example, gas pressure switch
or outdoor thermostat) is closed. Upon opening of the above
contact: a burner shall modulate to the minimum ring rate
position, shutdown and restart ring stand by fuel.
Fuel auto changeover switch (a low gas pressure switch or
outdoor thermostat). This switch may be furnished by the
boiler supplier, customer, or utility.
SAMPLE SPECIFICATION
The boiler manufacturer shall furnish sequence to allow an
automatic changeover from primary to stand by fuel and
back. An automatic fuel changeover shall be initiated by gas
pressure, outdoor temperature or other dry contact.
APPLICATION
This option is applicable to dual-fuel (i.e., gas-oil red) boilers
with exception of Model LE Boilers.
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OXYGEN TRIM
The C-B Model O
2
Trim System is a complete package used to
maintain optimum fuel-to-air ratios and maximum fuel ef-
ciency.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Microprocessor-Based Control System Ensures Dependable
Operation and Precise Oxygen Control:
Selectable single point, automatic calibration (based on an
internal, real-time clock) or dual point manual calibration
mode.
Dual calibration ensures accurate oxygen readings.
Ten segment set point curves ensure accurate tracking of
oxygen set points on both gas or oil fuels.
The oxygen sensing cell in the analyzer probe is easily
removed for service and replacement.
Recorder output of oxygen values is operator selectable for
either 4-20 ma or 1-5 Vdc. Firing rate output is 1-5 Vdc.
The Model C-B O2 Trim System Incorporates Dual Analyzer
Displays:
A large LED display for oxygen levels.
40 character, back-lit, LCD for display of conguration and
other data.
Display is used for friendly prompts during programming
calibration, service, and monitoring.
The Controller Display is a Back-lit LCD Which Will Display
the Following in Both Digital and Bar Graph Format:
Process variable (% O
2
).
Set point.
Control Output.
Graphic trending of O
2
or ring rate on controller display for
up to 24 hours. Graph timing is selectable.
Two Alarm Contacts Which Are User-Configurable for Any
of the Following Functions:
Low O
2
alarm.
Low O
2
shutdown.
High stack temperature alarm and/or boiler cutoff (when
used with optional stack temperature transmitter).
Analyzer malfunction.
Time delay may be incorporated into these contacts.
Analyzer Probe is Direct Insertion, In-Situ Type Which Pro-
vides:
High accuracy.
Fast response.
Reliability.
PRODUCT OFFERING
Oxygen trim system can be supplied for either fuel trim or air
trim.
NEMA 12 Control Panel with the following:
Oxygen analyzer.
Oxygen probe (15.75").
Oxygen controller.
Fuel selection indicator lights.
Pneumatic control components and actuator.
In-situ probe with zirconia cell.
Firing rate transducer.
50 ft cable for probe and ring rate transducer.
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Optional Equipment
Pneumatic actuator for switch over.
Stack temperature transmitter for display on analyzer.
Control panel stand.
Probe lter (stainless steel).
Probe stack mounting adaptor.
27" probe.
ENGINEERING DATA
Probe:
Sample Gas Temperature: 0 to 1100 F.
Insertion length: 15.75", 27".
Ambient Temperature: 14 to 176 F.
Material in contact with gas: Stainless Steel, Zirconia.
Installation: Flange mounting (equivalent to 2" 150 lbs FF.
ANSI ange).
Enclosure: NEMA 4.
Weight: Insertion length 15.75" approximately 9 lbs.
Insertion length 27" approximately 12 lbs.
Control Panel:
Power Supply: 110/120 Vac, 3 amps, 50/60 Hz.
Dimensions: 20" H x 20" W x 13" D.
Weight: Approximately 70 lbs.
Ambient Temperature: 32 to 122 F.
Air Supply: 25-126 psig instrument air dry, oil free.
Outputs:
Control: 3-15 psig.
Recorder: O
2
value 1-5 Vdc or 4-20 ma.
Firing Rate 1-5 Vdc.
Contact: 250 Vac, 2 amps.
Low O
2
alarm.
Low O
2
shutdown.
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
This specication covers the hardware and control of the C-B
O
2
Trim System. The system adjusts the fuel-to-air ratio in
order to maintain maximum efciency and features reliable
monitoring and control of oxygen concentrations.
1.0 The system shall be completely congured from factory,
requiring only job-specic data to be entered (or modied) in
the eld. Controller/analyzer shall be shipped with default
values and have a limit on the range of adjustments where
applicable.
Hardware:
Hardware shall consist of the following:
2.0 Oxygen Sensor:
The oxygen sensor shall be:
Zirconia cell with temperature held constant by a heater.
Probe is in-situ type to provide fast response to changes
in O
2
levels.
3.0 Analyzer:
The analyzer shall be:
4-20 ma O
2
output signal with linearly proportional to a
0-20%
Capable of single-point automatic calibration or dual
point manual calibration. Single point calibration is
programmable based on an internal time clock.
Able to provide a contact closure during calibration,
which will be wired into controller to override trim
function during calibration.
Response 90% within ve (5) seconds after gas is
introduced.
Capable of providing the following control and monitoring
ability in the analyzer:
Display interactive operation.
Analog bar display format on screen.
Indicate average O
2
computation.
Maximum and minimum O
2
levels.
Large LED display of O
2
level.
40 character dot matrix back-lit LCD display of
conguration and other data.
Self testing for cell life.
Analog output range of 0-20% O
2
computation.
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Efciency calculations (with temperature transmitter
option).
4.0 Controller:
Controller shall:
Be microprocessor based.
Have means for indicating the process variable (%
oxygen) setpoint, and output: each of these in both
digital and bar graph format with range 0-20%.
Allow for switching between automatic and manual
control, and for changing the setpoint and output.
Accept 4-20 ma signal from the O
2
analyzer, a
calibration contact from the analyzer, and a ring rate
signal from a boiler-mounted potentiometer.
Accept dry contact indication of fuel being red. The
front panel display of the control shall be a bit mapped
LCD type with a switch that allows operation and
system adjustments to be performed from a menu. The
display panel shall also include trend and alarm features
for real-time, history, and allow viewing of related data
while making adjustments.
5.0 The control panel of the controller shall also have the fol-
lowing features:
Dedicated page key to be used for screen selection.
Programmed function key to dene fuel type.
Mode key to determine auto or manual mode.
Failure light.
Alarm light.
8 character display description.
Oxygen level recorder output 4-20 ma or 1-5 Vdc.
Firing rate output 1-5 Vdc.
6.0 The system shall continuously monitor oxygen concentra-
tion in boiler ue gas and adjust fuel or air ow to maintain
oxygen level at set point. Set point shall be dependent on boiler
ring rate and fuel selection inputs to controller. Controller
shall determine set point internally based on these inputs,
through separate curves (function generators) for each fuel.
The rate-of-change of the ring rate input shall be limited to
allow for the response time of the gases traveling through the
boiler. Control to be direct acting. Proportional- plus-Integral
(PI) with integral-only response to set point changes. Gain
shall be varied based on ring rate, with faster response at high
ring rates and slower response at low ring rates. Control to
incorporate anti-reset windup capabilities when output reaches
its limit. Since trim output must be able to add or subtract from
fuel or air ow, the normal or no trim output shall be 50%.
APPLICATION
This system is applicable to modulating burners that utilize a
Cleaver-Brooks fuel oil controller (on oil ring) and/or specic
gas pressure regulators (on gas ring). Contact your local
Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative for specic details.
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CB-HAWK BOILER MANAGEMENT
CONTROL SYSTEM
The CB-HAWK is a complete boiler management control sys-
tem which combines the functions of a ame safeguard pro-
grammer with those of operating and ring rate controls. It
uses a solid state steam pressure or hot water temperature sen-
sor. The CB-HAWK also monitors the fuel pressure and tem-
perature (if required) with solid state sensors and provides a
built-in safety limit control of those functions.
The CB-HAWK may be used on most types of steam or hot
water boilers, including retube, industrial watertube, and
commercial watertube. It is designed to operate a gas, oil or
combination burner using a single modulation motor and pro-
vides best results when used with a fully modulating burner.
In addition to installation on new boilers, the CB-HAWK can
be added as a retrot to existing boilers. Contact your local
Cleaver-Brooks representative for details on retrotting CB-
HAWK to any boiler.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
Complete Boiler Control System:
Combines control function of burner sequencing and safety
with ring rate and operating limit control.
Single boiler control with expansion capabilities for multiple
boilers using Communication Interface, Enhancer, and
General Purpose Interface (GPI).
Keyboard/Display:
Provides single point for boiler monitoring and adjustments.
Digital set points and values for accurate information.
English messages, labels, and prompts for easy use.
Eliminates many screwdriver adjustments.
Precise Control of Steam Pressure or Hot Water Tempera-
ture:
Accurate measurement using solid state sensors.
Advanced microprocessor control of ring rate is
characterized to specic boiler.
Special 400 position damper motor.
Reduced Boiler Wear:
Built in warm-up and shut down sequence to reduce thermal
shock.
Reduced modulation and cycling due to more accurate
burner positioning.
Greater Reliability and Safety with Solid State Design:
Tamper resistant sensors prevent unsafe operation.
Access code protection prevents unauthorized changes.
Complete dynamic self check of all circuits and sensors.
Complete Diagnostics Reduces Downtime:
73 fault messages.
Fault History details: Cycles, hours of operation, boiler
status, ring rate, fault codes and messages for last six safety
shutdowns.
Diagnostics provide status and voltage of all inputs, without
the need for a test meter.
Five function run test switch for improving set-up.
Improved Energy Efficiency:
Customized pre-purge sequence limits purge losses.
Accurate ring rate control reduces excessive modulation.
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PRODUCT OFFERING
Standard Equipment:
The CB-HAWK consists of the following components:
Keyboard/display.
Chassis module.
Program module.
Flame scanner and amplier (IR or UV type).
Steam or hot water sensor.
400 Position damper motor.
Fuel safety sensors.
Optional Equipment:
Details for the following optional equipment are found later in
this section.
CB-LINK Communications Module.
CB-HAWK Enhancer Base Unit.
CB-HAWK Enhancer Efciency Monitor.
CB-HAWK Enhancer Auxiliary Input Monitor.
CB-HAWK Time of Day Scheduling Control (Day/Night
Setback).
CB-HAWK Outdoor Reset Temperature Control.
CB-HAWK General Purpose Interface (GPI).
CB-HAWK Enhancer Lead-Lag Control.
CB-HAWK Two Boiler Lead-Lag System.
ENGINEERING DATA
Voltage and Frequency
Chassis and Program Module.
120 Vac (+10%/-15%) 50/60 Hz 10%.
Keyboard and Display Module.
24 Vac (+20%/-15%) 50/60 Hz.
Power Dissipation
Chassis and Program Module.
10 Watts maximum.
Keyboard and Display Module.
2 Watts maximum.
Maximum Total Connected Load
Chassis and Program Module.
2000 VA.
Boiler Controller (Total System) Fuse:
15A maximum, type FRN or equivalent.
Chassis Fuse:
10A, eld replaceable.
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
1.0 Each unit shall be factory equipped with a boiler manage-
ment control system providing technology and functions equal
to the Cleaver-Brooks model CB-HAWK.
2.0 Major functions of the boiler management system shall
provide:
Automatic sequencing of the boiler system through standby,
pre-purge, pilot ame establishing period, main ame
establishing period, run and post-purge.
Flame proving and lockout on ame failure during pilot
ame proving, main ame proving, or run.
Low re damper motor position for ame ignition trails.
Full modulating control of fuel and combustion air as well as
ring rate control.
Utilize solid state control and limit sensors providing the
following control functions:
Steam (or hot water) on/off and proportioning control.
Gas pressure high and low pressure limit. (if required).
Oil temperature high and low temperature limit (if
required).
Oil pressure high and low pressure limit (if required).
Damper motor high and low re damper motor position.
Manual control of the damper motor utilizing slewing keys to
increment and decrement the damper motor position.
Status light emitting diodes (LEDs) indicating: 1) Green
LED demand present, 2) Yellow LED main valve
energized, 3) Red LED (2) alarm, 4) Pulsing Green LED
proper programmer operation.
Field replaceable 10 amp fuse in the valve and ignition
control circuit for short circuit protection.
NEMA 1 rated enclosure.
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Line voltage terminal inputs for lockout, pre-ignition, and
recycle limits and interlocks.
73 separate annunciation faults including damper motor
operation, gas pressure limit operation (if required), oil
pressure limit operation (if required), Oil temperature limit
(if required), and hot water (or steam) sensor control
operation.
Self test for proper operation.
Monitor system circuits status.
Tamper resistant safety logic and timing.
First out annunciation and diagnostics via a liquid crystal
display (LCD).
Thermal stress delayed release to modulation.
Non-volatile lockout and history les with last (6) lockouts
readable through integral LCD display.
Dynamic Ampli-Check as standard ame amplication
protection.
Characterization to the applied boiler for ring rate control,
cycling control, and system prepurge.
A congurable rate linearization parameter which denes the
relationship between damper motor position and ring rate
and including drive to purge rate.
Capability for remote or local communications to a personal
computer including the capability to change non-safety
related parameters remotely.
Ability to be able to be installed in a continuous 0.5G
environment.
3.0 Major system components shall include:
1. Chassis.
2. Program module.
3. Keyboard and display module.
4. Flame amplier, dynamic ampli-check infrared.
5. Damper motor: 90 degree stroke, 400 position.
6. Flame sensor: infrared.
7. Control sensors: hot water temperature: 0 to 500 F range.
Steam pressure specify psi range.
8. Limit sensors:
A. Gas pressure limit specify psig range.
B. Oil pressure limit specify psig range.
C. Oil temperature limit specify temperature range.
4.0 All boiler management control wiring shall be in accor-
dance with the National Electrical Codes and local electrical
codes.
5.0 The Boiler Management Control shall provide the follow-
ing safety provisions:
Dynamic self-check safety circuit. The boiler management
controls microcomputer should continuously test itself and
related hardware for proper circuit operation.
Examine all load terminals to assure it is capable of
recognizing the true status of external controls, limits and
interlocks. If any input fails this test, the Boiler Management
Control should lockout on safety shutdown.
Closed-loop logic test of all safety critical loads (oil main
valve, gas main valve, ignition transformer and pilot valve)
and must be able to lockout on safety shutdown if any safety
critical load is identied as operating improperly.
Dynamic safety relay and contact. The control shall check
the proper operation of the safety circuit, ability to open and
close relay contact. This will assure the boiler management
control is capable of de-energizing all safety critical
terminals (oil main valve, gas main valve, ignition
transformer and pilot valve).
Dynamic amplier check of the ame signal amplier. The
control ame signal amplier must be able to recognize a no
ame signal during this dynamic amplier check.
Safe start check and expand check to include monitoring
ame signal during standby.
Dynamic gas pressure sensor check. To assure the gas
pressure limit sensor can signal zero gas pressure when gas
pressure is not present at the gas pressure limit sensing
element.
Continuous monitoring of all applicable sensors, including
steam pressure, gas pressure, and oil pressure to ensure
signals are within operating range.
Monitoring the damper motor via a feedback circuit to assure
the damper motor is at the required position within 60
seconds, the damper motor is slewing properly, the damper
motor is within 0 to 90 degrees, and ensures proper amount
of prepurge air.
Automatically returns the burner to the low re position
before shutting off when power is interrupted.
Tamper resistant timing and safety logic.
Require mandatory reprogramming when being installed on
another boiler.
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6.0 The Boiler Management Control System shall provide
these annunciation and diagnostics:
First out annunciation plus time and cycle in sequences of
fault occurrence.
Indication of sequence failures at start-up or during normal
sequence operation.
Test itself for failure, detect and isolate an alarm, and report
internal circuit faults.
The ability of reading limit sensor voltages and resistance at
connector interface.
English text description of the system fault, while
maintaining the last six (6) faults in historical memory, which
are readable through the LCD display.
7.0 The Boiler Management control shall be able to operate in
these environmental conditions:
32 to 130 F temperature range; 85% RH continuous, non-
condensing, humidity; 0.5G continuous vibration; 120 Vac
(+10/- 15%) 50/60 Hz voltage/frequency; maximum
connected load of 2000 VA.
8.0 Boiler Management Control System Component functions
shall be as follows:
Chassis module: Provides mounting means and line voltage
I/O for the boiler room control.
Program module: Provides boiler sequence logic to meet
FM/IRI approval body requirements. The Program module
is the location of the system micro-computer which generates
fault messages and descriptions and processes boiler
room I/O.
Keyboard and display: Provides user interface to the system
for sequence status fault history, and system conguration
interface, all via a 2 row by 40 character LCD.
Infrared ame amplier or UV amplier: Provides ame
signal amplication. A dynamic ampli-check of the ame
signal ampliers circuitry is conducted to assure the
amplier responds to loss of ame.
Gas pressure sensor: Provides a 1 to 6 Vdc signal to the
Boiler Management Control. Gas pressure sensors provides
high and low gas pressure limits with gas pressure ranges of
0.1 to 15 psig.
Steam pressure sensor: Provides a 1 to 6 Vdc signal to the
Boiler Management Control indicating steam pressure in the
boiler. Signal provides on/off and modulating control of the
burner, with ranges from .75 to 750 psig.
Oil pressure sensor: Provides a 1 to 6 Vdc signal to the Boiler
Management Control indicating oil pressure supplied to fuel
oil controller. Signal provides high and low oil pressure limit
functions within range of 7.5 to 150 psig.
Oil temperature sensor: Provides a resistance signal to Boiler
Management Control indicating oil temperature at the sensor
well assembly. Signal provides high and low oil temperature
limit functions within range of 0 to 300 F
Water temperature: Provides a resistance signal to the Boiler
Management Control indicating water temperature at the
sensor well assembly. Provides on/off and release to
modulation control of the burner. The sensors have ranges of
0 to 300 F and 0 to 500 F.
Damper motor: Drives ring rate valve and combustion air
damper based on input from the Boiler Management Control
to purge the combustion chamber, provide fuel and air in
proper proportion, and vary burner ring rate to meet the load
demand on the boiler.
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CB-LINK
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Connects up to six boilers:
Allows single point monitoring and control of CB-HAWK.
Allows single point monitoring of CB780.
Allows multiple boiler control functions from Enhancer.
Allows multiple boiler communications from General
Purpose Interface (GPI).
Remote Annunciation of Boiler Faults:
Reduces response time of maintenance personnel.
Reduces response time of service company.
Allows unmanned facility to notify central ofce.
Remote Monitoring of Boiler Operation:
Monitor pressure, temperature, status, diagnostics.
Reduce cost of maintenance and service calls.
Data Logging Using Personal Computer:
Reduces costs for recording information.
Improved data accuracy.
Improved planned maintenance by spotting trends.
Help troubleshoot problems with historical data.
Fault History Log Using Personal Computer:
Time and Date stamp all faults.
Provides a permanent record of fault conditions.
Remote Setpoint Adjustments:
Operator can take boilers on or off setback from remote
location.
Process engineers can adjust boiler settings affecting their
process.
Password Protection:
Prevents unauthorized personnel from accessing The Boiler
Management Control.
PRODUCT OFFERING
Base Unit includes the following:
Communications module with local RS232 serial port, and
six plug in module slots.
One plug in module for each boiler.
Combustion Systems Manager (CSM) software for operation
on an IBM AT compatible computer.
NEMA 1 enclosure (Metal enclosure with hinged door and
removable sub-base is optional).
Options:
One additional plug in module required for each additional
boiler.
Maximum six boiler connected, ve if used with Enhancer,
ve boilers if used with GPI card, and four boilers if used
with GPI with Enhancer.
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ENGINEERING DATA
Power Required:
Voltage and Frequency: 120 Vac (+10/-15%), 50/60 Hz (
10%).
Control Bus Communication: RS485.
Hayes Smart Modem compatible for remote communication
with a personal computer.
Environmental Ratings:
Ambient Temperature: Operating 32 to 130 F, Storage -30 to
150 F.
Humidity: Operating, 85% RH Continuous, Non-
condensing.
Vibration: Continuous 0.5G.
Enclosure: NEMA 1.
Weight: 4 lbs 10 oz (unpacked without Control Bus Module).
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
1.0 A communications module shall be supplied providing
technology and function equal to the Cleaver-Brooks model
CB-LINK communications module that shall allow for remote
programming control, monitoring and diagnostics up to 6 boil-
ers equipped with CB-HAWK Boiler Management Control,
with an IBM AT compatible personal computer or a building
automation system.
2.0 The communications module shall provide for remote or
local programming of non-safety functions such as boiler on,
boiler off, operating setpoint, etc. It shall also provide for local
and remote communication of individual boiler shutdowns and
73 fault codes that are date and time stamped. Local communi-
cations to an IBM AT compatible shall be via a RS232C
port. Remote communications to an IBM AT compatible
equipped with a modem shall be via a customer supplied exter-
nal modem (Hayes Smart Modem or equal) to the CB-LINK
communications module operating at 300 or 1200 BAUD.
Building automation system tie-in shall be via a General Pur-
pose Interface (GPI) device which provides a passive gateway.
On a fault shutdown condition, the communications module
shall report the shutdown to either a local computer or printer
and/or call out up to 3 pre-programmed telephone numbers via
an external modem.
3.0 The communications module shall be able to activate a
remote pager as one of the three pre-programmed telephone
numbers if desired.
4.1 Either the local or remote personal computer software shall
be provided on 3-1/2 oppy diskette that will operate on
Microsoft Windows 3.1 or later. Data logging of boiler oper-
ating pressures and/or temperatures at predetermined times
shall be available. Access control password protection shall
also be provided.
The software shall be compatible with the following computer
hardware.
IBM AT Compatible Personal Computer with:
8 MHz or faster clock speed.
20 MB minimum hard disk drive.
5-1/4 or 3-1/2 oppy disk drive.
VGA graphics capability.
RS232 serial port (com 1 or 2).
Optional 1200 BAUD external modem.
4.2 The HAWK LINK shall include communication protocol
and device information to the building automation system inte-
grator. Provide a General Purpose Interface module that occu-
pies one of the six slots on the LINK chassis. This module shall
support either ASCII or binary codes via RS-485 standards and
connections. The system integrator can transfer select control
and monitoring information from any CB HAWK, CB-780 or
ENHANCER. Provide a disk to be used by the system integra-
tor that contains protocol specications, device & point
description les, instructions and ROM image le to convert
any General Purpose Interface module into a Testcard device
that implements all of the data types of all devices, a PC pro-
gram to test and demonstrate the General Purpose Interface
module and its protocols (a RS-232 to RS-485 adapter will be
required)
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CB-HAWK ENHANCER BASE UNIT
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Keyboard and Display:
Single point monitor of multiple boilers.
Membrane-type keypad for reliability in boiler room
environments.
Large 1" LED Status Display:
Immediate annunciation of faults.
Continuous display of boiler status can be seen across room.
Base unit provides enclosure for Enhancer options. It must be
used in conjunction with one or more Enhancer options.
PRODUCT OFFERING
The CB-HAWK Enhancer is used in conjunction with one to
ve boilers that are equipped with CB-HAWK Boiler Manage-
ment Control. The Enhancer and associated HAWK controls
must all be connected to a CB-LINK communication module.
Because of a conict between control actions, Outdoor Reset
Control and Time of Day Schedule control can not be used
together. One or more Enhancer options must be used in con-
junction with the Enhancer base unit.
Standard Equipment:
The Enhancer comes in a single 24" x 24" x 8" NEMA 12
enclosure with keyboard/display, status display, 10-slot rack,
power supply, and required modules.
ENGINEERING DATA
Power required: 120 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 3 amps.
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
The CB-HAWK Enhancer shall be provided complete in its
own NEMA 12 enclosure, with the exception that the sensors
are shipped loose for eld installation. The keyboard/display
shall be mounted on the front door of the enclosure for access
to setpoints and display parameters. An LED annunciator shall
also be mounted on the front door for annunciation of alarm
conditions and lead/lag boiler status.
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CB-HAWK ENHANCER EFFICIENCY MONITOR
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Calculates Efficiency With or Without O
2
Measurements:
Uses separate O
2
signal if available for increased accuracy.
Estimates efciency without O
2
for lower cost installation.
Calculations based on boiler efciency and ring rate.
Calculate Fuel Usage:
Allows management to see where costs are.
Easy to Understand Measurements:
No need to convert stack temperature measurements.
Instantaneous, 1 hour, 8 hours, 24 hours and 1 week
averages.
Indicates Conditions Requiring Attention:
Assists the operator in maintaining optimal efciency.
Preventative maintenance may be performed before
expensive procedures are required.
High stack temperature alarm indicates problems.
PRODUCT OFFERING
The Enhancer Boiler Efciency Monitor is an optional feature
of the CB-HAWK Enhancer and is used in conjunction with
the Enhancer Base Unit and CB-LINK Communication Mod-
ule. It may be used with up to ve CB-HAWK Boiler Manage-
ment Control equipped boilers.
The efciency calculation is not based on actual ow measure-
ments, but on data calculated from quantitative test results and
measurements of stack temperature, ambient temperature, oxy-
gen (measured or estimated) and boiler information from the
CB-HAWK Boiler Management Control.
Equipment provided with the Enhancer Boiler Efciency Mon-
itor:
Stack temperature thermocouple for each boiler (shipped
loose).
Ambient air temperature thermocouple and bracket (shipped
loose).
Necessary input/output modules inside enclosure.
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
1.0 The Enhancer shall include the Boiler Efciency Monitor
feature. It shall provide the user with basic information regard-
ing boiler operation. Up to ve (5) boilers may be monitored
simultaneously. The following operating parameters shall be
displayed:
Instantaneous boiler efciency.
Average boiler efciency.
Total Btu input.
Total Btu output.
Peak load.
Quantity of fuel used (gallons of oil or therms of gas).
Total fuel used.
Average cost to generate output ($/M Btu).
The above parameters shall be calculated from known operat-
ing characteristics and direct measurements based on the fol-
lowing formula:
2.0 Boiler Efciency = 100% (stack losses + radiation &
convection losses).
The Boiler Efciency Monitor shall not require mass ow
meters for water, steam, or fuel.
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CB-HAWK ENHANCER LEAD/LAG CONTROL
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Unison or Lead/Lag Modulation for up to Five Boilers:
Provides optimal control action for different applications.
Controls Actual Header Pressure or Temperature:
Maintains constant steam or hot water supply to load.
Compensates for varying losses between boiler and header.
Sequences Optimal Number of Boilers on Line:
Maximum system efciency.
Reduced cycling and boiler wear for lower maintenance and
downtime costs.
Boiler Sequencing Based on Boiler Firing Rate:
Does not require a signicant change in pressure or
temperature as in conventional systems.
Starts new boiler as an immediate response to any boiler
taken off line for uninterrupted operation.
Minimum temperature control so lag boilers are always ready
to respond to load changes.
Alarm Annunciation:
Load Exceeds Capacity alarm warns of potential problems
before a signicant loss of pressure or temperature occurs.
PRODUCT OFFERING
The Enhancer Lead/Lag Control is an optional feature of the
CB-HAWK Enhancer, and is used in conjunction with the
Enhancer Base Unit and the CB-LINK communication mod-
ule. It may be used with up to ve CB-HAWK Boiler Manage-
ment Control equipped boilers.
Equipment provided with the Enhancer Lead/lag Control
includes:
Header steam pressure or water temperature sensor (shipped
loose).
Minimum temperature controls for boilers (shipped loose).
Necessary input/output modules inside enclosure.
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
The Enhancer Lead/Lag Control system provides lead/lag con-
trol of the steam pressure (or water temperature) in the main
header, fed by up to ve (5) boilers. It shall provide the follow-
ing functions:
Control of header pressure (or water temperature) using solid
state sensors for measurement.
Control shall not require a noticeable change in pressure (or
water temperature) to sequence a boiler on or off.
Operator adjustable minimum-temperature control of lag
boilers.
Boiler status and ring rate information of each boiler shall
be monitored and controlled by the lead/lag system via a
direct bi-directional digital communication link.
Large 1" LED display to annunciate lead and lag boiler run
and alarm conditions.
An alarm indicator annunciates conditions when the boiler
system capacity is insufcient to maintain system pressure
(or water temperature) or if a system fault occurs.
Keyboard entry of following parameters:
Lead Boiler.
First through fourth lag boilers.
System set point.
System on point and off point.
Lag-on trigger and delay set points.
Lag-off trigger and delay set points.
Lead/lag system shall immediately start an additional lag
boiler to compensate for lost capacity if an on-line boiler is
turned off or if a fault causes a shut down.
The lead and lag boilers may be changed at any time without
upsetting the system pressure (or water temperature)
regardless of the number of boilers currently on line.
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CB-HAWK TWO BOILER LEAD/LAG SYSTEM
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Controls Actual Header Pressure or Temperature:
Maintains steam or hot water supply to system load.
Compensates for varying losses between boiler and header.
Sequences Operation of Two Boilers:
Maximum system efciency.
Reduces cycling and boiler wear reducing maintenance and
downtime costs.
Optimized fuel savings.
Lead/Lag Start with Lead/Lag Modulation:
Lead boiler operates at full capacity prior to starting lag
boiler.
Ideal where load swings are small and infrequent, such as
heating applications.
PRODUCT OFFERING
Cleaver-Brooks shall supply the following equipment:
Solid state sensors shipped loose for mounting in common
header.
Minimum temperature low re hold control (steam boilers).
Low re hold control (hot water boilers).
Provision for switching normal or setback set points for each
boiler, as a means for selecting lead and lag boiler.
Components shall be Underwriters Laboratories approved
for intended service.
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
Lead/Lag Start with Lead/Lag Modulation:
The boiler manufacturer shall supply a control system to lead
and lag two boilers. The system shall start, stop, and control r-
ing rate of both boilers.
Upon system demand, the lead boiler shall start and operate to
full capacity prior to starting the lag boiler. When both boilers
are on line, the lead boiler shall always operate to full capacity
and the lag boiler shall operate between minimum and maxi-
mum output to satisfy demand requirements.
When system demand decreases, the lag boiler shall return to
the minimum ring rate position and shut off. A further
decrease shall cause the lead boiler to reduce its ring rate to
minimum and shut off.
Provisions shall be made to transfer each boilers set point
between normal and setback, as a means for determining lead
and lag boiler.
For steam boilers, a means shall be provided to maintain mini-
mum boiler water temperature at low-re when the boilers are
not required to support the load. The boilers shall also be held
at low-re until this temperature is reached.
For hot water boilers, a means shall be provided to keep the
boilers at low re until predetermined minimum temperature is
reached. This then releases the boiler to automatic operation
from the ring rate control.
All components shall be Underwriters Laboratories approved
for intended use and bear the UL and CSA label.
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Section E
EMISSIONS
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3
POLLUTANTS AND CONTROL TECHNIQUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3
NITROGEN COMPOUNDS (NOx). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3
NOx CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4
POST COMBUSTION CONTROL METHODS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4
Selective Non-catalytic Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4
Selective Catalytic Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4
COMBUSTION CONTROL TECHNIQUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4
Low Excess Air (LEA) Firing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4
Low Nitrogen Fuel Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-5
Burner Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-5
Water/Steam Injection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-5
Flue Gas Recirculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-5
CHOOSING THE BEST NOx TECHNOLOGY FOR THE JOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-6
Turndown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-6
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-6
Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-6
Excess Air. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-7
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-7
Total Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-7
SULFUR COMPOUNDS (SOx) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-7
CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-8
PARTICULATE MATTER (PM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-8
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOCs)/HYDROCARBONS (HC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-8
EMISSION LEVEL UNITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-8
CORRECTING EMISSIONS TO 3% OXYGEN (15% EXCESS AIR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-9
CONVERTING EMISSIONS BETWEEN PPM AND LB/MMBTU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-9
CALCULATION OF ANNUAL EMISSIONS FOR INDUSTRIAL BOILERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-11
NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-13
ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure E-1. Effects of Fuel-Bound Nitrogen on NOx Emissions for Fuel Oils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3
Figure E-2. Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction (SNCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4
Figure E-3. Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-5
Figure E-4. Effects of Fuel Sulfur Content on SOx Emissions for Fuel Oils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-7
Figure E-5. CO Emissions Conversion Curves, 3% Oxygen, (15% Excess Air) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-9
Figure E-6. NOx Emissions Conversion Curves, 3% Oxygen, (15% Excess Air) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-10
Figure E-7. SOx Emissions Conversion Curves, 3% Oxygen, (15% Excess Air) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-10
Figure E-8. Volatile Organic Compound Conversion Curves, 3% Oxygen, (15% Excess Air) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-11
Figure E-9. Annual NOx Emissions for 250-800 Horsepower Boilers, NOx = 110 ppm (Corrected to 3% O
2
) . . . . . . . . . E-12
Figure E-10. Annual NOx Emissions for 250-800 Horsepower Boilers, NOx = 20 ppm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-12
Figure E-11. Annual NOx Emissions for 250-800 Horsepower Boilers, NOx =25 ppm
(Corrected to 3% O
2
) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-12
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Figure E-12. Annual NOx Emissions for 250-800 Horsepower Boilers, NOx = 30 ppm
(Corrected to 3% O
2
) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-13
Figure E-13. Annual NOx Emissions for 250-800 Horsepower Boilers, NOx = 60 ppm
(Corrected to 3% O
2
) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-13
Figure E-14. Summary of Federal EPA Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-15
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INTRODUCTION
This section of the Boiler Book contains background informa-
tion regarding boiler emissions.
This section does not include emission performance for indi-
vidual Cleaver-Brooks boiler models. Emission information
for each product is included in the specic section of the
Boiler Book for the product or you can contact your local
Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative for the necessary
information.
POLLUTANTS AND CONTROL
TECHNIQUES
Combustion of standard fossil fuels (natural gas and ASTM
Grade Oil) in commercial and industrial boilers results in the
following nine emissions; carbon dioxide, nitrogen, oxygen,
water, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide, sulfur oxides, volatile
organic compounds, and particulate matter. The latter ve
products of combustion are considered pollutants and are
known to, either directly or indirectly, cause harmful affects on
humans and the environment.
The following section describes the formation and control of
each of the pollutants in commercial and industrial boilers:
Carbon Monoxide
Nitrogen Oxides
Sulfur Oxides
Volatile Organic Compounds/Hydrocarbons
Particulate Matter
NITROGEN COMPOUNDS (NOx)
Although there is evidence proving NOx, in itself, is harmful
to humans, the main reason NOx is considered an environmen-
tal problem is because it initiates reactions that result in the
production of ozone and acid rain. Ozone and acid rain can
damage fabric, cause rubber to crack, reduce visibility, dam-
age buildings, harm forests and lakes, and cause health prob-
lems. By controlling NOx levels, along with the other
pollutants, the levels of acid rain and ozone can be reduced.
The principal nitrogen pollutants generated by boilers are
nitric oxide (NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO
2
), collectively
referred to as NOx.
The contribution from different NOx sources to the total NOx
levels varies among metropolitan areas. In general, the contri-
bution of mobile sources to the total NOx level ranges from 60
to 80 percent: For stationary sources, it ranges between 20 and
40 percent. A signicant portion of the NOx from stationary
sources can be attributed to residential, commercial, and
industrial sources, including industrial boilers. In industrial
boilers, NOx is primarily formed in two ways; thermal NOx
and fuel NOx:
Thermal NOx
is formed when nitrogen and oxygen in the
combustion air combine with one another at the high tem-
peratures in a ame. Thermal NOx makes up the majority
of NOx formed during the combustion of gases and light
oils.
Fuel NOx
is formed by the reaction of nitrogen in the fuel
with oxygen in the combustion air. It is rarely a problem
with gaseous fuels. But in oils containing signicant
amounts of fuel-bound nitrogen, fuel NOx
can account for
up to 50% of the total NOx emissions.
NOx emissions from boilers are inuenced by many factors.
The most signicant factors are ame temperature and the
amount of nitrogen in the fuel. Other factors affecting NOx
formation are excess air level and combustion air temperature.
While ame temperature primarily affects thermal NOx forma-
tion, the amount of nitrogen in the fuel determines the level of
fuel NOx emissions. Fuel containing more nitrogen results in
higher levels of NOx emissions (see Figure E-1). Most NOx
control technologies for industrial boilers, with inputs less than
100 MMBtu/hr, reduce thermal NOx and have little affect on
fuel NOx. Fuel NOx is most economically reduced in commer-
cial and industrial boilers by switching to cleaner fuels (fuels
containing less fuel-bound nitrogen), if available.
0
0
Increasing
Fuel-Bound Nitrogen (% weight)
N
O
x
E
m
i
s
s
i
o
n
s
(
p
p
m
a
t
3
%
O
2
)
I
n
c
r
e
a
s
i
n
g
Figure E-1. Effects of Fuel-Bound Nitrogen on NOx Emissions
for Fuel Oils
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NOx
CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES
NOx controls can be classied into two types: post combus-
tion methods and combustion control techniques. Post com-
bustion methods address NOx
emissions after formation while
combustion control techniques prevent the formation of NOx
during the combustion process. Post combustion methods tend
to be more expensive than combustion control techniques and
generally are not used on boilers with inputs of less than 100
MMBtu/hr. Following is a list of different NOx
control meth-
ods.
Post combustion control methods include:
Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction
Selective Catalytic Reduction
Combustion control techniques include:
Low Excess Air Firing
Low Nitrogen Fuel Oil
Burner Modications
Water/Steam Injection
Flue Gas Recirculation
Each method results in a different degree of NOx control. For
example, when ring natural gas, low excess air ring typi-
cally reduces NOx by 10%, ue gas recirculation by 75%, and
selective catalytic reduction by 90%.
POST COMBUSTION CONTROL
METHODS
Selective Non-catalytic Reduction
Selective non-catalytic reduction involves the injection of a
NOx reducing agent, such as ammonia or urea, into the boiler
exhaust gases at a temperature of approximately 1400-1600 F
(see Figure E-2). The ammonia or urea breaks down the NOx
in the exhaust gases into water and atmospheric nitrogen.
Selective non-catalytic reduction reduces NOx up to 70%.
However, the technology is extremely difcult to apply to
industrial boilers that modulate or cycle frequently. This is
because the ammonia (or urea) must be injected in the ue
gases at a specic ue gas temperature. And, in industrial boil-
ers that modulate or cycle frequently, the location of the
exhaust gases at the specied temperature is constantly chang-
ing. Thus, it is not feasible to apply selective non-catalytic
reduction to industrial boilers that have high turndown capabil-
ities and modulate or cycle frequently.
Selective Catalytic Reduction
Selective catalytic reduction involves the injection of ammonia
in the boiler exhaust gases in the presence of a catalyst (see
Figure E-3). The catalyst allows the ammonia to reduce NOx
levels at lower exhaust temperatures than selective non-cata-
lytic reduction. Unlike selective non-catalytic reduction, where
the exhaust gases must be approximately 1400-1600 F, selec-
tive catalytic reduction can be utilized where exhaust gasses
are between 500 F and 1200 F, depending on the catalyst
used. Selective catalytic reduction can result in NOx reductions
up to 90%. However, it is costly to use and can rarely be cost
justied on boilers with inputs less than 100 MMBtu/hr.
COMBUSTION CONTROL
TECHNIQUES
Combustion control techniques reduce the amount of NOx
emission by limiting the amount of NOx
formation during the
combustion process. This is typically accomplished by lower-
ing ame temperatures. Combustion control techniques are
more economical than post combustion methods and are fre-
quently utilized on industrial boilers requiring NOx controls.
Low Excess Air (LEA) Firing
As a safety factor to assure complete combustion, boilers are
red with excess air. One of the factors inuencing NOx for-
mation in a boiler is the excess air levels. High excess air levels
(>45%) may result in increased NOx formation because the
excess nitrogen and oxygen in the combustion air entering the
*
*
*
*
*
AMMONIA (NH
3
) FLUE GAS TEMPERATURE
1400 - 1600 F
CLEAN GAS
FLUE GAS
NO
x
NO
x
NO
x
NH
3
NH
3
NH
3
H
2
O
H
2
O
H
2
O
N
2
N
2
NO
x
Figure E-2. Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction (SNCR)
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ame will combine to form thermal NOx. Low excess air r-
ing involves limiting the amount of excess air that is entering
the combustion process in order to limit the amount of extra
nitrogen and oxygen that enters the ame. Limiting the
amount of excess air entering a ame is accomplished through
burner design and can be optimized through the use of oxygen
trim controls. Low excess air ring can be used on most boil-
ers and generally results in overall NOx reductions of 5-10%
when ring natural gas.
Low Nitrogen Fuel Oil
When ring fuel oils, NOx
formed by fuel-bound nitrogen can
account for 20-50% of the total NOx level. One method to
reduce NOx levels from boilers ring distillate oils is through
the use of low nitrogen fuel oil. Low nitrogen oils can contain
up to 15-20 times less fuel-bound nitrogen than standard No. 2
oil (less than 0.001% fuel-bound nitrogen). When low NOx
oil
is red in retube boilers utilizing ue gas recirculation, NOx
reductions of 60%-70% over NOx emissions from standard
No. 2 oils have been achieved. Low nitrogen oil is used most
frequently in southern California.
Burner Modifications
Burner modications for NOx control involve changing the
design of a standard burner in order to create a larger ame.
Enlarging the ame results in lower ame temperatures and
lower thermal NOx formation which, in turn, results in lower
overall NOx
emissions. The technology can be applied to most
boiler types and sizes. It is most effective when ring natural
gas and distillate fuel oil and has little affect on boilers ring
heavy oil. To comply with the more stringent regulations,
burner modications must be used in conjunction with other
NOx reduction methods, such as ue gas recirculation. If
burner modications are utilized exclusively to achieve low
NOx
levels (30 ppm), adverse affects on boiler operating
parameters such as turndown, capacity, CO levels, and ef-
ciency may result. It is important to address all aspects of
boiler performance when selecting NOx
control technologies.
Water/Steam Injection
Water or steam injection can be utilized to reduce NOx levels.
By injecting water or steam into the ame, ame temperatures
are reduced, thereby lowering thermal NOx formation and
overall NOx levels. Water or steam injection can reduce NOx
up to 80% (when ring natural gas) and can result in lower
reductions when ring oils. There is a practical limit to the
amount of water or steam that can be injected into the ame
before condensation problems are experienced. Additionally,
under normal operating conditions, water/steam injection can
result in a 3-10% boiler efciency loss. Many times water or
steam injection is used in conjunction with other NOx control
methods such as burner modications or ue gas recirculation.
Flue Gas Recirculation
Flue gas recirculation, or FGR, is the most effective method of
reducing NOx emission from industrial boilers with inputs
below 100 MMBtu/hr. FGR entails recirculating a portion of
relatively cool exhaust gases back into the combustion process
in order to lower the ame temperature and reduce NOx for-
mation. It is currently the most effective and popular low NOx
technology for retube and watertube boilers. And, in many
applications, it does not require any additional reduction
equipment to comply with regulations.
Flue gas recirculation technology can be classied into two
types; external or induced.
External ue gas recirculation
utilizes an external fan to
recirculate the ue gases back into the ame. External
piping routes the exhaust gases from the stack to the
burner. A valve controls the recirculation rate, based on
boiler input.
Induced ue gas recirculation
utilizes the combustion
air fan to recirculate the ue gases back into the ame. A
portion of the ue gases are routed by duct work or inter-
*
*
*
*
*
AMMONIA (NH
3
)
FLUE GAS
NO
x
NO
x
NO
x
NH
3
NH
3
NH
3
H
2
O
H
2
O
H
2
O
N
2
N
2
NO
x
CLEAN GAS
CATALYST
Figure E-3. Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
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nally to the combustion air fan, where they are premixed
with the combustion air and introduced into the ame
through the burner. New designs of induced FGR that uti-
lize an integral FGR design are becoming popular among
boiler owners and operators because of their uncompli-
cated design and reliability.
Theoretically, there is no limit to the amount of NOx
reduction
with FGR; practically, there is a physical, feasible limit. The
limit of NOx reduction varies for different fuels 80% for
natural gas and 20-25% for standard fuel oils.
The current trends with low NOx technologies are to design
the boiler and low NOx
equipment as a package. Designing as
a true package allows the NOx control technology to be spe-
cically tailored to match the boiler's furnace design features,
such as shape, volume, and heat release. By designing the low
NOx technology as a package with the boiler, the adverse
effects of the low NOx technology on boiler operating parame-
ters (turndown, capacity, efciency, and CO levels) can be
addressed and minimized.
CHOOSING THE BEST NOx TECH-
NOLOGY FOR THE JOB
What effect does NOx control technology ultimately have on a
boiler's performance? Certain NOx controls can worsen boiler
performance while other controls can appreciably improve
performance. Aspects of the boiler performance that could be
affected include turndown, capacity, efciency, excess air, and
CO emissions.
Failure to take into account all of the boiler operating parame-
ters can lead to increased operating and maintenance costs,
loss of efciency, elevated CO levels, and shortening of the
boiler's life.
The following section discusses each of the operating parame-
ters of a boiler and how they are related to NOx control tech-
nologies.
Turndown
Choosing a low NOx technology that sacrices turndown can
have many adverse effects on the boiler. When selecting NOx
controls, the boiler should have a turndown capability of at
least 4:1 or more, in order to reduce operating costs and the
number of on/off cycles. A boiler utilizing a standard burner
with a 4:1 turndown can cycle as frequently as 12 times per
hour or 288 times a day because the boiler must begin to cycle
at inputs below 25% capacity.
With each cycle, pre- and post-purge air ow removes heat
from the boiler and sends it out the stack. The energy loss can
be reduced by using a high turndown burner (10:1), which
keeps the boiler on even at low ring rates.
Every time the boiler cycles off, before it comes back on, it
must go through a specic start-up sequence for safety assur-
ance. It takes between one to two minutes to get the boiler back
on line. If there is a sudden load demand, the response cannot
be accelerated. Keeping the boiler on line assures a quick
response to load changes.
Frequent cycling also deteriorates the boiler components. The
need for maintenance increases, the chance of component fail-
ure increases, and boiler downtime increases. So, when select-
ing NOx control, always consider the burners turndown
capability.
Capacity
When selecting the best NOx control, capacity and turndown
should be considered together because some NOx control tech-
nologies require boiler derating in order to achieve guaranteed
NOx reductions. For example, ame shaping (primarily enlarg-
ing the ame to produce a lower ame temperature thus
lower NOx levels) can require boiler derating, because the
shaped ame could impinge on the furnace walls at higher r-
ing rates.
However, the boiler's capacity requirement is typically deter-
mined by the maximum load in the steam/hot water system.
Therefore, the boiler may be oversized for the typical load con-
ditions that may occur. If the boiler is oversized, its ability to
handle minimum loads without cycling is limited. Therefore,
when selecting the most appropriate NOx
control, capacity and
turndown should be considered together for proper boiler
selection and to meet overall system load requirements.
Efficiency
Some low NOx controls reduce emissions by lowering ame
temperature, particularly in boilers with inputs less than 100
MMBtu/hr. Reducing the ame temperature decreases the radi-
ant heat transfer from the ame and could lower boiler ef-
ciency. The efciency loss due to the lower ame temperatures
can be partially offset by utilizing external components, such
as an economizer. Or, the offset technique can be inherent in
the NOx
design.
One technology that offsets the efciency loss due to lower
ame temperatures in a retube boiler is ue gas recirculation.
Although the loss of radiant heat transfer could result in an ef-
ciency loss, the recirculated ue gases increase the mass ow
through the boiler thus the convective heat transfer in the
tube passes increases. The increase in convective heat transfer
compensates for losses in radiant heat transfer, with no net ef-
ciency loss. When considering NOx control technology,
remember, it is not necessary to sacrice efciency for NOx
reductions.
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Excess Air
A boiler's excess air supply provides for safe operation above
stoichiometric conditions. A typical burner is usually set up
with 10-20% excess air (2-4% O
2
). NOx controls that require
higher excess air levels can result in fuel being used to heat the
air rather than transferring it to usable energy. Thus, increased
stack losses and reduced boiler efciency occur. NOx controls
that require reduced excess air levels can result in an oxygen
decient ame and increased levels of carbon monoxide or
unburned hydrocarbons. It is best to select a NOx control tech-
nology that has little effect on excess air.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Emissions
High ame temperatures and intimate air/fuel mixing are
essential for low CO emissions. Some NOx control technolo-
gies used on industrial and commercial boilers reduce NOx
levels by lowering ame temperatures by modifying air/fuel
mixing patterns. The lower ame temperature and decreased
mixing intensity can result in higher CO levels.
An induced ue gas recirculation package can lower NOx lev-
els by reducing ame temperature without increasing CO lev-
els. CO levels remain constant or are lowered because the ue
gas is introduced into the ame in early stages of combustion
and the air fuel mixing is intensied. Intensied mixing offsets
the decrease in ame temperature and results in CO levels that
are lower than achieved without FGR. But, the level of CO
depends on the burner design. Not all ue gas recirculation
applications result in lower CO levels.
Total Performance
Selecting the best low NOx control package should be made
with total boiler performance in mind. Consider the applica-
tion. Investigate all of the characteristics of the control tech-
nology and the effects of the technology on the boiler's
performance. A NOx control technology that results in the
greatest NOx reduction is not necessarily the best for the
application or the best for high turndown, adequate capacity,
high efciency, sufcient excess air, or lower CO. The newer
low NOx
technologies provide NOx reductions without affect-
ing total boiler performance.
SULFUR COMPOUNDS (SOx)
The primary reason sulfur compounds, or SOx, are classied
as a pollutant is because they react with water vapor (in the
ue gas and atmosphere) to form sulfuric acid mist. Airborne
sulfuric acid has been found in fog, smog, acid rain, and snow.
Sulfuric acid has also been found in lakes, rivers, and soil. The
acid is extremely corrosive and harmful to the environment.
The combustion of fuels containing sulfur (primarily oils and
coals) results in pollutants occurring in the forms of SO
2
(sul-
fur dioxide) and SO
3
(sulfur trioxide), together referred to as
SOx (sulfur oxides). The level of SOx emitted depends directly
on the sulfur content of the fuel (see Figure E-4). The level of
SOx emissions is not dependent on boiler size or burner
design. Typically, about 95% of the sulfur in the fuel will be
emitted as SO
2
, 1-5% as SO
3
, and 1-3% as sulfate particulate.
Sulfate particulate is not considered part of the total SOx emis-
sions.
Historically, SOx pollution has been controlled by either dis-
persion or reduction. Dispersion involves the utilization of a
tall stack, which enables the release of pollutants high above
the ground and over any surrounding buildings, mountains, or
hills, in order to limit ground level SOx emissions. Today, dis-
persion alone is not enough to meet more stringent SOx emis-
sion requirements; reduction methods must also be employed.
Methods of SOx reduction include switching to low sulfur
fuel, desulfurizing the fuel, and utilizing a ue gas desulfuriza-
tion (FGD) system. Fuel desulfurization, which primarily
applies to coal, involves removing sulfur from the fuel prior to
burning. Flue gas desulfurization involves the utilization of
scrubbers to remove SOx emissions from the ue gases.
Flue gas desulfurization systems are classied as either non-
regenerable or regenerable. Non-regenerable FGD systems, the
most common type, result in a waste product that requires
proper disposal. Regenerable FGD converts the waste by-prod-
uct into a marketable product, such as sulfur or sulfuric acid.
SOx emission reductions of 90-95% can be achieved through
FGD. Fuel desulfurization and FGD are primarily used for
reducing SOx
emissions for large utility boilers. Generally the
technology cannot be cost justied on industrial boilers.
For users of industrial boilers, utilizing low sulfur fuels is the
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
0 .2 .4 .6 .8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0
Sulfur in Fuel (% weight)
*Based on EPA AP-42 Estimates
S
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L
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v
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l
*
(
p
p
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t
3
%
O
2
)
Figure E-4. Effects of Fuel Sulfur Content on SOx Emissions
for Fuel Oils
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most cost effective method of SOx reduction. Because SOx
emissions primarily depend on the sulfur content of the fuel,
burning fuels containing a minimal amount of sulfur (distillate
oil) can achieve SOx reductions, without the need to install
and maintain expensive equipment.
CARBON MONOXIDE (CO)
Carbon monoxide is a pollutant that is readily absorbed in the
body and can impair the oxygen-carrying capacity of the
hemoglobin. Impairment of the body's hemoglobin results in
less oxygen to the brain, heart, and tissues. Even short-term
over exposure to carbon monoxide can be critical, or fatal, to
people with heart and lung diseases. It may also cause head-
aches and dizziness in healthy people.
During combustion, carbon in the fuel oxidizes through a
series of reactions to form carbon dioxide (CO
2
). However,
100 percent conversion of carbon to CO
2
is rarely achieved in
practice and some carbon only oxidizes to the intermediate
step, carbon monoxide.
Older boilers generally have higher levels of CO than new
equipment because CO has only recently become a concern
and older burners were not designed to achieve low CO levels.
In today's equipment, high levels of carbon monoxide emis-
sions primarily result from incomplete combustion due to poor
burner design or ring conditions (for example, an improper
air-to-fuel ratio) or possibly a leaky furnace. Through proper
burner maintenance, inspections, operation, or by upgrading
equipment or utilizing an oxygen control package, the forma-
tion of carbon monoxide can be controlled at an acceptable
level.
PARTICULATE MATTER (PM)
Emissions of particulate matter (PM) from combustion
sources consist of many different types of compounds, includ-
ing nitrates, sulfates, carbons, oxides, and any uncombusted
elements in the fuel. Particulate pollutants can be corrosive,
toxic to plants and animals, and harmful to humans.
Particulate matter emissions generally are classied into two
categories, PM and PM
10
. PM
10
is a particulate matter with a
diameter less than 10 microns. All particulate matter can pose
a health problem. However, the greatest concern is with PM
10
,
because of its ability to bypass the body's natural ltering sys-
tem.
PM emissions are primarily dependent on the grade of fuel
red in the boiler. Generally, PM levels from natural gas are
signicantly lower than those of oils. Distillate oils result in
much lower particulate emissions than residual oils.
When burning heavy oils, particulate levels mainly depend on
four fuel constituents: sulfur, ash, carbon residue, and
asphalenes. These constituents exist in fuel oils, particularly
residual oils, and have a major effect on particulate emissions.
By knowing the fuel constituent levels, the particulate emis-
sions for the oil can be estimated.
Methods of particulate control vary for different types and
sizes of boilers. For utility boilers, electrostatic precipitators,
scrubbers, and baghouses are commonly utilized. For industrial
and commercial boilers, the most effective method is to utilize
clean fuels. The emission levels of particulate matter can be
lowered by switching from a residual to a distillate oil or by
switching from a distillate oil to a natural gas. Additionally,
through proper burner set-up, adjustment and maintenance,
particulate emissions can be minimized, but not to the extent
accomplished by switching fuels.
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
(VOCs)/HYDROCARBONS (HC)
Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, are compounds contain-
ing combinations of carbon, hydrogen, and sometimes oxygen.
VOCs vaporize easily once emitted into the air and are of con-
cern because of their role in ground level ozone formation. In
reference to boiler performance, they are often referred to as
hydrocarbons and generally are divided into two categories
methane and non-methane.
Formation of VOCs in commercial and industrial boilers pri-
marily result from poor or incomplete combustion due to
improper burner set-up and adjustment. To control VOC emis-
sions from commercial and industrial boilers, no auxiliary
equipment is needed; properly maintaining the burner/boiler
package will keep VOC emissions at a minimum. Proper main-
tenance includes keeping the air/fuel ratio at the manufacturer's
specied setting, having the proper air and fuel pressures at the
burner, and maintaining the atomizing air pressure on oil burn-
ers at the correct levels. An improperly maintained boiler/
burner package can result in VOC levels over 100 times the
normal levels.
EMISSION LEVEL UNITS
This section describes the different units for emission levels.
Emission levels can be provided in many different units
depending on whether the measurement is volume or mass
based.
CORRECTING EMISSIONS TO 3%
OXYGEN (15% EXCESS AIR)
The following equation shows how to correct emission read-
ings to 3% oxygen (15% excess air). Because boilers don't
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always operate at 3% oxygen, it is necessary to convert ppm
values measured at various excess air levels to 3% oxygen for
comparison and regulation compliance purposes. To correct
emission levels to 3% oxygen that are referenced to excess air
levels other than 3%, use the following equation.
CONVERTING EMISSIONS BETWEEN
PPM AND LB/MMBTU
Although emission levels can be given in many different units,
the most common are ppm (corrected to 3% oxygen) and lb/
MMBtu. Conversion between these two types of units is very
simple, however, it does depend on the fuel type and excess air
level.
The following graphs and equations show the relationships and
conversions between ppm (corrected to 3% oxygen) and lb/
MMBtu. If the conversion involves a ppm level referenced to
an oxygen level other than 3%, the ppm level must be cor-
rected to 3% oxygen (see previous section) before using the
following graphs and equations (Figure E-5 through E-8).
CALCULATION OF ANNUAL
EMISSIONS FOR INDUSTRIAL
ppm Parts per Million Indicates emission levels on a
volume basis. Sometimes may be shown as ppm
v
.
Part per million must be referenced to some oxygen
level (excess air level) which, for industrial boilers, is
typically 3% oxygen (15% excess air). Actual mea-
surements recorded during boiler testing are usually
in ppm.
lb/MMBtu Pounds per Million Btu Indicates emission lev-
els on a mass basis. Emission levels are shown in
pounds of pollutant per million Btu input to the
boiler. This level is useful when hourly or annual
emission levels must be determined.
lb/hr Pounds per Hour Indicates emission levels on a
mass basis. This unit represents the amount of pol-
lutant emitted on an hourly basis.
tpy Tons per Year Indicates emission levels on a
mass basis. This unit corresponds to the annual pol-
lutant levels.
lb/10
6
cu-ft Pounds per Million Cubic Feet Indicates emis-
sion levels on a mass basis. This unit is used for
gaseous fuels and indicates the emission level in
pounds per million cubic feet of fuel (gaseous fuel)
input to the boiler. This is useful when the actual gas
usage of the boiler is known.
lb/10
3
gal Pounds per Thousand Gallons Indicates emis-
sion levels on a mass basis. This unit is used for liq-
uid (oil) fuels and indicates the emission level in
pounds per thousand gallons of oil fired. This is use-
ful when the actual oil usage of the boiler is known
ppm (@3%) =
21 3
21 O
2
(actual)
x ppm (actual)
Example: What is the NOx level corrected to 3% oxygen
a measured level of 27 ppm at 7.1% oxygen? for
ppm (@3%) =
21 3
21 7.1
x 27 = 35 ppm NOx
CO Emissions (ppm)
0.00
0.02
0.04
0.08
0.10
0.12
0.14
0.16
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No. 6 Oil
No. 2 Oil
Propane
Natural
Dry Analysis
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
Conversion Equations
No. 2 Oil:
ppm = (lb/MMBtu)*1290
lb/MMBtu = (ppm)/1290
No. 6 Oil:
ppm = (lb/MMBtu)*1260
lb/MMBtu = (ppm)/1260
Natural Gas:
ppm = (lb/MMBtu)*1370
lb/MMBtu = (ppm)/1370
Propane:
ppm = (lb/MMBtu)*1340
lb/MMBtu = (ppm)/1340
Figure E-5. CO Emissions Conversion Curves, 3% Oxygen,
(15% Excess Air)
Gas
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No. 2 and No. 6 Oil
Propane
Natural Gas
0.28
0.26
0.24
0.22
0.20
0.18
0.16
0.14
0.12
0.10
0.08
0.06
0.04
0.02
0.00
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
NO
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Emissions (ppm)
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Dry Analysis
Conversion Equations
No. 2 and No. 6 Oil:
ppm = (lb/MMBtu)*750
lb/MMBtu = (ppm)/750
Natural Gas:
ppm = (lb/MMBtu)*850
lb/MMBtu = (ppm)/850
Propane:
ppm = (lb/MMBtu)*810
lb/MMBtu = (ppm)/810
Figure E-6. NOx Emissions Conversion Curves, 3% Oxygen, (15% Excess Air)
2.4
2.2
2.0
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 9001000 1100 1200
SO
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Emissions (ppm)
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No. 2 and No. 6 Oil:
ppm = (lb/MMBtu)*540
lb/MMBtu = (ppm)/540
Conversion Equations
Figure E-7. SOx Emissions Conversion Curves, 3% Oxygen, (15% Excess Air)
Dry Analysis
No. 2 and No. 6 Oil
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BOILERS
Many provisions of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments
assess the impact of pollution sources based on the potential
annual emissions (usually expressed as tons per year, or tpy).
When addressing industrial boilers, the potential annual emis-
sions of NOx are of concern and frequently must be calcu-
lated. Following is an example of how to calculate the
potential annual NOx emissions for industrial boilers.
To determine the annual NOx emissions for an industrial
boiler, three items must be known:
1. The NOx emission factor for the boiler.
2. The maximum rated input for the boiler.
3. The maximum allowable hours of operation for the
boiler.
Once the information above is obtained, the following equa-
tion can be used to determine annual emissions.
Emission Factor x Boiler Input x Annual Hours of Operation
= Total Annual Emissions
For example, the calculation of the total annual NOx emis-
sions for an 800 hp boiler operating 24 hours/day, 365 days/
year and having a NOx level of 110 ppm would be as follows.
Emission Factor = 0.13 lb/MMBtu (110 ppm = 0.13 lb/
MMBtu)
Boiler Input = 33.5 MMBtu/hr (Based on 80% Efciency)
Annual Hours of Operation = 8760 hours/year (24 hours/
day x 365 days/year)
Substituting this data into the previous equation yields the
annual NOx
emissions for this specic boiler, which is 19.1
tpy.
The following graphs (Figure E- 9 through E-13) indicate the
0.13 lb NOx
x x x
33.5 MMBtu 8760 hrs 1 ton
19.1 tpy NOx
MMBtu hr year 2000 lb
=
0.060
0.055
0.050
0.045
0.040
0.035
0.030
0.025
0.020
0.015
0.010
0.005
0.000
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
VOC Emissions (ppm)
Dry Analysis
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No. 2 and No. 6 Oil
Natural Gas and Propane
Conversion Equations
No. 2 and No. 6 Oil:
ppm = (lb/MMBtu)*2000
lb/MMBtu = (ppm)/2000
Natural Gas and Propane
ppm = (Ib/MMBtu)*2500
lb/MMBtu = (ppm)/2500
Figure E-8. Volatile Organic Compound Conversion Curves, 3% Oxygen, (15% Excess Air)
annual NOx emissions for boiler sizes 250-800 horsepower r-
ing natural gas at maximum input operating 24 hours/day, 365
days/year. They are for NOx emission levels of 110, 60, 30, 25,
and 20 ppm.
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800 HP
700 HP
600 HP
500 HP
400 HP
350 HP
300 HP
250 HP
20
15
10
5
0
1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000
Annual Hours of Operation
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Efficiency = 80%
Figure E-9. Annual NOx Emissions for 250-800 Horsepower Boilers, NOx = 110 ppm (Corrected to 3% O
2
)
800 HP
700 HP
600 HP
500 HP
400 HP
350 HP
300 HP
250 HP
4
3
2
1
0
1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000
Annual Hours of Operation
Efficiency = 80%
A
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Figure E-10. Annual NOx Emissions for 250-800 Horsepower Boilers, NOx = 20 ppm (Corrected to 3%
O
2
)
800 HP
700 HP
600 HP
500 HP
400 HP
350 HP
300 HP
250 HP
5
4
3
2
1
0
1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000
Annual Hours of Operation
Efficiency = 80%
A
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Figure E-11. Annual NOx Emissions for 250-800 Horsepower Boilers, NOx = 25 ppm
(Corrected to 3% O
2
)
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NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS
The Federal EPA has established nationally uniform source-
specic regulations through the New Source Performance
Standards, or NSPS, for which all applicable sources must
comply. The standards, which set minimal requirements for
individual sources, address approximately 65 categories of
new or modied stationary sources, including industrial boil-
ers.
The NSPS for industrial boilers regulate levels for NOx, SOx,
and particulate matter. The regulated pollutants and require-
ments vary for different fuels and boiler sizes. There are cur-
rently three categories for the NSPS:
Boilers with inputs greater than 250 MMBtu/hr
Boilers with inputs between 100-250 MMBtu/hr
Boilers with inputs between 10-100 MMBtu/hr
The Small Boiler NSPS apply to all new, modied, or recon-
structed boilers with inputs between 10-100 MMBtu/hr where
construction, modication, or reconstruction commenced after
June 9, 1989. The Small Boiler NSPS set emission standards
for SOx and particulate matter for boilers ring coal, distillate
and residual oil, and wood. The Small Boiler NSPS also dic-
tate record keeping requirements regarding fuel usage for all
fuels, including natural gas. Record keeping requirements and
compliance standards for the different emissions depends on
the type of fuel red and on the boiler size. For a summary of
the Small Boiler NSPS, see Figure E-14.
Be sure your boiler complies with the New Source Perfor-
mance Standards as non-compliance may result in nes and/or
forced boiler shutdown.
Contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative if
you have questions regarding the New Source Performance
Standards.
800 HP
700 HP
600 HP
500 HP
400 HP
350 HP
300 HP
250 HP
5
4
3
2
1
0
1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000
Annual Hours of Operation
Efficiency = 80%
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Figure E-12. Annual NOx Emissions for 250-800 Horsepower Boilers, NOx = 30 ppm
(Corrected to 3% O
2
)
800 HP
700 HP
600 HP
500 HP
400 HP
350 HP
300 HP
250 HP
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000
Annual Hours of Operation
Efficiency = 80%
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Figure E-13. Annual NOx Emissions for 250-800 Horsepower Boilers, NOx = 60 ppm
(Corrected to 3% O
2
)
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New Source Performance Standards for Boilers 10100 MMBtu/hr
Built or Modied After 6/9/1989
RULES FOR SULFUR DIOXIDE (SO
2
) EMISSIONS
1. Coal Firing
1.2 lb SO
2
/MMBtu Limit all 10-100 MMBtu.
90% SO
2
reduction required if > 75 MMBtu and > 55% annual coal capacity.
Initial performance testing required within 180 days of start-up.
30 day rolling average used in calculations.
Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) required except:
Fuel analysis may be used (before cleanup equipment).
Units < 30 MMBtu may use supplier certicate for compliance.
2. Residual Oil Firing
Limit of 0.5 lb SO
2
/MMBtu or 0.5% sulfur in fuel.
CEMS required to meet SO
2
limit except fuel analysis can be used as red condition before cleanup equipment.
Fuel sulfur limit compliance can be:
Daily as red fuel analysis.
As delivered (before used) fuel analysis.
Fuel supplier certicate for units < 30 MMBtu.
Initial performance testing and 30 day rolling average required except for supplier certicate.
3. Distillate Oil Firing (ASTM grades 1 and 2)
Limit 0.5% sulfur in fuel (required in ASTM standard).
Compliance by fuel supplier certicate.
No monitoring or initial testing required.
RULES FOR PARTICULATE MATTER (PM) EMISSIONS
1. General
Limits established only for units between 30-100 MMBtu.
All coal, wood and residual oil red units > 30 MMBtu must meet opacity limit of 20%, except one 6 minute/hour opacity of 27%. CEMS
required to monitor opacity.
2. Coal Firing
0.05 lb/MMBtu limit if > 30 MMBtu and > 90% annual coal capacity.
0.10 lb/MMBtu limit if > 30 MMBtu and < 90% annual coal capacity.
20% opacity (CEMS) and initial performance tests on both PM limit and opacity.
3. Wood Firing
0.10 lb/MMBtu limit if > 30 MMBtu and > 30% annual wood capacity.
0.30 lb/MMBtu limit if > 30 MMBtu and < 30% annual wood capacity.
Opacity limits and initial testing per above.
4. Oil Firing
All units > 30 MMBtu subject to opacity limit, only residual oil ring must use CEMS.
Initial performance testing required.
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Owners or operators of all affected units must submit information to the administrator, even if they are not subject to any emission
limits or testing. Required reports include:
Information on unit size, fuels, start-up dates and other equipment information.
Initial performance test results, CEMS performance evaluation.
Quarterly reports on SO
2
and/or PM emission results, including variations from limits and corrective action taken.
For fuel supplies certicate, information on supplies and details of sampling and testing for coal and residual oil.
Records must be maintained for two years.
Figure E-14. Summary of Federal EPA Rules
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Section F
STACKS
CONTENTS
FEATURES AND BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-3
PRODUCT OFFERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-3
Selection Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-3
Special Stack Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-5
ENGINEERING DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-5
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-5
Safety Specifications and Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-5
Use of Noncombustible Enclosure or Chase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-5
Clearance to Combustibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-5
Connecting to the Boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-5
Expansion and Installation Concerns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-7
Clearances For Noncombustible Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-11
Clearances to Combustibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-11
Stack Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-12
Typical Stack Arrangements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-12
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-15
ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure F-1. System Extension Above Boiler Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-7
Figure F-2. Thermal Expansion Between Two Fixed Points in Stack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-7
Figure F-3. Graphs for Calculating Thermal Expansion Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-8
Figure F-4. Maximum Unsupported Distance Between Elbows, Tees, or Wyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-8
Figure F-5. Maximum Support and Guide Assembly Spacing for Vertical, Horizontal, and Sloping Stack Runs . . . . . . . . F-10
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Figure F-6. Cable Guying Specifications for Roof Level Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F-10
Figure F-7. Roof Framing and Curb Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-12
Figure F-8. Cable Guying Installation Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F-12
Figure F-9. Model CBS-II Double Wall Stack Construction and Joint Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F-13
Figure F-10. Model CBS-III Triple Wall Stack Construction and Joint Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-13
Figure F-11. Model ICBS Fiber-Insulated Stack Construction and Joint Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-14
TABLES
Table F-1. Stack Product Offering and Application Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F-4
Table F-2. System Component Names and Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F-6
Table F-3. Maximum Stack Height Supported Per Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F-9
Table F-4. Roof Opening Size for Penetration of Roof Support Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F-11
Table F-5. Stack System Clearances to Combustible Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F-13
Table F-6. Weight of Straight Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F-14
This section contains information on the complete line of stacks. This line includes stack components in single, double, and triple
wall construction for discharging combustion gases and fumes from boilers, heaters, ovens and other sources generating exhaust
vapors at temperatures up to 1400 F.
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Custom Built to Customer Specifications Using CAD
Technology:
Assures proper system sizing and design.
Provides complete system drawing.
Provides bill of material based on prefabricated CB-Stack
components.
System Designed to Use Standard Components:
Reduces on-site construction costs.
Additions and modications can be made easily and
economically.
All components are completely compatible.
15 Year Factory Warranty:
Guaranteed to last.
Longest warranty in the business.
Backed by Cleaver-Brooks.
Quick-Ship 10 Day Factory Delivery:
Provides the customer "What they want - when they want it".
Reduces downtime.
Efcient job construction scheduling.
Lowest Clearance to Combustibles:
Reduces needed clearances to combustibles and non-
combustibles.
Increases usable oor space.
Saves on construction costs.
Shipped on Pallets and Shrink-Wrapped:
Simplied on-site handling.
Protects materials until installation.
Reduces freight damage.
No Welding or On-Site Fabrication Required:
Saves time and labor costs.
Components are light and easily assembled by one or two
people.
No special equipment or supervision required.
Stack Sections and Fittings are Continuous Welded:
Prevents leakage from vented gases.
Meets stringent UL and ULC requirements.
Patented Spacer Design:
Assures consistent product alignment and support.
Built to perform under the most demanding conditions.
Built With Captive Nuts and Bolts:
Allows easy installation without the risk of losing hardware.
Saves on installation time and cost.
PRODUCT OFFERING
Cleaver-Brooks manufactures a complete line of fully compat-
ible stack components as follows:
Ameri-Vent type "B": gas vent.
Model CBS-I: single wall stainless steel.
Model CBS-II: double wall air insulated.
Model CBS-III: triple wall air insulated.
Model ICBS: double wall - 1", 2", and 4" material insulated.
See Table F-1 for the product that best ts your specic appli-
cation.
Selection Considerations
The information in this section applies to product selection
which is governed by four major considerations:
Type of heating equipment.
Fuels to be burned and vapor or gases to be removed.
Exhaust operating temperatures of the equipment.
Building use and type of construction materials used.
All CBS/ICBS chimney components will be custom fabricated
for your installation.
Cleaver-Brooks application engineers design and size stack
systems based on data provided by the engineer or contractor.
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contractors sole responsibility to eld verify all dimensions,
components, and layouts on the installation drawing. This ver-
ication must include an authorized signature and date before
the order will be fabricated and shipped.
Special Stack Applications
Cleaver-Brooks can help in the design, layout and manufacture
of the following special stack applications:
Grease duct venting systems.
Engine/turbine venting systems.
Solid fuel venting systems.
Special stack applications may require unique design and
product modications. Contact your local Cleaver-Brooks
authorized representative for assistance.
Standard Components, Table F-2, lists the names and part
numbers for the various components of all Cleaver-Brooks
model lines. Each model line has its own letter designation. N
is used to identify CBS-I single wall components. Double wall
CBS-II uses the letter S, while CBS-III triple wall components
are designated with the letter V. Fiber-Insulated components
use the letter A for 1" insulated, B for 2" insulated, and D for
4" insulated.
Every part shipped for your order has a label listing the com-
ponent part number. The rst two digits identify the stack
inner diameter. For example, a part labeled 16SEJ11 is a 16"
ID, double wall, expansion joint. The last two digits of the part
number are for manufacturing control.
A part labeled 24BT9011 is a 24" ID, 90 tee that is ber insu-
lated with 2" of insulation between its inner and outer walls.
ENGINEERING DATA
Information in this section outlines typical installation require-
ments when installing a stack or breeching to a Cleaver-
Brooks boiler. Actual installation and arrangements will be
dictated by design, state, provincial or local codes, job-site
conditions and number of boilers installed.
This information, in addition to information listed in Table
F-1, will assist you in determining equipment required.
For special applications or additional information contact your
local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative.
Application
Cleaver-Brooks CBS/ICBS stack systems comply with the
requirements of the approval bodies listed in Table F-1. These
stack systems are not for installation in one and two family
dwellings.
These stack systems must be installed as complete systems that
originate at the boiler and terminate outdoors.
Installing or using CBS or ICBS stack systems, or parts of sys-
tems, in ways other than those specied can be hazardous.
Always contact local building and/or re ofcials concerning
application restrictions and installation inspection procedures.
Obtain all required building permits.
Safety Specifications and Clearances
All CBS/ICBS stack systems should be sized in accordance
with the instructions provided by the manufacturer and perti-
nent job-site data.
The stack system must never be jacketed, wrapped, or enclosed
in combustible materials. Never place insulation in required
clearance spaces or ventilation openings.
Use of Noncombustible Enclosure or Chase
The following information on noncombustible chase and clear-
ance to combustibles pertains to all applications, except grease
duct systems:
When the stack extends through any story above the one in
which the boiler is located, including drop ceilings and crawl
spaces, it must be enclosed in a continuous enclosure made
of noncombustible materials. This enclosure or chase should
extend from the rst ceiling above the boiler to, or through,
the roof of the building. Refer to Figure F-1. It must maintain
the integrity of the re separations required for the
construction and occupancy classication of the building.
When the stack is installed in a noncombustible enclosure,
this enclosure becomes an extension of the boiler room to the
outside of the building. It must be designed and sized to
allow boiler room air to mix with outside air. This means
there must be sufcient clearance between the walls of the
enclosure and the stack, its supports, and its guides.
Clearance to Combustibles
Care must be taken when using combustible material around
the stack. Refer to "Clearances for Non-Combustible Enclo-
sures" in this section for recommended clearances.
Connecting to the Boiler
CBS/ICBS stack systems, in most applications, can be con-
nected directly to, and supported by the boiler. Refer to Table
F-6 for typical stack weights. For special applications contact
your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative.
F-6
Stacks
02-02
PART NAME
DESCRIPTION
PART NUMBERS
MODEL NO. CBS-I CBS-II CBS-III ICBS-1" ICBS-2" ICBS-4"
Straight pipe section
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N30 S30 V30 A30 B30 D30
N42 S42 V42 A42 B42 D42
90tee NT90 ST90 VT90 AT90 BT90 DT90
45tee NT45 ST45 VT45 AT45 BT45 DT45
Wye NY SY VY AY BY DY
Drain wye NDY SDY VDY ADY BDY DDY
15elbow NEB15 SEB15 VEB15 AEB15 BEB15 DEB15
30elbow NEB30 SEB30 VEB30 AEB30 BEB30 DEB30
45elbow NEB45 SEB45 VEB45 AEB45 BEB45 DEB45
Expansion joint NEJ SEJ VEJ AEJ BEJ DEJ
Bellows joint NBJ SBJ VBJ ABJ BBJ DBJ
Fixed adjustable length NFAL SFAL VFAL AFAL BFAL DFAL
Nozzle section NNS SNS VNS ANS BNS DNS
Drain section NDS SDS VDS ADS BDS DDS
Horizontal drain NHD SHD VHD AHD BHD DHD
Stack base drain NSBD SSBD VSBD ASBD BSBD DSBD
Drain plug NDP SDP VDP ADP BDP DDP
Inspection plug NIP SIP VIP AIP BIP DIP
Slip joint NSJ SSJ VSJ ASJ BSJ DSJ
Stepped increaser NSIR SSIR VSIR ASIR BSIR DSIR
Wall penetration assembly NWPA SWPA VWPA AWPA BWPA DWPA
Roof support assembly - SRSA VRSA ARSA BRSA DRSA
Penetration assembly - SPA VPA APA BPA DPA
Storm collar NSC SSC VSC ASC BSC DSC
Tall cone flashing NTCF STCF VTCF ATCF BTCF DTCF
Stack closure ring NSCR SSCR VSCR ASCR BSCR DSCR
Stack termination cap NSTC SSTC VSTC ASTC BSTC DSTC
Open termination NOT SOT VOT AOT BOT DOT
Stack exit cone NSEC SSEC VSEC ASEC BSEC DSEC
Containment band CB1 CB1 CB1 CB1 CB1 CB1
Closure bands - CB2 CB2
CB3
ACB2 BCB2 DCB2
Half closure bands - HCB2 HCB2
HCB3
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Boiler adapters NBA SBA VBA ABA BBA DBA
Generator adapters NGA SGA VGA AGA BGA DGA
Stack support assembly NSSA SSSA VSSA ASSA BSSA DSSA
Split clamp flange NSCF SSCF VSCF ASCF BSCF DSCF
Half split angle ring NHSAF SHSAR VHSAR AHSAR BHSAR DHSAR
Split angle ring NSAR SSAR VSAR ASAR BSAR DSAR
Hanger bracket NHB SHB VHB AHB BHB DHB
Floor alignment guide NFAG SFAG VFAG AFAG BFAG DFAG
Wall guide assembly NWGA SWGA VWGA AWGA BWGA DWGA
Transition band - STB VTB ATB BTB DTB
Wall support assembly NWSA SWSA VWSA AWSA BWSA DWSA
Fiber insulation strips - - - INS-3 INS-3 INS-3
A. Straight pipe sections are custom fabricated to required lengths but are priced at 18, 30, and 42 in. lengths. For example, a 24 in. straight pipe section will
be billed at the 30 in. section price.
Table F-2. System Component Names and Part Numbers
F-7
Stacks
02-02
Expansion and Installation Concerns
When stack systems are exposed to the heating and cooling of
normal operation, the components will expand and contract.
The systems are designed to adjust to this movement, provided
the amount and direction of expansion is accurately calculated,
and the system is correctly installed.
The amount of thermal expansion that will occur depends on
the length of breeching, height of the stack, temperature of the
ue gas, and arrangement of the system. Therefore, the follow-
ing must be considered.
Thermal Expansion
The CBS/ICBS systems use two different parts to compensate
for thermal expansion between two xed points in the system.
They are: expansion joints and bellows joints.
Each type of joint is:
Designed to compensate for linear expansion only.
Never used to correct for misalignment between
components.
Not load bearing. Therefore, these systems are usually
between support or guide assemblies.
Expansion Direction
To determine expansion direction, it is necessary to understand
how the expansion or bellows joint works. The expansion or
bellows joint itself does not expand. In fact, the opposite hap-
pens. It compresses to absorb the movement of the parts
expanding around it. This expansion movement occurs from
xed points in the system toward the expansion or bellows
joint. Refer to Figure F-2.
Calculating Expansion
The amount of thermal expansion that will occur is calculated
by the following equation:
Expansion = 1" per 100 of stack per 100 F above ambient
temperature.
Figure F-1. System Extension Above Boiler Room
Figure F-2. Thermal Expansion Between Two Fixed Points in Stack
System
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Expansion is calculated between xed points in the system. If
more than 1/4" of expansion will occur between xed points,
an expansion or bellows joint must be installed within that run
of stack.
Thermal expansion can also be determined using the graphs
shown in Figure F-3.
Support Assemblies
CBS/ICBS support assemblies are load bearing items. They
are designed to carry the weight of the system and withstand
expansion forces.
Support assemblies are connected to the inner wall ange of
the stack. They must always be bolted or otherwise tied into
rigid structural building supports. They must never be sus-
pended from lightweight rods or tubing.
Three different types of support assemblies are used:
Stack support assembly (SSA).
Wall support assembly (WSA).
Roof support assembly (RSA).
Refer to Table F-3 for the maximum stack height supported per
assembly.
Support assemblies must also be located within 6 of elbows,
tees, or wyes. It may be necessary to reduce this spacing if
anticipated expansion is greater than 1/4" between xed points.
Refer to Figure F-4 for the maximum unsupported distance
between elbows, tees, or wyes.
Refer to Figure F-5 for the maximum support and guide assem-
bly spacing for vertical, horizontal and sloping stack runs.
Guide Assemblies
Guide assemblies are designed to provide lateral support and
guidance for the stack system. They must be rigidly mounted to
the building and plumb with the stack. Guide assemblies are
not tied into, or attached to, the stack in any way, but they do
bear part of the overall load in horizontal and sloped runs.
Three types of guide assemblies are used:
Split angle rings.
Wall guide assemblies.
Floor alignment guides.
The maximum spacing between any two guide assemblies, or
between a support assembly and a guide assembly, is 15 for
vertical runs and 12 for horizontal or sloping runs. Refer to
Figure F-5.
Figure F-3. Graphs for Calculating Thermal Expansion
Movement
Figure F-4. Maximum Unsupported Distance Between Elbows,
Tees, or Wyes
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MODEL ID (INCHES) SSA (FT)
WSA
RSA (FT)
CBS-I 6-48 210
78
A
CBS-II 6-16 210 78
18 203 77
20 192 75
22 189 73
24 178 70
26 175 68
28 169 65
30 162 63
32 155 61
34 148 58
36 142 56
42 121 49
48 100 42
CBS-III 6-16 136 50
18 131 50
20 127 48
22 122 47
24 118 45
26 113 44
28 109 42
30 104 40
32 100 39
34 95 37
36 91 36
42 77 31
48 64 26
ICBS-1
6-10 210 78
12 188 70
14 163 61
16 144 53
18 134 51
20 128 49
22 123 48
24 120 47
26 105 41
28 104 41
30 104 40
32-34 103 40
36 101 40
42 87 35
48 77 30
ICBS-2
6 210 78
8 198 73
10 165 61
12 141 52
14 123 45
16 109 40
18 103 39
20 98 38
22 95 37
24 93 36
26-28 83 33
30-32 82 32
34 81 32
36 81 31
42 70 28
48 61 24
ICBS-4
6 143 53
8 119 44
10 102 37
12 89 33
14 79 29
16 71 26
18 67 25
20 65 25
22 63 24
24 62 24
26-34 57 22
36 56 22
42 49 20
48 43 17
NOTE:
1. A. Single wall VSI-I piping prohibits the use of penetration as-
semblies. A transition to double wall VSI-II pipe will be required
where the piping passes through a penetration assembly.
2. Numbers in table are in inches.
3. SSA = Stack Support Assembly.
4. WSA = Wall Support Assembly.
5. RSA = Roof SUpport Assembly.
Table F-3. Maximum Stack Height Supported Per Assembly
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The maximum height a vertical stack can extend above its
uppermost guide or guy cable location is 9. Refer to Figure F-
6.
Load Bearing
When designing or installing a CBS/ICBS stack, remember the
inner stack wall is the load bearing member. All stack supports
must be connected to the inner wall anges.
Outer or center walls (three wall stack) are not designed to bear
loads. They act as jackets only. Never connect system supports
or pierce these walls.
Roof Penetrations
Proper selection and use of various components at the location
the system penetrates the roof, are based on a number of fac-
tors, including roof material (combustible/noncombustible),
the use of noncombustible enclosures or chases, and the gen-
eral layout of the system.
When a stack system passes through a roof made of combusti-
ble materials, a penetration or roof assembly that consists of a
ventilated storm collar must be used. These assemblies are spe-
cically designed to provide the proper clearances and ventila-
tion openings. These assemblies must be installed without
modications and all ventilation openings must remain open
and unobstructed.
When the stack system passes through oors or zones above
the boiler room, it must be installed in a noncombustible enclo-
sure or chase. The enclosure must extend to, or above, the roof
deck and a penetration or roof assembly must be used regard-
less of the roof material.
A third roof penetration uses tall cone ashing along with a
storm collar. This method may only be used if:
The roof deck and framing materials are noncombustible.
The stack does not pass through oors, drop ceiling or other
occupance zones on its way to the roof.
The area above the boiler, to the roof level, is basically open,
providing adequate air movement around the system.
Roof Opening Size, Framing and Curbing
Opening size varies according to stack OD. In most cases the
opening will be square and cut so it is basically ush with the
framing members. If the roof is made of noncombustible mate-
rials, the roof opening may be round.
The opening must be level and provide attachment points for
external brackets. The opening should be boxed in with struc-
Figure F-5. Maximum Support and Guide Assembly Spacing for Vertical, Horizontal, and Sloping Stack Runs
Figure F-6. Cable Guying Specications for Roof Level
Guide
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STACK ID
(INCHES)
WIDTH OF SQUARE OR DIAMETER OF CIRCLE
CBS-II CBS-III ICBS-1" ICBS-2" ICBS-4"
6 17-1/2 18-1/2 17-1/2 19-1/2 23-1/2
8 19-1/2 20-1/2 19-1/2 21-1/2 25-1/2
10 21-1/2 22-1/2 21-1/2 23-1/2 27-1/2
12 23-1/2 24-1/2 23-1/2 25-1/2 29-1/2
14 25-1/2 26-1/2 25-1/2 27-1/2 31-1/2
16 27-1/2 28-1/2 27-1/2 29-1/2 33-1/2
18 29-1/2 30-1/2 29-1/2 31-1/2 35-1/2
20 31-1/2 32-1/2 31-1/2 33-1/2 37-1/2
22 33-1/2 34-1/2 33-1/2 35-1/2 39-1/2
24 35-1/2 36-1/2 35-1/2 37-1/2 41-1/2
26 37-1/2 38-1/2 37-1/2 39-1/2 43-1/2
28 39-1/2 40-1/2 39-1/2 41-1/2 45-1/2
30 41-1/2 42-1/2 41-1/2 43-1/2 47-1/2
32 43-1/2 44-1/2 43-1/2 45-1/2 49-1/2
34 45-1/2 46-1/2 45-1/2 47-1/2 51-1/2
36 47-1/2 48-1/2 47-1/2 49-1/2 53-1/2
42 53-1/2 54-1/2 53-1/2 55-1/2 59-1/2
48 59-1/2 60-1/2 59-1/2 61-1/2 65-1/2
tural steel or wood framing on all four sides. The framing must
be capable of supporting the load, or the penetration assembly,
when the stack is exposed to wind loading and thermal expan-
sion forces.
On sloping roofs, a level curb must be constructed and tied
into the openings framing so that the stack maintains its true
vertical positions.
Both framing and curbing can be constructed of combustible
materials if proper clearances are maintained.
Table F-4 list roof openings for all models in width of square,
or diameter of circle.
Figure F-7 shows roof framing and curbing details for at or
sloping roofs.
Cable Guying Above the Roof - Guy cables are an acceptable
method of providing lateral support to stack sections that
extend above the roof level. A stack should not use cable guy-
ing at locations higher than 15 above a roof, pier or super-
structure may be used for this type of application. The stack
may also extend 9 above guy cable connections. Refer to Fig-
ures F-7 and F-8.
Above the Roof Guiding
Stacks extending more than 24 above a roof, pier or wall
should use a guide assembly rigidly mounted to a superstruc-
ture, tower, or wall. The structure must be capable of support-
ing lateral wind load and maintain plumb alignment between
the guide assemblies and the stack.
Clearances For Noncombustible
Enclosures
Although consistent clearances are not critical, a minimum
open area equivalent to a 1-1/2" clearance between the enclo-
sure, its supports and guides, must exist at any plane within the
enclosure. Refer to Figure F-1.
Clearances to Combustibles
When installed within the same room or zone as the boiler, the
stack must have a minimum air space clearance to combustible
construction, including building insulation and electrical wir-
ing as listed in Table F-5.
These minimum clearances must never be altered in any way.
Lower than listed ue gas temperatures do not alter the clear-
ances listed. For example, if the maximum ue gas tempera-
ture in a model CBS-II system will be 500 F, the full
clearance for that diameter listed for 1000 F stack system
must be used.
When smaller clearances are desired, specify model CBS-III
or ICBS ber insulated stacks.
Table F-4. Roof Opening Size for Penetration of Roof Support Assemblies
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To assist with selection, the following gures will provide
basic construction details of the different types of stacks:
Figure F-9 shows model CBS-II double wall stacks.
Figure F-10 shows model CBS-III triple wall stacks.
Figure F-11 shows model ICBS ber insulated stacks.
Each model includes:
Spacer bands that hold the sections together and maintain the
proper air space between the walls.
One air space is designed into model CBS-II and two spaces
are designed into model CBS-III.
Model ICBS are available with 1", 2", or 4" of ber
insulation between the walls.
For information on single wall or type "B" gas vent stacks,
contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative.
Stack Weight
Table F-6 lists weights of all models in pounds per linear foot.
These weights include the stack sections and connecting hard-
ware.
Typical Stack Arrangements
The purpose of a stack and breeching on a boiler is to conduct
the products of combustion to a point of safe discharge (atmo-
sphere).
The forced draft design of Cleaver-Brooks burner and boiler
combinations, eliminates the need for a stack designed to cre-
ate a draft. A static pressure of 1/2" WC at the boiler ue gas
outlet will have no appreciable effect on burner operation.
Refer to the individual product sections for allowable pressure
variations.
If the stack height is over 150 or if an extremely large breech-
ing and stack combination cause excessive draft, a simple baro-
metric damper can be located in the breeching - close to the
stack.
Automatic or special draft controls are not required and are not
recommended, except where dictated by state, provincial or
local codes.
A manual or automatic open-close outlet damper can be
installed on a single boiler installation, and is recommended
for safety concerns on a multiple common breeching or stack
installation.
The amount of condensation in the stack will vary with the
type of fuel utilized, the type and operating pressure or temper-
ature of the boiler, and the stack ue gas temperature.
Stack condensation is most likely to occur on boiler installa-
tions where light loads or intermittent ring causes a cool stack
condition, which results in condensation of the water vapor in
the ue gas.
The following items should be considered when planning to
keep stack condensation to a minimum:
Figure F-7. Roof Framing and Curb Details
Figure F-8. Cable Guying Installation Details
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MODEL
NO.
ID
1000F
CHIMNEY
1400 F
CHIMNEY
500F
GREASE
DUCT
CBS-I 6-48 - - 18
CBS-II 6-8 6 6 7
10-12 6 6 8
14-16 6 6 9
18 7 8 10
20 7 9 10
22 8 10 11
24 8 12 11
26 8 13 12
28 9 14 12
30 9 16 13
32 10 17 13
34 10 19 14
36 10 20 14
42 18 20 16
48 18 20 17
CBS-III 6-16 4 6 4
18-20 4 9 5
22-24 4 12 6
26-28 4 14 7
30-32 4 17 8
34-36 4 20 9
42 18 20 10
48 18 20 12
ICBS-1
6-16 2 2 3
18 3 4 4
20 3 5 4
22 3 7 5
24 4 8 5
26 4 9 6
28 5 11 6
30 5 12 7
32 5 14 7
34 6 15 8
36 6 16 8
42 14 16 10
48 14 16 11
ICBS-2
&
ICBS-4
6-16 0.5 0.5 1.0
18 1.0 2.0 2.0
20 1.5 4.0 2.0
22 2.0 5.0 3.0
24 2.0 6.0 3.0
26 3.0 8.0 4.0
28 3.0 9.0 4.0
30 4.0 11.0 5.0
32 4.0 12.0 5.0
34 5.0 13.0 6.0
36 5.0 15.0 6.0
42 12.0 15.0 8.0
48 12.0 15.0 9.0
NOTE: Numbers in table above are in inches.
Table F-5. Stack System Clearances to Combustible Materials
Figure F-9. Model CBS-II Double Wall Stack Construction and
Joint Details
Figure F-10. Model CBS-III Triple Wall Stack Construction and
Joint Details
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The boiler should be sized as close as possible to the true
operating load. Oversized boilers should be avoided.
An off-set stack is recommended, with bottom clean-out and
drain connection, to prevent any condensed water from
draining back into the ue gas side of the boiler.
State, provincial and local codes may govern the stack height
above the roof. If down drafts are unavoidable, the stack outlet
can be provided with a ventilator.
A rain cap or hood should be used at the top of the stack to
minimize the entrance of snow or rain.
Figure F-11. Model ICBS Fiber-Insulated Stack Construction and
Joint Details
STACK ID
(INCHES)
WEIGHT IN POUNDS PER LINEAR FOOT
CBS-I CBS-II CBS-III ICBS-1" ICBS-2" ICBS-4"
6 2.43 4.83 7.50 7.01 9.85 17.01
8 3.25 6.17 9.38 9.01 12.36 20.49
10 4.05 7.50 11.26 11.01 14.83 23.96
12 4.86 8.84 13.14 13.00 17.32 27.43
14 5.67 10.17 15.02 15.00 19.81 30.90
16 6.48 11.66 17.16 16.99 22.30 34.37
18 7.29 12.84 18.78 18.99 24.78 37.83
20 8.09 14.18 20.66 20.97 27.26 41.29
22 8.89 15.51 22.54 22.97 29.74 44.76
24 9.71 16.85 24.42 24.98 32.23 48.23
26 10.51 21.88 33.48 30.33 38.31 55.65
28 11.32 23.43 35.78 32.45 40.91 59.33
30 12.13 24.99 38.09 34.67 43.64 63.05
32 12.94 26.55 40.39 36.90 46.35 66.74
34 13.75 28.10 42.70 39.13 49.08 70.44
36 14.56 29.66 45.00 41.35 51.79 74.13
42 16.97 34.83 54.98 48.01 59.92 85.21
48 19.40 40.20 66.40 54.69 68.08 96.31
Table F-6. Weight of Straight Stack
Stacks
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SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
The following sample specication is provided by Cleaver- Brooks to assist you in specifying your customers specic needs and
application.
1.0 Standard Component Specications
Boiler stack and breeching components, supports and terminations shall be factory prefabricated.
All stack and breeching components shall be tested and listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL and ULC), for use with building
heating equipment burning gas, liquid, or solid fuels, as described in NFPA 211, Chapter 2.
All stacks and breechings will have inner walls of 20-gauge Type 304 stainless steel for gas and No. 2 oil, or 20-gauge Type 316
stainless steel for coal, solid fuels, and No. 4 thru No. 6 oil.
Outer walls shall be 24-gauge aluminum-coated steel for sizes up to 24" ID and 20-gauge for sizes of 26" to 48" ID.
The stack and breeching shall be engineered, approved, and manufactured for the boiler equipment manufacturer.
The stack and breeching manufacturer must supply complete CAD system design drawings which include a complete component
bill of materials.
Stack and breeching systems must be designed to adjust to thermal expansion caused by the heating and cooling of normal boiler
operation.
All stack and breeching components must be warranted for a minimum of 15 years when installed according to the manufacturers
installation instructions.
The stack and breeching shall comply with national safety standards and all building codes where applicable.
The stack section joints shall be eld sealed by use of containment bands with captive fasteners and high temperature joint sealant.
All stack and breeching components shall be shipped on pallets and shrink-wrapped to simplify on-site handling and protect mate-
rials until installation.
The system is to maintain air-tight integrity at pressures up to 72" WC at room temperature.
The system shall have a ______" minimum clearance to combustibles with ue gas temperatures greater than 1000 F and not
exceeding 1400 F continuous, and a _____" minimum clearance to combustibles with ue gases not exceeding 1000 F continu-
ous.
2.0 Specications Specic to Double Wall Air Insulated Components
There shall be a minimum of 1" air space between the inner and outer wall.
3.0 Specication Specic to Triple Wall Air Insulated Components
There shall be a minimum of 1" air space between the inner and center wall, and a minimum of 1/2" air space between the center
and outer wall.
4.0 Specication Specic to Double Wall 1", 2", or 4" Material Insulated Components
There shall be a minimum of (1", 2", or 4") bonded ber insulation between the inner and outer wall.
Stacks
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NOTES
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Section G
ECONOMIZERS
CONTENTS
FEATURES AND BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-3
PRODUCT OFFERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-3
Standard Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-3
Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-3
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-4
PERFORMANCE DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-5
ENGINEERING DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-6
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-12
G-2
Economizers
04-02
ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure G-1. Boilermate Cylindrical Economizer Mounting to Firetube Boiler (Model CB Boilers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-7
Figure G-2. Economizer Above Industrial Watertube Boiler (Example) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-8
Figure G-3. Economizer on Side of Industrial Watertube Boiler (Example) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-8
Figure G-4. Typical Economizer Feedwater Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-9
Figure G-5. Typical Economizer Feedwater Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-9
Figure G-6. Typical Economizer Feedwater Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-10
Figure G-7. Typical Economizer Feedwater Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-10
Figure G-8. Typical Economizer Feedwater Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-11
Figure G-9. Typical Economizer Feedwater Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-11
TABLES
Table G-1. Firetube Boiler Cylindrical Economizers Dimensions and Weights (Model CB Boilers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-4
Table G-2. Industrial Watertube Boiler Rectangular Economizers, Dimensions and Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-4
Table G-3. Firetube Boiler Cylindrical Economizer, Performance Data (Model CB Boilers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-5
Table G-4. Industrial Watertube Boilers Rectangular Economizer Performance Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-6
Table G-5. Firetube Boiler Cylindrical Economizers, Efficiencies (Model CB Boilers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-6
Table G-6. Industrial Watertube Boiler Rectangular Economizers, Efficiencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-6
This section contains information on Economizers. An economizer recovers heat from ue gases and uses it to increase boiler feed-
water temperatures, prior to entering the boiler. Cleaver-Brooks offers a variety of types, sizes, and custom designs. Each assures
proper match for your specic retube or watertube boiler.
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Reduces Fuel Use and Cost:
Recovers heat from ue gases that would otherwise be
wasted.
Heat is used to raise boiler feedwater temperature prior to
entering the boiler.
Load Changes:
Rapid changes in load demands can be met faster due to
higher feedwater temperature.
Emissions:
Reduced fuel-ring rates for any given steam output means
reduced NOx emissions.
ASME Construction:
Ensures high quality design and manufacturing standards.
Provides safety and reliability.
High Efficiency Heat Exchanger:
Provides continuous, high-frequency resistance welding.
Provides uniform n-to-tube contact for maximum heat
transfer.
Fin tubing offers up to 12 times the heat exchange surface of
bare tubing of the same diameter.
Self-Draining Design:
Suitable for outdoor installation.
Low Pressure Drop:
Provides gas side pressure drops of 0.8" WC or less.
Permits use of smaller forced draft fans.
Permits use of existing fans in almost all installations.
Gas Tight Combustion Stack:
Provides inner casing of carbon steel.
Provides outer casing of weather resistant, corrugated,
galvanized carbon steel.
Compact dimensions provide for easy installation.
Feedwater Preheating System:
Controls cold end corrosion through all ow rates.
Prevents the forming of corrosive acids in the economizer.
Prevents stack corrosion.
Guaranteed Efficiency on Model CB Firetube Boilers:
$10,000 rebated for every full 1.0% efciency point less than
guaranteed.
PRODUCT OFFERING
Cleaver-Brooks offers a line of custom-engineered economiz-
ers for boiler sizes up to and including 150 MMBtu/hr input.
The model designation is Boilermate Fuel Economizers, and
they are available in either cylindrical or rectangular designs.
Standard Equipment
Equipment described is for the standard Boilermate Fuel Econ-
omizer, as dened later in the specications, and in the current
literature.
Standards for both cylindrical and rectangular Boilermate
Economizers include:
Designed and fabricated in accordance with the ASME
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section I, Power Boilers.
Thermometer and safety valve connections at the feedwater
headers.
Incorporates self-draining design.
Safety valve - standard with industrial watertube boilers
only. Valve is set at 490 psig.
Optional Equipment
Vertical or horizontal ue gas ow patterns on rectangular
design.
Utilization of waste gas.
Soot blowers for oil ring.
Feedwater and sootblower piping from economizer to boiler.
Feedwater preheating system.
Safety valve optional with retube boilers. If supplied, valve
is set at 450 psig.
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Economizers
04-02
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Information in this section outlines typical dimensions and
weights of an economizer, and typical ratings and efciencies
when utilizing an economizer.
Table G-1 lists dimensions and weights for a cylindrical Boil-
ermate Economizer typically installed with a retube boiler.
(Model CB Boilers).
Table G-2 lists dimensions and weights for a rectangular Boil-
ermate Economizer typically installed with an industrial
watertube boiler.
The selection of a cylindrical or rectangular economizer for a
particular application will depend on type and capacity of the
boiler and job site conditions.
BOILER
HP
ECONOMIZER
MODEL
NUMBER
DIMENSIONS
(APPROX) DRY
UNIT
WEIGHT
(LBS) HEIGHT
(IN.)
DIA
(IN.)
100 hp EC-40821 61 34 1110
125 hp EC-41221 85 34 1496
150 hp EC-41021 73 34 1285
200 hp EC-40820 61 34 1354
250 hp EC-41120 85 34 1757
300 hp EC-40931 73 43 2166
350 hp EC-40831 61 43 1979
400 hp EC-40830 73 43 2272
500 hp EC-40831 61 43 1979
600 hp EC-30830 73 43 2121
700 hp EC-30842 73 52 2626
800 hp EC-30841 73 52 2938
NOTES:
1. Dimensions in inches.
2. Boiler firing natural gas.
3. Boiler operating pressure is 125 psig (acceptable tolerance is
5 psig).
4. Do not use this table for model CB-LE boilers. Contact your local
Cleaver-Brooks representative for sizing detail.
BOILER
MODEL
ECONOMIZER
GAS FLOW
DIRECTION
(EXAMPLE)
APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS
(INCHES)
DRY UNIT
WEIGHT
(LBS)
LENGTH WIDTH HEIGHT
D-34 VERTICAL 105 29 76 4400
D-52 HORIZONTAL 49 110 47 5800
D-76 VERTICAL 140 47 76 8800
D-94 VERTICAL 155 59 80 11600
NOTES:
1. Dimensions in inches.
2. Data indicated is for select applications. Each Economizer is designed on a job to job basis.
3. Boiler is firing natural gas.
4. Boiler operating pressure is 150 psig (acceptable tolerance is 5 psig).
5. Economizer gas flow direction can be either horizontal or vertical.
Table G-1. Firetube Boiler Cylindrical Economizers
Dimensions and Weights
(Model CB Boilers)
Table G-2. Industrial Watertube Boiler Rectangular Economizers, Dimensions and
Weights
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PERFORMANCE DATA
Tables listed here contain performance data for:
Gas red, 100 through 800 hp retube boilers operating at
125 psig, and utilizing a cylindrical fuel economizer.
Gas red, industrial watertube boilers operating at 150 psig
and utilizing a rectangular fuel economizer.
For additional operating pressures, load capacity or fuel selec-
tions, contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized represen-
tative.
Table G-3 lists typical water and gas side temperatures when
utilizing a cylindrical Boilermate Economizer with a retube
boiler (Model CB Boilers).
NOTICE
Do not use on boilers equipped with flue gas recircu-
lation. Contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized
representative.
Table G-4 lists typical water and gas side temperatures when
utilizing a rectangular Boilermate Economizer with an indus-
trial watertube boiler.
Table G-5 lists typical increases in efciency for a retube
boiler (Model CB Boilers).
Table G-6 lists typical increases in efciency for an industrial
watertube boiler.
BOILER
HP
LOAD
%
ECONOMIZER
MODEL NO.
WATER SIDE GAS SIDE
HEAT
RECOVD
BTU/HR
HEATING
SURFACE
SQ-FT
FLOW
PPH
TEMPERATURE PRESS.
DROP
PSIG
FLOW
PPH
TEMPERATURE PRESS.
DROP
IN. WC IN F OUTF IN F OUT F
100 100 EC-40821 3450 220 253 0.6 3968 410 299 0.2 117213 240
125 100 EC-41221 4313 220 270 1.3 4959 465 295 0.5 223989 361
150 100 EC-41021 5175 220 255 1.6 5951 420 300 0.5 189303 301
200 100 EC-40820 6900 220 249 2.5 7935 395 296 0.3 209230 361
250 100 EC-41120 8625 220 266 1.1 9919 460 306 0.7 405328 496
300 100 EC-40931 10350 220 260 1.8 11903 435 302 0.4 420422 646
350 100 EC-40831 12075 220 252 2.1 13886 410 304 0.4 388523 574
400 100 EC-40830 13800 220 256 3.0 15870 425 304 0.4 508748 695
500 100 EC-40831 17250 220 244 4.3 19838 385 302 0.8 431393 574
600 100 EC-30830 20700 220 241 6.7 23805 370 299 0.7 447492 566
700 100 EC-30842 24150 220 239 10.6 27773 365 301 0.8 464527 589
800 100 EC-30841 27600 220 241 15.8 31740 370 298 0.6 589092 775
NOTES:
1. Feedwater temperature to economizer is at least 220 F (Deaerated).
2. Boiler operating pressure is 125 psig (acceptable tolerance 5 psig).
3. Gas side flow (pph) determined with 10% excess air (50 to 100% of capacity).
4. Continuous modulated feedwater flow must be provided.
5. Boiler firing natural gas
6. Do not use this table for model CB-LE boilers. Contact your local Cleaver-Brooks representative for sizing detail.
Table G-3. Firetube Boiler Cylindrical Economizer, Performance Data (Model CB Boilers)
G-6
Economizers
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ENGINEERING DATA
Information in this section outlines typical installation. Actual
installation and piping arrangements will be dictated by
design, state, provincial or local codes, and job-site conditions.
Firetube Boilers (Model CB Boilers)
Installation - economizer above boiler:
All standard retube boilers (125 hp and above) can support
up to 2,000 lbs without additional reinforcement.
Firetube boilers up to 250 hp can be reinforced to support
2,500 lbs, however, this must be specied.
Firetube boiler sizes 250 hp through 800 hp can be reinforced
to support 3,000 lbs, however, this must be specied.
All weights listed in Table G-1 are shipping weights. When
installed, the water weight must be added to obtain total load
to be supported. Use an average add-on of 200 lbs.
MODEL
NO.
LOAD
%
ECONOMIZER
WATER SIDE GAS SIDE
HEAT
RECOVERED
BTU/HR
HEATING
SURFACE
SQ-FT
FLOW
PPH
TEMPERATURE
PRESS.
DROP
PSIG
FLOW
PPH
TEMPERATURE PRESS-
DROP
IN. WC
(MAX) IN F OUT F IN F OUT F
D-34 100 15000 225 292 6.8 15884 532 318 0.75 1237000 786
D-52 100 31000 225 292 5.6 32582 532 318 0.75 2530000 1616
D-76 100 51500 225 280 8.1 53999 498 318 0.75 3424000 2370
D-94 100 63000 225 269 9.9 66018 459 318 0.75 3260000 2462
NOTES:
1. Feedwater temperature to Economizer is at least 220 F (Deaerated).
2. Boiler operating pressure is 150 psig (acceptable tolerance 5 psig).
3. Gas side flow (pph) determined with 10% excess air.
4. Continuous modulated feedwater must be provided.
5. Data indicated is for select application. Each Economizer is designed on a job to job basis.
6. Boiler is firing natural gas.
BOILER
HP
LOAD
%
ECONOMIZER
MODEL NO.
EFF
W/0
ECON
% FUEL
SAVED
EFF
WITH
ECON
100 hp 100 EC-40821 82.2 3.3 84.9
125 hp 100 EC-41221 81.0 5.1 85.1
150 hp 100 EC-41021 82.1 3.6 85.0
200 hp 100 EC-40820 82.7 3.0 85.1
250 hp 100 EC-41120 81.3 4.6 85.1
300 hp 100 EC-40931 81.9 4.0 85.2
350 hp 100 EC-40831 82.5 3.2 85.1
400 hp 100 EC-40830 82.2 3.6 85.2
500 hp 100 EC-40831 83.1 2.4 85.1
600 hp 100 EC-30830 83.5 2.1 85.2
700 hp 100 EC-30842 83.6 1.9 85.2
800 hp 100 EC-30841 83.5 2.1 85.2
NOTES:
1. Feedwater temperature to Economizer is at least 220 F (Deaer-
ated).
2. Selections are based on best Btu savings per dollar costs.
3. Boiler is firing natural gas.
4. Boiler operating pressure is 125 psig (acceptable tolerance
5 psig).
4. Do not use this table for model CB-LE boilers. Contact your local
Cleaver-Brooks representative for sizing detail.
BOILER
MODEL
LOAD
%
FLOW
PPH
EFF
W/O
ECON
% FUEL
SAVED
EFF
WITH
ECON
D-34 100 15000 77.47 6.3 82.72
D-52 100 31000 78.07 6.3 83.34
D-76 100 51500 79.17 5.2 83.54
D-94 100 63000 80.15 4.1 83.59
NOTES:
1. Feedwater temperature to Economizer is at least 220 F
(Deaerated).
2. Savings depend on total design of the system.
3. Data indicated is for select applications. Each Economizer is
designed on a job to job basis.
4. Boiler is firing natural gas.
5. Boiler operating pressure is 150 psig (acceptable tolerance
5 psig).
Table G-4. Industrial Watertube Boilers Rectangular Economizer Performance Data
Table G-5. Firetube Boiler Cylindrical Economizers,
Efciencies (Model CB Boilers)
Table G-6. Industrial Watertube Boiler Rectangular
Economizers, Efciencies
G-7
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BOLT SPECIFICATIONS
Boiler hp 100 125-200 250-350 400-800
No. of Bolts 8 12 12 16
Bolt Size 3/8 - 16 (threads per inch)
Bolt Circle 13-7/8 17-7/8 21-7/8 25-7/8
Vent Opening
(OD)
12 16 20 24
NOTES:
1. Dimensions in inches.
2. For allowable weights on vent stub refer to dimensions and
weights in this section.
3. For information on stacks refer to Section F.
Add the weight of any stack (if unsupported) from the
economizer to the outside.
Although the economizer can support additional weight, the
total weight of economizer and stack will very likely exceed
the allowable weight on the boiler. Be certain that either the
economizer or the stack, or both, are supported external from
the boiler.
If an expansion joint is used, the economizer and stack must
be supported to ensure all loading is removed from the
expansion joint.
Refer to Figure G-1 for suggested mounting to a retube
boiler (Model CB Boilers).
For information on Model CB-LE Boilers, contact your
local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative.
Industrial Watertube Boilers
Installation - economizer above boiler:
Maximum vertical loading of top mounted economizer and
stack at the boiler connection must not exceed 2,000 lbs. The
stack must be top-guided to prevent any overturning moment
at boiler connection.
The economizer and stack must be supported to ensure all
loading is removed from the expansion joint.
All weights listed in Table G-2 are shipping weights. When
installed, the water weight must be added to obtain total load
to be supported. Water weights will vary and can only be
obtained after economizer is selected.
Refer to Figure G-2 for suggested mounting above an
industrial watertube boiler.
Installation - economizer on side of boiler:
Breeching must be supported to ensure all loading is
removed from expansion joints.
Concrete must be suitably reinforced. Piers and footings
must be designed to meet soil conditions and local
ordinances at job site.
The economizer support stand must be designed to support
the economizer and water weight. All weights listed in Table
G- 2 are shipping weights. When installed, the water must be
added to obtain total load to be supported. Water weights
will vary and can only be obtained after economizer is
selected.
Refer to Figure G-3 for suggested mounting on side of an
industrial watertube boiler.
Feedwater Piping
Piping arrangements are dictated by ASME Code, location of
the economizer in relation to the boiler, and feedwater regulat-
ing system.
Figure G-4 outlines typical feedwater piping per ASME
Code jurisdiction. If the economizer can be shut off from the
boiler by valve(s), the economizer must have a safety valve
and the boiler must have feed and check valves. Refer to
Figure G-5.
Figure G-5 outlines feedwater piping with the economizer
mounted above the boiler.
Figure G-6 outlines feedwater piping with the economizer
mounted and the economizer outlet at or below water level in
boiler drums.
Figures G-7, G-8, and G-9 outline different feedwater piping
arrangements with the economizer mounted above the boiler
and with gas and water isolation by-passes.
Figure G-1. Boilermate Cylindrical Economizer Mounting to
Firetube Boiler (Model CB Boilers)
G-8
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Figure G-2. Economizer Above Industrial Watertube Boiler (Example)
Figure G-3. Economizer on Side of Industrial Watertube Boiler (Example)
G-9
Economizers
04-02
Figure G-4. Typical Economizer Feedwater Piping
Figure G-5. Typical Economizer Feedwater Piping
REFER TO PRODUCT OFFERING, PAGE G-3.
G-10
Economizers
04-02
Figure G-6. Typical Economizer Feedwater Piping
Figure G-7. Typical Economizer Feedwater Piping
G-11
Economizers
04-02
Figure G-8. Typical Economizer Feedwater Piping
Figure G-9. Typical Economizer Feedwater Piping
Economizers
G-12
04-02
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
The following sample specication is provided by Cleaver- Brooks to assist you in specifying your customers specic needs and
application.
1.0 General
Specications for Boilermate cylindrical and rectangular economizers shall include the furnishing of (___________) complete
packaged, extended surface boiler economizer(s), as furnished by Cleaver-Brooks.
2.0 Common Construction Specications
Tube material is to be SA-178-A boiler tube.
Extended surface is to be of solid, continuous, high- frequency, resistance welded carbon steel ns. Serrated ns are not
acceptable.
Tube arrangement is to be square pitch only. Triangular or staggered tube pitch will not be acceptable.
Inner casing is to be a minimum of 10-gauge carbon steel.
Insulation type is to be mineral wool.
Outer casing is to be weather-proof with a minimum 27- gauge, corrugated, galvanized, carbon steel casing. All exposed
surfaces not enclosed by the outer casing are to be painted with high-temperature paint.
The economizer shall be completely drainable by gravity, after installation.
Safety valve to be supplied.
3.0 Specications Specic To Cylindrical Economizers
The economizer shall be of the cylindrical design.
Fins are to be not less than .060" thick.
The economizer shall be equipped with a built-in sootblower and shall utilize lane blowing to provide maximum cleaning
capabilities. Longitudinal or mass blowing shall not be acceptable.
For economizers used on boilers which have an on/off type feedwater control system, a modulating feedwater system shall
be incorporated into the system to ensure proper economizer operation.
4.0 Specications Specic To Rectangular Economizers
Tubes are to be commercially available 2" OD.
Fins are to be not less than .075" thick.
Tube sheets are to be of the open lattice design. Tube walls (pressure parts) shall not be in contact with tube sheets. The ns
shall rest on the tube sheet.
Sootblower wall boxes and distal bearings shall be included and are to be installed on the economizer by the vendor.
Sootblowers shall be installed (when specied) transversely to provide maximum cleaning capabilities. Longitudinal or
mass blowing shall not be acceptable.
An insulated access door of carbon steel construction, 16" square inside-to-inside, shall be included in the economizer design.
1.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G-12
2.0 Common Construction Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G-12
3.0 Specifications Specific To Cylindrical Economizers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G-12
4.0 Specifications Specific To Rectangular Economizers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G-12
5.0 Quality Control and Code Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G-13
Economizers
G-13
04-02
5.0 Quality Control And Code Requirements
Economizer is to be designed and fabricated in accordance with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section I, Power
Boilers.
Minimum design temperature is to be 700 F.
Unit shall be hydrostatically tested at 1.5 times the design pressure in the presence of a Code Inspector.
Unit is to be ASME Code Stamped, and is to include nameplate and applicable code papers.
G-14
Economizers
04-02
NOTES
H-a
02-02
Spraymaster Deaerators (Single Tank)
Section H
FEEDWATER SYSTEMS
Chemical Feed Systems and Metering Pumps
Spraymaster Deaerators (Duo Tank)
Boilermate Deaerators
Surge Tanks
Boiler Feed Systems
Filters
Flash Tank Heat Exchangers
Softeners
Dealkalizers
Blowdown Separators
Blowdown Heat Recovery Systems
Sample Coolers
H1
H2
H3
H4
H5
H6
H7
H8
H9
H10
H11
H12
H13
H-b
Feedwater Systems
H1-1
02-02
CONTENTS
FEATURES AND BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H1-3
PRODUCT OFFERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H1-3
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H1-4
Deaerator Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H1-4
Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H1-4
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H1-5
RETURN ON INVESTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H1-8
Flash Steam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H1-8
Exhaust Steam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H1-8
Surface Blowdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H1-8
Chemical Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H1-8
Makeup Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H1-8
Sewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H1-8
Intangibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H1-8
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H1-9
ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure H1-1. Spraymaster Tank Supports and Saddles, Details and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H1-5
Figure H1-2. Spraymaster Deaerator Dimensions and Ratings (Single Tank) - Sheet 1 of 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H1-6
TABLES
Table H1-1. Spraymaster Deaerator Product Offering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H1-4
Section H1
SPRAYMASTER DEAERATORS (Single Tank)
H1-2
Spraymaster Deaerators (Single Tank) Feedwater Systems
02-02
The Cleaver-Brooks designed deaerator assures high purity efuent by removing oxygen and other dissolved
gases in boiler feed. Thus, it is the answer to long-lasting boiler equipment for industrial and commercial
boiler users. Built of corrosion-resistant alloys for lifetime service, the deaerator employs those basic princi-
pals of gas removal proven most effective and economical to every boiler owner. Contact your local Cleaver-
Brooks authorized representative for component sizing information.
H1-3
Feedwater Systems Spraymaster Deaerators (Single Tank)
02-02
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Low Profile Design:
Low head allows installation in space restricted areas.
Two-Stage Deaeration in a Common Vessel:
Recycle pumps are not required.
Packaged for easy maintenance.
ASME Code Design (Section VIII):
Assures deaerator vessel quality in materials and fabrication
to meet safety requirements.
Internal Stainless Steel Vent Condenser:
Protects deaerator vessel against corrosive gases while
providing a means for removal of corrosive gases from boiler
feedwater.
Self-Cleaning Water Spray Valve:
Angles associated with the water spray valve assembly and
actual water spray pattern, maintains deposit-free surfaces.
Reduces maintenance requirements.
Internal Automatic Check Valves Prevent Back Flooding:
Both the water spray valve and steam atomizing valve are in
the normally closed position under no ow conditions.
Prevents steam back-ow through the water spray valve and
water back ow through the steam atomizing valve.
Removable Water Spray Inlet Assembly:
Flanged assembly allows easy access for maintenance and/
or inspections.
Stainless Steel Deaeration Assembly:
Ensures a longer life of wetted materials in intimate contact
with corrosive liquids and released corrosive gases.
Pressurized Tank Reduces Flashing and Minimal Venting:
Recovery of exhaust and turbine steam.
Saves Btus that would normally be exhausted to
atmosphere. Improves plant efciency.
Auto Vent Valve Eliminates Dissolved Gases at Start-Up:
Atmospheric contamination virtually eliminated for
incoming water.
Exceeds ASME Recommendations for Oxygen Level:
Guaranteed to remove oxygen concentrations to 0.005 cc/
liter while operating between 5% and 100% capacity.
Carbon dioxide concentrations are practically reduced to
zero.
Capacity Not Affected by Mixed Inlet Temperature:
Consistent performance under variable conditions.
Integral Level Control Automatically Introduces Cold Water
Make-Up to Supplement Condensate Only When Necessary
to Meet Boiler Demand:
Saves Btus by accepting condensate before cold make-up
water. Maintains a minimal water level within the deaerator
vessel to prevent damage to the boiler feedpumps, and to
maintain system operation.
Variety of Tank Sizes to Handle Volume-Swings in Conden-
sate Return:
Provides exibility for selecting a tank for specic
applications, limiting the loss of hot condensate to drain.
Packaged Units for Cost Effective Installation:
Complete packages are pre-fabricated in the manufacturing
facility to ensure piping alignment and control wiring
function. The unit is partially disassembled, and match
marked for efcient eld re-assembly.
Available in Horizontal and Vertical Configuration:
Provides adaptability for installation in space restricted
areas.
Internal Pump Suction Vortex Breakers:
Eliminates the problems of loss in NPSHA and cavitation
associated with the creation of vortices within pump suction
piping.
Vessel Corrosion Protection When Off-Line:
Optional epoxy lining
PRODUCT OFFERING
Information in this section applies directly to Cleaver- Brooks
packaged Spraymaster Deaerators ranging from 7,000 to
280,000 pounds/hour. For larger capacities contact your local
Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative. The product offer-
ing for Spraymaster Deaerators is shown in Table H1-1.
H1-4
Spraymaster Deaerators (Single Tank) Feedwater Systems
02-02
Piping
Pump and motor sets are mounted on individual bases before
mounting on stand base.
Individual suction piping (including strainer, shutoff valve,
exible connector) are provided for all feed pumps.
Standard Equipment
Spraymaster deaerator.
Deaerator storage tank.
Deaerator water inlet atomizing valve.
Deaerator steam inlet atomizing valve.
Deaerator manual and automatic vent.
Gauge glass.
Steam pressure gauge.
Feedwater thermometer.
Required tappings.
Optional Equipment
Steam pressure reducing valve.
Three valve bypass and strainer (PRV).
Water level controller with make-up valve.
Three valve bypass and strainer (MUV).
Steam relief valves.
High water alarm.
Low water alarm.
Low water pump cut off.
High temperature condensate diffuser tube (over 227
F).
Boiler feed pump and motor sets.
Recirculation orice or relief valve
Suction shutoff valve.
Suction strainer.
Suction exible tting.
Discharge check valve.
Discharge shutoff valve.
Discharge pressure gauge.
Discharge manifold.
Overow drainer.
The Spraymaster Deaerator is a pressurized low-headroom
system designed to remove dissolved oxygen in boiler feedwa-
ter to 0.005 cc per liter, or less, and eliminate carbon dioxide.
A typical deaerator package includes the deaerator tank
mounted on a stand of appropriate height along with all oper-
ating controls, feed pumps assembled and piped (typically
knocked down for shipment and eld assembly). The tank
conforms to section VIII of the ASME code.
The main deaerating portion is located internally and consists
of a water collector and steam atomizing valve. Built into a
ange on top of the tank is a spring loaded water spray nozzle
which includes an automatic and manual vent valve.
Packaged Spraymaster systems offer substantial advantages
through, lower cost installation and simplied operation and
maintenance. Spraymaster Deaerators arrive on site ready for
hookup to your water, steam, and electric power connections.
The deaerator stand comes with feed pump/motor set mounted
on a solid base. The base is specially reinforced to prevent
vibration wear on vital system components. Rugged square
structural tubing combines lasting strength with generous
working space for inspection or routine servicing.
Control Panel
The control panel, complete with starters, fuse protection,
switches, lights and pre-wired terminal blocks is mounted on
the stand assembly. Wiring to feed pump motor and all con-
trols is standard.
Deaerator Tank
ASME construction - certied to 50 psig. All tanks provided
with manhole, individual pump suction tappings and other
openings as required. Saddles or legs standard on all sizes.
Select from sizes for 5 to 30 minutes of storage to overow.
MODEL NO.
RATING
(LBS/H)
TANK
CAPACITY
STORAGE
CAP.
(MIN)
SM- 7 7000 230 16
SM-15 15000 300 10
SM- 30 30000 600 10
SM- 45 45000 900 10
SM -70 70000 1400 10
SM-100 100000 2000 10
SM-140 140000 2800 10
SM-200 200000 4000 10
SM- 280 280000 5600 10
NOTE: Model number designation (example, SM-7) is: SM =
Spraymaster Deaerator. 7 = 7,000 lbs/hr rating. Optional tank
sizes available, contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized
representative.
Table H1-1. Spraymaster Deaerator Product Offering
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Control panel.
Chemical feed quill.
Vacuum breaker.
Insulation and lagging.
Sentinel relief valve.
Tank drain valve.
Back pressure relief valve.
Magnesium anode (not available with lined tanks).
Epoxy lining.
Stand.
Packaging
Fully packaged, factory piped and wired.
Half packaged, suitable for eld erection with
interconnecting piping and wiring by others.
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGS
Dimensions and ratings for Spraymaster Deaerators are shown
in Figures H1-1 and H1-2.
Figure H1-1. Spraymaster Tank Supports and Saddles, Details and Dimensions
TANK CAPACITY (GALLONS)
230 300 450 600 700 900 1000 1400 2000 2800 4000 5600
LEGS SADDLES
A 47 67.5 102 86 102 95 102.5 138 156 138 128 145
B 52.5 74 108.5 92.5 108.5 101 108.5 144 162 144 134 151
C 29.5 38 38 44.75 44.75 44.75 44.75 50 52 62 72 83
D 31.25 40 40 46.75 46.75 57 57 62 67 77.5 88 98.75
E 12 14.25 16 16 17 17 19.75 19 21.5 22.5 24.5 26
F 0.875 1 1 1 1 6.125 6.125 6 7.5 7.75 8 7.875
G 5.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
H 7 9.75 9.75 13.75 13.75 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
"C" "D"
"B"
"A"
"F" "G"/2
"G"
"H"
(4) .875" E HOLES
FOR .75" E BOLTS
TANK SUPPORT LEGS
STANDARD ON 36"
48" & 54" TANKS
"E"
SADDLES
"D" "C"
"B"
"A"
(4) 1.125" E HOLES
FOR .75" E BOLTS
6
"F"
"E"
FRONT HEAD FRONT HEAD
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Figure H1-2. Spraymaster Deaerator Dimensions and Ratings (Single Tank) - Sheet 1 of 2
1. Mounted at dim. "H" (top of tank) on non-packaged units.
2. Tank mounted on non-packaged units.
3. Packaged units only. Mounted on front of stand.
4. Suction piping includes strainer, gate valve and flexible connector.
5. All couplings are 3000# F.S.
6. All flanges are 150# F.F. except as noted.
7. Two water and steam inlets used for SM200 and SM2800.
8. Customer to plug all fittings not being used.
9. Mount tank above pump at elevation necessary for static head including safe allowance for piping friction as approved by pump manufacturer.
10. Deaerator tank is built to ASME Code.
11. Accompanying dimensions, while sufficiently accurate for layout purposes, must be confirmed for construction by certified dimension prints.
12. Add Suffix "P" to Model no. for packaged units (SMP-45).
13. Optional tanks available for 5 minutes storage (except SM7 & SM15), other combinations of capacities as required - contact your local Cleaver-Brooks autho-
rized representative.
14. Dimension "B" will change depending on controls required - contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative.
15. No interconnecting piping or wiring furnished on non-packaged units unless specified, contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative for specific
piping or wiring furnished on packaged assemblies.
16. Weights shown are without controls or packaging - contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative for additions.
17. Capacities other than shown as standard available by proper selection of controls - contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative.
18. Optional tank sizes and ratings available - contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representatives.
19. Lifting lugs are for lifting empty tank only.
20. Manway is standard. Manufacturing may require a larger manway for fabrication. See dimensional diagram for actual size.
RATINGS SM TANK
Capacity (Gal. to Overow) 230 300 450 600 700 900 1000 1400 2000 2800 4000 5600
Tank Weight (Dry) (lb) 1100 1750 2200 2250 2500 2650 2850 4150 4950 5800 7400 9500
Tank Weight (Flooded) (lb) 3600 7850 10700 11750 13450 15500 17000 25450 33650 41550 52500 73600
Tank Size (Dia x Length) 36 x 71 48 x 96 48 x 134 54 x 118 54 x 136 60 x 129 60 x 142 66 x 176 72 x 199 84 x 183 96 x 177 108 x 197
TANK DIMENSIONS
A Overall Height 58 70 70 76 76 82 82 88 94 108 120 132
B Overall Width 51 63 63 69 69 75 75 81 87 99 111 123
C Front Head 8 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 14 16.5 18.5 20
D Water Inlet - SM 7 16.5 N/A N/A N/A
Water Inlet - SM 15 Thru 100 N/A 20 22 22
Water Inlet - SM140 N/A N/A N/A 18
E Steam Inlet 5.5 40 42 42
F Level Alarm 32 50 54 56
"B2" "D4"
"C3" "A1"
FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW
(4) "E5" E HOLES
FOR "F6" E BOLTS
STAND HEIGHT
VARIES PER
PROJECT
REQUIREMENTS
12
3 4 5
"N" NPT. MANUAL VENT VALVE
6
2 DIA. HOLE
IN LIFTING LUGS
TANK
DIA.
0 "D" "E" "G"
5
"P"
"R"
(9" FOR SM15)
"C"
"A"
"B"
(NOTE 14)
"F"
2
4
"H"
1
"J" "K"
1
"L"
1
"M"
6
8 9 10
20
(NOTE 20)
21
12
13
15 16
17
18
19
(NOTE 2)
(NOTE 1)
(NOTE 3)
(NOTE 4)
7 11
22
.5" NPT. AUTO VENT VALVE
14
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Figure H1-2. Spraymaster Deaerator Dimensions and Ratings (Single Tank) - Sheet 2 of 2
G High Temperature Return 27 55 62 63
H Level Control 44.5 60 79 90
J Relief Valve 38.5 66 70 100
K Relief Valve 50 N/A 86 111
L Relief Valve N/A N/A N/A 122
M Drain 10 30 98 84 98 93 103 135 153 135 127 114
P Overow 5 10 10 14
R Overow 10 N/A N/A 3.75 3.75 6.75 6.75 6.5 8 14.5 26.5 27.5
STAND DIMENSIONS
A1 Overall Length 52.5 74 108.5 92.5 108.5 101 108.5 144 162 149 134 151
B2 C/L to C/L Bolt Holes 47.5 69 102.5 87.5 102.5 95 102.5 138 155 146 127 144
C3 Overall Width 49 62 66 64 66 71 71 76 83 86.5 102 113
D4 C/L to C/L Bolt Holes 46 59 63 61 63 68 68 73 80 79.5 99 110
E5 Hole Size 0.75 1 1 1 1 1.125 1.125 1.125 1.125 1.125 1.125 1.25
F6 Anchor Bolt Size 0.625 0.875 0.875 0.875 0.875 1 1 1 1 1 1 1.125
CONNECTIONS AND TRIM
1 Relief Valve Size Contact Your Local Cleaver-Brooks Authorized Representative
2 Overow Size 1.5" NPT 3" NPT 3" NPT 3" NPT 3" NPT 3" NPT 3" NPT 4"-150 # FF 4"-150#
FF
4"-150#
FF
6"-150#
FF
6"-150#
FF
3 Steam Inlet Size See Table Below
4 Water Inlet Size See Table Below
5 High Temperature Return Size 1.5" NPT 1.5" NPT 2" NPT 3" NPT
6 Drain Size 1.5" NPT 2" NPT 2" NPT 2" NPT
7 Suction Size 3" NPT 3" NPT 3" NPT 4"-1503 FF
8 Thermometer (.75" NPT)
9 Sample (.5" NPT)
10 Chemical Feed (1" NPT)
11 Recirculation (1" NPT)
12 Gauge Glass Assembly
13 Level Controller
14 Make-Up Valve
15 Pressure Gauge
16 Thermometer
17 Control Panel (Optional)
18 Feed Pump/Motor (Optional)
19 Suction Piping (Optional)
20 Manway, 12 x 16
21 Level Alarms (Optional)
22 Overow Drainer (Optional)
RATINGS for
SPRAYMASTER MODEL TANK SIZES RATING (lb/hr) Conn 3 Steam Inlet Conn 4 Water Inlet
SM-7 230 7000 3"-150# FF Flg 1" NPT.
SM-15 300 Thru 700 15000 6"-150# FF Flg 1.5"-150# RF Fl.
SM-30 300 Thru 5600 30000 6"-150# FF Flg 2"-150# RF Flg
SM-45 300 Thru 5600 45000 6"-150# FF Flg 2"-150# RF Flg
SM-70 300 Thru 5600 70000 6"-150# FF Flg 2.5"-150# RF Flg
SM-100 300 Thru 5600 100000 6"-150# FF Flg 3"-150# RF Flg
SM-140 2000 Thru 5600 140000 8"-150# FF Flg 4"-150# RF Flg
SM-200 (NOTE 7) 2000 Thru 5600 200000 6"-150# F.F.Flg (2) 3"-150# RF Flg (2)
SM-280 (NOTE 7) 2000 Thru 5600 280000 8"-150# FF Flg (2) 4"-150# RF Flg (2)
RATINGS SM TANK
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RETURN ON INVESTMENT
Payback for a pressurized deaerator verses an atmospheric
boiler feed system is based on an additional capital expendi-
ture required divided by the yearly operating cost savings. The
differential in yearly operating costs are in the following areas:
Flash steam
Exhaust steam
Blowdown
Chemical treatment
Makeup water
Sewer
Intangibles
Flash Steam
A percentage of the high-pressure condensate returns will
ash to steam and be lost in an atmospheric vessel application.
This ash steam loss can be converted to an energy loss and
associated fuel cost.
Exhaust Steam
Exhaust steam cannot be recovered in an atmospheric vessel
application. This exhaust steam loss can be converted to
energy loss and associated fuel cost. An example would be
steam turbine exhaust.
Surface Blowdown
Increased makeup water is required because of lost ash and
exhaust steam. This increase in makeup water requires an
increase of surface blowdown. This is directly related to cycles
of concentration in the boiler. The additional blowdown loss
can be converted to an energy loss and associated fuel cost.
The additional surface blowdown may also result in an
increase in capital expenditure for a larger blowdown heat
recovery system.
Chemical Treatment
Dissolved oxygen content in an atmospheric boiler feedwater
system relates to water temperature. Lowering the dissolved
oxygen content below what is naturally present, based on
mixed water temperature at atmospheric pressure, requires the
addition of a chemical treatment program. The most common
oxygen scavenger used is sodium sulte. Sodium sulte reacts
with dissolved oxygen as follows:
Theoretically, it takes approximately 8 ppm of sodium sulte
as Na
2
S0
3
to scavenge 1 ppm of dissolved O
2
Makeup Water
Increased make-up water is required because of lost ash
steam, lost exhaust steam, and additional surface blowdown.
This additional makeup water can be associated to a cost.
Makeup water cost should be a combination of the utility
charge plus pretreatment equipment consumable costs.
Sewer
Utilities often base a sewer charge on make-up water usage. If
it is metered, the additional surface blowoff should only be
considered.
Intangibles
It is difcult to calculate a cost savings for items such as
reduced ue gas emission due to higher plant efciencies of
steam recovery and the prevention of boiler thermal shock.
2Na
2
SO
3
+ O
2
2Na
2
SO
4
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SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
The following sample specications are provided by Cleaver-Brooks to assist you in specifying your customers specic needs and
application.
1.0 Deaerator
Provide one Cleaver-Brooks Model _________ spray type, pressurized, horizontal deaerator rated at _____ pounds per hour. The
system shall be of the single tank design and shall guarantee oxygen removal to not more than 0.005 ccs/liter in the efuent
throughout all load conditions between 5 and 100 percent. Two-compartment designs are not acceptable. The deaerator shall be
designed for operation at 5 psig, but shall be suitable for use from 2 to 15 psig. Atmospheric operating designs are not acceptable.
Feedwater and condensate shall be admitted to the deaerator through a single spring-loaded, self-cleaning, adjustable stainless steel
spray valve, which shall provide proper internal vent condensing and water distribution at any load between 5 and 100 percent of
rated capacity. The water temperature in the primary heating and vent concentrating section is to be raised within 2 or 3 F of steam
temperature and most of the gases released. The water is then to be collected in a conical water collector. From there, it is to ow to
an atomizing valve where high velocity steam strikes it, breaks it down into a ne mist, and heats it to a full steam saturation tem-
perature. The mixture is to strike a deecting bafe, which separates water and steam. Hot, gas-free water is to then drop to the
storage compartment to complete the cycle. The steam and non-condensables are to ow upward, through the primary heating
spray, into the internal vent concentrating section, where they contact the cold inuent water. Here, the steam is to be condensed to
continue the cycle. Released gasses are discharged to atmosphere through the vent outlet. All internal surfaces, which come in con-
tact with un-deaerated water, shall be constructed of Type 316 stainless steel.
Automatic vent valve shall be thermostatically controlled to provide a fast means of venting when a sudden buildup of gases
occurs, such as seen at start up. The manual vent valve shall have an orice for continuous minimum venting. Venting rate shall not
exceed 0.1 of 1% of the rated deaerator capacity at 5 psig.
The deaerated water storage tank shall have _____ minutes of storage and have a capacity of
_____ gallons measured to overow. The tank shall be _____ diameter x ____ long. An 11" x 15" elliptical manhole shall be pro-
vided for access. All nozzles 3" and under shall be 3000 lbs forged steel couplings and over 3" shall be 150 lbs at face anges.
Heads to be ASME torispherical type constructed of ASTM A516 GR 70 carbon steel with a minimum thickness of 0.25 inches.
Shell plate to be fabricated of ASTM A36 carbon steel with a minimum thickness of 0.25 inches. The tank shall be designed in
accordance with ASME, Section VIII of the Pressure Vessel Code for 50 psig at 650 F and stamped accordingly. Certication shall
be required. Joint efciencies to be 70% circumferential per Table UW-12, which does not require stress relieving or nondestructive
examination.
The deaerator loads shall be as specied in the table below. Low temperature returns are dened as condensate with a temperature
below that of the deaerator operating temperature. High temperature returns are dened as condensate with a temperature above
that of the deaerator operating temperature.
1.1 Optional
The tank shall be factory-insulated and lagged with blanket insulation, pins, clips, and a durable steel jacket. Block-type insulation
is not acceptable. The blanket insulation is to be berglass, 2" thick, 1 lb/cu-ft, and have a rating of R3.85. Pins are to be located on
18" centers and holding clips attached. The steel jacket or lagging shall have a shell thickness of 22 gauge (0.299") minimum and
head thickness of 12 gauge (0.1046") minimum.
1.0 Deaerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H1-9
2.0 Make Up Valve and Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H1-10
3.0 Steam Pressure Reducing Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H1-11
4.0 Boiler Feedwater Pump and Motor Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H1-11
5.0 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H1-12
LOAD PERCENTAGE LBS/HR TEMP PRESSURE
Make up GPM 25 psig Minimum
Pumped Low Temp Returns 10 psig Minimum
High Temp Returns Not To Exceed 30%
Load Specications
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1.2 Optional
The tank shall be factory-lined with a high quality baked epoxy lining. The lining is to be applied to a sandblasted (SSPC-SP-5)
white metal surface. Spray-apply 4 to 6 coats with each dry coat being approximately 1.5 mils dry for a total thickness of 6 mils dry
minimum. Baking schedule for intermediate coats to be 10 to 20 minutes at 250 to 300 F and nal baking to be 1-1/2 hours at 350
to 400 F. Lining to be Holliday spark tested using low voltage and a wet sponge to ensure uniform coating free of pin holes. Mag-
nesium anodes shall not be acceptable in this application. The lining is to meet requirements of FDA and MID of the USDA. The
lining is to be suitable for temperatures up to 250 F.
1.3 Optional
The magnesium or sacricial anode shall provide cathodic protection against galvanic corrosion. This rod shall be 1-5/16" diameter
with a 1/4" steel core to assure a good electrical contact and added strength. The design shall have a small weep hole to signal it has
been consumed. Linings shall not be acceptable in this application.
1.4 Optional
The high temperature diffuser or sparge tube shall be located beneath the normal tank water level. The tube shall be constructed of
2 inch pipe. This tube shall provide even distribution and blending of high-temperature condensate returns.
1.5 Optional
The chemical feed quill shall be located beneath the normal tank water level. The quill material shall be constructed of stainless
steel. The tube shall provide even distribution and blending of chemical.
1.6 Optional
The basic deaerator shall be equipped with the following trim and accessories. Piping on packaged units shall comply with ASME
Power Piping Code B31.1.
2.0 Make Up Valve and Controller
2.1 Option - Mechanical
____ " inlet water regulating lever valve with ______ body and _______ connections. The valve Cv shall not exceed ______ and be
rated for _____ gpm at ______ psig inlet pressure. The pressure drop across the valve shall not exceed a delta-P of 10 psig. This
valve shall be suitable for temperatures up to 300 F. The valve manufacture shall be _______, Model _____ . This valve shall be
mechanically controlled by an external oat cage with cast iron body and 8" stainless steel oat. The oat cage manufacturer shall
be __________, Model ______.
2.2 Option - Electronic
______" inlet water motorized regulating valve with steel body and threaded NPT connections. Motor shall be 110V bi-directional,
with a permanently lubricated gear train, and be directly coupled to the valve stem. The valve Cv shall not exceed _____ and be
rated for_____ gpm at ______ psi inlet pressure. Valve shall not exceed a delta-P of 10 psig. This valve shall have teon seats and
be suitable for temperatures up to 300 F. The motorized valve manufacturer shall be __________. This valve shall be electroni-
cally controlled by a solid state control with internally mounted capacitance probes. The electronic solid state control shall be able
to set desired level point and acceptable deviation. The electronic solid state control shall include a selection for automatic and
manual operating mode. The internals shall include two additional probes for high and low water alarm. The controller manufac-
turer shall be Cleaver-Brooks Model TW82. A solenoid valve and oat switch are not acceptable. (Available only in the U.S.)
2.3 Option - Pneumatic
_______" inlet water diaphragm actuated regulating valve with cast iron body and _____ connections. The valve shall be globe
type with proportional control and a spring opposed diaphragm actuator arranged for 3 - 15 psig operating signal. The valve shall
be normally open on loss of air. The valve Cv shall not exceed _____ and be rated for ______ gpm at ______ psig inlet pressure.
Valve shall not exceed a delta-P of 10 psig. This valve shall have stainless steel trim with TFE packing and be suitable for tempera-
ture up to 410 F. The diaphragm actuated valve manufacturer shall be ___________, Model _____. This valve shall be pneumati-
cally controlled by an external proportional type sensor. The sensor shall be a 14" displacer that produces a pneumatic output
signal. The controller manufacturer shall be _________, Model ______. A lter regulator is to be provided to reduce 50 psig instru-
ment air supply to 3 - 15 psig for proper operation.
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2.4 Optional
The make up valve shall include a ANSI Class 125 lb three-valve bypass with inlet Y-type cast iron strainer. Strainer screen to be
removable and of stainless steel construction.
3.0 Steam Pressure Reducing Station
3.1 Option - Mechanical
_______" steam pressure reducing valve with cast iron body and _____ connections. The valve shall be a self-contained unit capa-
ble of reducing ____ psig saturated steam to the operating pressure of the deaerator at a ow rate of _____ lbs/hr. The valve shall be
250 lb class with stainless steel trim and an adjustable pilot. The valve manufacturer shall be _____, Model _____.
3.2 Option - Pneumatic
_______" diaphragm actuated steam pressure reducing valve with cast iron body and _______ connections. The valve shall be
globe type with proportional control and a spring opposed diaphragm actuator arranged for ____ psig operating signal. The valve
shall be normally closed on loss of air. The valve shall be capable of reducing _____ psig saturated steam to the operating pressure
of the deaerator at a ow rate of ____ lbs/hr. This valve shall be 250 lb class and have stainless steel trim. The diaphragm actuated
valve manufacturer shall be ________, Model _______. This valve shall be pneumatically controlled by an external transmitter.
The transmitter set pressure shall be adjustable. The transmitter manufacturer shall be _________________, Model _________.
3.3 Optional
The steam pressure reducing valve shall include a three valve bypass with Y-type cast iron strainer. Strainer screen to be removable
and of stainless steel construction.
3.4 Optional
Quantity ______, _______ " relief valves sized to relieve full capacity of the pressure reducing valve in the event of its failure.
Valves to meet Paragraph UG-125 of ASME Unred Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII. Valve body to be of bronze construction.
Relieving set pressure to be 50 psig. Relief valve manufacturer to be _______________________, Model____________.
3.5 Optional
High level alarm switch. This shall be an externally mounted oat type switch. The switch shall make contact on rise and break on
fall. The oat cage construction shall be cast iron. (Not required with electronic make up controller.)
3.6 Optional
Low level alarm switch. This shall be an externally mounted oat type switch. The switch shall make contact on fall and break on
rise. The oat cage construction shall be cast iron. (Not required with electronic make up controller.)
3.7 Optional
________ " overow drainer sized to relieve full capacity at the operating pressure of the deaerator. The overow drainer shall be a
oat type trap. The construction is to be a steel housing with stainless steel oat ball. The overow drainer manufacturer shall be
_______, Model _______.
3.8 Optional
Suction piping for pumps shall consist of a gate valve, cast iron Y-type strainer with replaceable stainless steel screen and exible
connector or hose. This piping assembly shall be 125 lb class construction. The vortex breaker shall be located in the tank nozzle.
Manifold suction lines are not acceptable.
4.0 Boiler Feedwater Pump And Motor Set
4.1 Option - Intermittent
Quantity________, turbine type boiler feedwater pump and motor set. Centrifugal type pumps are not acceptable in this applica-
tion. Pump to be rated for _____ gpm at _____ feet TDH with ______ feet NPSH required. Pump to be ______ materials of con-
struction and have ______ seals for a maximum water temperature of 250 F. Pump impeller to be hydraulically balanced. The
pump shall be mounted on a steel baseplate and exibly coupled with an OSHA type coupling guard to a ____ hp, _____ phase,
Spraymaster Deaerators (Single Tank) Feedwater Systems
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02-02
______ Hz, ______ Volt, _______ rpm, ________enclosure motor. Motor to be non-overloading at the rated condition without
using any portion of the service factor. Pump and motor set to be factory aligned prior to shipment. Pump manufacturer to
be______________, Model ________, size ____ " x _______".
4.2 Option - Continuous
Quantity ______, centrifugal type boiler feedwater pump and motor set. Turbine type pumps are not acceptable in this application.
Pump to be rated for _____ gpm at ______ feet TDH with ____ feet NPSH required. Pump to be _______ materials of construction
as dened by the Hydraulic Institute and have _______ seals for a maximum water temperature of 250 F. Pump impeller to be
hydraulically balanced. The pump shall be mounted on a steel baseplate and exibly coupled with an OSHA type coupling guard to
a _______ hp, ______ phase, _________ Hz, _________ Volt, _____ rpm, _______ enclosed motor. Motor to be non-overloading
at the rated condition without using any portion of the service factor. Pump and motor set to be factory aligned prior to shipment.
Pump manufacturer to be _________, Model _______, size _____ " x _______ ". A stainless steel recirculation orice is to be sup-
plied with the pump and shipped loose for eld installation to provide minimum bypass ow.
4.3 Optional
The stand shall elevate the deaerator tank to provide the net positive suction head required by the pump at the rated condition to
prevent cavitation plus a 1-1/2 foot safety factor. The stand shall be constructed of heavy square steel tubing for the legs and 1/4"
steel plate covering the oor.
5.0 Control Panel
5.1 Optional - Base
Control panel shall be in a NEMA 1 enclosure and wired to the National Electric Code. The wire shall be black number coded. The
assembly is to contain individual motor starters with 120 Volt holding coil and fuse protection. Individual green oil-tight pump run
lights shall be provided. All switches and lights to have nameplate identication. The assembled panel shall be given a factory con-
tinuity test prior to shipment.
5.2 Optional - Electric Components
Audible and visual high and low water alarm function shall be provided by a bell or horn with silence switch and individual red oil-
tight lights.
Control circuit transformer to supply 110-120 Volts, single-phase power supply. The transformer shall be mounted, wired and
fused.
Auxiliary contacts shall be furnished for chemical feed pump initiation. Contacts shall be normally open.
5.3 Standard
The deaerator shall have a gauge glass assembly that covers the entire tank diameter. The gauge glass shall be quartz, 0.625 inch
diameter by 24 inch maximum length. Each length of glass shall be furnished with a bronze gauge cock set and protector rods.
The deaerator shall be supplied with a pressure gauge that has a 4-1/2 inch dial with a 0-60 psig range and a thermometer with a 50
to 300 F range. Packaged units are required to have both gauges bracket-mounted at eye level.
The deaerator is to be hand cleaned with a solvent to SSPC- SP-1 standards prior to painting. Prime coated to not less than 1 mil
thick and nish coated with an enamel paint to not less than 1 mil thick prior to shipment.
Unit is to be knocked down for shipment. Piping is to be matched marked. Three, bound, Operating and Maintenance manuals to be
provided. Warranty period to be twelve months after start-up or eighteen months after shipment, whichever comes rst.
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Section H2
SPRAYMASTER DEAERATORS (Duo-Tank)
CONTENTS
FEATURES AND BENEFITS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H2-3
PRODUCT OFFERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H2-3
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H2-4
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H2-8
ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure H2-1. Spraymaster Duo-Tank Supports and Saddles, Details and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H2-4
Figure H2-2. Spraymaster Deaerator (Duo-Tank) Dimensions and Ratings - Sheet 1 of 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H2-5
TABLES
Table H2-1. Spraymaster Deaerator Duo-Tank Offering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H2-3
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Spraymaster Deaerators (Duo Tank) Feedwater Systems
02-02
The Duo Tank product combines a surge tank with a Spraymaster deaerator into a single combined vessel, providing a complete
engineered and packaged system.
The Cleaver-Brooks designed deaerator assures high purity efuent by removing oxygen and other dissolved gases in boiler feed.
Thus, it is the answer to long-lasting boiler equipment for industrial and commercial boiler users. Built of corrosion- resistant
alloys for lifetime service, the deaerator employs those basic principles of gas removal proven most effective and economical to
every boiler owner. Contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative for component sizing information.
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
The Duo Tank product combines a surge tank with a Spray-
master deaerator in to a single combined vessel, providing the
following features and benets in addition to the benets of
the deaerator and surge tank independently.
Surge Section Includes a Protective Lining:
As a deterrent to corrosion of vessel steel due to dissolved
gases, the vessel is lined with an epoxy coating.
Double Inner Head Separates the Deaerator Pressure Vessel
From Surge Tank:
Ensures the deaerator and surge tank are two separate
vessels while structurally attached for space considerations.
This also limits heat transfer from the deaerator pressure
vessel to the surge atmospheric vessel, preventing energy
loss due to surge tank water boiling.
Vented and Insulated Gap Between the Deaerator and Surge
Tank:
Insulation is placed between the double inner head to further
limit heat transfer from the deaerator pressure vessel to the
surge atmospheric vessel. A vent is placed between the
double inner head to allow moisture evaporation eliminating
corrosion potential.
Low Profile Design:
Low head room allows for installation in space restricted
areas.
Two-Stage Deaeration in a Common Vessel:
Recycle pumps are not required.
Packaged for easy maintenance.
Packaged Units for Cost Effective Installation:
Complete packages are pre-fabricated in the Cleaver-Brooks
manufacturing facility to ensure piping alignment and
control wiring function. The unit is disassembled, match
marked for efcient eld re-assembly.
PRODUCT OFFERING
Information in this section applies directly to Cleaver-Brooks
packaged Spraymaster Deaerators in duo-tank arrangement
ranging from 7000 to 280,000 lbs/hr.
The product offering for Duo-Tank packaging is a combination
of the product offering for the Spraymaster Deaerator and the
Surge Tank. The combined package product offering for Duo-
Tank products is shown Table H2-1.
MODEL NO. SD-7 SD-15 SD-30 SD-45 SD-70 SD-100 SD-40 SD-200 SD-280
Rating (lbs/hr) 7000 15000 30000 45000 70000 100000 140000 200000 280000
Deaerator Gallons
to Overow
230 300 600 900 1400 2000 2800 4000 5600
Deaerator Storage
Capacity (min)
16 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
Surge Gallons to
Flooded
160 300 600 900 1400 2000 2800 4000 5600
Surge Storage
Capacity (Min)
11.5 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
NOTE: Model designation (example SD-7) is: S = Spraymaster Deaerator, D = Duo-tank, 7 = 7,000 lbs/h rating,
combined deaerator and surge tank package.
Table H2-1. Spraymaster Deaerator Duo-Tank Offering
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DIMENSIONS AND RATINGS
Dimensions and ratings are shown in Figures H2-1 and
H2-2.
TANK CAPACITY (GALLONS)
230 300 600 900 1400 2000 2800 4000 5600
AA 81-1/2 108-1/2 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
AB 875-1/2 114-1/2 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
AC 31-3/4 40-1/4 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
AD 29-1/2 38 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
AE 6-1/8 7-3/8 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
AF 2 3 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
AG 4 6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
AH 1-1/8 1-1/4 M/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
AJ 12-1/2 16-1/2 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
AK 7/8 7/8 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
AL 3/4 3/4 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
AM N/A N/A 148 169-1/2 231-1/2 270 257 245-1/2 281
AN N/A N/A 154 175-1/2 237-1/2 276 263 251-1/2 287
AP N/A N/A 51-1/2 57 62 67 77-1/2 88 98-3/4
AR N/A N/A 44-3/4 44-3/4 50 52 62 72 83
AS N/A N/A 3-3/8 6-18 6 7-1/2 7-3/4 8 7-7/8
AT N/A N/A 16-1/2 18-3/4 20 25 22-1/2 31-5/8 34
Figure H2-1. Spraymaster Duo-Tank Supports and Saddles, Details and Dimensions
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NOTES:
1. Mounted at dim. "H" (top of tank) on non-packaged units.
2. Tank mounted on non-packaged unit.
3. Packaged units only. Mounted on left end, right side of stand on 48" dia. 450 gal, 66" dia. 1400 gal & 72" dia. 2000 gal units as shown.
4. Suction piping includes strainer, gate valve and flexible connector.
5. Discharge piping includes gate valve, check valve, control valve, by-pass orifice, and pressure gauge.
6. All couplings are 3000# F.S.
7. All flanges are 150# F.F. except as noted.
8. Two water and steam inlets used, one shown.
9. Customer to plug all fittings not being used.
10. Mount tank above pump at elevation necessary for static head including safe allowance for piping friction as approved by pump manufacturer.
11. Deaerator section of tank is built to ASME Code.
12. Accompanying dimensions, while sufficiently accurate for layout purposes, must be confirmed for construction by certified dimension prints.
13. Add suffix "P" to Model no. for packaged units (SDP-45).
14. Optional tanks available for 5 minutes storage (except SDP-7 & SDP-15), other combinations of capacities as required - contact your local Cleaver-Brooks
authorized representative.
15. Using Warren #377 float cage (except SM7 which uses MCD-M #51), dimension "B" may change with other controls - contact your local Cleaver-Brooks au-
thorized representative.
16. No interconnecting piping or wiring furnished on non-packaged units unless specified, contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative for specific
piping or wiring furnished on packaged assemblies.
17. Weights shown are without controls or packaging - contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative for additions.
18. Capacities other than shown as standard available by proper selection of controls - contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative.
19. Optional tank sizes and ratings available - contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative.
20. Lifting lugs are for lifting empty tank only.
21. Raw water make-up should first pass through a water softener if hardness is present.
22. All dimensions, while sufficiently accurate for layout purposes, must be confirmed for construction by certified dimensional prints.
Figure H2-2. Spraymaster Deaerator (Duo-Tank) Dimensions and Ratings - Sheet 1 of 3
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STORAGE TANK DETAIL AND DIMENSIONS
SPRAYMASTER
MODEL NO.
SM-7D SM-15D SM-30D SM-45D SM-70D SM-100D SM-140D
SM-200D
8
SM-280D
8
Ratings (lb/h) 7000 15000 30000 45000 70000 100000 140000 200000 280000
Tank Weight (lbs) 1530 2500 3650 4500 6770 8810 10760 12975 18735
Tank Weight Flooded
(lbs)
5165 10835 17720 24440 38450 52310 68045 80290 106475
Tank Cap-Deaerator
(Gal to Overflow)
230 300 600 900 1400 2000 2800 4000 5600
Storage Cap (Min) 16 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
Tank Cap-Rec Section
(Gal to Flooded)
160 300 600 900 1400 2000 2800 4000 5600
Storage Cap (Min) 11.5 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
Tank Size (Dia x Length) 36 x 106-1/2 48 x 141-1/2 54 x 181 60 x 207 66 x 270-1/2 72 x 302 84 x 302-1/4 96 x 308-3/4 108 x 349
A Overall Height 58 66-1/2 74-1/2 80-1/2 88 96-1/2 109 120-1/2 133
B Overall Width 51 62 68 75 80 87 99 111 123
C 8-1/2 10-1/2 11-1/2 12-1/2 13-1/2 14-1/2 16-1/2 18-5/8 20-3/4
D 28-1/2 72-1/2 92-1/2 101 146 164 146 4 136 4 153
E 43 54-1/2 74 83 124 142 124 24 116 24 133
F 48-1/2 34-1/2 54 63 104 122 104 44 96 48 109
G 11 16 31 42 68 68 73 60 59
H 21 26 45 54 80 104 86 82 98
J Contact Your Local Cleaver-Brooks Authorized Representative
K Contact Your Local Cleaver-Brooks Authorized Representative
L Contact Your Local Cleaver-Brooks Authorized Representative
M Contact Your Local Cleaver-Brooks Authorized Representative
N 52 56 90 102 144 164 147 130 144
P N/A 31 50 32 35 36 28 35 28
R N/A 47 65 74 115 132 126 106 123
S Consult Your Local Cleaver-Brooks Authorized Representative
T 38 60 90 27 27 32 27 36 27
W 64 90 109 126 169 224 205 160 186
X Consult Your Local Cleaver-Brooks Authorized Representative
Y 69 95 120 145 198 192 177 196 196
z 85 115 155 171 230 266 258 258 249
KK 2 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-3/4 2-3/4
LL 1/2 3/4 3/4 3/4 1 1-1/2 2 2 @ 1-1/2 2 @ 2
MM 3 6 6 10 6 6 8 12 12
NN 10 C
L
4 7 6-1/2 8 14-1/2 26-1/2 27-1/2
PP 68 94 112 127 180 197 173 175 191
RR 74 101 120 133 200 227 205 201-1/2 211
SS 72 95 126 138 188 214 183 190 229
TT 82 109 144 160 218 243 232 213 249
WW 75 108 132 153 208 267 249 206 279
XX Consult Your Local Cleaver-Brooks Authorized Representative
YY 12 16 19 22 24 27 31 36 40
ZZ 10 12-1/2 16 19-1/2 22 25 30 34-1/2 40
Figure H2-2. Spraymaster Deaerator (Duo-Tank) Dimensions and Ratings - Sheet 2 of 3
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STAND BASE DIMENSIONS
TANK CAPACITY (GAL) 230 300 600 900 1400 2000 2800 4000 5600
A1 Outside Length 87 115 154 175-1/2 237-1/2 276 268 144 297
B2 C
L
to C
L
Anchor Bolt Holes 82 110 148 169-1/2 230-1/2 269 265 137 294
C3 Outside Width 49 62 66 71 76 81 86-1/2 102 112
D4 C
L
to C
L
Anchor Bolt Holes 46 59 63 68 73 78 79-1/2 99 101
E5 3/4 1 1 1 1-1/8 1-1/8 1-1/8 1-1/8 1-1/8
F6 5/6 7/8 7/8 7/8 1 1 1 1 1
TANK CONNECTION SIZES
1 Relief-Valve(s) Contact Your Local Cleaver-brooks Authorized Represaentative
2 Overflow (Dea) 1-1/4 NPT 3 NPT 3 NPT 3 NPT 4 FLG 4 FLG 4 FLG 6 FLG 6 FLG
3 Pump Suction (Optional) Contact Your Local Cleaver-Brooks Authorized Representative
4 Steam Inlet (Dea Flg) 3 6 6 6 6 6 8 2 @ 6 2 @ 8
5 High Temp Return 1-1/4 NPT 1-1/2 NPT 2 NPT 2 NPT 3 NPT 3 NPT 3 NPT 2 @ 3 NPT 2 @ 3 NPT
6 Water Inlet (150# RF Flg) 1 NPT 1-1/2 2 2 2-1/2 3 4 2 @ 3 2 @ 4
7 Drain (Dea) 1-1/4 NPT 2 NPT 2 NPT 2 NPT 2 NPT 2 NPT 2 NPT 2 NPT 2 NPT
8 Overflow (Rec) 2 NPT 2 NPT 2 NPT 3 NPT 3 NP 3 NPT 4 NPT 4 NPT 6 NPT
9 Pump Suction (Optional) Contact Your Local Cleaver-Brooks Authorized Representative
10 Vent (Rec) 3 NPT 3 NPT 3 NPT 3 NPT 4 NPT 4 NPT 4 NPT 4 NPT 6 NPT
11 Low Pressure Return (Rec) 2 NPT 2 NPT 3 NPT 3 NPT 3 NPT 3 NPT 4NPT 4 NPT 6 NPT
12 Cold Water Inlet (Rec) 2 NPT 2 NPT 2 NPT 2 NPT 2 NPT 2 NPT 2 NPT 2 NPT 3 NPT
13 Drain (Rec) 1-1/4 NPT 2 NPT 2 NPT 2 NPT 2 NPT 2 NPT 2 NPT 2 NPT 2 NPT
ITEM LIST
14 Suction Pump, (optional) (For each pump) (Note 4)
15 Pump/Motor, (optional)
16 Control Panel, (optional)
17 Manway 11 x 15
18 Overflow Drainer, (optional)
19 Make-Up Valve, (optional)
20 Gauge Glass Assembly
21 Pressure Gauge
22 Thermometer (3/4 NPT)
Sizes listed for items 22 thru 29
are for tank connections only.
23 Level Alarms (1 NPT), (optional)
24 Level Control (1-1/2 NPT), (optional)
25 Sample Connection (1/2 NPT)
26 Recirculation Connection (1 NPT), (optional) (For each pump)
27 High Temp Return Connection-Rec (3 NPT)
28 Diffuser Tube (2-1/2 NPT, (optional)
29 Breather Connection (1/2 NPT -Do Not Plug)
30 Discharge Piping, (optional) (For each pump) (NOTE 5)
Figure H2-2. Spraymaster Deaerator (Duo-Tank) Dimensions and Ratings - Sheet 3 of 3
Spraymaster Deaerators (Duo Tank) Feedwater Systems
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SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
The following sample specications are provided by Cleaver-Brooks to assist you in specifying your customers specic needs and
application.
1.0 Deaerator and Surge Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H2-8
2.0 Make Up Valve And Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H2-10
3.0 Steam Pressure Reducing Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H2-10
4.0 Boiler Feedwater Pump And Motor Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H2-11
5.0 Make Up Valve and Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H2-11
6.0 Transfer Pump and Motor Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H2-12
7.0 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H2-13
1.0 Deaerator and Surge Tank
Cleaver-Brooks Model _________ spray type, pressurized, horizontal deaerator is rated at _____ pounds per hour. The system
shall be guarantee oxygen removal to not more than 0.005 CCS/liter in the efuent throughout all load conditions between 5 and
100 percent. The deaerator shall be designed for operation at 5 psig, but shall be suitable for use from 2 to 15 psig.
The surge tank shall receive returning condensate and supplement make up water to maintain the desired operating level. Conden-
sate and make up water mix into a blended temperature, as determined by the percentage of each. The surge tank shall be vented to
atmosphere. The collected water is then transferred to the deaerator.
The collected water shall be admitted to the deaerator through a single spring-loaded, self-cleaning, adjustable stainless steel spray
valve, which shall provide proper internal vent condensing and water distribution at any load between 5 and 100 percent of rated
capacity. The water temperature in the primary heating and vent concentrating section is to be raised within 2 or 3 F of steam tem-
perature and most of the gases released. The water is then to be collected in a conical water collector. From there, it is to ow to an
atomizing valve where high velocity steam strikes it, breaks it down into a ne mist, and heats it to a full steam saturation tempera-
ture. The mixture is to strike a deecting bafe, which separates water and steam. Hot, gas-free water is to then drop to the storage
compartment to complete the cycle. The steam and non-condensables are to ow upward, through the primary heating spray, into
the internal vent concentrating section, where they contact the cold inuent water. Here, the steam is to be condensed to continue
the cycle. Released gasses are discharged to atmosphere through the vent outlet. All internal surfaces, which come in contact with
un-deaerated water, shall be constructed of Type 316 stainless steel.
Automatic vent valve shall be thermostatically controlled to provide a fast means of venting when a sudden buildup of gases
occurs, such as seen at start up. The manual vent valve shall have an orice for continuous minimum venting. Venting rate shall not
exceed 0.1 of 1% of the rated deaerator capacity at 5 psig.
The duo tank shall be divided into two separate sections. The deaerator water storage and condensate surge section shall be divided
by a double inner head. The dead air space between the two inner heads shall be packed with a berglass insulation and have a
breather and drain connection. The duo tank shall be _____ " diameter and _____ " long.
The deaerated water storage tank section shall have _____ minutes of storage and have a capacity of _______ gallons measured to
overow. An 11" x 15" elliptical manhole shall be provided for access. All nozzles 3" and under shall be 3000 lbs forged steel cou-
plings and over 3" shall be 150 lbs at face anges. Heads to be ASME torispherical type constructed of ASTM A516 GR 70 car-
bon steel with a minimum thickness of 0.25 inches. Shell plate to be fabricated of ASTM A36 carbon steel with a minimum
thickness of 0.25 inches. The tank shall be designed in accordance with ASME, Section VIII of the Pressure Vessel Code for 50
psig at 650 delta-F and stamped accordingly. Certication shall be required. Joint efciencies to be 70% circumferential per Table
UW-12, which does not require stress relieving or nondestructive examination.
The surge tank section shall have __________ minutes of storage and have a capacity of _______ gallons ooded. An 11" x 15"
elliptical manhole shall be provided for access. All nozzles shall be 3000 lbs forged steel couplings. Heads to be ASME torispheri-
cal type (at heads are not acceptable) constructed of ASTM A516 GR 70 carbon steel with a minimum thickness of 0.25 inches.
Shell plate to be fabricated of ASTM A36 carbon steel with a minimum thickness of 0.25 inches.
The loads shall be as specied in the table below. Low temperature returns are dened as condensate with a temperature below that
of the deaerator operating temperature. High temperature returns are dened as condensate with a temperature above that of the
deaerator operating temperature.
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1.1 Optional
The surge tank section shall be designed in accordance with Section VIII of the ASME Pressure Vessel Code for ________ psig,
and stamped accordingly. Certication shall be required. Joint efciencies to be 70% circumferential per Table UW-12, which does
not require stress relieving or nondestructive examination.
1.2 Optional
The duo tank shall be factory-insulated and lagged with blanket insulation, pins, clips, and a durable steel jacket. Block-type insu-
lation is not acceptable. The blanket insulation is to be berglass, 2" thick, 1 lb/cu-ft, and have a rating of R3.85. Pins are to be
located on 18" centers and holding clips attached. The steel jacket or lagging shall have a shell thickness of 22 gauge (0.299") min-
imum and head thickness of 12 gauge (0.1046") minimum.
1.3 Standard
The surge tank section shall be factory-lined with a high quality baked epoxy lining. The lining is to be applied to a sandblasted
(SSPC-SP-5) white metal surface. Spray-apply 4 to 6 coats, with each dry coat being approximately 1.5 mils dry, for a total thick-
ness of 6 mils dry minimum. Lining to be Holliday spark tested using low voltage and a wet sponge to ensure uniform coating free
of pin holes. Magnesium anodes shall not be acceptable in this application. The lining is to be suitable for temperatures up to 212
F.
1.4 Optional
The deaerated water storage tank section shall be factory-lined with a high quality baked-on epoxy lining. The lining is to be
applied to a sandblasted (SSPC-SP-5) white metal surface. Spray-apply 4 to 6 coats with each dry coat being approximately 1.5
mils dry for a total thickness of 6 mils dry minimum. Baking schedule for intermediate coats to be 10 to 20 minutes at 250 to 300
F and nal baking to be 1-1/2 hours at 350 to 400 F. Lining to be Holliday spark tested using low voltage and a wet sponge to
ensure uniform coating free of pin holes. Magnesium anodes shall not be acceptable in this application. The lining is to meet
requirements of FDA and MID of the USDA. The lining is to be suitable for temperatures up to 250 F.
1.5 Optional
The magnesium or sacricial anode shall provide cathodic protection against galvanic corrosion. This rod shall be 1-5/16" diameter
with a 1/4" steel core to assure a good electrical contact and added strength. The design shall have a small weep hole to signal it has
been consumed. Linings shall not be acceptable in this application.
1.6 Optional
The high temperature diffuser or sparge tube shall be located beneath the normal tank water level. The tube shall be constructed of
2 inch pipe. This tube shall provide even distribution and blending of high-temperature condensate returns.
1.7 Optional
The chemical feed quill shall be located beneath the normal tank water level. The quill material shall be constructed of stainless
steel. The tube shall provide even distribution and blending of chemical.
1.8 Optional
The basic deaerator section shall be equipped with the following trim and accessories. Piping on packaged units shall comply with
ASME Power Piping Code B31.1.
LOAD PERCENTAGE LBS/HR TEMP PRESSURE
Make up to Deaerator GPM 25 psig Min.
Make up to Surge Tank GPM
Pumped Low Temp Returns
Gravity Feed Low Temp Returns
High Temp Returns
Load Specications
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2.0 Make Up Valve And Controller
2.1 Option - Mechanical
____ " inlet water regulating lever valve with ______ body and _______ connections. The valve Cv shall not exceed ______ and be
rated for _____ gpm at ______ psi inlet pressure. The pressure drop across the valve shall not exceed a delta-P of 10 psig. This
valve shall be suitable for temperatures up to 300 F. The valve manufacture shall be ___________, Model _____ . This valve shall
be mechanically controlled by an external oat cage with cast iron body and 8" stainless steel oat. The oat cage manufacturer
shall be ___________________, Model ______.
2.2 Option - Electronic
______" inlet water motorized regulating valve with steel body and threaded NPT connections. Motor shall be 110V bi-directional
type with a permanently lubricated gear train, and be directly coupled to the valve stem. The valve Cv shall not exceed _____ and
be rated for_____ gpm at ______ psig inlet pressure. Valve shall not exceed a delta-P of 10 psig. This valve shall have teon seats
and be suitable for temperatures up to 300 F. The motorized valve manufacturer shall be ____. This valve shall be electronically
controlled by a solid state control with internally mounted capacitance probes. The electronic solid state control shall be able to set
desired level point and acceptable deviation. The electronic solid state control shall include a selection for automatic and manual
operating mode. The internals shall include two additional probes for high and low water alarm. The controller manufacturer shall
be Cleaver-Brooks Model TW82. A solenoid valve and oat switch are not acceptable. (Available only in the U.S.)
2.3 Option - Pneumatic
_______" inlet water diaphragm actuated regulating valve with cast iron body and _____ connections. The valve shall be globe
type with proportional control and a spring opposed diaphragm actuator arranged for 3 - 15 psig operating signal. The valve shall
be normally open on loss of air. The valve Cv shall not exceed _____ and be rated for ______ gpm at ______ psig inlet pressure.
Valve shall not exceed a delta-P of 10 psig.This valve shall have stainless steel trim with TFE packing and be suitable for tempera-
ture up to 410 F. The diaphragm actuated valve manufacturer shall be ___________, Model _____. This valve shall be pneumati-
cally controlled by an external proportional type sensor. The sensor shall be a 14" displacer that produces a pneumatic output
signal. The controller manufacturer shall be _________, Model ______. A lter regulator is to be provided to reduce 50 psig instru-
ment air supply to 3 - 15 psig for proper operation.
2.4 Optional
The make up valve shall include an ANSI Class 125 lb three-valve bypass with inlet Y-type cast iron strainer. Strainer screen to be
removable and of stainless steel construction.
3.0 Steam Pressure Reducing Station
3.1 Option - Mechanical
_______" steam pressure reducing valve with cast iron body and _____ connections. The valve shall be a self-contained unit capa-
ble of reducing ____ psig saturated steam to the operating pressure of the deaerator at a ow rate of _____ lbs/hr. The valve shall be
250 lb class with stainless steel trim and an adjustable pilot. The valve manufacturer shall be ____________, Model _____.
3.2 Option - Pneumatic
_______" diaphragm actuated steam pressure reducing valve with cast iron body and _______ connections. The valve shall be
globe type with proportional control and a spring opposed diaphragm actuator arranged for ______ psig operating signal. The valve
shall be normally closed on loss of air. The valve shall be capable of reducing _____ psig saturated steam to the operating pressure
of the deaerator at a ow rate of ____ lbs/hr. This valve shall be 250 lb class and have stainless steel trim. The diaphragm actuated
valve manufacturer shall be __________, Model ____. This valve shall be pneumatically controlled by an external transmitter. The
transmitter set pressure shall be adjustable. The transmitter manufacturer shall be ______________, Model ____.
3.3 Optional
The steam pressure reducing valve shall include a three valve bypass with Y-type cast iron strainer. Strainer screen to be removable
and of stainless steel construction.
3.4 Optional
Quantity ______, _______ " relief valves sized to relieve full capacity of the pressure reducing valve in the event of its failure.
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02-02
Valves to meet Paragraph UG-125 of ASME Unred Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII. Valve body to be of bronze construction.
Relieving set pressure to be 50 psig. Relief valve manufacturer to be ________________, Model _______.
3.5 Optional
High level alarm switch. This shall be an externally mounted oat type switch. The switch shall make contact on rise and break on
fall. The oat cage construction shall be cast iron. (Not required with electronic make up controller.)
3.6 Optional
Low level alarm switch. This shall be an externally mounted oat type switch. The switch shall make contact on fall and break on
rise. The oat cage construction shall be cast iron. (Not required with electronic make up controller.)
3.7 Optional
________ " overow drainer sized to relieve full capacity at the operating pressure of the deaerator. The overow drainer shall be a
oat type trap. The construction is to be a steel housing with stainless steel oat ball. The overow drainer manufacturer shall be
_______, Model _______.
3.8 Optional
Suction piping for pumps shall consist of a gate valve, cast iron Y-type strainer with replaceable stainless steel screen and exible
connector or hose. This piping assembly shall be 125 lb class construction. The vortex breaker shall be located in the tank nozzle.
Manifold suction lines are not acceptable.
4.0 Boiler Feedwater Pump and Motor Set
4.1 Option - Intermittent
Quantity________, turbine type boiler feedwater pump and motor set. Centrifugal type pumps are not acceptable in this applica-
tion. Pump to be rated for _____ gpm at _____ feet TDH with ______ feet NPSH required. Pump to be ______ materials of con-
struction and have ______ seals for a maximum water temperature of 250 F. Pump impeller to be hydraulically balanced. The
pump shall be mounted on a steel baseplate and exibly coupled with an OSHA type coupling guard to a ____ hp, _____ phase,
______ Hz, ______ Volt, _______ rpm, ________enclosure motor. Motor to be non-overloading at the rated condition without
using any portion of the service factor. Pump and motor set to be factory aligned prior to shipment. Pump manufacturer to
be_____________, Model ________, size ____ " x _______".
4.2 Option - Continuous
Quantity ______, centrifugal type boiler feedwater pump and motor set. Turbine type pumps are not acceptable in this application.
Pump to be rated for _____ gpm at ________ feet TDH with ____ feet NPSH required. Pump to be _______ materials of construc-
tion as dened by the Hydraulic Institute and have _______ seals for a maximum water temperature of 250 F. Pump impeller to be
hydraulically balanced. The pump shall be mounted on a steel baseplate and exibly coupled with an OSHA type coupling guard to
a ______ hp, ______ phase, _______ Hz, ______ Volt, _____ rpm, _______ enclosure motor. Motor to be non-overloading at the
rated condition without using any portion of the service factor. Pump and motor set to be factory aligned prior to shipment. Pump
manufacturer to be _________, Model _______, size _____ " x _______ ". A stainless steel recirculation orice is to be supplied
with the pump and shipped loose for eld installation to provide minimum bypass ow.
4.3 Optional
The basic surge tank shall be equipped with the following trim and accessories. Piping on packaged units shall comply with ASME
Power Piping Code B31.1.
5.0 Make Up Valve and Controller
5.1 Option - Mechanical
____ " inlet water regulating lever valve with ______ body and _______ connections. The valve Cv shall not exceed ______, and
shall be rated for _____ gpm at ______ psi inlet pressure. The pressure drop across the valve shall not exceed a delta-P of 10 psig.
This valve shall be suitable for temperatures up to 300 F. The valve manufacture shall be ____________, Model _______ . This
valve shall be mechanically controlled by an external oat cage with cast iron body and 8" stainless steel oat. The oat cage man-
ufacturer shall be _______________, Model __________.
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5.2 Option - Electronic
______" inlet water motorized regulating valve with steel body and threaded NPT connections. Motor shall be 110V bi-directional
type, with a permanently lubricated gear train, and directly coupled to the valve stem. The valve Cv shall not exceed _____ and be
rated for_______ gpm at ________ psi inlet pressure. Valve shall not exceed a delta-P of 10 psig. This valve shall have teon seats
and be suitable for temperatures up to 300 F. The motorized valve manufacturer shall be _________. This valve shall be electron-
ically controlled by a solid state control with internally mounted capacitance probes. The electronic solid state control shall be able
to set desired level point and acceptable deviation. The electronic solid state control shall include a selection for automatic and
manual operating mode. The internals shall include two additional probes for high and low water alarm. The controller manufac-
turer shall be Cleaver-Brooks, Model TW82. A solenoid valve and oat switch are not acceptable. (Available only in the U.S.)
5.3 Option - Pneumatic
_______" inlet water diaphragm actuated regulating valve with cast iron body and _____ connections. The valve shall be globe-
type with proportional control and a spring-opposed diaphragm actuator arranged for 3 - 15 psig operating signal. The valve shall
be normally open on loss of air. The valve Cv shall not exceed _____ and be rated for ________ gpm at ______ psi inlet pressure.
Valve shall not exceed a delta-P of 10 psig. This valve shall have stainless steel trim with TFE packing and be suitable for tempera-
ture up to 410 F. The diaphragm actuated valve manufacturer shall be ___________, Model _______. This valve shall be pneu-
matically controlled by an external proportional type sensor. The sensor shall be a 14" displacer that produces a pneumatic output
signal. The controller manufacturer shall be _____________, Model __________. A lter regulator is to be provided to reduce 50
psig instrument air supply to 3 - 15 psig for proper operation.
5.4 Optional
The make up valve shall include a ANSI Class 125 lb three-valve bypass with inlet Y-type cast iron strainer. Strainer screen to be
removable and of stainless steel construction.
5.5 Optional
High-level alarm switch. This shall be an externally mounted oat-type switch. The switch shall make contact on rise and break on
fall. The oat cage construction shall be cast iron. (Not required with electronic make up controller.)
5.6 Optional
Low-level alarm switch. This shall be an externally mounted oat-type switch. The switch shall make contact on fall and break on
rise. The oat cage construction shall be cast iron. (Not required with electronic make up controller.)
5.7 Optional
Suction piping for pumps shall consist of a gate valve, cast iron Y-type strainer with replaceable stainless steel screen and exible
connector or hose. This piping assembly shall be 125 lb class construction. The vortex breaker shall be located in the tank nozzle.
Manifold suction lines are not acceptable.
6.0 Transfer Pump And Motor Set
Quantity ______, centrifugal type transfer pump and motor set. Turbine type pumps are not acceptable in this application. Pump to
be rated for _______ gpm at ________ feet TDH with ______ feet NPSH required. Pump to be _______ materials of construction
as dened by the Hydraulic Institute, and have _______ seals for a maximum water temperature of 212 F. Pump impeller to be
hydraulically balanced. The pump shall be mounted on a steel baseplate and exibly coupled with an OSHA type coupling guard to
a ______ hp, ______ phase, _______ Hz, ______ Volt, _____ rpm, _______ enclosure motor. Motor to be non-overloading at the
rated condition without using any portion of the service factor. Pump and motor set to be factory aligned prior to shipment. Pump
manufacturer to be _________, Model _______, size _____ " x _______ ". A stainless steel recirculation orice is to be supplied
with the pump and shipped loose for eld installation to provide minimum bypass ow.
6.1 Optional
The duo stand shall elevate the deaerator and surge tank sections to provide the net positive suction head required by the pump at
the rated condition to prevent cavitation. The stand shall be constructed of heavy square steel tubing for the legs and 1/4" steel plate
covering the oor.
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7.0 Control Panel
7.1 Optional - Base
Control panel shall be in a NEMA 1 enclosure and wired to the National Electric Code. The wire shall be black number coded. The
assembly is to contain individual motor starters with 120 Volt holding coil and fuse protection. Individual green oil-tight pump run
lights shall be provided. All switches and lights to have nameplate identication. The assembled panel shall be given a factory con-
tinuity test prior to shipment.
7.2 Optional - Electric Components
Audible and visual high and low water alarm function shall be provided by a bell or horn with silence switch and individual red oil-
tight lights.
Control circuit transformer to supply 110-120 Volts, single-phase power supply. The transformer shall be mounted, wired and
fused.
Auxiliary contacts shall be furnished for chemical feed pump initiation. Contacts shall be normally open.
7.3 Standard
The deaerator and surge section shall have a gauge glass assembly that covers the entire tank diameter. The gauge glass shall be
quartz 0.625 inch diameter by 24 inch maximum length. Each length of glass shall be furnished with a bronze gauge cock set and
protector rods.
The deaerator section shall be supplied with a pressure gauge that has a 4-1/2 inch dial with a 0-60 psig range and a thermometer
with a 50 to 300 F range. Packaged units are required to have both gauges bracket-mounted at eye level.
The surge tank section shall be supplied with a thermometer with a 50 to 300 F range.
The duo tank is to be hand cleaned with a solvent to SSPC- SP-1 standards prior to painting. Prime coated to not less than 1 mil
thick and nish coated with an enamel paint to not less than 1 mil thick prior to shipment.
Unit is to be knocked down for shipment. Piping is to be matched marked. Three, bound, Operating and Maintenance manuals to be
provided. Warranty period to be twelve months after start-up or eighteen months after shipment, whichever comes rst.
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NOTES
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CONTENTS
FEATURES AND BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H3-3
PRODUCT OFFERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H3-4
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H3-6
RETURN ON INVESTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H3-9
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H3-10
ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure H3-1. Boilermate Deaerator Dimensions and Ratings - Sheet 1 of 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H3-6
Figure H3-2. Boilermate Tank Supports and Saddles, Details and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H3-8
TABLES
Table H3-1. Cleaver-Brooks Boilermate Deaerator Selection Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H3-5
Section H3
BOILERMATE DEAERATORS
H3-2
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02-02
The Cleaver-Brooks designed deaerator assures high purity efuent by removing oxygen and other dissolved gases in boiler feed.
Thus, it is the answer to long-lasting boiler equipment for industrial and commercial boiler users. Built of corrosion-resistant
alloys for lifetime service, the deaerator employs those basic principals of gas removal proven most effective and economical to
every boiler owner. Contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative for component and sizing information.
H3-3
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02-02
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
The following features and benets apply to the Boilermate
Deaerator product line. The Boilermate design uses a packed
column to deaerate the water.
Less Mechanical Movement of Deaerator Components:
The water spray valve is the only internal moving
component within the deaerator vessel.
Two-Stage Deaeration in a Common Vessel:
Recycle pumps are not required.
Packaged for easy maintenance.
ASME Code Design (Section VIII):
Assures deaerator vessel quality in materials and fabrication
to meet safety requirements.
Internal Stainless Steel Vent Condenser:
Protects deaerator vessel against corrosive gases while
providing a means for removal of corrosive gases from
boiler feedwater.
Self-Cleaning Water Spray Valve:
Maintains deposit-free surface.
Reduces maintenance requirements.
Internal Automatic-Check Valve Prevents Steam Back-Flow:
The water spray valve is normally closed at no ow.
Prevents steam back ow through the water spray valve at no
ow conditions.
Removable Water Spray Inlet Assembly:
Flanged assembly allows easy access for maintenance and/
or inspections.
Stainless Steel Deaeration Assembly:
Ensures a longer life of wetted materials in intimate contact
with corrosive liquids and released corrosive gases.
Pressurized Tank Reduces Flashing and Minimal Venting:
Recovery of exhaust and turbine steam.
Saves Btus that would normally be exhausted to
atmosphere.
Improves plant efciency.
Auto Vent Valve Eliminates Gases at Start-Up:
Atmospheric contamination virtually eliminated for
incoming water.
Exceeds ASME Recommendations for Oxygen Level:
Cleaver-Brooks deaerator is guaranteed to remove oxygen
concentrations to 0.005 cc/liter while operating between 5
and 100%capacity.
Carbon dioxide concentration is practically reduced to a
zero.
Integral Level Control Automatically Introduces Cold Water
Make-Up to Supplement Condensate Only When Necessary to
Meet Boiler Demand:
Saves Btus by accepting condensate before cold make-up
water. Maintains a minimal water level within the deaerator
vessel to prevent damage to the boiler feedpumps, and to
maintain system operation.
Variety of Tank Sizes to Handle Volume-Swings in Conden-
sate Return:
Provides exibility for selecting a tank for specic
applications to limit the loss of hot condensate to drain.
Packaged Units for Cost Effective Installation:
Complete packages are pre-fabricated in the Cleaver- Brooks
manufacturing facility to ensure piping alignment and
control wiring function. The unit is partially disassembled,
match marked for efcient eld re-assembly.
Internal Pump Suction Vortex Breakers:
Eliminates the problems of loss in NPSHA and cavitation
associated with the creation of vortices within pump suction
piping.
Vessel Corrosion Protection When Off-Line:
Optional epoxy lining.
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02-02
PRODUCT OFFERING
Information in this section applies directly to Cleaver-Brooks
packaged boilermate deaerators ranging from 1,500 lbs/hr at
50 F makeup to 135,000 lbs/hr at 200 F make-up. Larger
capacities can be obtained by using two columns. The Boiler-
mate deaerator product offering is shown in Table H3-1.
The Boilermate deaerator is a pressurized packed column, low
maintenance system designed to remove dissolved oxygen in
boiler feed water to 0.005 cc per liter or less and eliminate car-
bon dioxide. A typical deaerator package includes the packed
column and storage tank mounted on a stand of appropriate
height along with all operating controls, feed pumps assem-
bled and piped (typically knocked down for shipment and eld
assembly). The tank conforms to Section VIII of the ASME
Code.
The packed column design is best for handling high-tempera-
ture returns. The column is constructed of a carbon steel cas-
ing with a stainless steel liner. Built into a ange on top of the
column is a spring loaded self-cleaning water spray nozzle and
an automatic and manual vent valve.
From experience, large industrial plants and utilities have
learned that the most practical and economical way to remove
oxygen from feedwater is through mechanical deaeration. The
Boilermate deaerator economically effects oxygen removal
through a design that is trouble free in performance.
Raw water, untreated and not deaerated, contains as much as
ten cubic centimeters of corrosion-causing oxygen per liter.
Oxygen in water corrodes and shortens the life of boiler feed
lines, boilers and condensate return lines.
The Cleaver-Brooks designed deaerator assures high purity
efuent by removing oxygen and other dissolved gases in
boiler feed. Thus, it is the answer to long-lasting boiler equip-
ment for industrial and commercial boiler users. Built of cor-
rosion-resistant alloys for lifetime service, the deaerator
employs those basic principals of gas removal proved to most
effective and economical to every boiler owner. Contact your
local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative for component
and sizing information.
The design of the Boilermate deaerator offers simplicity in
both operation and service. The exchange packing, the heart of
the deaerator, requires no maintenance. There are no moving
parts to adjust or maintain. Installation is simple and quick.
Standard Equipment
Boilermate column.
Deaerator storage tank.
Stainless steel exchange packing.
Deaerator water inlet atomizing valve.
Gauge glass.
Deaerator manual and automatic vent valve.
Steam pressure gauge.
Feed water thermometer.
Required tappings.
Optional Equipmen
t
Steam pressure reducing valve.
Three valve bypass and strainer (PRV).
Water level controller with make-up valve.
Three valve bypass and strainer (MUV).
Steam relief valves.
High water alarm.
Low water alarm.
Low water pump cut off.
High-temperature condensate diffuser tube (over 227
F).
Boiler feed pump and motor sets.
Recirculation orice or relief valve.
Suction shutoff valve.
Suction strainer.
Suction exible tting.
Discharge check valve.
Discharge shutoff valve.
Discharge pressure gauge.
Discharge manifold.
Overow drainer.
Control panel.
Chemical feed quill.
Vacuum breaker.
Insulation and lagging.
Sentinel relief valve.
Tank drain valve.
Back pressure relief valve.
Magnesium anode (not available with lined tanks).
Epoxy lining.
Stand.
Packaging
Fully packaged, factory piped and wired.
Half packaged, suitable for eld erection with
interconnecting piping and wiring by others.
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02-02
MODEL NO
*DEARERATOR CAPACITY LBS/HR
BM-8 BM-12 BM-16 BM-20 BM-24 BM-30 BM-36 BM-42
50F 1,500 3,500 6,000 10,000 15,000 23,000 33,000 45,000
100F 2,000 4,500 8,000 12,500 18,000 28,000 40,000 54,000
150F 2,700 6,000 11,000 17,000 24,000 38,000 55,000 75,000
200F 5,000 11,000 20,000 30,000 44,000 69,000 100,000 135,000
Weight (lbs)
Including Packing
250 350 410 560 960 1,275 1,810 2,390
NOTE: Model Designation (example BM-8) is: BM = Boilermate Deaerator. 8 = size of packed column.
Ratings for each column size vary with makeup water temperature.
* Capacities may be doubled by using two columns.
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
50 70 90 110 130 150 170 190
42
36
30
24
20
16
12
8
FEEDWATER MIX TEMPERATURE - F
M
O
D
E
L
I
N
L
E
T
C
A
P
A
C
I
T
Y
-
L
B
S
/
H
R
X
1
0
0
0
W
A
T
E
R
Table H3-1. Cleaver-Brooks Boilermate Deaerator Selection Guide
H3-6
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02-02
1. Mounted at dim. "M" (top of tank) on non-packaged units.
2. Tank mounted on non-packaged unit.
3. Packaged units only. Mounted on left end, right side of stand on 48" dia. 1070 gal 54" dia. 1500 gal as shown.
4. Suction piping includes strainer, gate valve and flexible connector.
5. All couplings are 3000# F.S.
6. All flanges are 150# F.F. except as noted.
7. Customer to plug all fittings not being used.
8. Mount tank above pump at elevation necessary for static head including safe allowance for piping friction as approved by pump manufacturer.
9. Tank is built to ASME Code.
10. Accompanying dimensions, while sufficiently accurate for layout purposes, must be confirmed for construction by certified dimension prints.
11. Add suffix "P" to Model no. for packaged units (BMP-24).
12. Dimension "R" will change depending on controls required- contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative.
13. No interconnecting piping or wiring furnished on non-packaged units unless specified, contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative
for specific piping or wiring furnished on packaged assemblies.
14. Weights shown are without controls or packaging - contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative for additions.
15. Capacities other than shown as standard available by using two columns - contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative.
16. Optional tank sizes available - contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative.
17. Lifting lugs are for lifting empty tank only.
18.
Manway is standard. Manufacturing may require a larger manway for fabrication. See dimensional diagram for actual size.
COLUMN DETAILS AND DIMENSIONS
BOILERMATE MODEL NO. 8 12 16 20 24 30 36 42
A Height 46 48.5 58 62 64 71.5 78.5 80
B Water Inlet (150# RF Flg) 1.25 1.5 1.5 2 2 2.5 3 4
C Column Outside Diameter 8.63 12.8 16 20 24 30 36 42
D Manual Vent Valve Size .5" NPT .5" NPT .75" NPT .75" NPT .75" NPT 1" NPT 1.5" NPT 2" NPT
Column Weight (lb) 250 350 450 600 750 850 1050 1300
Volume Packing (Cu ft) 0.7 1.6 3.0 5.0 8.0 12.0 18.0 29.0
Packing Weight (lb) 25 50 150 200 300 450 650 1050
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGS
Dimensions and ratings for Boilermate Deaerators are shown
in Figures H3-1 and H3-2.
Figure H3-1. Boilermate Deaerator Dimensions and Ratings - Sheet 1 of 2
"B2" "D4"
"C3" "A1"
FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW
(4) "E5"E HOLES
FOR "F6" E BOLTS
STAND HEIGHT
VARIES PER
PROJECT
REQUIREMENTS
3 5
"D" NPT. MANUAL
6
2 DIA. HOLE
IN LIFTING LUGS
TANK
DIA.
0 "T" "E" "G"
5
"P"
"S"
"A"
"R"
(NOTE 12)
"F"
2
B
"H"
1
"J" "K"
1
"L"
1
"M"
6
8 9 10
20
21
12
13
15 11
17
18
19
(NOTE 2)
(NOTE 1)
(NOTE 3)
(NOTE 4)
4 7
16
14
PORT (PLUGGED)
(1.5" NPT. FOR
.5" NPT AUTO.
B
(9" FOR MODEL 8 & 16)
2" NPT. INSPECTION
MODELS 8 & 12)
"C"
VENT VALVE
VENT VALVE
(NOTE 18)
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02-02
Figure H3-1. Boilermate Deaerator Dimensions and Ratings - Sheet 2 of 2
RATINGS
Cap (Gal to Overow) 110 330 430 800 1070 1500
Tank Weight (Dry) (lb) 750 1200 1400 1900 2500 2750
Tank Weight (Flooded) (lb) 1850 4250 5300 9100 12700 15600
Tank Size (Dia x Length) 24 x 70 36 x 86 36 x 110 48 x 114 54x 127 60 x 129
TANK DIMENSIONS
E Steam Inlet 29 33 53 60
F Level Alarm 23 26 45 50
G High Temp Return 35 21 39 43
H Level Control 42 41 61 69
J Relief Valve 48 50 69 77
K Relief Valve N/A 60 79 86
L Relief Valve N/A N/A N/A 95
M Drain 36 47 76 93
P Overow Rear Hd 60 10 10
R Overall Width 39 51 51 63 69 75
S Front Head 6 8 8 10 11
T Column 8.5 8.5 22 12
STANDARD DIMENSIONS
A1 Overall Length 54 61 86 101
B2 C/L to C/L Bolt Holes 49 56 80 95
C3 Overall Width 42 49 64 71
D4 C/L to C/L Bolt Holes 39 46 61 68
E5 Hole Size 0.75 1 1 1.125
F6 Anchor Bolt Size 0.625 0.875 0.875 1
CONNECTIONS & TRIM
1 Relief Valve Size Contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative
2 Overow Size 1.25" NPT 2" NPT 3" NPT 3" NPT
3 Steam Inlet Size 2" NPT 3" NPT 4"-150# FF 6"-150# FF 6"-150# FF
4 Suction Size 3" NPT 3" NPT 3" NPT 4"-150# FF
5 High Temp Return Size 1" NPT 1.5" NPT 2" NPT 3" NPT
6 Drain Size 2" NPT 2" NPT 2" NPT 2" NPT
7 Recirc (1" NPT)
8 Thermometer (.75" NPT)
9 Sample (.5" NPT)
10 Chem Feed (1" NPT)
11 Thermometer
12 Gauge Glass Assy
13 Level Controller
14 Make-Up Valve
15 Pressure Gauge
16 Overow Drainer (Opt)
17 Control Panel (Opt)
18 Feed Pump/Motor (Opt)
19 Suction Piping, (Opt)
20 Manway, 12 x 16
21 Level Alarms (Opt)
H3-8
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02-02
Figure H3-2. Boilermate Tank Supports and Saddles, Details and Dimensions
TANK CAPACITY (GAL.)
MODEL
110 330 430 800 1070 1500
LEGS SADDLES
A 48.5 55.5 80 95
B 54 61 85.5 86.5 101
C 22.5 29.5 29.5 38 44.75
D 24.25 31.25 31.25 40 51.5 57
E 11 15 15 17 16 17
F 0.875 0.875 0.875 1 3.38 6.13
G 5.5 5.5 5.5 6.5 N/A
H 7 7 7 9.75 N/A
"C" "D"
"B"
"A"
"F" "G"/2
"G"
"H"
(4) .875" E HOLES
FOR .75" E BOLTS
TANK SUPPORT LEGS
STANDARD ON 110, 330,
430 & 800 GALLON TANKS
"E"
SADDLES
"D" "C"
"B"
"A"
(4) 1.125"E HOLES
FOR .75" E BOLTS
6
"
F"
"E"
FRONT HEAD FRONT HEAD
STANDARD ON 1070 &
1500 GALLON TANKS
H3-9
Feedwater Systems Boilermate Deaerators
02-02
RETURN ON INVESTMENT
Payback for a pressurized deaerator verses an atmospheric
boiler feed system is based on the additional capital expendi-
ture required divided by the yearly operating cost savings. The
differential in yearly operating costs are in the following areas:
Flash steam
Exhaust steam
Blowdown
Chemical treatment
Make-up water
Sewer
Intangibles
Flash Steam
A percentage of the high-pressure condensate returns will
ash to steam and be lost in an atmospheric vessel application.
This ash steam loss can be converted to an energy loss and
associated fuel cost.
Exhaust Steam
Exhaust steam cannot be recovered in an atmospheric vessel
application. This exhaust steam loss can be converted to
energy loss and associated fuel cost. An example would be
steam turbine exhaust.
Surface Blowdown
Increased makeup water is required because of lost ash and
exhaust steam. This increase in makeup water requires an
increase of surface blowdown. This is directly related to cycles
of concentration in the boiler. The additional blowdown loss
can be converted to an energy loss and associated fuel cost.
The additional surface blowdown may also result in an
increase in capital expenditure for a larger blowdown heat
recovery system.
Chemical Treatment
Dissolved oxygen content in an atmospheric boiler feedwater
system relates to the water temperature. Lowering the dis-
solved oxygen content below what is naturally present, based
on mix water temperature at atmospheric pressure, requires the
addition of a chemical treatment program. The most common
oxygen scavenger used is sodium sulte. Sodium sulte reacts
with dissolved oxygen as follows:
Theoretically, it takes approximately 8 ppm of sodium sulte
as Na
2
S0
3
to scavenge 1 ppm of dissolved O
2
Makeup Water
Increase makeup water is required because of lost ash steam,
lost exhaust steam, and additional surface blowdown. This
additional make-up water can be associated to a cost. Makeup
cost should be a combination of the utility charge plus pretreat-
ment equipment consumable costs.
Sewer
Utilities often base a sewer charge on make-up water usage. If
it is metered, the additional surface blowoff should only be
considered.
Intangibles
It is difcult to calculate a cost savings for items such as
reduced ue gas emission due to higher plant efciencies of
steam recovery and the prevention of boiler thermal shock.
2Na
2
SO
3
+ O
2
2Na
2
SO
4
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02-02
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
The following sample specications are provided by Cleaver-Brooks to assist you in specifying your customers specic needs and
application.
1.0 Deaerator
Cleaver-Brooks Model _________ packed column type, pressurized, horizontal deaerator is rated at _____ pounds per hour at ____
F mixed inlet water temperature. The system shall be of the single tank design and guarantee oxygen removal to not more than
0.005 CCS/liter in the efuent throughout all load conditions between 5 and 100 percent. Tray-type designs are not acceptable. The
deaerator shall be designed for operation at 5 psig, but shall be suitable for use from 2 to 15 psig. Atmospheric operating designs
are not acceptable.
Feedwater and condensate shall be admitted to the deaerator through a single spring-loaded, self-cleaning, adjustable stainless steel
spray valve, which shall provide proper internal vent condensing and water distribution at any load between 5 and 100 percent of
rated capacity. The water temperature in the primary heating and vent concentrating section is to be raised within 2 or 3 F of steam
temperature and most of the gases released. The water is then to drop down through the columns stainless steel exchange packing
counterow to the steam, which enters at the top of the storage tank and rises up through the column. The column is to be ____" in
length and ____ " in diameter. The column shall have a stainless liner and grid support. Hot, gas-free water is to then drop to the
storage compartment to complete the cycle. The steam and non-condensables are to ow upward, through the primary heating
spray, into the internal vent concentrating section, where they contact the cold inuent water. Here, the steam is to be condensed to
continue the cycle. Released gases are discharged to atmosphere through the vent outlet. All internal surfaces, which come in con-
tact with un-deaerated water, shall be constructed of Type 316 stainless steel.
Automatic vent valve shall be thermostatically controlled to provide a fast means of venting when a sudden buildup of gases
occurs, such as seen at start up. The manual vent valve shall have an orice for continuous minimum venting. Venting rate shall not
exceed 0.1 of 1% of the rated deaerator capacity at 5 psig.
The deaerated water storage tank shall have _____ minutes of storage and have a capacity of _____ gallons measured to overow.
The tank shall be _____ diameter x _____ long. An 11" x 15" elliptical manhole shall be provided for access. All nozzles 3" and
under shall be 3000 lbs forged steel couplings and over 3" shall be 150 lbs at face anges. Heads to be ASME torispherical type
constructed of ASTM A516 GR 70 carbon steel with a minimum thickness of 0.25 inches. Shell plate to be fabricated of ASTM
A36 carbon steel with a minimum thickness of 0.25 inches. The tank and column shall be designed in accordance with ASME, Sec-
tion VIII of the Pressure Vessel Code for 50 psig at 650 F and stamped accordingly. Certication shall be required. Joint efcien-
cies to be 70% circumferential per table UW-12, which does not require stress relieving or nondestructive examination.
The deaerator loads shall be as specied in the table below. Low temperature returns are dened as condensate with a temperature
below that of the deaerator operating temperature. High temperature returns are dened as condensate with a temperature above
that of the deaerator operating temperature.
1.1 Optional
The tank and column shall be factory-insulated and lagged with blanket insulation, pins, clips, and a durable steel jacket. Block-
type insulation is not acceptable. The blanket insulation is to be berglass, 2" thick, 1 lb/cubic foot, and have a rating of R3.85. Pins
1.0 Deaerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H3-10
2.0 Make Up Valve and Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H3-11
3.0 Steam Pressure Reducing Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H3-12
4.0 Boiler Feedwater Pump And Motor Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H3-12
5.0 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H3-13
LOAD PERCENTAGE LBS/HR TEMP PRESSURE
Make up 25 psig Minimum
Pumped Low Temp Returns 10 psig Minimum
High Temp Returns Not To Exceed 30%
Load Specications
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are to be located on 18" centers and holding clips attached. The steel jacket or lagging shall have a shell thickness of 22 gauge
(0.299") minimum and head thickness of 12 gauge (0.1046") minimum.
1.2 Optional
The tank shall be factory-lined with a high quality baked-on epoxy lining. The lining is to be applied to a sandblasted (SSPC-SP-5-
63) white metal surface. Spray-apply 4 to 6 coats with each dry coat being approximately 1.5 mils dry for a total thickness of 6 mils
dry minimum. Baking schedule for intermediate coats to be 10 to 20 minutes at 250 to 300 F and nal baking to be 1-1/2 hours at
350 to 400 F. Lining to be Holliday spark tested using low voltage and a wet sponge to ensure uniform coating free of pin holes.
Magnesium anodes shall not be acceptable in this application. The lining is to meet requirements of FDA and MID of the USDA.
The lining is to be suitable for temperatures up to 250 F.
1.3 Optional
The magnesium or sacricial anode shall provide cathodic protection against galvanic corrosion. This rod shall be 1-5/16" diameter
with a 1/4" steel core to assure a good electrical contact and added strength. The design shall have a small weep hole to signal it has
been consumed. Linings shall not be acceptable in this application.
1.4 Optional
The high temperature diffuser or sparge tube shall be located beneath the normal tank water level. The tube shall be constructed of
2 inch pipe. This tube shall provide even distribution and blending of high-temperature condensate returns.
1.5 Optional
The chemical feed quill shall be located beneath the normal tank water level. The quill material shall be constructed of stainless
steel. The tube shall provide even distribution and blending of chemical.
1.6 Optional
The basic deaerator shall be equipped with the following trim and accessories. Piping on packaged units shall comply with ASME
Power Piping Code B31.1.
2.0 Make Up Valve and Controller
2.1 Option - Mechanical
____ " inlet water regulating lever valve with ______ body and _______ connections. The valve Cv shall not exceed ______ and be
rated for _____ gpm at ______ psig inlet pressure. The pressure drop across the valve shall not exceed a delta-P of 10 psig. This
valve shall be suitable for temperatures up to 300 F. The valve manufacture shall be __________ Model _____ . This valve shall
be mechanically controlled by an external oat cage with cast iron body and 8" stainless steel oat. The oat cage manufacturer
shall be _______________, Model ______.
2.2 Option - Electronic
______" inlet water motorized regulating valve with steel body and threaded NPT connections. Motor shall be 110V bi-directional
type with a permanently lubricated gear train, and be directly coupled to the valve stem. The valve Cv shall not exceed _____ and
be rated for_____ gpm at ______ psig inlet pressure. Valve shall not exceed a delta-P of 10 psig. This valve shall have teon seats
and be suitable for temperatures up to 300 F. The motorized valve manufacturer shall be ____. This valve shall be electronically
controlled by a solid state control with internally mounted capacitance probes. The electronic solid state control shall be able to set
desired level point and acceptable deviation. The electronic solid state control shall include a selection for automatic and manual
operating mode. The internals shall include two additional probes for high and low water alarm. The controller manufacturer shall
be Cleaver-Brooks Model TW82. A solenoid valve and oat switch are not acceptable. (Available only in the U.S.)
2.3 Option - Pneumatic
_______" inlet water diaphragm actuated regulating valve with cast iron body and _____ connections. The valve shall be globe
type with proportional control and a spring opposed diaphragm actuator arranged for 3 - 15 psig operating signal. The valve shall
be normally open on loss of air. The valve Cv shall not exceed _____ and be rated for ______ gpm at ______ psig inlet pressure.
Valve shall not exceed a delta-P of 10 psig. This valve shall have stainless steel trim with TFE packing and be suitable for tempera-
ture up to 410 F. The diaphragm actuated valve manufacturer shall be ________, Model _____. This valve shall be pneumatically
controlled by an external proportional type sensor. The sensor shall be a 14" displacer that produces a pneumatic output signal. The
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02-02
controller manufacturer shall be _________ , Model ______. A lter regulator is to be provided to reduce 50 psig instrument air
supply to 3 - 15 psig for proper operation.
2.4. Optional
The make up valve shall include a ANSI Class 125 lb three-valve bypass with inlet Y-type cast iron strainer. Strainer screen to be
removable and of stainless steel construction.
3.0 Steam Pressure Reducing Station
3.1 Option - Mechanical
_______" steam pressure reducing valve with cast iron body and _____ connections. The valve shall be a self-contained unit capa-
ble of reducing ____ psig saturated steam to the operating pressure of the deaerator at a ow rate of _____ lbs/hr. The valve shall be
250 lb class with stainless steel trim and an adjustable pilot. The valve manufacturer shall be _____ Model _____.
3.2. Option - Pneumatic
_______" diaphragm actuated steam pressure reducing valve with cast iron body and _______ connections. The valve shall be
globe type with proportional control and a spring opposed diaphragm actuator arranged for ____ psig operating signal. The valve
shall be normally closed on loss of air. The valve shall be capable of reducing _____ psig saturated steam to the operating pressure
of the deaerator at a ow rate of ____ lbs/hr. This valve shall be 250 lb class and have stainless steel trim. The diaphragm actuated
valve manufacturer shall be _________ Model ____. This valve shall be pneumatically controlled by an external transmitter. The
transmitter set pressure shall be adjustable. The transmitter manufacturer shall be __________________, Model _______.
3.3 Optional
The steam pressure reducing valve shall include a three valve bypass with Y-type cast iron strainer. Strainer screen to be removable
and of stainless steel construction.
3.4 Optional
Quantity ______, _______ " relief valves sized to relieve full capacity of the pressure reducing valve in the event of its failure.
Valves to meet Paragraph UG-125 of ASME Unred Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII. Valve body to be of bronze construction.
Relieving set pressure to be 50 psig. Relief valve manufacturer to be ___________________ , Model ______.
3.5 Optional
High level alarm switch. This shall be an externally mounted oat type switch. The switch shall make contact on rise and break on
fall. The oat cage construction shall be cast iron. (Not required with electronic make up controller.)
3.6. Optional
Low level alarm switch. This shall be an externally mounted oat type switch. The switch shall make contact on fall and break on
rise. The oat cage construction shall be cast iron. (Not required with electronic make up controller.)
3.7. Optional
________ " overow drainer sized to relieve full capacity at the operating pressure of the deaerator. The overow drainer shall be a
oat type trap. The construction is to be a steel housing with stainless steel oat ball. The overow drainer manufacturer shall be
____________, Model _______.
3.8 Optional
Suction piping for pumps shall consist of a gate valve, cast iron Y-type strainer with replaceable stainless steel screen and exible
connector or hose. This piping assembly shall be 125 lb class construction. The vortex breaker shall be located in the tank nozzle.
Manifold suction lines are not acceptable.
4.0 Boiler Feedwater Pump And Motor Set
4.1 Option - Intermittent
Quantity________, turbine type boiler feedwater pump and motor set. Centrifugal type pumps are not acceptable in this applica-
tion. Pump to be rated for _____ gpm at _____ feet TDH with ______ feet NPSH required. Pump to be ______ materials of con-
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H3-13
02-02
struction and have ______ seals for a maximum water temperature of 250 F. Pump impeller to be hydraulically balanced. The
pump shall be mounted on a steel baseplate and exibly coupled with an OSHA type coupling guard to a ____ hp, _____ phase,
______ Hz, ______ Volt, _______ rpm, ________enclosure motor. Motor to be non-overloading at the rated condition without
using any portion of the service factor. Pump and motor set to be factory aligned prior to shipment. Pump manufacturer to
be_____________, Model ________, size ____ " x _______".
4.2 Option - Continuous
Quantity ______, centrifugal type boiler feedwater pump and motor set. Turbine type pumps are not acceptable in this application.
Pump to be rated for _____ gpm at ______ feet TDH with ____ feet NPSH required. Pump to be _______ materials of construction
as dened by the Hydraulic Institute and have _______ seals for a maximum water temperature of 250 F. Pump impeller to be
hydraulically balanced. The pump shall be mounted on a steel baseplate and exibly coupled with an OSHA type coupling guard to
a _____ hp, ______ phase, _______ Hz, ______ Volt, _____ rpm, _______ enclosure motor. Motor to be non-overloading at the
rated condition without using any portion of the service factor. Pump and motor set to be factory aligned prior to shipment. Pump
manufacturer to be _________, Model _______, size _____ " x _______ ". A stainless steel recirculation orice is to be supplied
with the pump and shipped loose for eld installation to provide minimum bypass ow.
4.3 Optional
The stand shall elevate the deaerator tank to provide the net positive suction head required by the pump at the rated condition to
prevent cavitation plus a 1-1/2 foot safety factor. The stand shall be constructed of heavy square steel tubing for the legs and 1/4"
steel plate covering the oor.
5.0 Control Panel
5.1 Optional - Base
Control panel shall be in a NEMA 1 enclosure and wired to the National Electric Code. The wire shall be black number coded. The
assembly is to contain individual motor starters with 120 Volt holding coil and fuse protection. Individual green oil-tight pump run
lights shall be provided. All switches and lights to have nameplate identication. The assembled panel shall be given a factory con-
tinuity test prior to shipment.
5.2. Optional - Electric Components
Audible and visual high and low water alarm function shall be provided by a bell or horn with silence switch and individual red oil-
tight lights.
Control circuit transformer to supply 110-120 volts, single-phase power supply. The transformer shall be mounted, wired and
fused.
Auxiliary contacts shall be furnished for chemical feed pump initiation. Contacts shall be normally open.
5.3 Standard
The deaerator shall have a gauge glass assembly that covers the entire tank diameter. The gauge glass shall be quartz 0.625 inch
diameter by 24 inch maximum length. Each length of glass shall be furnished with a bronze gauge cock set and protector rods.
The deaerator shall be supplied with a pressure gauge that has a 4-1/2 inch dial with a 0-60 psig range and a thermometer with a 50
to 300 F range. Packaged units are required to have both gauges bracket-mounted at eye level.
The deaerator is to be hand cleaned with a solvent to SSPC- SP-1 standards prior to painting. Prime coated to not less than 1 mil
thick and nish coated with an enamel paint to not less than 1 mil thick prior to shipment.
Unit is to be knocked down for shipment. Piping is to be matched marked. Three bound Operating and Maintenance manuals to be
provided. Warranty period to be twelve months after start-up or eighteen months after shipment, whichever comes rst.
Boilermate Deaerators Feedwater Systems
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02-02
NOTES
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CONTENTS
FEATURES AND BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H4-3
PRODUCT OFFERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H4-3
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H4-4
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H4-7
ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure H4-1. Surge Tank Dimensions and Ratings - Sheet 1 of 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H4-4
Figure H4-2. Surge Tank Supports and Saddles, Details and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H4-6
TABLES
Table H4-1. Surge Tank Product Offering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H4-3
Section H4
SURGE TANKS
H4-2
Surge Tanks Feedwater Systems
02-02
This section contains information on the complete line of surge tanks ranging in sizes from 300 to 3000 gallon capacities.
The Cleaver-Brooks Surge Tank products provide additional storage time and handle volume-swings in condensate returns.
Because condensate return volume is largely unpredictable, a surge tank provides a means to collect intermittent condensate
returns and supply water at a relative constant volume, while limiting discharge to drain. Contact your local Cleaver-Brooks autho-
rized representative for component sizing information.
H4-3
Feedwater Systems Surge Tanks
02-02
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
The following features and benets apply to Cleaver-Brooks
Surge Tank Products.
ASME Heads:
Assures vessel quality in materials and fabrication.
1/4" Thick (Minimum) Shell:
Quality construction.
Longer material life.
Boosts Condensate Return Pressure:
Acts as a collecting point for low pressure and gravity
returns.
Allows pumping of returns to a pressurized vessel.
Accepts Gravity Returns:
Vessels are vented to atmosphere, therefore providing no
pressure resistance that would inhibit gravity return.
PRODUCT OFFERING
Information in this section applies directly to Cleaver- Brooks
package surge tanks ranging from 300 to 3,000 gallon capac-
ity. Contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representa-
tive for larger capacities. The product offering for surge tanks
is shown in Table H4-1.
Surge tanks can reduce dependance on cold, untreated raw
water to replace boiler system losses, by collecting condensate
for re-use in the boiler. Dedicated surge tanks are required
when intermittent peak loads of condensate can exceed the
surge capacity of the deaerator.
The surge tank receives returning condensate and is supple-
mented by raw make-up water to maintain the desired operat-
ing level. Condensate and make-up water mix into a blend
temperature as determined by the percentage of each. The
surge tank is vented to atmosphere.
Surge tanks are designed to work with the deaerator. They can
be packaged with transfer pumps, stand and controls of the
same sturdy construction as the deaerator. Custom arrange-
ments are also available. Contact local Cleaver-Brooks autho-
rized representative for component and sizing information.
Surge tanks provide additional storage time and handle vol-
ume swings in condensate return. Surge tanks are used when
gravity or pumped condensate returns do not have enough
pressure to enter the deaerator on their own. Water and treat-
ment costs are reduced by recycling condensate that has
already been treated.
Integral control automatically introduces cold
water makeup to supplement condensate only when necessary
to meet boiler demand. This translates into reduced fuel costs
for heating boiler feedwater.
Standard Equipment
Surge tank.
Thermometer.
Gauge glass.
Required tappings, and manway.
Optional Equipment
ASME code tank.
Water level controller with make-up valve.
Three valve bypass and strainer.
Suction shutoff valve.
Suction strainer.
Suction exible tting.
Discharge check valve.
Discharge shutoff valve.
Discharge pressure gauge.
Discharge manifold.
High water alarm.
Low water alarm.
Low water pump cut off.
Condensate diffuser tube.
Control panel.
Transfer pump and motor.
Recirculation orice or relief valve.
Insulation and lagging.
MODEL NO. FLOODED CAPACITY (GAL.)
SRG-300 300
SRG-450 450
SRG-600 600
SRG-900 900
SRG-1200 1200
SRG-1400 1400
SRG-1600 1600
SRG-2000 2000
SRG-2500 2500
SRG-3000 3000
NOTE: Model number (example, SRG-300) is: SRG = surge tank.
300 = 300 gal. capacity.
Table H4-1. Surge Tank Product Offering
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STAND BASE DIMENSIONS
Tank Capacity (gal) 300 450 600 900 1200 1400 1600 2000 2500 3000
A1 Outside Length 61 60-1/2 84-1/2 100 121-3/4 94 108-1/2 95-1/2 119-1/2 105-1/2
B2 C
L
to C
L
Anchor Bolt Holes 56 55-1/2 79-1/2 95 115-3/4 88 102-1/2 89-1/2 112-1/2 102-1/2
C3 Outside Width 49 58 58 62 60-1/2 71 71 81 83 86-1/2
D4 C
L
to C
L
Anchor Bolt Holes 46 55 55 59 57-1/2 68 68 78 80 79-1/2
E5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1-1/8 1-1/8
FZ 7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 1 1
Epoxy lining.
Magnesium anode (not available with lined tanks).
Chemical feed quill.
Drain valve.
Stand.
Packaging
Fully packaged, factory piped and wired.
Half packaged, suitable for eld erection with
interconnecting piping and wiring by others.
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGS
Dimensions and ratings for surge tanks are shown in
Figure H4-1 and H4-2.
NOTES:
1. Mounted on packaged units only.
2. Suction piping includes strainer, gate valve and flexible connector.
3. All couplings are 3000# F.S.
4. All flanges are 150# F.F. except as noted.
5. Customer to plug all fittings not being used.
6. Mount tank above pump at elevation necessary for static head including safe allowance for piping friction as approved by pump manufac-
turer.
7. Accompanying dimensions, while sufficiently accurate for layout purposes, must be confirmed for construction by certified dimension
prints.
8. Add suffix P to Model no. for packaged units (SRG45-P).
9. Using Warren #377 float cage - dimension N may change with other controls - contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized represen-
tative.
10. No interconnecting piping or wiring furnished on non-packaged units unless specified, contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized rep-
resentative for specific piping or wiring furnished on packaged assemblies.
11. Weights shown are without controls or packaging - contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative for additions.
12. Optional tank sizes available - contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative.
13. Lifting lugs are for lifting empty tank only.
14. Raw water make-up should first pass through a water softener if hardness is present.
Figure H4-1. Surge Tank Dimensions and Ratings - Sheet 1 of 2
H4-5
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02-02
Fighure H4-1. Surge Tank Dimensions and Ratings - Sheet 2 of 2
STORAGE TANK DETAIL AND DIMENSIONS
Tank Capacity (gal) 300 450 600 900 1200 1400 1600 2000 2500 3000
Tank Weight (b) 935 1095 1330 1690 2420 2625 2765 3255 3680 4370
Flooded Weight (lb) 3605 4905 6360 9195 12480 14595 16235 20610 24505 29240
Tank Size (Dia X Length) 36x80 42x84 42x109 48x124 48x164 60x125 60x143 72x131 72x155 84x138
A 6 6 8 12 20 12 14 15 15 15
B 23-1/2 23 30 34 52 34 43 37 41 36
C 32 32-1/2 45 52 68 50 55 51 59 52-1/2
D 40 42 60 69-1/2 91-1/2 66 75 64-1/2 84-1/2 70-1/2
E 57-1/2 59 82 91-1/2 123-1/2 88 104 86-1/2 110-1/2 91-1/2
F 8-1/2 9-1/2 9-1/2 10-1/2 10-1/2 12-1/2 12-1/2 14-1/2 14-1/2 16-1/2
G 9-1/2 11 14 14 28 14 21 17 19 16
H Contact Your Local Cleaver-Brooks Authorized Representative
J Contact Your Local Cleaver-Brooks Authorized Representative
K 54 54 76 89-1/2 115-1/2 86 97 84-1/2 106-1/2 90-1/2
L 11 14 14 16 15 20-1/2 20-1/2 25-1/2 29-1/2 31
M 10 10 10 12-1/2 12-1/2 19-1/2 19-1/2 25 25 30
N 51 57 57 63 63 75 75 87 87 99
TANK CONNECTION SIZES
Tank Capacity (gal) 300 450 600 900 1200 1400 1600 2000 2500 3000
1 Low Pressure Return (2) 3 NPT 3 NPT 3 NPT 3 NPT 4 NPT 4 NPT 4 NPT 4 NPT 4 NPT 4 NPT
2 Vent 3 NPT 3 NPT 3 NPT 3 NPT 4 NPT 4 NPT 4 NPT 4 NPT 4 NPT 4 NPT
3 Cold Water Inlet 1-1/4
NPT
1-1/4
NPT
1-1/4
NPT
1-1/4
NPT
1-1/4
NPT
1-1/4
NPT
1-1/4
NPT
1-1/4
NPT
1-1/4
NPT
1-1/2
NPT
4 Overflow Connection 3 NPT 3 NPT 3 NPT 3 NPT 4 NPT 4 NPT 4 NPT 4 NPT 4 NPT 4 NPT
5 Pump Suction (For Each Pump) Contact Your Local Cleaver-Brooks Authorized Representative
ITEM LIST
6 High Temperature Return (3 NPT)
7 Suction Piping (Optional) (For Each Pump) (Note 2)
8 Pump/motor (Optional)
9 Manway (11 X 15)
10 Diffuser Tube (2-1/2 NPT) (Optional)
11 Makeup Valve (Optional)
12 Gauge Glass Assembly
13 Control Panel (Optional)
14 Drain (2 NPT)
15 Thermometer (3/4 NPT)
Sizes Listed for items15 thru 18
are for Tank Connections Only.
16 Level Alarms (1 NPT (Optional)
17 Level Control (1-1/2 NPT) (Optional)
18 Recirculating Connection (1 NPT) (For Each Pump)
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TANK CAPACITY (GALLONS)
300 450 600 900 1200 1400 1600 2000 2500 3000
AA 55-1/2 55 79 93-1/2 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
AB 59-1/2 59 83 99-1/2 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
AC 31-3/4 36-3/4 36-3/4 40-1/2 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
AD 29-1/2 34-1/2 34-1/2 38 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
AE 5 6-1/8 6-1/8 7-1/4 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
AF 2 2 2 3 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
AG 4 4 4 6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
AH 5/8 3/4 3/4 3/4 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
AJ 12-1/2 14-1/2 15 15-1/2 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
AK 3/4 7/8 7/8 7/8 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
AL N/A N/A N/A N/A 4-1/4 6-1/8 6-1/8 7-1/2 7-1/2 7-3/4
AM N/A N/A N/A N/A 115-3/4 88 102-1/2 89-1/2 113-1/2 94-1/2
AN N/A N/A N/A N/A 121-3/4 94 108-1/2 95-1/2 119-1/2 100-1/2
AP N/A N/A N/A N/A 46-1/2 57 57 67 67 77-1/2
AR N/A N/A N/A N/A 38 44-3/4 44-3/4 52 52 62
AS N/A N/A N/A N/A 24-1/2 18-1/2 20-1/4 20-1/2 20-1/2 21-7/8
VENT CAPACITY CHART
SIZE (NPT)
CAPACITY
(lbs/hr)
1 175
1-1/4 350
1-1/2 525
2 1000
2-1/2 1600
3 2800
4 4800
5 10500
6 17000
8 35000
Values given based on:
1) 50 ft. equivalent pipe length.
2) Schedule 40 pipe
3) 2 psi back pressure
4) Vent capacities should be com-
pared with anticipated venting
needs. Oversized vents are avail-
able.
Figure H4-2. Surge Tank Supports and Saddles, Details and Dimensions
Feedwater Systems Surge Tanks
H4-7
02-02
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
The following sample specications are provided by Cleaver-Brooks to assist you in specifying your customers specic needs and
application
1.0 Surge Tank
Cleaver-Brooks Model _________________ shall be an atmospheric, horizontal Surge Tank.
The surge tank shall receive returning condensate and supplement make up water to maintain the desired operating level. Conden-
sate and make up water mix into a blended temperature, as determined by the percentage of each. The surge tank shall be vented to
atmosphere. The collected water is then transferred to the deaerator.
The surge tank shall have _______ minutes of storage and have a capacity of _______ gallons ooded. The tank shall be ____"
diameter x ______" long. An 11" x 15" elliptical manhole shall be provided for access. All nozzles shall be 3000 lbs forged steel
couplings. Heads shall be ASME torispherical type (at heads are not acceptable) constructed of ASTM A516 GR 70 carbon steel
with a minimum thickness of 0.25". Shell plate to be fabricated of ASTM A36 carbon steel with a minimum thickness of 0.25".
The surge tank loads shall be as specied in the following table.
1.0 Surge Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H4-7
2.0 Make Up Valve and Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H4-8
3.0 Transfer Pump and Motor Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H4-9
4.0 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H4-9
LOAD PERCENTAGE LBS/HR TEMP PRESSURE
Make up 20 psig Minimum
Low Temp Returns
High Temp Returns
Load Specications
1.1 Optional
The tank shall be designed in accordance with Section VIII of the ASME Pressure Vessel Code for ______ psig, and stamped
accordingly. Certication shall be required. Joint efciencies to be 70% circumferential per table UW-12, which does not require
stress relieving or nondestructive examination.
1.2 Optional
The tank shall be factory-insulated and lagged with blanket insulation, pins, clips, and a durable steel jacket. Block-type insulation
is not acceptable. The blanket insulation is to be berglass, 2" thick, 1 lb/cu-ft, and have a rating of R3.85. Pins are to be located on
18" centers and holding clips attached. The steel jacket or lagging shall have a shell thickness of 22 gauge (0.299") minimum and
head thickness of 12 gauge (0.1046") minimum.
1.3 Optional
The tank shall be factory-lined with a high quality ___________ epoxy lining. The lining is to be applied to a sandblasted (SSPC-
SP-5) white metal surface. Spray-apply 4 to 6 coats, with each dry coat being approximately 1.5 mils dry, for a total thickness of 6
mils dry, minimum. Lining to be Holliday spark tested using low voltage and a wet sponge to ensure uniform coating free of pin
holes. Magnesium anodes shall not be acceptable in this application. The lining is to be suitable for temperatures up to ______ F.
1.4 Optional
The magnesium or sacricial anode shall provide cathodic protection against galvanic corrosion. This rod shall be 1-5/16" diameter
with a 1/4" steel core to assure a good electrical contact and added strength. The design shall have a small weep hole to signal it has
been consumed. Linings shall not be acceptable in this application.
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1.5 Optional
The high-temperature diffuser or sparge tube shall be located beneath the normal tank water level. The tube shall be constructed of
2" pipe. This tube shall provide even distribution and blending of high-temperature condensate returns.
1.6 Optional
The chemical feed quill shall be located beneath the normal tank water level. The quill material shall be constructed of stainless
steel. The tube shall provide even distribution and blending of chemical.
1.7 Optional
The basic surge tank shall be equipped with the following trim and accessories. Piping on packaged units shall comply with ASME
Power Piping Code B31.1.
2.0 Make Up Valve and Controller
2.1 Option - Mechanical
____ " inlet water regulating lever valve with ______ body and _______ connections. The valve Cv shall not exceed ______, and
shall be rated for _____ gpm at ______ psig inlet pressure. The pressure drop across the valve shall not exceed a delta-P of 10 psig.
This valve shall be suitable for temperatures up to 300 F. The valve manufacture shall be _________, Model _______ . This valve
shall be mechanically controlled by an external oat cage with cast iron body and 8" stainless steel oat. The oat cage manufac-
turer shall be ____________, Model __________.
2.2 Option - Electronic
______" inlet water motorized regulating valve with steel body and threaded NPT connections. Motor shall be 110V bi-directional
type, with a permanently lubricated gear train, and directly coupled to the valve stem. The valve Cv shall not exceed _____ and be
rated for_______ gpm at ________ psig inlet pressure. Valve shall not exceed a delta-P of 10 psig. This valve shall have teon seats
and be suitable for temperatures up to 300 F. The motorized valve manufacturer shall be _________. This valve shall be electron-
ically controlled by a solid state control with internally mounted capacitance probes. The electronic solid state control shall be able
to set desired level point and acceptable deviation. The electronic solid state control shall include a selection for automatic and
manual operating mode. The internals shall include two additional probes for high and low water alarm. The controller manufac-
turer shall be Cleaver-Brooks, Model TW82. A solenoid valve and oat switch is not acceptable. (Available only in the U.S.)
2.3 Option - Pneumatic
_______" inlet water diaphragm actuated regulating valve with cast iron body and _____ connections. The valve shall be globe-
type with proportional control and a spring-opposed diaphragm actuator arranged for 3 - 15 psig operating signal. The valve shall
be normally open on loss of air. The valve Cv shall not exceed _____ and be rated for ________ gpm at ______ psig inlet pressure.
Valve shall not exceed a delta-P of 10 psig. This valve shall have stainless steel trim with TFE packing and be suitable for tempera-
ture up to 410 F. The diaphragm actuated valve manufacturer shall be ___________, Model _______. This valve shall be pneu-
matically controlled by an external proportional type sensor. The sensor shall be a 14" displacer that produces a pneumatic output
signal. The controller manufacturer shall be _____________, Model __________. A lter regulator is to be provided to reduce 50
psig instrument air supply to 3 - 15 psig for proper operation.
2.4 Optional
The make up valve shall include a ANSI Class 125 lb three-valve bypass with inlet Y-type cast iron strainer. Strainer screen to be
removable and of stainless steel construction.
2.5 Optional
High level alarm switch. This shall be an externally mounted oat-type switch. The switch shall make contact on rise and break on
fall. Float cage construction shall be cast iron. (Not required with electronic make up controller.)
2.6. Optional
Low level alarm switch. This shall be an externally mounted oat-type switch. The switch shall make contact on fall and break on
rise. Float cage construction shall be cast iron. (Not required with electronic make up controller.)
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2.7 Optional
Suction piping for pumps shall consist of a gate valve, cast iron Y-type strainer with replaceable stainless steel screen and exible
connector or hose. This piping assembly shall be 125 lb class construction. The vortex breaker shall be located in the tank nozzle.
Manifold suction lines are not acceptable.
3.0 Transfer Pump and Motor Set (Optional)
Quantity ______, centrifugal type transfer pump and motor set. Turbine type pumps are not acceptable in this application. Pump to
be rated for _______ gpm at ________ feet TDH with ______ feet NPSH required. Pump to be _______ materials of construction
as dened by the Hydraulic Institute, and have _______ seals for a maximum water temperature of 212 F. Pump impeller to be
hydraulically balanced. The pump shall be mounted on a steel baseplate and exibly coupled with an OSHA type coupling guard to
a ________ hp, ________ phase, _______ Hz, ________ Volt, _____ rpm, _______ enclosure motor. Motor to be non-overloading
at the rated condition without using any portion of the service factor. Pump and motor set to be factory aligned prior to shipment.
Pump manufacturer to be _________, Model _______, size _____ " x _______ ". A stainless steel recirculation orice is to be sup-
plied with the pump and shipped loose for eld installation to provide minimum bypass ow.
3.1 Optional
The stand shall elevate the surge tank to provide the net positive suction head required by the pump at the rated condition to prevent
cavitation. The stand shall be constructed of heavy square steel tubing for the legs and 1/4" steel plate covering the oor.
4.0 Control Panel
4.1 Optional - Base
Control panel shall be in a NEMA 1 enclosure and wired to the National Electric Code. The wire shall be black number coded. The
assembly is to contain individual motor starters with 120 Volt holding coil and fuse protection. Individual green oil-tight pump run
lights shall be provided. All switches and lights to have nameplate identication. The assembled panel shall be given a factory con-
tinuity test prior to shipment.
4.2 Optional - Electric Components
Audible and visual high and low water alarm function shall be provided by a bell or horn with silence switch and individual red oil-
tight lights.
Control circuit transformer to supply 110-120 Volts, single-phase power supply. The transformer shall be mounted, wired and
fused.
Auxiliary contacts shall be furnished for chemical feed pump initiation. Contacts shall be normally open.
4.3 Standard
The surge tank shall have a gauge glass assembly that covers the entire tank diameter. The gauge glass shall be quartz 0.625 inch
diameter by 24-inch maximum length. Each length of glass shall be furnished with a bronze gauge cock set and protector rods.
The surge tank shall be supplied with a thermometer with a 50 to 300 F range.
The surge tank is to be hand cleaned with a solvent to SSPC- SP-1 standards prior to painting. Prime coated to not less than 1 mil
thick and nish coated with an enamel paint to not less than 1 mil thick prior to shipment.
Unit is to be knocked down for shipment. Piping is to be matched marked. Warranty period to be twelve months after start-up or
eighteen months after shipment, whichever comes rst.
Surge Tanks Feedwater Systems
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NOTES
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Section H5
BOILER FEED SYSTEMS
CONTENTS
FEATURES AND BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H5-3
PRODUCT OFFERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H5-3
Simplex Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H5-3
Duplex Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H5-3
Dual Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H5-4
Triplex Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H5-4
Boiler Feedwater Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H5-4
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H5-4
SELECTION GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H4-4
Optional Steam Preheating Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H5-4
PACKAGE CONCEPT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H5-10
Intermittent (On-Off) Pump Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H5-10
Pump Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H5-10
Pump Total Dynamic Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H5-10
Pump Material of Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H5-10
Receiver Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H5-11
Receiver Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H5-11
Optional Steam Preheater Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H5-11
Preheater Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H5-11
Make-up Valve Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H5-11
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H5-12
H5-2
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02-02
ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure H5-1. Dimensions and Ratings for Boiler Feed Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H5-5
TABLES
Table H5-1. Boiler Feedwater System Tank Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H5-3
Table H5-2. Simplex and Duplex System Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H5-6
Table H5-3. Dual System Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H5-7
Table H5-4. Triplex System Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H5-8
Table H5-5. Internal Steam Heater Assemblies for High Pressure System (30-250 psig Steam),
Thermostatic Regulating Valve with Pressure Reducing Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H5-9
Table H5-6. Internal Steam Heater Assemblies for Low Pressure System (10-15 psig Steam),
Thermostatic Regulating Valve without Pressure Reducing Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H5-10
This section contains information on Cleaver-Brooks Boiler Feed Systems. Cleaver-Brooks boiler feed systems help maintain peak
efciency and prolong the life of boilers where investment in a deaerator cannot be justied. Consisting of one or more feed pumps
and a corrosion resistant receiver tank, the system automatically supplements condensate with makeup water to replace system
losses. Cold water is heated by mixing with hot condensate and pumped to the boiler on demand.
Information in this section addresses tank size and typical offering of Boiler Feed Systems.
H5-3
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
The following features and benets apply to Cleaver-Brooks
Boiler Feed system products.
All Pumps Deliver the Required Capacity at 210 F:
Guaranteed pump performance.
All Pumps Have Mechanical Seals (Standard):
Reduces maintenance when compared to packing type seals.
Tank Includes a Protective Lining:
The vessel is lined with an epoxy coating, deterring
corrosion of vessel steel due to dissolved gases.
Specifically Designed for Compatibility With Cleaver-Brooks
Boilers:
Quick, accurate equipment selection.
Single source responsibility.
Proven performance.
Provides Additional Storage Time and Handles Volume-
Swings in Condensate Return:
Feedwater tank collects intermittent condensate returns and
supplies water at a relative constant volume.
Minimizes problem from unpredictable condensate ow
rates.
Boosts Condensate Return Pressure:
Acts as a collecting point for low pressure and gravity
returns.
Allows the introduction of returns to a high pressure vessel.
Accepts Gravity Returns:
Vessels are vented to atmosphere, providing no pressure
resistance that would inhibit gravity return.
Internal Pump Suction Vortex Breakers:
Eliminates the problems of loss in NPSHA and cavitation
associated with the creation of vortices within pump suction
piping.
PRODUCT OFFERING
Information in this section applies directly to Cleaver- Brooks
Feed Systems for low and high pressure (15 - 300 psig) boilers
(15 - 800 horsepower). Selection of Boiler Feed Systems is
based on boiler size, pump requirements (ow, pressure, hp),
and water storage requirements (tank size). Contact your local
Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative for detailed compo-
nent sizing information.
Table H5-1 shows available tank sizes for boiler feedwater sys-
tems.
When equipped with an automatic steam preheater, feedwater
temperature can be maintained at 210 F. At this higher tem-
perature, oxygen and carbon dioxide are released, reducing
corrosion problems in the boiler. Pre-heating is recommended
if return condensate constitutes 50% or less of the feedwater
required.
Cleaver-Brooks Packaged Feedwater Systems include pumps,
control panel with magnetic starters, and necessary switches.
Systems are available in simplex, duplex, dual and triplex
arrangements. Custom arrangements are also available. Acces-
sories include high temperature diffuser tube, automatic pre-
heater, make-up valves, electrolytic corrosion inhibitor, and
ASME tanks.
Contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative
for information on alternate Cleaver-Brooks/Aurora Pump
Feed Systems.
Simplex Units
Simplex units include one pump set complete with open drip-
roof motor on steel channel base with exible coupling
between pump and motor, one large receiver mounted on struc-
tural steel stand, complete with make-up valve, gauge glass
with shutoff valves, thermometer, and suction piping from
receiver to pump with Y-type strainer, exible hose and gate
valve.
Duplex Units
Duplex units are similar to simplex units, but with two pumps
and one receiver. Magnetic starters (where required) are
mounted in a NEMA I enclosure, with manual transfer switch
for standby pump.
CAPACITY (GAL.)
45
75
100
200
270
340
500
750
1000
Table H5-1. Boiler Feedwater System Tank Capacities
H5-4
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Dual Unit
Dual units are similar to duplex units, except that receiver tank
is sized for two boiler operation. Transfer switch is not
required.
Triplex Units
Triplex units are similar to Dual units but with three pumps
and one receiver.
Boiler Feedwater Systems
Standard equipment includes the following:
Lined tank.
Stand.
Boiler feed pump and motor.
Magnetic starter.
Suction shutoff valve.
Suction strainer.
Suction exible ttings.
Gauge glass.
Internal oat make-up valve.
Thermometer.
Required tappings.
Optional Equipment
Preheating systems.
High temperature diffuser tube.
Manhole.
External oat make-up valve.
Electric alternator.
Special electrical requirements.
ASME Code tank.
Discharge pressure gauge.
Magnesium anode.
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGS
Dimensions and ratings for boiler feed systems are shown in
Figure H5-1.
SELECTION GUIDE
Refer to Table H5-2, 3, and 4 for basic feed system selection.
Optional Steam Preheating Equipment
All standard tanks are supplied with extra openings for pre-
heating equipment. Preheating systems are provided with ther-
mostatically controlled steam pressure regulators connected to
the perforated tube installed in the tank by means of a special
bushing. Feed systems with optional steam preheat also include
a sentinel valve installed on the tank.
On standard high pressure units (30 through 250 psi) the fol-
lowing equipment is furnished (refer to Table H5-5):
1. Perforated heater tube with special bushing.
2. Pressure/temperature regulating valve.
3. Strainer for regulating valve.
4. Pressure gauge.
5. Sentinel valve on tank.
On standard low pressure units (10 through 15 psi) the follow-
ing equipment is furnished (refer to Table H5-2):
1. Perforated heater tube with special bushing.
2. Temperature regulating valve.
3. Strainer for temperature regulating valve.
4. Pressure gauge.
5. Sentinel valve on tank.
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VENT CAPACITY CHART
SIZE (NPT)
CAPACITY
(#/hr)
4 4800
5 10,500
6 17,000
8 35,000
Values given based on:
1) 50 ft. equivalent pipe length
2) Schedule 40 pipe
3) 2 psi back pressure
4) Vent capacities should be
compared with anticipated vent-
ing needs. Oversized vents are
available.
TANK CAPACITY (GALLONS)
45 75 100 200 270 340 500 750 1000
A 18 24 24 30 36 36 42 48 48
B 69 75 75 89 95 95 109 115 115
C 64 70 70 84 90 90 104 110 110
D 55 58 58 69 72 72 83 86 86
E 35-1/2 33 47-1/2 58-1/2 54-1/2 69-1/2 73 85 117
F 26-1/2 26-1/2 26-1/2 39-1/2 39-1/2 39-1/2 44 44 44
G 43 40 55 67 63 78 84 96 128
H 34 34 34 43-1/2 43-1/2 43-1/2 49 49 49
J 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3
K* 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
L 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4 2 2 2 2 2 2
M 3/4 3/4 3/4 1 1 1 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2
N 6-1/4 9 9 11-1/2 14 14 17 19 19
P 6-1/4 9 9 11-1/2 14 14 17 19 19
R 11-3/4 11-1/2 16-1/4 14-1/2 13-1/2 17-1/4 19-1/2 22-1/2 30-1/2
S 33-1/4 30 42-3/4 55 51-1/2 64-3/4 68-3/4 79-1/4 107-1/4
T 33-1/4 30 42-3/4 55 51-1/2 64-3/4 68-3/4 79-1/4 107-1/4
W 5-1/2 7 7 10-1/2 13 13 16 19 19
X 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 1 1 1 1
Y 5/8 5/8 5/8 5/8 5/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8
Z 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3
* See Vent Capacity Chart
NOTE:
1. Control panel not furnished with single phase motor.
2. Dim. H may not reflect overall unit width. Overall width may be greater due to pump/motor bases extending past stand posts and varying control panel depths,
contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative.
3. All above dimensions while sufficiently accurate for layout purposes, must be confirmed for construction by certified dimension prints.
Figure H5-1. Dimensions and Ratings for Boiler Feed Systems
1" NPT SENTINAL
VALVE CONNETION
H5-6
Boiler Feed Systems Feedwater Systems
02-02
BOILER
HR
EVAP
RATE
TANK
CAP.
TANK
SIZE
DIA. X
LENGTH
ACTUAL PUMP DISCHARGE PRESSURE (PSI)
30 105 130 155 205 255 305
BOILER OPERATING PRESSURE (PSI) MAKE-UP
VALVE
(IN.) 15 100 125 150 200 250 300
15 1.0 45 18 x 43 P-D-1/2
5.0
P-2D-1
2.4
P-2E-1-1/2
2.3
P-2F-2
3.0
P-3E-3
2.0
2-3F-3
2.1
P-4F-5
3.2
3/4
20 1.4 45 18 x 43 P-D-1/2
5.0
P-2E-1
4.1
P-2F-2
5.0
P-2F-2
3.0
P-3F-2
4.5
P-4E-3
2.8
P-4F-5
3.2
3/4
25 1.7 45 18 x 43 P-D-1/2
5.0
P-2E-1
4.1
P-2F-2
5.0
P-3E-3
4.1
P-3F-3
4.5
P-4F-5
4.8
P-4G-7-1/2
4.0
3/4
30 2.1 45 18 x 43 P-D-1/2
5.0
P-2E-1
4.1
P-2F-2
5.0
P-3E-3
4.1
P-3F-3
4.5
P-4F-5
4.8
P-4G-7-1/2
4.0
3/4
40 2.8 45 18 x 43 P-E-1/2
7.0
P-2F-2
6.9
P-2G-3
5.6
P-3F-3
6.9
P-4F-3
6.7
P-4G-5
5.8
P-5I-7-1/2
7.0
3/4
50 3.5 45 18 x 43 P-E-1/2
7.0
P-2F-2
6.9
P-3F-3
7.9
P-3F-3
6.9
P-4G-5
8.5
P-4I-7-1/2
6.9
P-5I-7-1/2
7.0
3/4
60 4.1 75 24 x 40 R-F-1/2
10
R-2G-2
8.3
R-3G-3
10
R-3G-3
8.3
R-4G-5
8.5
R-4IA-7-1/2
8.3
R-5IA-10
10
3/4
70 4.8 75 24 x 40 R-F-1/2
10
R-2I-3
11
R-3G-3
10
R-3I-5
11
R-4I-5
11.3
R-5I-7-1/2
12
R-5IA-10
10
3/4
80 5.5 75 24 x 40 R-G-1/2
12
R-2I-3
11
R-3I-3
15
R-3I-5
11
R-4I-5
11.3
R-2II-15
17
R-2II-15
14
3/4
100 6.9 100 24 x 55 S-H-3/4
17
S-2IA-3
15
S-3I-3
15
S-3IA-5
14
S-4IA-7-1/2
14
S-2II-15
17
S-2II-15
14
3/4
125 8.6 100 24 x 55 S-H-3/4
17
S-3I-3
18
S-3IA-5
18
S-L-10
21
S-2II-15
22
S-2II-15
17
S-2EE-20
17
3/4
150 10 100 24 x 55 S-I-3/4
20
S-3IA-5
25
S-K-7-1/2
21
S-L-10
21
S-2II-15
22
S-2K-15
20
S-2L-20
20
3/4
200 14 200 30 x 67 T-IA-1
28
T-K-7-1/2
28
T-L-10
28
T-2II-15
26
T-2K-15
27
T-2L-20
28
T-3K-20
27
1
250 17 200 30 x 67 T-P-1-1/2
45
T-L-7-1/2
37
T-2K-15
36
T-2K-15
34
T-2EE-15
32
T-3K-20
32
T-3EE-25
32
1
300 21 270 36 x 63 V-P-1-1/2
45
V-L-7-1/2
37
V-2EE-15
41
V-2EE-15
38
V-2L-15
38
V-3L-25
42
V-3L-25
38
1
350 24 270 36 x 63 V-R-2
50
V-2EE-10
45
V-2L-15
50
V-2L-15
45
V-3L-25
47
V-3GG-25
48
V-4L-25
45
1
400 28 340 36 x 78 W-R-2
50
W-2FF-10
50
V-2L-15
50
W-2GG-15
52
W-3GG-25
56
W-4GG-30
58
W-4GG-30
52
1
500 35 340 36 x 78 W-GG-3
68
W-2GG-15
65
W-2GG-15
61
W-2JJ-15
66
W-4GG-30
66
W-3KK-30
70
1
600 41 500 42 x 84 X-HH-5
75
X-2JJ-15
81
X-2JJ-15
72
X-2KK-20
81
X-3KK-30
83
1-1/2
700 48 500 42 x 84 X-HH-5
75
X-2JJ-15
81
X-2KK-20
83
X-2KK-20
81
X-3KK-30
83
1-1/2
800 55 750 48 x 96 Y-KK-7-1/2
83
X-2JJ-15
81
Y-2KK-20
83
Y-2KK-20
81
Y-3KK-30
83
1-1/2
NOTE:
1. Selection for intermittent operation through boiler level switches for 60 Hz applications only.
2. Prefix Model number with S Simplex or D for Duplex.
3. Example
V-R-2: V-size tank is 260 gal, R-Model Pump, 2 hp motor.
50: 50 gpm capacity at rated discharge capacity on 210F water.
4. Contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative for information on 50 Hz applications.
Table H5-2. Simplex and Duplex System Selection
H5-7
Feedwater Systems Boiler Feed Systems
02-02
BOILER
HR
EVAP
RATE
TANK
CAP.
TANK
SIZE
DIA. X
LENGTH
ACTUAL PUMP DISCHARGE PRESSURE (PSI)
30 105 130 155 205 255 305
BOILER OPERATING PRESSURE (PSI) MAKE-UP
VALVE
(IN.) 15 100 125 150 200 250 300
15 1.0 45 18 x 43 P-D-1/2
5.0
P-2D-1
2.4
P-2E-1-1/2
2.3
P-2F-2
3.0
P-3E-3
2.0
2-3F-3
2.1
P-4F-5
3.2
3/4
20 1.4 45 18 x 43 P-D-1/2
5.0
P-2E-1
4.1
P-2F-2
5.0
P-2F-2
3.0
P-3F-2
4.5
P-4E-3
2.8
P-4F-5
3.2
3/4
25 1.7 45 18 x 43 P-D-1/2
5.0
P-2E-1
4.1
P-2F-2
5.0
P-3E-3
4.1
P-3F-3
4.5
P-4F-5
4.8
P-4G-7-1/2
4.0
3/4
30 2.1 45 18 x 43 P-D-1/2
5.0
P-2E-1
4.1
P-2F-2
5.0
P-3E-3
4.1
P-3F-3
4.5
P-4F-5
4.8
P-4G-7-1/2
4.0
3/4
40 2.8 75 24 x 40 R-E-1/2
7.0
R-2F-2
6.9
R-2G-3
5.6
R-3F-3
6.9
R-4F-3
6.7
R-4G-5
5.8
R-5I-7-1/2
7.0
3/4
50 3.5 75 24x 40 R-E-1/2
7.0
R-2F-2
6.9
R-3F-3
7.9
R-3F-3
6.9
R-4G-5
8.5
R-4I-7-1/2
6.9
R-5I-7-1/2
7.0
3/4
60 4.1 100 24 x 55 S-F-1/2
10
S-2G-2
8.3
S-3G-3
10
S-3G-3
8.3
S-4G-5
8.5
S-4IA-7-1/2
8.3
S-5IA-10
10
3/4
70 4.8 100 24 - 55 S-F-1/2
10
S-2I-3
11
S-3G-3
10
S-3I-5
11
S-4I-5
11.3
S-5I-7-1/2
12
S-5IA-10
10
3/4
80 5.5 200 30 x 67 T-G-1/2
12
T-2I-3
11
T-3I-3
15
T-3I-5
11
T-4I-5
11.3
T-2II-15
17
T-2II-15
14
1
100 6.9 200 30 x 67 T-H-3/4
17
T-2IA-3
15
T-3I-3
15
T-3IA-5
14
T-4IA-7-1/2
14
T-2II-15
17
T-2II-15
14
1
125 8.6 270 36 x 63 V-H-3/4
17
V-3I-3
18
V-3IA-5
18
V-L-10
21
V-2II-15
22
V-2II-15
17
V-2EE-20
17
1
150 10 270 36 x 63 V-I-3/4
20
V-3IA-5
25
V-K-7-1/2
21
V-L-10
21
V-2II-15
22
V-2K-15
20
V-2L-20
20
1
200 14 340 36 x 78 W-IA-1
28
W-K-7-1/2
28
W-L-10
28
W-2II-15
26
W-2K-15
27
W-2L-20
28
W-3K-20
27
1
250 17 340 36 x 78 W-P-1-1/2
45
W--L-7-1/2
37
W-2K-15
36
W-2K-15
34
W-2EE-15
32
W-3K-20
32
W-3EE-25
32
1
300 21 500 42 x 84 X-P-1-1/2
45
X-L-7-1/2
37
X-2EE-15
41
X-2EE-15
38
X-2L-15
38
X-3L-25
42
X-3L-25
38
1-1/2
350 24 500 42 x 84 X-R-2
50
X-2EE-10
45
X-2L-15
50
X-2L-15
45
X-3L-25
47
X-3GG-25
48
X-4L-25
45
1-1/2
400 28 750 48 x 96 Y-R-2
50
Y-2FF-10
50
Y-2L-15
50
Y-2GG-15
52
Y-3GG-25
56
Y-4GG-30
58
Y-4GG-30
52
1-1/2
500 35 750 48 x 96 Y-GG-3
68
Y-2GG-15
65
Y-2GG-15
61
Y-2JJ-15
66
Y-4GG-30
66
Y-3KK-30
70
1-1/2
600 41 1000 48 x 128 Z-HH-5
75
Z-2JJ-15
81
Z-2JJ-15
72
Z-2KK-20
81
Z-3KK-30
83
1-1/2
700 48 1000 48 x 128 Z-HH-5
75
Z-2JJ-15
81
Z-2KK-20
83
Z-2KK-20
81
Z-3KK-30
83
1-1/2
NOTE:
1. Selection for intermittent operation through boiler level switches for 60 Hz applications only.
2. Prefix Model number with U for Dual.
3. Example
X-R-2: X-size tank is 500 gal, R-Model Pump, 2 hp motor.
50: 50 gpm capacity at rated discharge capacity on 210F water.
4. Contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative for information on 50 Hz applications.
Table H5-3. Dual System Selection
H5-8
Boiler Feed Systems Feedwater Systems
02-02
BOILER
HR
EVAP
RATE
TANK
CAP.
TANK
SIZE
DIA. X
LENGTH
ACTUAL PUMP DISCHARGE PRESSURE (PSI)
30 105 130 155 205 255 305
MAKE-UP
VALVE
(IN.)
BOILER OPERATING PRESSURE (PSI)
15 100 125 150 200 250
300
50 3.5 200 30 x 67 T-E-1/2
7.0
T-2F-2
6.9
T-3F-3
7.9
T-3F-3
6.9
T-4G-5
8.5
T-4I-7-1/2
6.9
T-5I-7-1/2
7.0
1
60 4.1 200 30 x 67 T-F-1/2
10
T-2G-2
8.3
T-3G-3
10
T-3G-3
8.3
T-4G-5
8.5
T-4IA-7-1/2
8.3
T-5IA-10
10
1
70 4.8 200 30 x 67 T-F-1/2
10
T-2I-3
11
T-3G-3
10
T-3I-5
11
T-4I-5
11.3
T-5I-7-1/2
12
T-5IA-10
10
1
80 5.5 200 30 x 67 T-G-1/2
12
T-2I-3
11
T-3I-3
15
T-3I-5
11
T-4I-5
11.3
T-2II-15
17
T-2II-15
14
1
100 6.9 200 30 x 67 T-H-3/4
17
T-2IA-3
15
T-3I-3
15
T-3IA-5
14
T-4IA-7-1/2
14
T-2II-15
17
T-2II-15
14
1
125 8.6 270 36 x 63 V-H-3/4
17
V-3I-3
18
V-3IA-5
18
V-L-10
21
V-2II-15
22
V-2II-15
17
V-2EE-20
17
1
150 10 270 36 x 63 V-I-3/4
20
V-3IA-5
25
V-K-7-1/2
21
V-L-10
21
V-2II-15
22
V-2K-15
20
V-2L-20
20
1
200 14 340 36 x 78 W-IA-1
28
W-K-7-1/2
28
W-L-10
28
W-2II-15
26
W-2K-15
27
W-2L-20
28
W-3K-20
27
1
250 17 340 36 x 78 W-P-1-1/2
45
W-L-7-1/2
37
W-2K-15
36
W-2K-15
34
W-2EE-15
32
W-3K-20
32
W-3EE-25
32
1
300 21 500 42 x 84 X-P-1-1/2
45
X-L-7-1/2
37
X-2EE-15
41
X-2EE-15
38
X-2L-15
38
X-3L-25
42
X-3L-25
38
1-1/2
350 24 500 42 x 84 X-R-2
50
X-2EE-10
45
X-2L-15
50
X-2L-15
45
X-3L-25
47
X-3GG-25
48
X-4L-25
45
1-1/2
400 28 750 48 x 96 Y-R-2
50
Y-2FF-10
50
Y-2L-15
50
Y-2GG-15
52
Y-3GG-25
56
Y-4GG-30
58
Y-4GG-30
52
1-1/2
500 35 750 48 x 96 Y-GG-3
68
Y-2GG-15
65
Y-2GG-15
61
Y-2JJ-15
66
Y-4GG-30
66
Y-3KK-30
70
1-1/2
600 41 1000 48 x 128 Z-HH-5
75
Z-2JJ-15
81
Z-2JJ-15
72
Z-2KK-20
81
Z-3KK-30
83
1-1/2
700 48 1000 48 x 128 Z-HH-5
75
Z-2JJ-15
81
Z-2KK-20
83
Z-2KK-20
81
Z-3KK-30
83
1-1/2
NOTE:
1. Selection for intermittent operation through boiler level switches for 60 Hz applications only.
2. Prefix Model number with T for Triplex
3. Example
Y-R-2: Y-size tank is 750 gal, R-Model Pump, 2 hp motor.
50: 50 gpm capacity at rated discharge capacity on 210F water.
4. Contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative for information on 50 Hz applications.
Table H5-4. Triplex System Selection
H5-9
Feedwater Systems Boiler Feed Systems
02-02
MODEL
NUMBER
HEATING RATE (GPM)
SIZE OF STEAM
CONTROL VALVE &
STRAINER (INCHES)
MINIMUM STEAM
SUPPLY LINE
(INCHES)
MINIMUM
STEAM
SUPPLY
PRESSURE
MAXIMUM
STEAM
SUPPLY
PRESSURE
50F
TEMP
RISE
100F
TEMP
RISE
150F
TEMP
RISE
25PT-5-.75 17 9 6 3/4 1 30 50
25PT-5-.75 3/4 1 50 100
25PT-5-.5 1/2 3/4 100 125
25PT-5-.5 1/2 3/4 125 150
25PT-5-.5 1/2 3/4 150 200
25PT-5-.5S 1/2 3/4 200 250
25PT-5-.1 28 13 9 1 1-1/4 30 50
25PT-5-.75 3/4 1 50 100
25PT-5-.75 3/4 1 100 125
25PT-5-.5 1/2 3/4 125 150
25PT-5-.5 1/2 3/4 150 200
25PT-5-.5 1/2 3/4 200 250
25PT-5-1.25 37 18 12 1-1/4 1-1/2 30 50
25PT-5-.1 1 1-1/4 50 100
25PT-5-.75 3/4 1 100 125
25PT-5-.75 3/4 1 125 150
25PT-5-.5 3/4 1 150 200
25PT-5-.5 3/4 1 200 250
25PT-5-1.5 53 26 18 1-1/2 2 30 50
25PT-5-1.25 1-1/4 1-1/2 50 100
25PT-5-1 1 1-1/4 100 125
25PT-5-.75 3/4 1 125 150
25PT-5-.75 3/4 1 150 200
25PT-5-.75 3/4 1 200 250
25PT-5-2 92 42 28 2 2-1/2 30 50
25PT-5-2 2 2-1/2 50 100
25PT-5-1.25 1-1/4 1-1/2 100 125
25PR-5-1 1 1-1/4 125 150
25PR-5-1 1 1-1/4 150 200
25PT-5-.75 3/4 1 200 250
25PT-5-2.5 140 68 45 2-1/2 3 30 50
25PT-5-2 2 2-1/2 50 100
25PT-5-1.5 1-1/2 2 100 125
25PT-5-1.5 1-1/2 2 125 150
25PT-5-1.25 1-1/4 1-1/2 150 200
25PT-5-1 1 1-1/4 200 250
25PT-5-3 190 90 60 3 4 30 50
25PT-5-2.5 2-1/2 3 50 100
25PT-5-2 2 2-1/2 100 125
25PT-5-2 2 2-1/2 125 150
25PT-5-1.5 1-1/2 2 150 200
25PT-5-1.25 1-1/4 1-1/2 200 250
NOTE: Not applicable for steam pressure over 250 psi, if available steam pressure is over 250 psi, contact your local Cleaver-
Brooks authorized representative.
Table H5-5. Internal Steam Heater Assemblies for High Pressure System (30-250 psig Steam), Thermostatic Regulating
Valve with Pressure Reducing Attachment
H5-10
Boiler Feed Systems Feedwater Systems
02-02
PACKAGE CONCEPT
Cleaver-Brooks line of packaged catalog feed systems is based
on the following parameters.
Intermittent (On-Off) Pump Operation
As the water level in the boiler falls to a certain level, contacts
close in the oat switch on the boiler and the pump starts. As
the water level in the boiler rises to a certain level, the contacts
open in the oat switch on the boiler and the pump stops. The
operation repeats as the water levels drop again.
The intermittent operation, normally used on Cleaver-Brooks
retube boilers, is well suited to the regenerative turbine
pump, for the following reasons:
The pump covers a broad range of pressures, which covers a
wide boiler pressure range.
Comparatively low capacities are ideal for the small and
medium range boilers.
The pump is allowed to operate at a nearly constant head-
capacity point and not over the entire pump curve as with con-
tinuous operation using a modulating feedwater valve, nor-
mally used on large industrial watertube boilers.
The pump can obtain rated ow and head at a relatively low
speed. The pumps are run at 1750 rpm, which gives a longer
desired life.
The pump is exibly coupled to the motor, which reduces the
possibility of heat transfer from the liquid being pumped to the
driver.
Pump Flow
One Boiler Horsepower is equal to an evaporation rate of
34.5 pounds of water per hour at 212 F. To convert the value to
gallons per minute, divide by the weight of one gallon water, or
8.33 lbs, to obtain gallons per hour. Divide this value by 60 to
determine the number of gallons per minute. The result of this
calculation is 0.069 gallons per minute, which is the theoretical
evaporation rate for each boiler horsepower. When selecting
the boiler feed pump ow, it is necessary to provide for excess
capacity to take care of the boiler load without running the
pump continuously. For this reason, selections for intermittent
boiler feed pumps are based on a value of 1-1/2 to 2 times the
theoretical evaporation rate.
Pump Total Dynamic Head
The pump head to be developed by a boiler feed pump that is
returning water directly to the boiler must be equal to the boiler
pressure, plus static head differences, plus friction losses in the
piping, valves and any other equipment between the pump and
the boiler.
EXAMPLE: Boiler operating at 100 psig.
CALCULATION: 100 psig (oper) + 5 psig (loss) x 2.31 (con-
stant) 0.96 (specic gravity) = 225 TDH.
Pump Material of Construction
Material of construction for a boiler feed pump should be care-
fully selected for compatibility of the liquid being pumped. In
general, the Cleaver-Brooks bronze-tted pump is best suited
for most applications. Factors that will affect this decision are
MODEL NUMBER
HEATING RATE (GPM)
SIZE OF STEAM
CONTROL VALVE &
STRAINER (INCHES)
MINIMUM STEAM
SUPPLY LINE
(INCHES)
50F
TEMP RISE
100F
TEMP RISE
150F
TEMP RISE
25T-5-1 13 6.5 4.2 1 1-1/4
25T-1.25 18 8.7 5.9 1-1/4 1-1/2
25T-5-1.5 25 12.6 8.4 1-1/2 2
25T-5-2 44 22 14.6 2 2-1/2
25T-5-2.5 70 35 23 2-1/2 FLG 3
25T-5-3 92 46 31 3 FLG 4
NOTE:
1. For operation on steam supply pressure less than 10 psig, consult your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative.
2. Specify available steam pressure when ordering.
Table H5-6. Internal Steam Heater Assemblies for Low Pressure System (10-15 psig Steam), Thermostatic Regulating
Valve without Pressure Reducing Attachment
H5-11
Feedwater Systems Boiler Feed Systems
02-02
water quality and treatment. An example: In situations when
alkalinity is higher than a pH of 8.5, do not use a bronze-tted
pump. There is no substitute for experience in selecting mate-
rials for pump construction. Previous experience in handling a
particular application should be the main criteria.
Receiver Size
The receiver should be sized for a capacity sufcient to allow
feed water for a minimum of 10 to 15 minutes of boiler opera-
tion at rated horsepower.
The run time is essential because of unpredictable surges of
condensate returns. Since 0.069 gpm is the theoretical rate of
evaporation per boiler horsepower, the maximum tank size
should be approximately 0.069 boiler hp x 10 minutes.
If it is known that the receiver will see 100% make-up with no
returns, a ve minute capacity tank can be substituted. The
reduced storage capacity is acceptable, since the receiver will
have a steady predictable load.
Receiver Construction
Standardly, tanks are protected by three coats of a two-part, air
cured, epoxy lining or by an optional hot-dipped galvanization
process.
The receivers are manufactured as a non-code tank for venting
to atmosphere. As an option, Cleaver-Brooks offers receivers
constructed for ASME Section VIII, Division 1 of the ASME
Pressure Vessel Code. When an ASME Code receiver is
required, contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized repre-
sentative for additional factors to be considered in this applica-
tion. Coded tanks supplied will normally be furnished unlined
because of possible increased operating temperature limita-
tions.
Optional Steam Preheater Size
Three basic factors are considered when sizing a preheater:
1. The heating rate in gallons per minute. It is generally
assumed the same as the total evaporation rate of the
boilers being supplied with water, unless otherwise
specied.
2. The temperature rise required to raise the temperature in
the tank based on condensate returns and make-up water
mixed inlet temperature to 212 F.
3. The available steam supply pressure at the regulating valve
is generally assumed the same as the operating pressure of
the boiler from which the steam is being tapped, unless
otherwise specied.
Two basic benets are gained by supplying a preheat package.
1. The risk of damage to the boiler caused by thermal shock
is reduced.
2. The dissolved oxygen content can be reduced, slowing
corrosion and showing a savings in the chemical treatment
program of the boiler. Oxygen in 212 F feedwater is
roughly 1.8 cc/liter as opposed to 50 F feedwater, which
is 5.9 cc/liter. The American Society of Engineers, in a
paper called Consensus On Operating Practices For The
Control of Feedwater and Boiler Water Quality in Modern
Industrial Boilers, suggests dissolved oxygen limits that
should be considered. A preheater by no means deaerates
water to an acceptable level by itself.
Preheater Components
Preheater Components include the following:
1. Perforated heater tube, also referred to as a diffuser or
sparge tube. The tube is located under the water level in the
tank, and its purpose is steam distribution.
2. Regulating valve to control the incoming steam supply.
When the steam supply pressure is between 10-15 psi, a
one-element regulating valve (temperature sensor) is used.
On higher pressure packages, when the steam supply is
between 30-250 psi, a two-element regulating valve,
sensing pressure and temperature, is used. The two-
element regulating valve is furnished and packaged with
higher steam supply pressures, instead of one element
regulating valve for added safety, even through the receiver
is vented and pressurization should not occur.
3. Strainer for arresting any dirt or scale carried over with the
supply steam. For its protection, the strainer is located
upstream of the regulating valve.
4. Pressure gauge for monitoring down stream steam pressure
from the regulating valve.
5. Sentinel valve to warn if the receiver is pressurized, if the
regulating valve fails, or a vent becomes plugged. The
valve is not required by a code, but is added for safe
operation.
Make-up Valve Size
The valves are sized for the maximum theoretical evaporation
rate of the boiler, with no condensate return as a supplement.
The sizing criteria makes the water level in the receiver self-
adjusting for any loss of condensate return.
These parameters are based on more than 60 years experience
at Cleaver-Brooks in the packaged boiler room equipment
market, and should not be ignored.
Boiler Feed Systems Feedwater Systems
H5-12
02-02
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
Boiler Feed System shall be Cleaver-Brooks Model _______________________ (Specify simplex, duplex, dual, or triplex) pack-
aged boiler system suitable for ______gpm, at a discharge pressure of ___________ psig. (Refer to Tables H5-4, 5, and 6.)
The unit shall consist of the following components:
One (substitute two for duplex or dual; three for triplex) bronze-ringed, pump(s) certied by Cleaver-Brooks for a minimum of
________________ gpm or 212 F water at __________ psig. The pump(s) shall be guaranteed for one year against defects in
workmanship and material. The pump(s) shall be equipped with mechanical seals for temperatures up to 225 F.
One non-code welded receiver made of structural grade steel with epoxy resin lining applied to a clean surface to resist corrosion
while in service. The tank shall be furnished with integral supports and connections for inlet, outlet drain, makeup valve, thermom-
eter and gauge glass.
Tank size shall be __________ inches diameter with _______ gallon capacity.
One fresh water makeup valve consisting of a ____________ inch oat type mechanical valve suitable for tight shutoff against 100
psig inlet pressure.
Piping between the receiver and the pump shall consist of one (substitute two for duplex or dual; three for triplex) section(s) con-
taining a gate valve(s), one exible hose(s) and Y-type strainer(s) to ensure minimum pressure drop between receiver and pump.
One (substitute two for duplex or dual,; three for triplex) 1750 rpm, 60 Hz, drip-proof motor(s) for __________ phase, _______
Volt operation. Motor(s) shall not be loaded in excess of NEMA
service factor for integral drip-proof motors.
Provide gauge glass (with shutoff valves) of proper size and tank thermometer.
H6-1
02-02
CONTENTS
FEATURES AND BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6-3
PRODUCT OFFERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6-3
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6-3
ENGINEERING DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6-3
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6-6
ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure H6-1. Manual System Dimensions (By-Pass Feeders) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6-4
Figure H6-2. Manual System Dimensions (Shot Feeders) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6-4
Figure H6-3. Automatic System Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6-5
TABLES
Table H6-1. Automatic Chemical Feed System Pump Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6-3
Section H6
CHEMICAL FEED SYSTEMS AND METERING PUMPS
H6-2
Chemical Feed Systems and Metering Pumps Feedwater Systems
02-02
This section contains information on a complete line of manual and automatic chemical feed systems and associated metering
pumps. These products are used to treat boiler feed water and condition blowdown sludge to protect the boiler against corrosion
and scaling.
H6-3
Feedwater Systems Chemical Feed Systems and Metering Pumps
02-02
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Complete Standard Packaging Provides:
Lower installation costs.
Easy installation.
Alternative Materials of Construction:
Product selection to match system requirements.
Custom Pump Selection:
Piston or diaphragm.
Direct Drive, Clamp Mounted Agitator:
Ability to mix and dilute powdered materials.
Ease of maintenance.
Adjustable Pump Parameters:
Ability to adjust pump output based upon system
requirements.
Controls chemical cost.
Standard 6" Funnel on Manual Chemical Feed Systems:
Less product loss due to spillage.
PRODUCT OFFERING
Cleaver-Brooks chemical feed systems treat feedwater and
condition blowdown sludge where an extra measure of protec-
tion against corrosion and scaling is required. Automatic sys-
tems are available for single- or multiple-boiler installations.
They are fully packaged and can be equipped with either pis-
ton or diaphragm pump(s) capable of accurately injecting
chemical from 0 to 6.2 gph at up to 1000 psig.
Automatic Systems
Tank materials: polyethylene, stainless steel, carbon steel or
overpack (steel tank with polyethylene liner and cover).
Tank sizes: 30 to 200 gal.
Pressures: up to 1000 psig.
Agitator included.
Manual Shot Feeders
Manual shot feeders are used for batch feeding of chemicals
into closed loop or low makeup water systems. They are com-
pletely assembled and ready for installation for:
Pressures: 125 to 300 psig.
Capacities: 3/4 to 30 gal.
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGS
Dimension and rating information is shown in Figures H6-1
through H6-3, and Table H6-1.
ENGINEERING DATA
The V-5 Simplex Piston Pump and V-5 Duplex Piston Pump
are used in this system.
These pumps are of the high pressure, low volume, reciprocat-
ing plunger, positive placement type, ideal for use in feeding
chemicals to hot water and steam boilers. These pumps are
designed for trouble-free operation where a controlled volume
of chemical treatment is required. Units have over 20 years of
proven eld installations. All are equipped with relief valves
for positive protection at all times. Max pump discharge pres-
sure is 1000 psig.
The stroke can be simply and quickly adjusted by loosening
the nut and turning the head screw to the desired length stroke;
then, re-tighten nut against the slide. The stroke adjustment
(0 to maximum capacity) may be performed while the pump is
running or when the pump is shut down.
MODEL TYPE STROKING
RATE
PISTON
DIA
(IN.)
GPH
MAX
SIMPLEX
V-5 - 1560 (Std)
A
60 5/8 6.20
V-5 - 1530 30 5/8 3.10
V-5 - 1460 60 1/2 3.30
V-5 - 1430 30 1/2 1.65
V-5 - 1360 60 3/8 1.62
V-5 - 1330 30 3/8 0.81
V-5 - 1260 60 1/4 1.00
V-5 - 1230 30 1/4 0.50
DUPLEX
V-5 - 2560 (Std)
A
60 5/8
12.40
B
V-5 - 2530 30 5/8
6.20
B
V-5 - 2460 60 1/2
6.60
B
V-5 - 2430 30 1/2
3.30
B
V-5 - 2360 60 3/8
3.24
B
V-5 - 2330 30 3/8
1.72
B
V-5 - 2260 60 1/4
2.00
B
V-5 - 2230 30 1/4
1.00
B
A. Unless otherwise specified, Model V-5 - Type 1560 pumps will be
shipped for Simplex systems and Model V-5 - Type 2560 for Duplex sys-
tems.
B. For both pumping heads.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Table H6-1. Automatic Chemical Feed System Pump Ratings
H6-4
Chemical Feed Systems and Metering Pumps Feedwater Systems
02-02
TANK
CAPACITY
A
WIDTH
(INCH)
B
BODY
(INCH)
C
OVER-
ALL
HEIGHT
(INCH)
CONNECTIONS
IN OUT SAMPLE
3/4 Gal
1 Gal
1-1/2 Gal
2 Gal
2-1/2 Gal
5 Gal
10 Gal
18 Gal
25 Gal
4-1/2
6
6
8
8
10
10
14
18
12
10
12
10
12
15
29
32
28
31-3/4
28
30
28
30
33
47
50
46
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
3/8
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
B
y Pass Feeders Include:
Tank
1/2" screwed inlet
3/8" screwed outlet
3/8" flow control valve
Sight glass with gauge valves and guards
1/2" sample valves
6" diameter funnel
Tanks 5 gallon capacity and larger have three 12-inch support legs.
Figure H6-1. Manual System Dimensions (By-Pass Feeders)
TANK
CAPACITY
A
WIDTH
(INCH)
B BODY
(INCH)
C
OVER-
ALL
HEIGHT
(INCH)
CONNECTIONS
IN OUT SAMPLE
3/4 Gal
1 Gal
1-1/2 Gal
2 Gal
2-1/2 Gal
5 Gal
10 Gal
18 Gal
25 Gal
4-1/2"
6"
6"
8"
8"
10"
10"
14"
18
12"
10"
12"
10"
12"
15"
29"
32"
28
26"
23"
25"
23"
25"
27"
42"
45"
41
1/2"
1/2"
1/2"
1/2"
1/2"
1/2"
1/2"
1/2"
1/2
1/2"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1
1/2"
1/2"
1/2"
1/2"
1/2"
1/2"
1/2"
1/2"
1/2
Shot Feeders Include:
Tank
1/2" screwed inlet
1/2" or 1" screwed outlet
1/2" sample valve
6" diameter funnel
Tanks 5 gallon capacity and larger have three support legs.
Figure H6-2. Manual System Dimensions (Shot Feeders)
H6-5
Feedwater Systems Chemical Feed Systems and Metering Pumps
02-02
Figure H6-3. Automatic System Dimensions
CAPACITY
(GAL.)
DIMENSIONS (INCHES)
A B C D E F
50 23 58 31 17 22 18
100 36 61 31 20 31 27
150 36 66 36 20 31 27
200 36 78 48 20 31 27
CAPACITY
(GAL.)
DIMENSIONS (INCHES)
A B C D
30 18 30 13 51
55 22 34 17 63
100 28 42 18 73
150 31 47 18 78
OVER PACK CHEMICAL SYSTEMS
The Over Pack chemical feed system is recommended for
almost all industrial applications. A polyethylene liner and cover
are inserted into a steel tank with welded steel frame and pump
support.
A
B
C
D
E F
B
C
D
50OP-1V5 90
17
22
POLYETHYLENE TANKS
STAINLESS & CARBON
STEEL TANKS
A
(Rev 7/97)
Chemical Feed Systems and Metering Pumps Feedwater Systems
H6-6
02-02
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
The following specications are provided by Cleaver-Brooks to assist you in specifying your customers requirements.
1.0 General
Provide completely preassembled, packaged chemical feed system(s)/chemical metering pump(s), as manufactured by
_______________. Package shall be hydraulically and electrically tested at the factory and shall be assembled to the fullest extent
possible. Package shall be furnished with all required lubricants, special tools, and installation instructions.
2.0 Pump
Pump capacity shall be adjustable through 100% of the range by manual micrometer dial while the pump is running or stopped.
Pump stroking speed shall not exceed 60 spm.
The pump shall be sized to deliver the required capacity at 85% of maximum stroke length. Stroke adjustment shall be a variable
micrometer type mechanism, with the plunger powered through its entire travel. Lost motion designs are not acceptable.
The pump shall include an automatic vent and rell mechanism on the hydraulic side, which operates once each stroke. The pump
shall have an external hydraulic relief valve which is adjustable.
Double ball check valves shall be provided on the discharge to ensure accurate repeatable metering. The pump valves shall be
removable for cleaning or replacement without the need to disturb suction or discharge piping.
The pump shall be eld convertible to automatic stroke adjustment without the use of special tools, and without the need to replace
any major frame parts.
The pump shall be furnished with a factory-mounted driver suitably sized for continuous operation at the maximum relief setting.
The motor shall be (integrally mounted direct coupled ange mounted with exible coupling). No belts or pulleys should be used in
the drive train or for capacity adjustment.
3.0 Feed System
Complete chemical feed system(s) shall be furnished suitable for handling ___________________. Each system will consist of
______ pump(s), tank, piping, and accessories as dened below. Manufacturer will select all materials in contact with the chemical
and guarantee their suitability for the particular service. Pump(s) shall be mounted below the tank.
4.0 Tank
The tank(s) shall be constructed of (polyethylene/304SS/316SS/other) and furnished with a hinged or removable cover. Tank shall
include connections for pump suction, drain, level gauge, chemical ll, dilution water, and relief valve return piping. Drain connec-
tion shall be separate from pump suction connection. Drain shall be located in the bottom of the tank for complete emptying of con-
tents.
Tank shall be furnished with (drain valve) (level switch) (level gauge).
5.0 Mixer
An angle plate mount mixer with 304SS shaft and propeller shall be furnished. The mixer propeller shall operate at 1750 rpm. The
purpose of the mixer shall be to (mix liquids/dissolve powder in liquid/create and maintain a suspension).
H7-1
02-02
Section H7
FILTERS
CONTENTS
FEATURES AND BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H7-3
PRODUCT OFFERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H7-3
Standard Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H7-3
Optional Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H7-3
DIMENSIONS, RATINGS, AND SIZING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H7-3
Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H7-5
Chlorine, Organics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H7-5
Particles Down to 10-Micron Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H7-5
Sand, Heavy Sediment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H7-5
Iron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H7-5
ENGINEERING DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H7-6
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H7-11
ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure H7-1. Dimensional Data, Filter System Without Regeneration Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H7- 4
TABLES
Table H7-1. Model CF Activated Carbon Media Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H7-6
Table H7-2. Model MF Multi-Layered Media Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H7-7
Table H7-3. Model SF Sand Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H7-8
Table H7-4. Model IF Iron Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H7-8
Table H7-5. Engineering Data (Filters) (Page 1 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H7-9
H7-2
Filters Feedwater Systems
02-02
This section contains information on water filters used for the removal of impurities from raw water. Filters discussed here remove:
Chlorine and organics.
Particles down to 10-micron size.
Sand and heavy sediment.
Iron.
H7-3
Feedwater Systems Filters
02-02
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Complete Range of Sizes and Filter Media Available:
Precisely match customer needs (system specic).
Pre-Engineered Packaged Units Shipped From Stock:
Short lead times.
Minimum down time.
Industrial Grade Multiport Control Valve:
Long lasting.
High reliability.
Easy maintenance.
Backwash Control Actuated On a Time Clock, Pressure Dif-
ferential Switch, or Water Meter Basis:
Versatility.
Inlet and Outlet Pressure Gauges and Sample Cocks:
Easy monitoring of system performance.
Fully Assembled Manifold Piping:
Ease of installation, lower installation costs.
Heavy Duty Steel Tanks With Galvanized or Prime Coat Ex-
terior Finish (Specialty Linings Optional):
Corrosion resistance and longer life.
Premium Grades of Filter Media:
Optimum performance.
PRODUCT OFFERING
The need for special lter equipment for removal of impurities
can be readily determined by raw water analysis. Where lters
are recommended, cost is quickly recovered by eliminating
need for frequent equipment cleaning and servicing, inefcient
performance, damage to system components, and premature
equipment failure.
Standard Equipment
Automatic Units 12" - 16" Diameter:
Skirt type tanks.
Epoxy lined interior.
Painted exterior.
Locking bayonet cover.
Fine slotted tubular PVC distributor.
Automatic time clock operation.
Automatic Units 20" - 42" Diameter:
Structural steel legs.
Double hot-dipped galvanized interior and exterior.
ML and AC lters are epoxy lined with prime coat
exterior.
20" - 30" have access handhole in top head and lower
sideshell.
36" - 42" have 11" x 15" elliptical manhole in top head.
PVC radial distribution.
Automatic time clock operation.
Automatic Units 48" Diameter and Larger:
Adjustable jack support legs.
Prime coat exterior.
12" x 16" elliptical manhole in top head.
Header and lateral distribution system.
Inlet and outlet pressure gauges.
Air relief valve.
Flanged tank openings.
Automatic time clock operation.
Optional Equipment
ASME code tanks.
Specialty tank linings.
Skid mounted, fully pre-piped and wired.
Automatic operation by pressure differential or water meter.
Manual backwash controls.
Backwash with water from auxiliary source.
DIMENSIONS, RATINGS, AND SIZING
Dimensions for lter systems without regenerant tanks are
shown in Figure H7-1.
H7-4
Filters Feedwater Systems
02-02
FILTER
TANK
SIZE (IN)
A x B
SYSTEM DIMENSIONS OTHER APPLICABLE DIMENS IONS
SINGLE TWIN TRIPLE QUAD
W H C D E F G I J
L
1
L
2
L
3
L
4
20x54 20 58 96 134 28-1/2 72 38 15-1/2 43 3-1/4 5-3/8 3-9/16 4/12
24x54 24 66 108 150 33 75 42 18 43 3-1/4 5-7/8 3-9/16 4-1/2
30x54 30 78 126 174 40 78 48 21-1/8 43 4-5/8 11 4-1/2 9
36x60 36 90 144 198 46 89 54 24-1/8 43 4-5/8 11-1/4 4-1/2 9-1/2
42x60 42 102 162 222 53-1/2 91 60 27-1/8 43 6-5/8 14-1/4 6-7/16 10-7/8
48x60 48 114 180 246 64 86 66 35 36-1/2 6-5/8 14-1/2 6-7/16 11-1/4
54x60 54 126 198 270 70 87 72 38 37-1/4 6-5/8 14-1/2 6-7/16 12-7/8
60x60 60 138 216 294 76 89 78 41 38 6-5/8 14-1/2 6-7/16 12-7/8
72x60 72 162 252 342 88 93 90 47 41-1/4 6-5/8 14-1/2 6-7/16 12-7/8
84x60 84 186 288 390 100 97 102 53 43 6-5/8 53-1/4 6-7/16 17-3/4
96x60 96 210 324 438 114 101 114 41-1/4 45 6-5/8 53-1/4 6-7/16 17-3/4
NOTES:
1. All values are in inches.
2. System dimensions based on 18" space between pressure tanks.
Figure H7-1. Dimensional Data, Filter System Without Regeneration Tanks
H7-5
Feedwater Systems Filters
02-02
Sizing
In addition to service ow, the selection of a lter system must
take into account the available backwash ow rate. This is the
most important function in the proper operation of a lter. A
periodic backwash and rinse is required to cleanse and reclas-
sify the lter media.
Backwash ow rates are always higher than service ow rates
and therefore limit the lter size that can be installed. As a
general rule, select the largest lter that can be back washed
with the ow rate available at the point of lter installation.
Then note the service ow rate for the lter selected. If it is not
adequate for the ow to be treated, a twin lter installed in par-
allel is required.
A parallel installation will increase the service ow and permit
each lter to be back washed separately with the existing water
supply.
Generally, lower ows produce higher quality water and a
larger volume of treated water between backwashing.
Cleaver-Brooks rates the performance of each lter as follows:
Superior
Recommended for most applications under all
operating conditions.
Best quality water.
Maximum on line time between backwashing.
Lowest pressure loss.
Recommended for inuent suspended solids loads up to
or greater than 300 ppm.
High
Well suited for many applications.
Very good quality water.
Moderate on line time between backwashing.
Increased pressure loss.
Recommended for inuent suspended solids loads less
than 300 ppm.
Utility
Flow rates listed are at peak design: operation at higher
ows not recommended.
Satisfactory water quality.
Shorter on line time.
Higher pressure loss.
Recommended for inuent suspended solids loads less
than 150 ppm.
Chlorine, Organics
CB activated carbon lters (Table H7-1) remove free chlorine,
some dissolved organics and sediment, down to 40-micron par-
ticle size, from boiler makeup water. By removing sediment,
activated carbon lters also help control sludge buildup in boil-
ers. They protect pretreatment equipment by: 1) removal of
free chlorine, which is corrosive and attacks the ion exchange
resin cross-linking agent in water softeners and dealkalizers,
and the membranes in reverse osmosis equipment, and 2)
removing organics which promote fouling in ion exchange
beds, that can contaminate water supplies and cause foaming
in boilers and heat exchange equipment.
Periodic backwashing is required to remove collected matter
from the lter bed.
Flow rates: 3 to 226 gpm.
Tank sizes: 12" to 72" dia.
Operating temperatures: 40 F to 120 F.
Particles Down to 10-Micron Size
Multilayered lters (Table H7-2) are used for ner levels of l-
tration and for handling heavy ow rates. They remove sedi-
ment, suspended solids and colloidal matter, down to 10-
micron particle size, from boiler makeup water. They are
highly effective in controlling sludge buildup. Periodic back-
washing is required to remove collected matter from the lter
bed.
Flow rates: 8 to 393 gpm.
Tank sizes: 12" to 60" dia.
Operating temperatures: 40 F to 120 F.
Sand, Heavy Sediment
Sand lters (Table H7-3) can handle heavy loads in controlling
sludge buildup. They remove heavy, large-particle sediment
and suspended solids, down to 40-micron size, from makeup
water. Periodic backwashing is required to remove collected
matter from the lter bed.
Flow rates: 3 to 170 gpm.
Tank sizes: 12" to 72" dia.
Operating temperatures: 40 F to 130 F.
Iron
Cleaver-Brooks iron lters (Table H7-4) remove both soluble
and insoluble iron, suspended solids and colloidal matter down
to 40-micron particle size from boiler makeup water. They are
used to control sludge buildup caused by iron precipitation.
H7-6
Filters Feedwater Systems
02-02
Water pH must be at least 6.2. Occasional regeneration with potas-
sium permanganate may be required.
Flow rates: 3 to 226 gpm.
Tank sizes: 12" to 72" dia.
Operating temperatures: 40 F to 120 F.
ENGINEERING DATA
Select a lter from the tables to produce the desired ow rate and
pressure drop. Check to assure the required backwash ow rate is
available. Twin lters may be required to produce maximum ow
rate and still enable backwash with the existing piping system.
MODEL
NUMBER
PIPE
SIZE
WATER QUALITY
BACK-
WASH
RATE
TANK
SIZE
DIA
x
SIDE
SHELL
FILTER
MEDIA
LOAD
FLOOR
SPACE
REQ'D
HEIGHT
OPER
WT
SUPERIOR HIGH UTILITY
CFB-
FLOW
RATE
PRESS.
LOSS
FLOW
RATE
PRESS.
LOSS
FLOW
RATE
PRESS.
LOSS
IN. GPM PSIG GPM PSIG GPM PSIG GPM IN. CU FT IN. IN. LBS
2-1 1 3 1 4.5 2 6 3 8.3 12x54 2 13x21 60 450
3-1 1 4 1 6 3 9 4 10 14x60 3 15x23 66 550
4-1 1 6 1 8 3 11 4 13.5 16x60 4 17x25 66 700
5-1/2-1 1 9 1 13 2 17 3 20 20x54 5.5 21x29 72 100
7-1-1/4 1-1/4 13 2 19 3 25 6 30 24x54 7 25x33 74 1650
12-1/2-1-1/2 1-1/2 20 3 29 4 39 7 46 30x54 12.5 31x40 79 2700
18-2 2 28 2 42 4 57 7 70 36x60 18 37x48 90 4200
25-2 2 38 3 58 6 77 9 95 42x60 25 43x56 92 5800
25-2-1/2 2-1/2 38 2 58 3 77 5 95 42x60 25 43x57 92 5900
34-3 3 50 1 75 2 100 3 115 48x60 34 49x64 86 7100
44-3 3 64 2 95 3 127 5 150 54x60 44 55x70 87 9100
54-3 3 79 2 118 4 157 7 180 60x60 54 61x76 89 11400
78-3 3 113 3 170 7 226 11 270 72x60 78 73x88 93 15700
78-4 4 113 2 170 3 226 5 270 72x60 78 73x90 93 15800
NOTES:
Filter Media Consists of Granular Activated Carbon.
For chlorine removal only use the flow rates from the utility water quality column. For sediment and organic removal use the flow rates from the
superior water quality column.
Table H7-1. Model CF Activated Carbon Media Filter
H7-7
Feedwater Systems Filters
02-02
MODEL
NUMBER
PIPE
SIZE
WATER QUALITY
BACK-
WASH
RATE
TANK
SIZE
DIA
x
SIDE
SHELL
FILTER
MEDIA
LOAD
FLOOR
SPACE
REQ'D
HEIGHT
OPER
WT
SUPERIOR HIGH UTILITY
MFB-
FLOW
RATE
PRESS.
LOSS
FLOW
RATE
PRESS.
LOSS
FLOW
RATE
PRESS.
LOSS
IN. GPM PSIG GPM PSIG GPM PSIG GPM IN. CU-FT IN. IN. LBS
2-1 1 8 5 12 8 16 12 11.5 12x54 2 13x21 60 500
2-1/2-1 1 11 6 16 11 21 17 15 14x60 2.5 15x23 66 690
4-1-1/4 1-1/4 14 7 21 12 28 18 20 16x60 4 17x25 66 850
5-1-1/4 1-1/4 22 6 33 12 44 19 30 20x54 5 21x29 72 1800
5-1-1/2 1-1/2 22 3 33 6 44 10 30 20x54 5 21x30 72 1850
7-1-1/4 1-1/4 31 9 47 18 63 29 45 24x54 7 25x33 74 2350
7-1-1/2 1-1/2 31 5 47 9 63 16 45 24x54 7 25x34 74 2400
10-1-1/2 1-1/2 49 10 74 19 98 26 75 30x54 10 31x40 79 3675
10-2 2 49 6 74 13 98 20 75 30x54 10 31x41 79 3700
15-2 2 71 9 106 17 141 27 105 36x60 15 37x46 90 5550
15-2-1/2 2-1/2 71 5 106 10 141 15 105 36x60 15 37x48 90 5650
21-2-1/2 2-1/2 96 7 144 13 192 20 150 42x60 21 43x53 92 8295
21-3 3 96 6 144 11 192 16 150 42x60 21 43x54 92 8350
27-3 3 126 6 188 11 251 17 180 48x60 27 49x64 86 10400
27-4 4 126 3 188 5 251 8 180 48x60 27 49x66 86 10500
34-3 3 159 8 239 15 318 22 240 54x60 34 55x70 87 12800
34-4 4 159 4 239 6 318 10 240 54x60 34 55x72 87 12900
43-3 3 197 10 295 20 393 31 300 60x60 43 61x76 89 15800
43-4 4 197 5 295 9 393 13 300 60x60 43 61x78 89 15900
NOTES:
1. Filter media consists of various size, distinctly layered sand.
2. All pressure drop data based on new filter media and 60 F water temperature
3. Backwash when pressure drop increases by 12-15 psig over pressure drop of a clean filter.
4. Consult Cleaver-Brooks for larger diameter tanks.
5. Allow a minimum of 24" above filter for access into top of tank.
Table H7-2. Model MF Multi-Layered Media Filter
H7-8
Filters Feedwater Systems
02-02
MODEL
NUMBER
PIPE
SIZE
WATER QUALITY
BACK-
WASH
RATE
TANK
SIZE
DIA
x
SIDE
SHELL
FILTER
MEDIA
LOAD
FLOOR
SPACE
REQ'D
HEIGHT
OPER
WT
SUPERIOR HIGH UTILITY
SFB-
FLOW
RATE
PRESS.
LOSS
FLOW
RATE
PRESS.
LOSS
FLOW
RATE
PRESS.
LOSS
IN. GPM PSIG GPM PSIG GPM PSIG GPM IN. CU-FT IN. IN. LBS
2-1 1 3 2 4 3 5 5 10 12x54 2 13x21 60 490
3-1 1 3 2 5 4 6 5 13.5 14x60 3 15x23 66 650
4-1 1 4 2 6 4 8 6 15 16x60 4 17x25 66 850
6-1 1 7 2 10 3 13 5 25 20x54 6 21x29 72 1700
9-1-1/4 1-1/4 9 2 14 4 19 6 35 24x54 9 25x33 74 2250
14-1-1/2 1-1/2 15 3 22 5 29 7 60 30x54 14 31x40 79 3500
20-2 2 21 2 32 5 42 7 85 36x60 20 37x46 90 5300
28-2 2 29 3 43 6 58 9 115 42x60 28 43x53 92 7900
28-2-1/2 2-1/2 29 2 43 4 58 6 115 42x60 28 43x54 92 8000
34-3 3 38 2 57 4 75 5 150 48x60 34 49x64 86 9900
44-3 3 48 2 72 4 95 6 190 54x60 44 55x70 87 12200
54-3 3 59 3 88 5 118 7 230 60x60 54 61x76 89 15100
78-4 4 BWA 85 3 127 6 170 9 330 72x60 78 73x88 93 21700
NOTES:
1. Filter media consists of silica sand.
2. 4BWA - minimum 4" water supply required. FIlter manifold connections are 3" inlet/outlet and 3" backwash assist.
3. All pressure drop data based on new filter media and 60 F water temperature.
4. Backwash when pressure drop increases by 12-15 psig over pressure drop of a clean filer.
5. Consult Cleaver-Brooks for larger diameter tanks.
6. Allow a minimum of 24" above filter for access into top of tank.
Table H7-3. Model SF Sand Filter
MODEL
NUMBER
PIPE
SIZE
WATER QUALITY
BACK-
WASH
RATE
TANK
SIZE
DIA
x
SIDE
SHELL
FILTER
MEDIA
LOAD
FLOOR
SPACE
REQ'D
HEIGHT
OPER
WT
SUPERIOR HIGH UTILITY
IFB-
FLOW
RATE
PRESS.
LOSS
FLOW
RATE
PRESS.
LOSS
FLOW
RATE
PRESS.
LOSS
IN. GPM PSIG GPM PSIG GPM PSIG GPM IN. CU-FT IN. IN. LBS
2-1 1 3 3 5 5 6 7 8.3 12x54 2 13x21 60 490
3-1 1 4 3 6 5 9 8 10 14x60 3 15x23 66 660
4-1 1 6 3 8 6 11 8 13.5 16x60 4 17x25 66 850
6-1 1 9 3 13 6 17 8 20 20x54 6 21x29 72 1550
9-1-1/4 1-1/4 13 5 19 7 25 10 30 24x54 9 25x33 74 2200
13-1-1/2 1-1/2 20 3 29 6 39 9 46 30x54 13 31x40 79 3600
18-2 2 28 2 42 4 57 6 69 36x60 18 37x46 90 5200
28-2 2 38 5 58 9 77 13 90 42x60 28 43x53 92 7500
28-2-1/2 2-1/2 38 3 58 5 77 8 90 42x60 28 43x54 92 7600
34-3 3 50 3 75 5 100 7 115 48x60 34 49x64 86 9800
44-3 3 64 4 95 6 127 9 150 54x60 44 55x70 87 10800
54-3 3 79 4 118 7 157 10 190 60x60 54 61x76 89 13900
78-3 3 113 5 170 9 226 15 270 72x60 78 73x88 93 20400
78-4 4 113 3 170 6 226 9 270 72x60 78 73x90 93 20500
Note: Filter media consists of manganese greensand. It must periodically be regenerated with potassium permanganate (KMnO
4
).
Table H7-4. Model IF Iron Filter
H7-9
Feedwater Systems Filters
02-02
MODEL
NUMBER
TANK SIZE
(DIA x HT)
PIPE
SIZE
(IN.)
MEDIA
(CU-FT)
FREE
BOARD
(IN.)
SUPPT
BED
(LBS)
NO.
OF
DIST
SERV
FLOW
(GPM)
PRESS.
LOSS
(PSIG)
PEAK
FLOW
GPM)
PRESS.
LOSS
(PSIG)
BACK
WASH
GPM
DRAIN
PIPE
SIZE
(IN.)
SHIP
WT
(LBS)
OP
WT
(LBS)
ACC-MFB MULTI-LAYERED
2-1 12x54 1 2 19 40 1 8 5 16 12 11.5 3/4 377 500
2-1/2-1 14x60 1 2.5 24-1/2 60 1 11 6 21 17 15 3/4 483 690
4-1-1/4 16x60 1-1/4 4 25 85 1 14 7 28 18 20 1 621 850
5-1-1/4 20x54 1-1/4 5 19 200 4 22 6 44 19 30 1-1/4 955 1800
5-1-1/2 20x54 1-1/2 5 19 200 6 22 3 44 10 30 1-1/4 982 1850
7-1-1/4 24x54 1-1/4 7 23-1/2 200 4 31 9 63 29 45 1/1/4 1283 2350
7-1-1/2 24x54 1-1/2 7 23-1/2 200 6 31 5 63 16 45 1-1/4 1314 2400
10-1-1/2 30x54 1-1/2 10 23 400 6 49 10 98 26 75 2 2046 3675
10-2 30x54 2 10 23 400 8 49 6 98 20 75 2 2066 3700
15-2 36x60 2 15 30-1/2 500 8 71 9 141 27 105 2 3180 5550
15-2-1/2 36x60 2-1/2 15 30-1/2 500 12 71 5 141 15 105 2 3391 5650
21-2-1/2 42x60 2-1/2 21 31 700 12 96 7 192 20 150 2-1/2 3741 8295
21-3 42x60 3 21 31 700 16 96 6 192 16 150 2-1/2 3761 8350
27-3 48x60 3 27 31 1000 26 126 6 251 17 180 3 5370 10400
27-4 48x60 4 27 31 1000 26 126 3 251 8 240 3 5888 10500
34-3 54x60 3 34 31 1300 36 159 8 318 22 240 3 6566 12800
34-4 54x60 4 34 31 1300 36 159 4 318 10 240 3 7087 12900
43-3 60x60 3 43 31 1800 36 197 10 393 31 300 4 8999 15800
43-4 60x60 4 43 31 1800 36 197 5 393 13 300 4 9213 15900
ACC-SFB SAND
2-1 12x54 1 2 16 40 1 3 2 5 5 10 3/4 386 490
3-1 14x60 1 3 18 60 1 3 2 6 5 13.5 3/4 534 650
4-1 16x60 1 4 17-1/2 85 1 4 2 8 6 15 1 701 850
6-1 20x54 1 6 13 200 4 7 2 13 5 25 1-1/4 1073 1700
9-1-1/4 24x54 1-1/4 9 15 200 4 9 2 19 6 35 1-1/4 1545 2250
14-1-1/2 30x54 1-1/2 14 15 400 6 15 3 29 7 60 2 2532 3500
20-2 36x60 2 20 22-1/2 500 8 21 2 42 7 85 2 3630 5300
28-2 42x60 2 28 22 700 12 29 3 58 9 115 2-1/2 4781 7900
28-2-1/2 42x60 2-1/2 28 22 700 16 29 2 58 6 115 2-1/2 5385 8000
34-3 48x60 3 34 24 1000 10 38 2 75 5 150 3 6045 9900
44-3 54x60 3 44 24 1300 16 48 2 95 6 190 3 7566 12200
54-3 60x60 3 54 24 1800 16 59 3 118 7 230 4 9623 15100
78-4 72x60 4 78 24 2600 26 85 3 170 9 330 6 14727 21700
Table H7-5. Engineering Data (Filters) (Page 1 of 2)
H7-10
Filters Feedwater Systems
02-02
ACC-CFB ACTIVATED CARBON
2-1 12x54 1 2 16 40 1 3 1 6 3 8.3 3/4 206 450
3-1 14x60 1 3 18 60 1 4 1 9 4 10 3/4 324 550
4-1 16x60 1 4 17-1/2 85 1 6 1 11 4 13.5 1 421 700
5-1/2-1 20x54 1 5-1/2 16 200 4 9 1 17 3 20 1-1/4 633 1200
7-1-1/4 24x54 1-1/4 7 22-1/2 200 4 13 2 25 6 30 1-1/4 855 1650
12-1/2-1-1/2 30x54 1-1/2 12-1/2 18-1/2 400 6 20 3 39 7 46 2 1407 2700
18-2 36x60 2 18 26 500 8 28 2 57 7 70 2 2170 4200
25-2 42x60 2 25 25-1/2 700 8 38 3 77 9 95 2-1/2 2731 5800
25-2-1/2 42x60 2-1/2 25 25-1/2 700 12 38 2 77 5 95 2-1/2 3335 5900
34-3 48x60 3 34 24 1000 16 50 1 100 3 115 3 3652 7100
44-3 54x60 3 44 24 1300 16 64 2 127 5 150 3 4462 9100
54-3 60x60 3 54 24 1800 26 79 2 157 7 190 4 5856 11400
78-3 72x60 3 78 24 2600 26 113 3 226 11 270 6 8662 15700
78-4 72x60 4 78 24 2600 26 113 2 226 5 270 6 9113 15800
ACC-IFB IRON
2-1 12x54 1 2 16 40 1 3 3 6 7 8.3 3/4 356 490
3-1 14x60 1 3 18 60 1 4 3 9 8 10 3/4 489 660
4-1 16x60 1 4 17-1/2 85 1 6 3 11 8 13.5 1 633 850
6-1 20x54 1 6 13 200 4 9 3 17 8 20 1-1/4 983 1550
9-1-1/4 24x54 1-1/4 9 15-1/2 200 4 13 5 25 10 30 1-1/4 1380 2200
13-1-1/2 30x54 1-1/2 13 17-1/2 400 6 20 3 39 9 46 2 2232 3600
18-2 36x60 2 18 26 500 8 28 2 57 6 69 2 3160 5200
28-2 42x60 2 28 22 700 8 38 5 77 13 90 2-1/2 4361 7500
28-2-1/2 42x60 2-1/2 28 22 700 12 38 3 77 8 90 2-1/2 4965 7600
34-3 48x60 3 34 24 1000 16 50 3 100 7 115 3 5522 9800
44-3 54x60 3 44 24 1300 16 64 4 127 9 150 3 6882 10800
54-3 60x60 3 54 24 1800 26 79 4 157 10 190 4 8813 13900
78-3 72x60 3 78 24 2600 26 113 5 226 15 270 6 12952 20400
78-4 72x60 4 78 24 2600 26 113 3 226 9 270 6 13403 20500
MODEL
NUMBER
TANK SIZE
(DIA x HT)
PIPE
SIZE
(IN.)
MEDIA
(CU-FT)
FREE
BOARD
(IN.)
SUPPT
BED
(LBS)
NO.
OF
DIST
SERV
FLOW
(GPM)
PRESS
LOSS
PSIG)
PEAK
FLOW
(GPM)
PRESS
LOSS
(PSIG)
BACK
WASH
GPM
DRAIN
PIPE
SIZE
(IN.)
SHIP
WT
(LBS)
OP
WT
(LBS)
Table H7-5. Engineering Data (Filters) (Page 2 of 2
)
Feedwater Systems Filters
H7-11
02-02
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
The following sample specications are provided by Cleaver-Brooks to assist you in meeting your customers requirements.
1.0 General
Furnish, install, and place in service an assembled vertical, pressure type, water ltration system of an approved design fabricated
by a manufacturer regularly engaged in the production of water conditioning equipment. It shall be a Cleaver-Brooks Model ___
having ____ cubic feet of lter media in each lter tank. Service ow rate through each lter tank shall be ____ gpm at pressure
loss not to exceed ____ psig.
2.0 Mineral Tank
The mineral tank(s) shall be of welded construction of tank quality carbon steel. It shall be _____ " diameter with a _____ " straight
shell with reinforced openings for pipe connections and an 11" x 15" manhole in the top head (for tank 30" diameter and smaller;
two (2) 4" spin off handholes are provided in the top head and lower sideshell). The mineral tank shall be rated for 100 psig work-
ing pressure and hydrotested to 150 psig. Support legs shall be strap type - permanently welded to the lower tank head. Mineral
tank(s) shall have both the exterior and interior protected with a hot dipped galvanized application prior to fabrication and ship-
ment.
Options: ASME Code 100 psig working pressure, 150 psig test pressure stamped and certied. Cold set epoxy polyamide internal
lining 8-10 mils DFT, with external rust resistance prime coat, 2-3 mils DFT. (For activated carbon and multilayer lters, cold set
epoxy lining must be used due to highly corrosive effects of activated carbon.)
A minimum freeboard of 50% shall be provided for backwash expansion above the normal lter media bed level.
3.0 Upper Distributor
The upper distributor system shall be of the single point bafe type. Constructed of Schedule-40 galvanized steel and ttings.
4.0 Lower Distributor
The lower radial distribution system shall be the hub and radial type of Schedule-80 PVC construction with a sub-ll of 1/8" x
1/16" gravel covering the distributor system laterals with slotted full ow non-clogging replaceable polypropylene strainers.
5.0 Main Operating Valve
The main operating valve on the lter shall be of the automatic multiport type, consisting of ve (5) individual diaphragm valves
housed in a compact casting. These valves are to be pressure actuated by an external pilot valve, automatically or manually. The
valve shall be manufactured by the same manufacturer as the entire ltering system. The valve guides, seats, and diaphragm shall
be constructed of Noryl plastic.
Pressure gauges and sample cocks to be provided on the inlet and outlet of the lter system.
An automatic backwash control shall be provided to maintain a proper backwash and ush ows over wide variations of operating
pressure. Controller shall contain no moving parts and require no eld adjustment.
The regeneration sequence shall be the accepted standard, which is backwash, fast ush, and return to service.
1.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H7-11
2.0 Mineral Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H7-11
3.0 Upper Distributor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H7-11
4.0 Lower Distributor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H7-11
5.0 Main Operating Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H7-11
6.0 Filter Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H7-12
7.0 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H7-12
8.0 Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H7-12
9.0 Guarantees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H7-12
Filters Feedwater Systems
H7-12
02-02
An external PVC constructed eductor is to be provided to draw regenerant solution and rinse water to regenerate the lter media
mineral. (On iron removal lters only.)
The pipings shall be galvanized Schedule-40 galvanized steel with galvanized ttings.
All face piping shall be preassembled to the tank in a professional manner.
6.0 Filter Media
The lter media shall be S (No. 26 sand) for removal of sand and heavy sediment from water.
The lter media shall be ML (Multi-Media) consisting of reverse grading of ne gravel, coarse gravel, red int sand, and activated
carbon.
The lter media shall be M (Manganese Greensand) that will be periodically regenerated with potassium permanganate (KMnO4).
The lter media shall be AC (Granular Activated Carbon).
7.0 Controls
Regeneration shall be controlled by a fully automatic time clock control (TCC) which is fully adjustable or a remote manual con-
troller. For fully automatic operation, the regeneration shall be initiated by a calendar clock. A pointer shall indicate the cycle of
operation at all times.
When two (2) lters, or more, are required, a lockout shall be provided to allow only one (1) unit to regenerate at any one time.
In the event of a power failure, a complete regeneration can be performed by manual operation of the external pilot valve.
Control Options: Regeneration to be initiated by head loss across the lter(s). A delay timer is to be provided to prevent false back-
washing due to pressure surges in the system.
8.0 Instructions
A complete set of installation and operating instructions shall be included.
9.0 Guarantees
Attrition loss of mineral is guaranteed not to exceed 3% per year for a period of three (3) years.
All mechanical equipment is guaranteed for one (1) year against any defects in workmanship or materials. Any part proving defec-
tive will be replaced or repaired within this period.
The manufacturer guarantees that under actual operating conditions, the mineral shall not be washed out of the system during the
service run or backwashing period; that the turbidity and color of the efuent, by reason of passing through the lter system, shall
not be less than the incoming water; and that the under-drain system, gravel, and mineral shall not become fouled, either with tur-
bidity or by dirt, while operating as noted on manufacturers instructions.
H8-1
02-02
Section H8
SOFTENERS
CONTENTS
MODELS SSE & FSE FEATURES AND BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H8-3
MODELS SMR FEATURES AND BENEFITS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H8-4
PRODUCT OFFERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H8-5
Standard Equipment - SSE & FSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H8-5
Standard Equipment - SMR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H8-5
Optional Equipment - SSE & FSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H8-5
Optional Equipment - SMR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H8-5
Operating Specifications - SMR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H8-5
DIMENSIONS, RATINGS AND SIZING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H8-6
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H8-6
Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H8-6
Sizing Calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H8-6
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H8-18
Models SSE & FSE
Models SMR
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ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure H8-1. SSE Model (Size 30 - 1200) Softener Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H8-7, 8
Figure H8-2. FSE Model (Size 30 - 600) Softener Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H8-9, 10
Figure H8-3. Crossover Twin (Size 30-300) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H8-11
Figure H8-4. SMR Dimensions (Size 150-1050 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H8-12
Figure H8-5. Water Softener Sizing Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H8-17
TABLES
Table H8-1. SSE Water Softener Ratings Polybond Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H8-13
Table H8-2. FSE Water Softener Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H8-14
Table H8-3. FSE Water Softener Ratings with Crossover Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H8-15
Table H8-4. SMR Water Softener Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H8-16
This section contains information on Cleaver-Brooks cation, ion exchange, and water softeners available in package designs for
virtually any commercial or industrial application. Softeners should be used whenever raw water hardness exceeds 5 ppm.
Cleaver-Brooks water softeners remove hardness, preventing scale buildup on heat transfer surfaces, while maintaining peak boiler
efciency. Removing hardness also reduces the need for chemical treatment used to control scale.
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MODELS SSE & FSE FEATURES AND
BENEFITS
Quality Constructed Tanks:
Two types of softener resin tanks are available to meet
environmental requirements. Both rugged lined steel or
berglass lined plastic (FRP) vessels are available.
Exclusive Polybond tanks are made of industrial grade
steel. The tank interior is lined with a heat-fused virgin
polyethylene lining, creating a 40-60 mil thick, resilient, and
non-corrosive tank within a tank. The lining material is Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) listed. All surfaces that
contact water during system operation, including valve
anges and openings, are covered with the lining material,
so that water never touches bare steel, providing maximum
protection against rust and corrosion. In addition, gasketed
tank openings provide dry thread closures, eliminating
coated threads which can be weak spots in tank linings.
All tanks are 100% spark tested to ensure the integrity of the
tank lining.
All steel tanks up to 48 in diameter are hot-quench
phosphatized prior to the application of a 4- 6 mil thick
exterior epoxy coating for further protection against rust and
corrosion, providing years of good appearance on the job.
Tanks over 48 diameter are coated with a zinc oxide-rich
protective coating, suitable for eld painting where desired.
Fiberglass tanks are available for applications where
environmental conditions or budgetary constraints prevail.
They are especially useful in providing rust and corrosion
protection. All FRP tanks are provided with a minimum of
5 year warranties.
Electronic Demand Programmable (ED) Controls
ED controls offer precise control over water softener
operation. All controls have state-of-the-art electronics, and
are microprocessor-based and completely programmable.
Operating efciency combines with ease of use -- a 4-button
keypad and alphanumeric LCD display permit easy
programming and observation of system functions (no
complicated jumper pins or dip switches to set). Simple
programming prompts the operator through set-up. Model
code programming makes set-up as easy as selecting model,
pipe size, salt dosage, water hardness, and time. Controls
perform all calculations to minimize set-up errors.
An EEPROM memory retains all programmed and
accumulated data, eliminating the need to re-program the
control after a power loss. A capacitor operates the
microprocessor in case of short term power loss.
An easy-to-read LCD display continuously displays system
status and allows instant access to current operating
conditions, including ow rate, total treated ow, remaining
capacity, valve position and many more important features.
The display is illuminated for easy reading, even in low-light
conditions. Self-diagnostic electronics provide 24-hour per
day review of the system, and stores historical data to allow
system optimization and simplify troubleshooting. A built-in
speaker can transmit this System Performance Analysis
(SPA) data via regular telephone lines to a remote service
center for computerized troubleshooting, or, data can be
recorded for later transmission.
Controls have a look-ahead feature. The main memory
monitors operation, tracks data, then adjusts regenerations
automatically for high- and low-water use periods.
All controls are designed for use with Fleck regeneration
valves as well as traditional valve nest operated systems. Pre-
wired components with indexed cables make installation
quick and simple, and eliminate the need for complicated
wiring diagrams and wiring connection instructions. Low
voltage 24-volt operation simplies installation and
minimizes electrical hazards.
Two models are available to meet varying needs: EDS/EDT,
and VF.
EDS/EDT controls are capable of operating one or two
softener tanks in single, parallel, or alternating modes.
VF controls can operate two, three, or four softener tanks in
parallel, alternating, or variable ow mode. Each tank has its
own owmeter, so that the control knows how much
softening capacity remains in each tank. If water demand
increases, the system can be expanded by adding more
softener tanks, and the control can be reprogrammed to
handle the larger system. If one softener tank is taken of-line,
the VF control adjusts the remaining tanks to maintain the
same system ow rate. It also staggers tank regeneration to
prevent all tanks from being exhausted simultaneously, thus
maintaining sufcient softened water ow to the boiler or
process need.
In variable mode, the VF control monitors ow rate and
switches tanks into service to meet changes in system
demand, thus making sure that sufcient softened water is
available, and that each tank is efciently used.
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Versatile Control Valve:
Each softener control valve is a low-lead brass, mechanically
actuated, hydraulically balanced, self-cleaning six (6)
position type to accomplish the regeneration steps of
backwash, brine draw, slow rinse, fast rinse, and tank rell.
Separate rinse and timed rell positions are used to reduce
regeneration water use.
The valve is tted with a xed orice eductor nozzle and
self-adjusting backwash ow control. The bypass body, like
the main control valve, is actuated by a mechanical drive.
The valve is capable of stepping through all regeneration
phases without electrical power.
Brine System and Salt Storage
Positive action brine piston eliminates the need for constant
line pressure at the salt storage tank, minimizing brine tank
overows.
Timed tank rell provides highly reliable brine levels and
salt usage. Salt dosage is easily changed from the system
control, eliminating the need to empty salt tanks or change
ll-plug locations to make minor adjustments.
Simple protected brine well design eliminates the need for
gravel subll and minimizes brine tank maintenance.
High density FDA approved polyethylene tank and cover
provide maximum strength and corrosion resistance.
High Quality Softener Resins
All water softeners contain a high-quality, high-capacity,
solvent-free synthetic ion exchange resin, that exchanges the
hardness minerals of calcium and magnesium ions with
soluble sodium ions, a soft and non-scaling mineral that does
not build up on pipes to cause hot spots and weaknesses. All
resins have a minimum exchange capacity of 30,000 grains
per cubic foot when regenerated with 15 pounds of salt per
cubic foot. Resins provide efcient exchange capacity at
lower salt dosages (20,000 grains per cubic foot at 5 pounds
of salt per cubic foot). In addition to softening water, resins
also provide iron and manganese removal from the water.
Softener resins are stable over the entire pH range.
They are suitable for high ow rates and high hardness
waters, and are physically stable at high temperatures.
Resins feature low attrition loss, and minimum backwash
water is required.
All resins are in solid bead form with uniform particle size,
clean and free of dirt and extraneous matter which might
interfere with the ion exchange process.
All resins rest on a bed of quartz particles that have been
screened not to exceed 16 mesh size by 3/16-inch particle
size. The quartz bed is at least two inches in depth and is
placed above the softened water distributor mounted in the
bottom of the tank. The quartz is washed and dried to remove
debris and nes.
Automatic Self-Adjusting Backwash and Rinse Controls
This feature assures maximum cleansing of the resin bed
during backwash, and prevents loss of resin across the entire
operating range of 30-100 PSIG. The ow control eliminates
the need for troublesome and time-consuming eld
adjustments.
Availability:
All softener systems are available from stock, with short lead
times.
Optional Skid Mounting:
Tanks may be ordered skid-mounted for easy handling and
easier and lower-cost eld installation.
Efficient Water Distributors:
Inlet water distributors are designed to produce uniform ow
through the entire resin bed and thus ensure maximum
exchange capacity with low pressure loss.
MODELS SMR FEATURES AND BEN-
EFITS
Automatic Control Center Engineered for Efficient Trouble-
Free Service Includes:
Industrial grade multi-valve with integral brine injector.
Electrically operated cycle controller with position indicator.
Automatic backwash ow control.
The exclusive multi-valve design, features ve hydraulically-
operated diaphragm valve assemblies conveniently arranged.
The valve seats are positioned vertically in the valve casting,
reducing the possibility of dirt or debris lodging in the seat
area. This design provides a positive shut-off with no leaking
or dripping, as is often the case with horizontally-positioned
valve seats.
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Single unit softeners are provided with an automatic bypass
valve that provides service water during regeneration. Cycling
of the diaphragm assemblies is smooth and entirely free of
water hammer.
Automatic Self-Regulating Brine Injector:
Assures efcient brining without time-consuming eld
adjustments.
Automatic Brine Maker, Includes Heavy Gauge Polyethylene
Brine Tank for Maximum Strength and Corrosion Resistance:
Platform brine system allows use of pure, clean, efcient salt
pellets or nuggets, eliminating costly and time consuming brine
tank cleaning.
The system eliminates need for gravel sublls, reducing
shipping weight and freight costs.
Automatic brine valve provides reliable rell of the brine
system with fresh water and is fully serviceable. All critical seal
areas of the brine valve are designed to prevent corrosion or
scaling to assure trouble-free operation.
High Capacity Resin, Adaptable to Wide Range of Applications:
High exchange capacity (30,000 grains per cubic foot at 15 lbs.
salt dosage).
Efcient exchange capacity at lower salt dosages (20,000
grains per cubic foot at 6 lbs. salt).
Iron and manganese removal.
Stability over entire pH range.
Suitable for high ow rates.
Suitable for high hardness waters.
Physically stable at high temperatures.
Low attrition loss.
Minimum backwash water required.
Automatic Self-Adjusting Backwash And Flush Controls:
Assures maximum cleansing of the resin bed during backwash
and prevents loss of costly resin across the entire operating
range of 30-100 psig.
Eliminates the need for troublesome and time consuming eld
adjustments because the ow control is pre-sized at the factory.
Available From Stock:
Short lead time or minimum down time.
Optional Skid Mounting:
Ease of installation in the eld; lower installation cost.
System of Non-Clogging Strainers Arranged in a Radial
Network:
Assures uniform ow through the entire resin bed,
resulting in maximum exchange capacity from the resin
with low pressure loss.
Eliminates wasted capacity in the bottom area of the resin
tank.
PRODUCT OFFERING
Water softeners require periodic regeneration with salt brine.
Standard Equipment - SSE & FSE
Single, duplex, triplex, or quadraplex unit systems include
resin tank(s), brine tank, resin, piping, multi-position piston
valves, owmeters and electronic demand controller.
Single tank exchange capacities: 30,000 to 1,200,000 grains.
Tank sizes: 9 to 48 diameter standard (larger diameters
available).
Operating temperatures: 40 to 100 F.
Water meter for automatic regeneration.
24 Volt operation.
Heat fused polyethylene lined steel or FRP tanks.
Standard Equipment - SMR
Single, twin, or triple unit system includes resin tank(s),
brine tank, resin, face-piping, diaphragm, valve nest and
cycle controller.
Size range in capacities: 30,000 to 2,100,000 grains.
Tank sizes: 20" to 42" dia.
Operating temperatures: 40 F to 100 F.
Optional Equipment - SSE & FSE
ASME Code tank construction.
Alternating Parallel or Variable Flow operation.
Skid mounting, pre-wired and pre-piped.
High temperature operation.
Alternate linings and external coatings.
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Optional Equipment - SMR
ASME Code tank construction.
Water meter for automatic regeneration.
Alternating operation.
Skid mounting, pre-wired and pre-piped.
External corrosion protection.
Operating Specifications
Pressure Range: 25 to 100 psig.
Temperature: Standard equipment suitable for water up to
100 F. Above 100 F, special tted valves are available.
Specify water temperature when ordering.
Electrical: 120 Volt, 60 Hz is standard. Alternate voltages
and frequencies available. Specify electrical requirements
when ordering. Transformers for control operation voltage
will be supplied with the SSE &FSE, SMR with MX
controls.
Power: 6 Watts per cycle controller.
DIMENSIONS, RATINGS AND SIZING
Dimensions
Dimensions for the SSE Model Polybond lined Steel Softeners
(sizes 30 - 1200) are shown in Figure H8-1.
Dimensions for the FSE Model FRP Softeners (sizes 30 - 600)
are shown in Figure H8-2.
Dimensions for the Model SMR Softeners (sizes 150-1050)
are shown in Figure H8-4.
Ratings
Softener capacity and ow ratings are shown in Table H8-1,
Table H8-2, Table H8-3 and Table H8-4.
Sizing
Five things are required to size a softener:
1. Flow Rate/Pressure Loss
Softeners have two published ow rates:
Continuous - Used for sizing when actual ows are known.
This rating of a softener will generally produce a pressure
loss of 15 psig.
Peak - Used to establish the absolute upper limits of a
softener. This rating of a softener will produce a pressure
loss of 25 psig.
2. Time On-Line
Single softeners should be sized to stay on-line for at least one
day. For continuous usage when an alternating twin softener is
used, each tank should be sized to stay on-line for 8-12 hours.
3. Water Hardness
To size the softener, the total water hardness must be deter-
mined in grains per gallons. If the analysis report is in terms of
parts per million or milligrams per liter (these are equal),
divide by 17.1 to correct to grains per gallon.
4. Water Usage
When the ow rate is constant, multiply the ow rate (gpm) by
minutes on line. For example, 50 gpm for 480 minutes (8
hours) = 24,000 gallons. When the ow rate is not in constant
use, use actual gallons used, or calculate gallons used based on
boiler make-up rates.
5. Exchange Capacity
Exchange rate is expressed in grains, and varies with salt dos-
age as follows:
15 pounds of salt per cu-ft = 30,000 grains capacity (best
water quality, least efcient).
10 pounds of salt per cu-ft. = 25,000 grains capacity (good
water quality, medium efciency).
6 pounds of salt per cu-ft. = 20,000 grains capacity (poorest
water quality, most efcient). For boiler make-up water, the
higher water quality - 15 pounds salt dosage per cu-ft. - is
recommended.
Sizing Calculations
l. Single Softener. (Water usage per day x water hardness =
capacity required.) For example:
10,000 gallons per day x 15 gpg hardness = 150,000 grains
per day capacity required.
Select a Model (SSE 150) from the literature. Then select the
pipe size to meet ow rate requirements.
2. Alternating Twin Softeners
Flow rate x hardness x minutes on line = capacity required. For
example:
Flow rate = 40 gpm. Hardness = 15 gpg. 40 x 15 x 480
minutes on line = 288,000 grains.
Select a Model (SSE 300) from the literature. Then select
pipe size based on ow rate requirements. When the gallons
of make-up is not known, use Figure H8-5 to calculate
softener capacity required per hour. When less than 6 hours
is expected between regeneration of a twin softener, two
brine makers are required.
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Figure H8-1: (1 of 2)SSE Models (Size 30-1200) Softener Dimensions
PLAN VIEW
BRINE
F
FRONT VIEW
A
TREATED
WATER
WATER
RAW
D E
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
FRONT VIEW OF 36" TANK
A
C
B
C
B
SHOWN REDUCED
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MODEL
NUMBER
A
(in.)
B
(in.)
C
(in.)
D
(in.)
E
(in.)
F
(in.) INLET/
OUT-
LET (in.)
DRAIN
SIZE
(in.).
SSE
SINGLE
TWIN
TRIPLE
QUAD
SINGLE
TWIN
TRIPLE
QUAD
SINGLE
TWIN
TRIPLE QUAD
30-1 10 40 46 18 18 38 38 32 46 58 71 1 3/4
60-1 12 52 58 18 18 38 38 34 50 66 82 1 3/4
90-1
90-1
1
/
2
14 66 72 18 24 38
41
*
36 54 75 124
1
1
1
/
2
3/4
120-1
1
/
2
120-2
18 66
72
77
24
24
*
41 41 46 68 74 112
1
1
/
2
2
3/4
150-1
150-1
1
/
2
18 66
72
77
24 24 41 41 46 68 90 112
1
1
1
/
2
3/4
210-1
1
/
2
210-2
24
6
72
77
24 24 50 50 52 80 108 136
1
1
/
2
2
1
300-1
1
/
2
300-2
24 66
72
77
24 24 50 50 52 80 108 136
1
1
/
2
2
1
450-2
450-3
30 66
77
81
30
30
*
50
50
*
64 98 132 166
2
3
1 1/2
600-2
600-3
36 71
82
86
39
39
*
48
48
*
79 119 159 242
2
3
1 1/2
750-2
750-3
42 71 86 39
39
*
48
48
*
85 131 177 266
2
3
2
900-3
42 71
86
39
39
*
48
48
*
85 131 177 266
3
2
1200-2
48 71
86
52
52
*
60
60
*
104
156 212 316
3
2
* denotes Dual brine tank on a quadruple unit.
Figure H8-1 (2 of 2)SSE Models (Size30-1200) Softener Dimensions
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Figure H8-2: (1 of2) Model FSE (Size 30-600) Softener Dimensions
FRONT VIEW
A
TREATED
WATER
BRINE
RAW
WATER
F
D
E
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
C
B
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MODEL
NUMBER
A
(in.)
B
(in.)
C
(in.)
D
(in.)
E
(in.)
F
(in.)
PIPE SIZE (in.)
FSE
SINGLE
TWIN
TRIPLE
QUAD
SINGLE
TWIN
TRIPLE
QUAD
SINGLE
TWIN
TRIPLE QUAD
INLET/
OUTLET
DRAIN
SIZE
30-1 9.2 48 54 18 18 38 38 32 46 58 71 1
3
/
4
60-1 12.8 53 59 18 18 38 38 35 52 66 82 1
3
/
4
90-1
90-1
1
/
2
14
64 71
18
24
*
38
41
*
36 54 75 124
1
1
1
/
2
3
/
4
120-1
1
/
2
120-2
17.6 59
66
71
24 24 41 41 46 68 89 111
1
1
/
2
2
3
/
4
150-1
150-1
1
/
2
17.6 73
80
84
24 24 41 41 46 68 89 111
1
1
1
/
2
3
/
4
210-1
1
/
2
210-2
24 75
82
87
24 24 50 50 52 80 108 136
1
1
/
2
2
1
300-1
1
/
2
300-2
24 75
82
87
24 24 50 50 52 80 108 136
1
1
/
2
2
1
450-2 30.9 75 92 30
30
*
50 50 65 100 135 170 2 1
600-2
600-3
37.1 81
92
96
39
39
*
48
48
*
80 122 163 245
2
3
1
1
/
2
* denotes Dual brine tank on a quadruple unit.
Figure H8-2 (2 of 2) Model FSE (Size 130-600) Softener Dimensions
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MODEL
NUMBER
A
(in.)
B
(in.)
C
(in.)
D
(in.)
E
(in.)
F
(in.)
PIPE SIZE (in.)
FSE
INLET/
OUTLET
DRAIN
30-1 9.2 48 54 18 38 49 1
3
/
4
60-1 12.8 52 59 18 38 52 1
3
/
4
90-1
90-1
1
/
2
14 64 71
18
38
54
64
1
1
1
/
2
3
/
4
120-1
1
/
2
17.6 59 66 24 41 68
1
1
/
2
3
/
4
150-1
1
/
2
17.6 73 80 24 41 68
1
1
/
2
3
/
4
210-1
1
/
2
24 75 82 24 50 80
1
1
/
2
1
300-1
1
/
2
24 75 82 24 50 80
1
1
/
2
1
Figure H8-3: FSE-CRS Crossover Twin Dimensions (Size 30-300)
PLAN VIEW
FRONT VIEW RIGHT SIDE VIEW
A
RAW
WATER
TREATED
WATER
BRINE
TANK
F
D E
C
B
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1
MODEL NUMBER
HEIGHT
(IN)
WIDTH
(IN)
SINGLE
LL1
TWIN
L2
TRIPLE
L3
SMR-150-1
72
29
50 88 126
SMR-150-1 1/4
30
SMR-150-1 1/2
30
SMR-150-2
34
SMR-210-1 1/4
73
32
54 96 138
SMR-210-1 1/2
32
SMR-210-2
36
SMR-210-2 1/2
37
SMR-300-1 1/2
76
38
60 108 156
SMR-300-2
42
SMR-300-2 1/2
43
SMR-300-3
44
SMR-450-1 1/2
82
38
66 114 162
SMR-450-2
42
SMR-450-2 1/2
43
SMR-450-3
44
SMR-600-1 1/2
89
44
81 135 189
SMR-600-2
48
SMR-600-2 1/2
49
SMR-600-3
50
SMR-750-2
101
48
81 135 189 SMR-750-2 1/2
49
SMR-750-3
50
SMR-900-2
94
54
90 150 218 SMR-900-2 1/2
55
SMR-900-3
56
SMR-1050-2
106
54
90 150 218 SMR-1050-2 1/2
55
SMR-1050-3
56
Figure H8-4: SMR Dimensions (Size 150-1050)
H8-13
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02-02
Table H8-1. SSE Water Softener Ratings Polybond Lined Steel
MODEL
NUMBER
EXCHANGE
CAPACITY
RESIN
QYT
CONT
SERV
FLOW
PRESS
DROP
PEAK
SERV
FLOW
PRESS
DROP
BACK-
WASH
FLOW
TANK
DIMENSIONS
MANIF
PIPE
SIZE
(in.)
FLOW
SENSOR
SIZE
(in.)
SALT
STORAGE
CAPACITY
(lbs)
SSE MAX GR
MIN
GR
CU-FT GPM PSI GPM PSI GPM
SOF R
(in.)
BRINE
(in.)
30-1 30,000 20,000 1 8 4 12 7 2 10x40 18x38 1 1 400
60-1 60,000 40,000 2 16 10 24 20 3 12x52 18x38 1 1 400
90-1
90-1-1/2
90,000 60,000 3
21
24
15
9
29
36
25
16
5 14x66 18x38
1
1-1/2
1 400
120-1-1/2
120-2
120,000 80,000 4
32
32
12
7
48
48
22
12
7 18x66 24x41
1-1/2
2
1
1
/
2
1
700
150-1
150-1
1
/
2
150,000 100,000 5
40
40
13
6
58
60
25
11
7 18x66 24x41
1
1-1/2
1
1
1
/
2
700
210-1
1
/
2
210-2
210,000 140,000 7
45
56
15
8
60
84
25
15
15 24x66 24x50
1-1/2
2
1
1
/
2
2
1,000
300-1
1
/
2
300-2
300,000 200,000 10
45
77
15
15
58
107
25
25
15 24x66 24x50
1-1/2
2
1
1
/
2
2
1,000
450-2
450-3
450,000 300,000 15
87
120
15
12
118
180
25
18
20 30x66 30x50
2
3
2
3
1,500
600-2
600-3
600,000 400,000 20
94
160
15
15
125
240
25
25
25 36x71 39x48
2
3
2
3
1,500
750-2
750-3
750,000 500,000 25
85
200
15
13
120
270
25
22
40 42x71 39x48
2
3
2
3
2,500
900-3 900,000 600,000 30 200 15 270 25 40 42x71 39x48 3 3 2,500
1200-3 1,200,000 800,000 40 210 15 280 25 50 48x71 52x60 3 3 2,500
Flow rates and resin capacities are based on a single tank.
H8-14
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02-02
Table H8-2. FSE Water Softener Ratings, Fiberglass Softeners
MODEL
NUMBER
EXCHANGE
CAPACITY
RESIN
QYT
CONT
SERV
FLOW
PRESS
DROP
PEAK
SERV
FLOW
PRESS
DROP
BACK-
WASH
FLOW
TANK
DIMENSIONS
MANIF
PIPE
SIZE
(in.)
FLOW
SENSOR
SIZE
(in.)
SALT
STORAGE
CAPACITY
(lbs)
FSE MAX GR MINGR CU-FT GPM PSI GPM PSI GPM
SOF R
(in.)
BRINE
(in.)
30-1 30,000 20,000 1 10 4 20 9 2 9X48 18x38 1 1 400
60-1 60,000 40,000 2 16 10 24 30 3 12x52 18x38 1 1 400
90-1
90-1-1/2
90,000 60,000 3
21
24
15
9
29
36
25
16
5 14x65 18x38
1
1
1
/
2
1
1
1
/
2
400
120-1-1/2
120-2
120,000 80,000 4
32
32
12
7
48
48
20
10
7 17X58 24x41
1
1
/
2
2
1
1
/
2
1
700
150-1
150-1
1
/
2
150,000 100,000 5
38
40
13
6
52
60
25
15
7 17X71 24x41
1
1
1
/
2
1
1
1
/
2
700
210-1
1
/
2
210-2
210,000 140,000 7
45
56
15
8
60
84
25
15
15 24x71 24x50
1
1
/
2
2
1
1
/
2
2
1,000
300-1
1
/
2
300-2
300,000 200,000 10
45
77
15
15
58
107
25
25
15 24x71 24x50
1
1
/
2
2
1
1
/
2
2
1,000
450-2 450,000 300,000 15 87 15 118 25 20 30x72 30x50 2 2 1,500
600-2
600-3
600,000 400,000 20
94
160
15
15
125
240
25
25
25 36x72 39x48
2
3
2
3
1,500
Flow rates and resin capacities are based on a single tank.
H8-15
Feedwater Systems Softeners
02-02
MODEL
NUMBER
EXCHANGE
CAPACITY
RESIN
QYT
CONT
SERV
FLOW
PRESS
DROP
PEAK
SERV
FLOW
PRESS
DROP
BACK-
WASH
FLOW
TANK
DIMENSIONS
MANIF
PIPE
SIZE
(in.)
FLOW
SENSOR
SIZE
(in.)
SALT
STORAGE
CAPACITY
(lbs)
FSE MAX GR MINGR CU-FT GPM PSI GPM PSI GPM
SOF R
(in.)
BRINE
(in.)
30-1 30,000 20,000 1 16 15 22 25 2 9x48 18x38 1 1 400
60-1 60,000 40,000 2 16 15 22 25 3 12x52 18x38 1 1 400
90-1 90,000 60,000 3 17 15 23 25 5 14x65 18x38 1 1 400
90-1
1
/
2
90,000 60,000 3 24 10 36 18 5 14x65 18x38
1
1
/
2
1
1
/
2
400
1201
1
/
2
120,000 80,000 4 32 14 46 23 7 17x58 24x41
1
1
/
2
1
1
/
2
700
150-1
1
/
2
150,000 100,000 5 35 15 48 25 7 17x71 24x41
1
1
/
2
1
1
/
2
700
210-1
1
/
2
210,000 140,000 7 40 15 54 25 15 24x71 24x50
1
1
/
2
1
1
/
2
1,000
300-1
1
/
2
300,000 200,000 10 45 15 52 25 15 24x71 24x50
1
1
/
2
1
1
/
2
1,000
Flow rates and resin capacities are based on a single tank.
(FSE-CRS Crossover Systems Are Only Available In Twin Alternating Configurations.)
Table H8-3. FSE Water Softener Ratings, Fiberglass Softeners with Crossover Controls
H8-16
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02-02
MODEL
NUMBER
EXCHANGE
CAPACITY
RESIN
CU-FT
MANIF
PIPE
SIZE
IN.
CONT
SERV
FLOW
GPM
PEAK
SERV
FLOW
GPM
BACK-
WASH
FLOW
GPM
TANK
DIMENSIONS SALT
CAPACITY
BRINE MAKER
(LBS)
SALT PER
REGEN
REC
WATER
METER
SIZE
(in.)
DRAIN
PIPE SIZE
(in.)
SMR
MAX
GR
MIN
GR
SOFR
(in.)
BRINE
(in.)
MAX
LBS
MIN
LBS
150-1
150-1-1/4
150-1-1/2
150-2
150,000 100,000 5
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
33
37
58
70
43
51
82
98
10.0 20x54 24x60 700 75 30
1
1
1-1/2
1-1/2
1
210-1-1/4
210-1-1/2
210-2
210-2-1/2
210,000 140,000 7
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
41
64
77
115
56
86
105
160
13.5 24x54 24x60 700 105 42
1-1/2
1-1/2
1-1/2
2T
1
300-1-1/2
300-2
300-2-1/2
300-3
300,000 200,000 10
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3
63
81
140
163
91
113
190
230
20.0 30x54 24x60 600 150 60
1-1/2
1-1/2
2T
2T
1
450-1-1/2
450-2
450-2-1/2
450-3
450,000 300,000 15
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3
67
79
122
140
89
110
170
190
20.0 30x60 30x60 900 225 90
1-1/2
1-1/2
2T
2T
1
600-1-1/2
600-2
600-2-1/2
600-3
600,000 400,000 20
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3
71
85
140
175
93
120
190
250
30.0 36x60 39x60 1500 300 120
1-1/2
2T
2T
2T
1 1/2
750-2
750-2-1/2
750-3
750,000 500,000 25
2
2-1/2
3
81
140
160
110
190
230
30.0 36x72 39x60 1500 375 150
1-1/2
2T
2T
1 1/2
900-2
900-2-1/2
900-3
900,000 600,000 30
2
2-1/2
3
90
150
185
130
215
270
45.0 42x60 42x60 1800 450 180
2T
2T
2T
2
1050-2
1050-2-1/2
1050-3
1050K 700K 35
2
2-1/2
3
86
145
175
120
200
250
45.0 42x72 50x60 2500 525 210
2T
3
3
2
A. Continuous service flow at a pressure loss not exceeding 15 psig.
B. Peak service flow at a pressure loss not exceeding 25 psig.
T denotes turbo type water meter.
Table H8-4. SMR Water Softener Ratings
H8-17
Feedwater Systems Softeners
02-02
ITEMS THAT MUST BE KNOWN
1. Capacity of generator in lbs of steam per hour.
2.% Make-up.
3. Water hardness.
4. Hours operated each day.
PROCEDURE
1. Lay a straight edge from lbs steam/hour (line A) to the% make-up (line D) and obtain the DBMS make-up flow from line B.
2. Lay a straight edge from the gpm make-up (line B) to the water hardness (Line E) and obtain the hardness removal re-
quired for each hour of generator operation from line C.
3. Calculate the hardness removal required each day by multiplying the value obtained in step 2 by the hours operated each
day.
NOTE: In situations where softened water is required for loads in addition to boiler requirements, the total gpm flow for the
softener is the total of both requirements. Then using lines B and E, the required grain removal per hour can be determined.
EXAMPLE
10,000 lbs steam/hour
15% make-up
8 hours daily operation
Water hardness 10 grains per gallon
FROM NOMOGRAPH
Feedwater make-up is 3 gpm.
Hardness removal required is 1800 grains per hour.
Hardness removal required each day - 8 x 1800 - 14,400 grains.
SOFTENER SELECTION
Select a softener that will meet both flow rate and exchange requirements. For 24 hour operation and to provide a continuous
supply of soft water, a twin unit is required. For the above example, An ACC-SAB-60-1 Twin could be used to provide 24
hour operation. This model would provide 1 day operation between regeneration periods. To provide 8 hour a day operation,
the ACC-SAB-60-1 single unit would permit 3 days between regeneration periods.
Figure H8-5: Water Softener Sizing Chart
Softeners Feedwater Systems
H8-18
02-02
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
The following sample specications are provided to you by Cleaver-Brooks to assist you in meeting your customers requirements.
1.0 General
Furnish, install, and place in operation an Automatic Water Softener System similar or approved equal to Cleaver-Brooks Model
(SSE: lined steel tank/ FSE: berglass reinforced plastic tank)_______________, having ______tank(s) with ______cu-ft. of ion
exchange resin per tank. Soft water output to be ___________gallons (cu-meters) per tank per regeneration with______lbs(kg) of
salt, based on _______ grains per gallon compensated hardness. Service ow rate per tank_______ gpm (lpm) at a pressure loss
through softener system not exceeding _______ psig (bar).
2.0 Equipment
2.1 Tanks 10 Through 36 Diameter (Steel Polybond: Standard SSE)
Softener tanks shall be made of butt-welded industrial grade carbon steel designed for a working pressure of 125 psi (____bar)
dynamic and hydrostatically tested at 50% excess of the working pressure. Each tank shall be _______ m) diameter with a _______
m) overall tank height. Tank support(s) shall be of a skirt-ring type welded to the tank(s) lower head. The tank(s) shall be equipped
with a resin loading port and a drain/resin removal port (14 and larger).
Steel tank(s) shall be provided with a Polybond lining of inert non-leachable virgin polyethylene material at least 40-60 mils
thick permanently bonded to the tank interior by heat fusion. The tank lining shall meet the requirements of the United States Food
and Drug Administration (USFDA). The tank lining shall be chemically inert so as not to react with water, media, acids, caustic
soda, chemicals or water-borne contaminants. The tank exterior shall be degreased, pre-cleaned, and phosphatized and shall have
an exterior coating of high gloss epoxy enamel 4 to 6 mils thick. Tank openings shall be tted with O-ring seals that seat rmly on
the tank interior lining to prevent holidays due to thread tapping and eliminate water to thread contact.
Steel tank linings shall be tested for lining integrity by a 2,500-volt spark test, and the test certied with the shipping papers for the
system (if requested at the time of order). The spark test shall be capable of detecting the most minute imperfection. The tank(s),
with linings in place, shall be water tested under pressure for leaks.
2.1 Tanks 42 Through 48 Diameter (Steel Polybond: Standard SSE)
Softener tanks shall be made of butt-welded industrial grade carbon steel designed for a working pressure of 100 psi (____bar)
dynamic and hydrostatically tested at 50% excess of the working pressure. Each tank shall be _______ m) diameter with a _______
m) overall tank height. Tank support(s) shall be strap-type steel legs permanently welded to the lower tank head. The tank(s) shall
be equipped with a resin loading port and a drain/resin removal port.
Steel tank(s) shall be provided with a Polybond lining of inert non-leachable virgin polyethylene material at least 40-60 mils
thick permanently bonded to the tank interior by heat fusion. The tank lining shall meet the requirements of the United States Food
and Drug Administration (USFDA). The tank lining shall be chemically inert so as not to react with water, media, acids, caustic
soda, chemicals or water-borne contaminants. The tank exterior shall be degreased, precleaned, and phosphatized and shall have an
exterior coating of high gloss epoxy enamel 4 to 6 mils thick. Tank openings shall be tted with O-ring seals that seat rmly on the
tank interior lining to prevent holidays due to thread tapping and eliminate water to thread contact.
1.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H8-18
2.0 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H8-18
3.0 Control Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H8-20
4.0 Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H8-23
5.0 Skid Mounting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H8-23
6.0 Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H8-23
Feedwater Systems Softeners
H8-19
02-02
Steel tank linings shall be tested for lining integrity by a 2,500-volt spark test, and the test certied with the shipping papers for the
system if requested at the time of order. The spark test shall be capable of detecting the most minute imperfection. The tank(s), with
linings in place, shall be water tested under pressure for leaks.
2.1 Tanks 9 Through 36 Diameter (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic: Standard FSE)
Softener tank(s) shall be made of berglass reinforced ABS plastic. The exterior sideshell shall be reinforced by a continuous rov-
ing glass lament overwrap of the same color as the tank shell. The tank(s) shall be supported by a molded polypropylene structural
base. Including the base, each vessel shall have the dimensions of _______ inches diameter and _______ inches height.
2.1 Tanks 20 Through 42 Diameter (SMR Standard)
2.2 Tank Option
Pressure vessels shall be provided in accordance with ASME Section VIII. Working pressure will be 100, 125 or 150 psig and
hydrotested to 150% of stamped and certied rating.
2.3 Tank Option
Provide tank with high temperature internal epoxy lining at 8-10 mil DFT. Exterior tank surface will be cleaned and coated with a
corrosion-resistant zinc-rich primer suitable for epoxy coating in the eld.
2.4 Tank Option
Provide tank with a baked phenolic internal epoxy lining at 8-10 mil DFT. Exterior tank surface will be cleaned and coated with a
corrosion-resistant zinc-rich primer suitable for epoxy coating in the eld.
2.5 Tank Option
Provide tank with an external coating of a high gloss epoxy paint 2-4 mil DFT.
2.6 Distribution System - Models SSE & FSE
The soft water collector and backwash water distributor shall be non-clogging design with slot size slot 0.010 inch in width. Single
point and hub radial laterals will be used to ensure adequate distribution of ow during service, backwash and regeneration. Later-
als will be made of Schedule 80 PVC and designed for low pressure drop-in service.
The distributor system will be fully covered by a minimum of 2 inches of quartz underbedding. The quartz shall be washed and
dried to remove debris and nes, and screened not to exceed 16 mesh size by 3/16-inch particle size.
2.6 Distribution System - SMR
2.7 Main Operating Valve SSE / FSE 30 to 1200
The control valve shall have _______inch _______ cm) NPT (BSP) inlet and outlet connections. It shall be a low lead brass
mechanically-actuated, hydraulically-balanced, self-cleaning piston six-position type to accomplish the regeneration steps of back-
wash, brine draw, slow rinse, fast rinse, and rell. Separate rinse and timed rell positions will be provided to reduce regeneration
water use. The valve shall contain xed orice eductor nozzle and self-adjusting backwash ow control. The valve will be capa-
ble of being manually stepped through regeneration without electrical power.
Softeners Feedwater Systems
H8-20
02-02
2.8 Brine System and Salt Storage
The brine system shall be designed to minimize possible overow conditions by eliminating line pressure to the salt storage tank at
all times except during rell. Timed tank rell will be used to utilize salt and regeneration water efciently and the regeneration salt
dosage shall be adjustable from 5 to 20 lbs _______ to___ kg) per cubic ft. (m) from the system control without the need for emp-
tying salt tanks or moving ll plugs.
A combination salt storage tank with cover and brine tank well shall be supplied as part of the system. The tank shall be sufcient
size to hold salt for at least _______ regenerations between rells. The tank(s) shall be made of corrosion-free one-piece molded
polyethylene or berglass reinforced plastic material. The tank(s) shall have a nominal diameter of _______ inches (_____cm) and
a height of _______ inches (_____cm) and have a storage capacity of ______lbs (kg). All brine systems will include a oat oper-
ated plastic brine pick up designed to provide positive shut off to prevent air from entering the system.
2.9 Brine System Option
A pressurized brine control system will be provided to introduce brine into the softener vessels. A timed brine controller, non-cor-
rosive self-adjusting ow controls and pilot-operated diaphragm valve will be provided for integration into the facilities pressurized
brine source. Salt dosage shall be eld adjustable through the timed brine module.
2.10 Resin
Each softener tank shall be provided with _______ cubic feet of high capacity sulphonated styrene divinylbenzene based synthetic
ion exchange resin having a minimum exchange capacity of 30,000 grains per cubic foot when regenerated with 15 pounds of salt
per cubic foot. The resin shall be solid, with uniform particle size, clean and free of dirt and extraneous matter that might interfere
with ow of water through the resin or that might interfere with the ion exchange process. All resin shall be FDA compliant under
the Code of Federal Regulation No.21 paragraph 173.25.
2.11 Flow Control
Automatic backwash and brine rell ow control shall be provided to maintain proper backwash, rinse and brine ow rates over
wide uctuations of operating pressure. The controller will contain no moving parts and require no eld adjustment. All ow con-
trols will be connected for ease of removal for inspection and service as needed.
2.12 Piping
Contractor shall furnish and install all interconnecting pipe and isolation valves. Drain connections from the control valve shall
have an air gap conforming to local codes and to permit observation and sampling of backwash and regeneration water.
2.13 Gauge and Sample Valve Option
Manufacturer shall provide two pressure gauge and sample valve assemblies or contractor installation in the inlet and outlet piping.
Pressure gauges and sample valves will be stainless steel or other non-corrosive design.
3.0 Control Options
3.1 Single Units EDS Control
The softener system will be controlled by a single computer-based demand (meter) initiated controller. The controller shall be
capable of operating either 1 or 2 units in single, twin alternating, or parallel congurations allowing easy expansion as soft water
demand increases without the need for rewiring or adding additional controllers. The control will utilize alphanumeric, self-
prompting programming for simple start up. EEPROM memory shall store program data eliminating need for battery back-up or
conguration input after power loss. The control shall be pre-wired and includes twist lock electrical end connectors for installation
ease.
Feedwater Systems Softeners
H8-21
02-02
The controller will constantly monitor current operating condition and be capable of displaying instantaneous ow rate through the
system. A resettable totalizing ow counter will be included to measure total water processed.
The control shall be self-diagnostic and capable of emitting an audible signal and error specic messages if it detects a system
problem. Control diagnostics can be transmitted over telephone lines for troubleshooting or review of historical operational data to
allow system optimization through evaluation of actual water usage. Valve and control operation will be 24V, 60Hz, 1ph A suitably
sized UL/CSA listed transformer(s) will be provided to convert 120V, 60Hz, 1ph power for system operation. Control printed wir-
ing assemblies will be conformally coated to MIL specications suitable for use in humid environments. A water-tight enclosure
will be used to house the control.
3.2 Duplex Twin Alternating Units EDT Control
The softener system will be controlled by a single computer-based demand (meter) initiated controller. The controller shall be
capable of operating 2 units in twin alternating, or parallel congurations allowing the units to easily both be put on-line to handle
peak start up ows and returned to alternating operation during normal use periods without the need for rewiring, or extensive
reprogramming or adding additional controllers. Although the control will allow two units to be put on-line simultaneously, a built-
in lockout prevents both units from regenerating at the same time. The control will utilize alphanumeric, self-prompting program-
ming for simple start up. EEPROM memory shall store program data eliminating need for battery back-up or conguration input
after power loss. The control shall be pre-wired and includes twist lock electrical end connectors for installation ease.
The controller will constantly monitor current operating condition and be capable of displaying instantaneous ow rate through the
system. A resettable totalizing ow counter will be included to measure total water processed.
The control shall be self-diagnostic and capable of emitting an audible signal and error-specic messages if it detects a system
problem. Control diagnostics can be transmitted over telephone lines for trouble shooting or review of historical operational data to
allow system optimization through evaluation of actual water usage. Valve and control operation will be 24V, 60Hz, 1ph A suitably
sized UL/CSA listed transformer(s) will be provided to convert 120V, 60Hz, 1ph power for system operation. Control printed wir-
ing assemblies will be conformally coated to MIL specications suitable for use in humid environments. A water-tight enclosure
will be used to house the control.
3.3 Variable Flow Multiple Tank Systems VF Control
The system will be supplied with a single computer-based demand (meter) initiated controller capable of operating systems with 2
to 4 units. In addition to traditional parallel or alternating operating conditions, the control can operate in a variable ow mode
which has the ability to bring units on and off-line depending on current service ow. The control will utilize alphanumeric, self-
prompting programming for simple start-up. EEPROM memory shall store program data eliminating need for battery back-up or
conguration input after power loss. It is pre-wired and includes twist lock electrical end connectors for installation ease.
The controller will constantly monitor current operating condition and be capable of displaying instantaneous ow rate through the
system. On multiple vessel systems ow and operational data for each unit shall be independently displayable. A resettable totaliz-
ing ow counter will be included to measure total water processed.
The control shall be self diagnostic and capable of emitting an audible signal and error-specic messages if it detects a system
problem. Control diagnostics can be transmitted over telephone lines for troubleshooting or review of historical operational data to
allow system optimization through evaluation of actual water usage. If an error is detected the controller will be capable of auto-
matically readjusting the operating program to place the maximum number of tanks on-line and recalculate regeneration frequency
to provide optimum treatment ow capacity until service is provided. Valve and control operation will be 24V, 60Hz, 1ph A suit-
ably sized UL/CSA listed transformer(s) will be provided to convert 120V, 60Hz, 1ph power for system operation. Control printed
wiring assemblies will be conformally coated to MIL specications suitable for use in humid environments. A water tight enclosure
will be used to house the control.
This meter-initiated system allows all units to be in service at the same time. Regeneration is immediate based on a batch count. A
built in interlock does not allow more than one unit to be in regeneration at a time.
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3.4 Cross Over Twin Units CSR Control
The softener system will be supplied with a computer-based demand (meter) initiated controller. The control will utilize alphanu-
meric, self-prompting programming for simple start-up. EEPROM memory shall store program data eliminating need for battery
back-up or conguration input after power loss.
The controller will constantly monitor current operating condition and be capable of displaying instantaneous ow rate through the
system. A resettable totalizing ow counter will be included to measure total water processed.
The control shall be self-diagnostic and capable of emitting an audible signal and error specic messages if it detects a system
problem. Control diagnostics can be transmitted over telephone lines for troubleshooting or review of historical operational data to
allow system optimization through evaluation of actual water usage.
Valve and control operation will be 24V, 60Hz, 1ph A suitably sized UL/CSA listed transformer(s) will be provided to convert
120V, 60Hz, 1ph power for system operation. Control printed wiring assemblies will be conformally coated to MIL specications
suitable for use in humid environments. The control will be mounted directly in the valve cover. Electrical installation will only
require plugging in the transformer and connecting the owsensor cable.
3.5 Time Clock Units TC Control
The softener(s) will be provided with a 7 day timer allowing recharge to occur at a user adjustable time of day or night. The timer
shall be capable of being set to skip one or more days between regenerations. Electrical operation is 120V, 60Hz, 1ph.
3.6 Flowsensors 1 Models
_______ Hall effect tubo ow sensor(s) will be provided. These sensor(s) shall be made with no packing glands or rotating shaft
seals and will be solid state proximity transducer-type with a self-lubricated shaft riding on a sapphire bearing. The sensor shall be
made in such a way that it can be installed and removed with simple hand tools. Pipe size of the sensor(s) shall be 1 inch
(_______cm). It shall have a minimum ow of 1 gpm (___lpm), and a peak ow of 50 gpm (____lpm). The owmeter housing
shall be brass.
3.7 Flowsensors 1.5 x 2 Models
_______ Hall effect tubo ow sensor(s) will be provided. These sensor(s) shall be made with no packing glands or rotating shaft
seals and will be solid state proximity transducer-type with a self-lubricated shaft riding on a sapphire bearing. The sensor shall be
made in such a way that it can be installed and removed with simple hand tools. Pipe size of the sensor(s) shall be 1.5 inch
(_______cm) x 2 inch _______ cm). It shall have a minimum ow of 2 gpm (____lpm), and a peak ow of 100 gpm (_____lpm).
The owmeter housing shall be brass.
3.8 Flowsensors 3 and larger
_______ Hall effect paddle wheel ow sensor(s) will be provided. These sensor(s) shall be made with no packing glands or rotating
shaft seals and will be solid state proximity transducer type with a self lubricated PVDF paddlewheel riding on a titanium shaft
The sensor shall be made in such a way that it can be installed and removed with simple hand tools. Pipe size of the sensor(s) shall
be 3 inch (_______cm). It shall have a minimum ow of 7 gpm (____lpm), and a peak ow of 231 gpm (_____lpm) [for 3 ].
_____12 gpm (____lpm) 394 gpm (_____lpm) [for 4] 25 gpm (____lpm) 999 gpm (_____lpm) [for 6]
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4.0 Instructions
A complete set of instructions for installation and operation of the softener system will be included.
5.0 Skid Mounting Options
The softener system will be provided skid-mounted with all units pre-piped by the manufacturer. Each unit will be isolatable and a
system bypass valve shall come installed in the plumbing header. Inlet and outlet connections will terminate in convenient locations
near the skid edge. All plumbing shall be supported by Unistrut or equivalent anchors and members.
Inter-tank hydraulic tubing and ttings will be installed as part of the skid package. All mineral tanks will be bolted to the skid
members to allow removal. Permanent mounting or welding is not acceptable. All skids will be completely assembled, and hydrau-
lically and electrically tested before shipment. Prior to shipping, the system will be drained before packaging. Partial disassembly
may be required for shipment. All assemblies will be marked to allow simple reconnection.
5.1 Steel Softeners Model 30 to 300
Tanks 10 to 24 diameter will be mounted on a 4 channel iron skid (5.4 lb. per foot, ASTM grade A-36) The skid will be cross-
braced with similar 4 channel or angle iron. All steel surfaces will be cleaned and painted with a high gloss epoxy top coat match-
ing the softener vessel color.
5.2 Steel Softeners Model 450 to 600
Tanks 30 to 36 diameter will be mounted on a 6 channel iron skid (8.2 lb. per foot, ASTM grade A-36) The skid will be cross-
braced with similar 6 channel or angle iron. All steel surfaces will be cleaned and painted with a high gloss epoxy top coat match-
ing the softener vessel color.
5.3 Steel Softeners Model 750 to 1200
Tanks 42 to 48 diameter will be mounted on a 6 channel iron skid (8.2 lb. per foot, ASTM grade A-36) The skid will be cross-
braced with similar 8 channel (11.5 lb. per foot) channel or angle iron. All steel surfaces will be cleaned and painted with a high
gloss epoxy top coat matching the softener vessel color.
6.0 Guarantee
Attrition loss of mineral is guaranteed not to exceed 3% per year for a period of 3 years.
All mechanical equipment is guaranteed for 1 year against any defects in workmanship or materials. All EDS, EDT, and VF con-
trols are guaranteed for 3 years against M & W. Consult specic product warranty for mineral and brine tank information.
The manufacturer guarantees that under actual operating conditions, the mineral shall not be washed out of the system during ser-
vice or backwash cycles when operated under the instructions and guidelines set forth in the operation manual.
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SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
The following sample specications are provided by Cleaver-Brooks to assist you in meeting your customers requirements.
1.0 General
Furnish, install, and place in operation an Automatic Water Softener System similar or approved equal to Cleaver-Brooks Model
SMR_______, having tank(s) with _______ cu-ft. of ion exchange resin per tank. Soft water output to be _______ gallons per tank
per regeneration with _______ lbs of salt, based on _______ grains per gallon compensated hardness. Service ow rate per tank
_______ gpm at a pressure loss through softener system not exceeding _______ psig.
2.0 Equipment
2.1 Tanks
Softener tank(s) shall be of welded construction of tank quality carbon steel. Each tank shall be _______ diameter with a _______
straight side shell height. The tank(s) shall have threaded openings for pipe connections and an 11" x 15" manhole in the top head
(for tanks 30" diameter and smaller; two 4 x 6 handholes should be provided in the top head and lower side shell). The tank(s)
shall be rated for 100 psig working pressure and 150 psig test pressure. Support legs will be the strap-type permanently welded to
the lower tank head. The tank(s) shall have their exterior and interior protected with a hot dipped galvanized application after fabri-
cation. A minimum freeboard of 50% shall be provided for backwash expansion above the normal ion exchange resin bed level.
2.2 Tank Option
Provide pressure vessel in accordance with ASME Section VIII. Working pressure to be 100, 125 or 150 pounds, hydrotested to
150, 187.5, or 225 psig, stamped and certied.
2.3 Tank Option
Provide cold-set epoxy internal lining 8-10 mils DFT, with rust resistant prime coat, external coating 2-3 mils DFT.
2.4 Tank Option
Provide baked phenolic internal lining 4-5 mils DFT, with rust resistant prime coat, external coating 2-3 mils DFT.
2.5 Tank Option
Provide Safety Blue epoxy nish paint 6-8 mils DFT over exterior tank and valve surfaces. To be applied on channel iron surface if
applicable.
1.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H8-24
2.0 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H8-24
3.0 Regeneration Initiation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H8-25
4.0 Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H8-26
5.0 Skid Mounting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H8-26
6.0 Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H8-27
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2.6 Upper Distributor
The upper distribution system shall be a single point bafe constructed of Schedule-40 galvanized steel pipe and ttings.
2.7 Lower Distributor
The lower distribution system shall be of the hub end radial type constructed of PVC with slotted full ow non-clogging replace-
able ABS strainers and covered with a subll of 1/8 x 1/16 gravel.
2.8 Main Operating Valves
The main operating valves shall be a nest of individual diaphragm valves. The valves shall have cast iron bodies with Buna-N dia-
phragm and stainless steel and brass internal parts. The valves shall be slow opening and closing, and free of water hammer. There
shall be no contact of dissimilar metals within the valves and no special tools shall be required to service the valves. Valves can be
operated either hydraulically or pneumatically.
2.9 Brine System
The brine system shall be platform type with dry salt storage compartment, sufcient for at least four regenerations at full salting
and a saturated brine compartment. The tank shall be of polyethylene construction. It shall be equipped with a oat operated plastic
brine valve and allow for simple adjustment of salt dosage without removing the brine valve. It shall be _______ diameter x
_______ shell height and have a storage capacity of lbs of salt.
2.10 Resin
Resin shall be of a premium grade high capacity synthetic sulfonated styrene divinylbenzene type, to be furnished in the sodium
form. It shall be stable over the entire pH range, have good resistance to bead fracture, and be insoluble in all common solvents.
The resin shall be capable of 30,000 grains per cubic foot capacity when regenerated with 15 lbs NaCl.
2.11 Flow Control
An automatic backwash control shall be provided to maintain a proper backwash and fast ush ows over wide variations of oper-
ating pressure. Controller to contain no moving parts, and requires no eld adjustment.
2.12 Piping
The main operating valves and manifold piping shall be Schedule 40 galvanized steel. Galvanized ttings shall be standard class
150 threaded malleable iron.
3.0 Regeneration Initiation
3.1 Control
A NEMA 12rated factory mounted and wired electrical enclosure with all timing and sequencing controls for each softener shall be
manufactured and provided by the same vendor providing the water treatment hardware.
The controls shall include an automatic regeneration sequencer having the capability of providing site adjustable regeneration steps
of backwash brine injection, brine displacement, ush and return to service. An indicator on the pilot stager points to the cycle of
operation at all times. Complete function and control of all regeneration steps can be performed by manual operation of the pilot
stager.
The 12-Day electrical time clock controller shall be fully adjustable to initiate regeneration at any hour of the day and any day of
the week.
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3.2 Control Option
Single Automatic Reset Meter and Alternator (Twin Softeners Only)
The twin water softener shall be equipped with a single _______ (disc) (turbo) water meter, AWWA rated, in the common outlet
header. At a pre-set gallonage the automatic reset head of the meter will send a 120 volt signal to an alternator that will direct the
signal to regenerate the unit presently on-stream. Upon completion of regeneration, that softener will remain off stream in the
stand-by position. This sequence will repeat on an alternating basis each time the preset gallonage of soft water has passed through
the meter. A lockout shall be provided to allow only one unit to regenerate at any one time.
3.3 Control Option
MX Electronic Programmable Controls (Two or Three Tanks)
The system will operate with two or three media tanks each having a dedicated paddle wheel type ow sensor and operate in either
of these modes, one of which will be on-line while the other is regenerated and user selected modes.
*Alternating One media tank will be in the standby or regeneration and one (1) or two (2) media tanks will be on-line. At a user
specied volume the standby tank will go on line and the exhausted tank will go into regeneration. After regeneration this tank will
go into standby until its rotation to go back on-line
*Parallel - All media tanks are on-line simultaneously. As each media tanks user specied volume is reached it shall immediately
be taken off-line, regenerated, and placed immediately back on-line.
*Additive Flow - One (1) media tank, designated as the primary, will remain on-line at all times. Variation of treated water ow
demand shall automatically cause (one additional media tank) (up to two additional media tanks) to change status from standby to
on-line and back to standby as needed.
When the primary media tank regenerates the next media tank in sequence shall become the primary.
As each media tanks user set volume is reached it will immediately be taken off-line, regenerated, and placed immediately back
on-line or standby depending on treated water ow demand.
The controller shall be capable of continuously determining the exhaustion rate of each media tank thus automatically avoiding the
possibility of a simultaneous regeneration attempt. Simultaneous regenerations are not possible.
The exchange capacity of each softener can be the same or different. Flow or peak ow rate indication shall be continuously dis-
played for each unit. The continuous ow range is 0-999 ow units per minute (gallons, cu.ft., liters, cu-m, etc.). Cumulative vol-
ume totalization to eight (8) digits shall be continuously displayed for each unit.
4.0 Instructions
A complete set of installation instructions and operating instructions shall be furnished.
5.0 Skid Mounting (Pre-pipe and Pre-wire)
5.1Mineral Tank skid mount Option.
The softener mineral tanks shall be shall be mounted on a 4" channel iron skid (7.25 lbs per foot, ASTM grade A-36). The skid
shall be cross-braced with a 4" channel or angle iron,. All steel surfaces shall be prime coated. All interconnecting piping shall be
the same material as the valve nest manifold piping and shall be assembled by the manufacturer. This shall include inlet and outlet
bronze isolation valves for each tank, and a bronze system bypass valve. Inlet and outlet headers shall be installed and terminate at
the skid edge. All piping shall be suitably supported by Unistrut supports anchored to the skid. Electric wiring, where applicable,
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shall be complete between all inter unit controls and require only a single power source connection. The inter unit wiring shall be
contained in Flextite exible, waterproof conduit. All inter-tank hydraulic or pneumatic tubing shall be installed as part of the skid
package. The mineral tanks are to be bolted to the skid. Permanent attachment, or welding, will not be acceptable. The entire skid
mounted system shall be both leak and electrically tested as a unit by the manufacturer before shipment
5.1Mineral Tank skid mount Option.
The softener mineral tanks shall be shall be mounted on a 4" channel iron skid (7.25 lbs per foot, ASTM grade A-36). The skid
shall be cross-braced with a 4" channel or angle iron. The entire area under the polyethylene briner shall be covered with a 1/4
steel plate All steel surfaces shall be prime coated. All interconnecting piping shall be the same material as the valve nest manifold
piping and shall be assembled by the manufacturer. This shall include inlet and outlet bronze isolation valves for each tank, and a
bronze system bypass valve. Inlet and outlet headers shall be installed and terminate at the skid edge. All piping shall be suitably
supported by Unistrut supports anchored to the skid. Electric wiring, where applicable, shall be complete between all inter unit
controls and require only a single power source connection. The inter unit wiring shall be contained in Flextite exible, waterproof
conduit. All inter-tank hydraulic or pneumatic tubing shall be installed as part of the skid package. The mineral tanks are to be
bolted to the skid. Permanent attachment, or welding, will not be acceptable. The entire skid mounted system shall be both leak and
electrically tested as a unit by the manufacturer before shipment
6.0 Guarantee
Attrition loss of mineral is guaranteed not to exceed 3% per year for a period of 3 years.
All mechanical equipment is guaranteed for 1 year against any defects in workmanship or materials. Any part proving defective
will be replaced or repaired within this period.
The manufacturer guarantees that under actual operating conditions the mineral shall not be washed out of the system during the
service run or backwashing period; that the turbidity and color of the efuent, by reason of passing through the softener system,
shall not be greater than that of the incoming water; and that the under-drain system, gravel and mineral shall not become fouled,
either with turbidity or by dirt, rust, or scale from the softening system, or present in the soft water, while operating as noted on
manufacturers instructions.
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Notes
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Section H9
DEALKALIZERS
CONTENTS
FEATURES AND BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H9-3
PRODUCT OFFERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H9-3
DIMENSIONS, RATINGS AND SIZING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H9-3
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H9-3
Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H9-3
Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H9-3
Sizing Calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H9-4
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H9-7
ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure H9-1. Dealkalizer Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H9-5
TABLES
Table H9-1. Automatic Dealkalizer Selection Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H9-4
Table H9-2. Dealkalizer Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H9-6
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Information in this section applies directly to Cleaver- Brooks dealkalizers ranging from 10,000 to 980,000 grain capacity.
Cleaver-Brooks chloride cycle dealkalizers are similar to water softeners except that, instead of cation resin, they use a strong
anion resin to remove selective negatively charged ions from the raw water supply.
Dealkalizers require use of softened water, and are installed down stream from the water softener, and before the deaerator. Deal-
kalizers remove more than 90% of the bicarbonate alkalinity from the softened water supply. This effectively controls formation of
carbon dioxide in the boiler, the major cause of condensate line corrosion. Dealkalization reduces the need for neutralizing chemi-
cals by as much as 90%, and cuts fuel costs by minimizing blowdown.
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Reduces Bicarbonate Alkalinity, Thereby Minimizing CO
2
Production:
Decreased chemical consumption.
Decreased condensate line corrosion.
Lower blowdown rates.
Reduces fuel consumption.
Increased cycles of concentration.
Uses a Strong Base Anion Resin With a Combination of
Salt/Caustic Soda Regeneration:
Produces a higher operating capacity and a more consistent
efuent quality.
Provides some silica reduction.
Increases feed water pH.
PRODUCT OFFERING
Information in this section applies directly to Cleaver-Brooks
dealkalizers ranging from 10,000 to 980,000 grain capacity
(Table H9-1).
Cleaver-Brooks chloride cycle dealkalizers are similar to water
softeners except that, instead of cation resin, they use a strong
anion resin to remove negatively charged ions from the raw
water supply. Dealkalizers replace bicarbonate, sulfate, nitrate,
and silica with chloride ions.
Dealkalizers require use of softened water, and are installed
down stream from the water softener, and before the deaerator.
Dealkalizers remove more than 90% of the bicarbonate alka-
linity from the softened water supply. This effectively controls
formation of carbon dioxide in the boiler, the major cause of
condensate line corrosion. Dealkalization reduces the need for
neutralizing chemicals by as much as 90%, and cuts fuel cost
by minimizing blowdown.
Dealkalizers offer best payback when:
1. Cycles of concentration in the boiler can be doubled.
2. Chloride content is below 120 ppm.
3. Sulfate count is below 50% of total exchangeable anions.
4. Bicarbonate alkalinity is 100 ppm or more.
Dealkalizers are regenerated with salt brine and sodium
hydroxide and have an operating temperature range of between
40 and 120 F.
Optional equipment includes:
ASME code tank construction.
Water meter for automatic or semi-automatic regeneration.
Skid mounting.
NEMA 12 or 4 control panels.
External corrosion protection.
Operating requirements include a continuous source of soft-
ened water at 30 to 100 psig, 40 F to 100 F. Electrical ser-
vice, 120 Vac, 60 Hz, 5A.
DIMENSIONS, RATINGS AND SIZING
Dimensions
Dealkalizer dimensions are shown in Figure H9-1.
Ratings
Dealkalizer ratings are shown in Table H9-2.
Sizing
Five things are required to size a dealkalizer:
1. Flow rate/pressure loss - because of a slower rate of
exchange than softeners, dealkalizers should be operated at a
ow rate not exceeding 2 gpm per cubic foot of resin. Peak
ow could exceed this for very short periods of time without
affecting capacity or water quality.
2. Time on line - Single dealkalizers should be sized to stay on
line for at least one day. For continuous usage when an alter-
nating twin dealkalizer is used, each tank should be sized to
stay on line for 8 - 12 hours.
3. Water analysis - In addition to alkalinity, a dealkalizer will
remove sulfate, nitrate, and carbon dioxide from water and
these must all be considered to determine the total load. The
alkalinity, sulte, nitrate, and carbon dioxide should be
reported as CaCO
3
. To correct an analysis from the ion to
CaCO
3
equivalents use the following conversion factors:
Bicarbonate HCO
3
= ______ x .82 =_________ as CaC0
3
Sulfate SO
4
= _________ x 1.04 = __________ as CaCO
Nitrate NO
3
= __________ x .81 = __________ as CaCO
Carbon Dioxide CO
2
= ______ x 1.14 =_______ as CaCO
The total of the above is the total load on the dealkalizer. If the
total is in terms of parts per million or milligrams per liter,
convert to grains per gallon by dividing by 17.1.
4. Water usage - when the ow rate is constant, multiply the
ow rate in gpm x minutes on line. For example: 50 gpm x 480
minutes (8 hours) = 24,000 gallons. When the ow rate is not
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constant, use actual gallons used or calculate gallons based on
boiler make-up rates.
5. Exchange capacity - does not vary with salt usage like a
water softener. Use a capacity of 10,000 grains per cubic foot
and regenerate consumption of 4 pounds salt and 0.4 pounds
caustic per cubic foot.
Sizing Calculations
Single Dealkalizer - Water usage per day x total load = capac-
ity required. For example: 10,000 gallons per day x 20 gpg
total load = 200,000 grain capacity required. Select a Model
ACC-DAB 200 from the literature. Then select the pipe size to
meet the ow rate required.
NOTICE
Check to assure the continuous flow rate does not ex-
ceed 2 gpm per cubic foot of resin.
MODEL
NUMBER
PIPE
SIZE
RESIN CAP
A
Resin
Tank
Size
FLOW
RATE
NORM
FLOW
RATE
MAX
B
BACK-
WASH
RATE
BRINE
TANK
SIZE
SALT
CAP
BRINER
SALT
REGEN
CAUSTIC
REGEN
WATER
METER
SIZE
C
ACC-DAB- IN. CU-FT GR IN GPM GPM GPM IN. LBS LBS LBS IN.
10-3/4 3/4 1 10000 9x48 2 4 1.0 18x31 200 4 .4 3/4
20-1 1 2 20000 12x54 4 8 1.4 18x31 200 8 .8 3/4
30-1 1 3 30000 14x60 6 12 2.0 18x31 200 12 1.2 3/4
40-1-1/4 1-1/4 4 40000 16x60 8 16 2.4 22x36 375 16 1.6 1
50-1-1/4 1-1/4 5 50000 20x54 10 20 4.3 22x36 375 20 2.0 1
80-1-1/4 1-1/4 8 80000 24x54 16 32 6.5 22x36 300 32 3.2 1
140-1-1/2 1-1/2 14 140000 30x60 28 56 10.0 24x54 550 56 5.6 1-1/2
200-2 2 20 200000 36x60 40 80 15.0 24x60 700 80 8.0 1-1/2
250-2 2 25 250000 36x72 50 100 15.0 24x60 600 100 10.0 1-1/2
330-3 3 33 330000 42x72 66 132 20.0 30x60 900 132 13.2 2T
420-3 3 42 420000 48x72 88 176 25.0 39x60 1800 168 16.8 2T
550-3 3 55 550000 54x72 110 220 32.0 39x60 1500 220 22.0 2T
680-3 3 68 680000 60x72 136 272 40.0 42x60 1800 272 27.2 3T
980-4
D
4 98 980000 72x72 196 300 60.0 50x60 3000 392 39.2 3T
NOTES:
A. Capacity based on 10,000 grains/cubic foot of resin. This decreases with chloride content over 30 ppm.
B. Maximum flow reduces capacity by 20%. Pressure drop at max flow is less than 15psi.
C. T denotes turbo type water meter.
D. Valve manifold factory assembled on the tank, removed for shipment.
Table H9-1. Automatic Dealkalizer Selection Chart
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MODEL NO. D
S
D
B
G H W L L
1
ACC-DAB-10-3/4 9 18 37 54 22 61 88
ACC-DAB-20-1 12 18 43 60 22 64 94
ACC-DAB-30-1 14 18 49 66 22 66 98
ACC-DAB-40-1-1/4 16 22 49 66 22 72 106
ACC-DAB-50-1-1/4 20 22 43 76 30 76 114
ACC-DAB-80-1-1/4 24 22 43 79 34 80 122
ACC-DAB-140-1-1/2 30 24 43 85 41 88 136
ACC-DAB-200-2 36 24 43 91 45 94 148
ACC-DAB-250-2 36 24 43 103 45 94 148
ACC-DAB-330-3 42 30 43 106 53 106 166
ACC-DAB-440-3 48 39 38 98 64 112 178
ACC-DAB-550-3 54 39 39 99 70 126 198
ACC-DAB-680-3 60 42 40 101 76 132 210
ACC-DAB-980-4 72 48 42 105 90 148 238
Figure H9-1. Dealkalizer Dimensions
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MODEL
NO
(ACC-
DAB)
RESIN TANK DATA FLOW RATES BRINE TANK DATA CAUSTIC DATA
TANK
SIZE
(DIA X HT)
PIPE
SIZE
(IN.)
RESIN
FT
3
FRRE
BOARD
(IN.)
GRAVEL
1/8X1/16
(LBS)
SERVI
(GPM)
CAPACITY
(GRAINS)
BACK
WASH
(GPM)
SLOW
RINSE
(GPM)
FAST
RINSE
(GPM)
TANK
SIZE
A
SALT
CAP.
(LBS)
SALT/
REGN
(LBS)
BRINE
RATE
(GPM)
NaOH/
REGN
(LBS)
NaOH
RATE
(GPM)
10 9x48 3/4 1 16 15 2
5
10000
8000
1.0 0.71 2.0 18x31 225 4 0.17 0.4 0.42
20 12x54 1 2 18 30 4
10
20000
16000
1.4 0.99 2.8 18x31 225 8 0.22 0.8 0.54
30 14x60 1 3 21 45 6
15
30000
24000
2.0 1.38 4.4 18x31 225 12 0.30 1.2 0.76
40 16x60 1-1/4 4 20 60 8
20
40000
32000
2.4 1.95 5.9 22x36 375 16 0.43 1.6 1.08
50 20x54 1-1/4 5 25-1/2 100 10
25
50000
40000
4.3 2.38 7.5 22x36 375 20 0.52 2.0 1.33
80 24x54 1-1/4 8 20-1/2 200 16
40
80000
64000
6.5 3.45 12.0 22x36 375 32 0.76 3.2 1.88
140 30x60 1-1/2 14 23 300 28
70
140000
112000
10 6.90 21.5 24x50 550 56 1.52 5.6 3.77
200 36x60 2 20 24-1/2 400 40
100
200000
160000
15 8.5 30 24x60 650 80 1.87 8.0 4.72
250 36x72 2 25 28 400 50
125
250000
200000
15 13.9 40 24x60 650 100 3.05 10.0 7.85
330 42x72 3
33 29 600
66
165
330000
264000
20 15.5 50 30x60 850 132 3.4 13.2 8.91
420 48x72 3
42 29 1000
88
210
420000
336000
25 21.4 65 38x60 1650 168 4.7 16.8 12.18
550 54x72 3 55 27-1/2 1300 110
275
550000
440000
32 30 85 38x60 1350 220 6.6 22.0 17.3
680 60x72 3 68 27-1/2 1800 136
340
680000
544000
40 37.5 100 42x60 1700 272 8.3 27.2 21.4
980 72x72 3 98 27-1/2 2600 196
490
980000
784000
60 53.4 150 48x60 2200 392 10.0 39.2 26.4
A. Tank size = diameter x height.
Table H9-2. Dealkalizer Ratings
Feedwater Systems Dealkalizers
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SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
The following sample specications are provided by Cleaver-Brooks to assist you in meeting your customers requirements.
1.0 General
Furnish, install, and place in operation an Automatic Chloride Cycle Dealkalizer system, similar or approved equal to Cleaver-
Brooks Model ACC-DAB ________, having tank(s) with ________ cu-ft of ion exchange resin per regeneration with ________ lbs
of salt and ________ lbs of caustic, based on grains per gallon total anion load.
Service ow rate per tank ________ gpm at a pressure loss through the dealkalizer system not exceeding _______ psig. The deal-
kalizer shall be supplied by a boiler manufacturer that will be responsible for the total boiler room system.
2.0 Equipment
2.1 Tanks 9" Through 16" Diameter
Dealkalizer tank(s) shall be of welded construction, tank quality carbon steel. Each tank shall be _______ " diameter with a
_______ " straight side shell height. The tank(s) shall have reinforced openings for pipe connections and a 4" diameter access
opening in the top head. The tank(s) shall be rated for 100 psig working pressure and 150 psig test pressure. Tank support(s) shall
be of a skirt ring type design, welded to the tank(s) lower head. The tank(s) shall have the exterior protected with a nish coat of
polyurethane and the interior protected with an epoxy-polyamide coating. A minimum freeboard of 50% shall be provided for
backwash expansion above the normal ion exchange resin bed level.
2.2 Tanks 20" Through 42" Diameter
Dealkalizer tank(s) shall be of welded construction, tank quality carbon steel. Each tank shall be __________ " diameter with a
___________" straight side shell height. The tank(s) shall have reinforced openings for pipe connections and an 11" x 15" manhole
in the top head (for tanks 30" diameter and smaller; two 3" spin off handhole should be provided in the top head and lower side-
shell). The tank(s) shall be rated for 100 psig working pressure and 150 psig test pressure. Support legs will be the strap type per-
manently welded to the lower tank head. The tank(s) shall have the exterior prime coated and the interior protected with an epoxy
lining 4-6 mils DFT after fabrication. A minimum freeboard of 50% shall be provided for back wash expansion above the normal
ion exchange resin bed level.
2.3 Tanks 48" Through 72" Diameter
Dealkalizer tank(s) shall be of welded construction, tank quality carbon steel. Each tank shall be _______ " diameter with a
________ " straight side shell height; the tanks shall have reinforced openings for pipe connections and 12" x 16" manhole in the
top head. The tank(s) shall be rated for 100 psig working pressure and 150 psig test pressure. Support legs will be the adjustable
jack type. The tank(s) shall have the exterior protected with a rust inhibiting primer and the interior shall have an epoxy lining 4-6
mils DFT, prior to shipment. A minimum freeboard of 50% shall be provided for backwash expansion above the normal ion
exchange resin bed level.
2.4 Tank Option
Provide pressure vessel in accordance with ASME Section VIII. Working pressure to be 100, 125 or 150 pounds, and hydrotested to
150, 187.5 or 225 psig, stamped and certied.
2.5 Tank Option
Provide high-temperature epoxy internal lining 10-12 mils DFT, with rust resistant prime coat, external coating 2-3 mils DFT.
2.6 Tank Option
Provide baked phenolic internal lining 4-5 mils DFT, with rust resistant prime coat, external coating 2-3 mils DFT.
1.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H9-7
2.0 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H9-7
3.0 Control Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H9-9
4.0 Test Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H9-10
5.0 Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H9-10
6.0 Skid Mounting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H9-10
7.0 Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H9-10
Dealkalizers Feedwater Systems
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02-02
2.7 Upper Distributor
The upper distribution system shall be a single point bafe or four-point cross-arm type (9" through 60" diameter, single point),
(66" through 72" diameter, four point), constructed of Schedule-40 galvanized steel pipe and ttings.
2.8 Lower Distributor
The lower distribution system shall be of a single ne slotted PVC lateral design with a single layer of washed 1/8" x 1/16" gravel
sub-ll to support the resin bed (9" through 16" diameter).
The lower distributor system be the Hub and Radial type or header-lateral type constructed of Schedule-80 PVC with a sub-ll 1/8"
x 1/16" gravel covering the slotted full ow non-clogging replaceable polypropylene strainers (20" through 60" diameter, hub and
radial), (66" through 72" diameter, header-lateral).
2.9 Main Operating Valve
Each Dealkalizer shall have an automatic multiport diaphragm type, slow opening and closing, and free of water hammer. The
valve shall consist of ve (5) individual diaphragm valves housed in a compact casing. These valves are to be pressure actuated by
an external pilot valve, automatically or manually. The valves shall be manufactured by the same manufacturer as the entire dealka-
lizer system. The valve guides, seats and diaphragm shall be constructed of Noryl plastic. The valve shall have inlet and outlet pres-
sure gauges and sample cocks.
2.10 Brining System
The brining system shall be Flexi-trol type with dry salt storage compartment, sufcient for at least six regenerations at full salting
and a saturated brine compartment. It shall be equipped with a oat operated plastic tted brine valve and allow for simple adjust-
ment of salt dosage without removing the brine valve. The tank shall be of polyethylene construction. It shall be _______ " diame-
ter x ______ " shell height, and have storage capacity of lbs of salt.
2.11 Caustic System
The caustic system shall be designed to pump directly from customer-purchased drums or carboys of 50% liquid caustic soda with
no caustic handling necessary.
Components of the caustic system shall be as follows:
One (1) caustic feed metering pump
One (1) moveable pump stand
One (1) pressure switch
One (1) 30 minute automatic reset timer mounted in protective box
One (1) blend valve for adjustment of concentration
The metering pump shall be of the diaphragm type for corrosion resistance and have a capacity of _______ gallons per minute.
2.12. Resin
Resin shall be of a premium grade high capacity synthetic quaternary ammonium devinylbenyene type, to be furnished in the chlo-
ride form. It shall be stable over the entire pH range, have good resistance to bead fracture, and be insoluble in all common sol-
vents. The resin shall be capable of 10,000 grains per cubic foot capacity when regenerated with 4 lbs of NaCl and 0.4 lbs of
NaOH.
2.13 Piping
Manufacturer to furnish dealkalizer tank, with assembled valve manifold piping. Contractor shall furnish and install interconnect-
ing piping. Drain shall have an air gap conforming to local codes to permit observation of discharge backwash water and manufac-
turer shall provide a valved drain at the lowest point of the dealkalizer system.
2.14 Flow Control
An automatic backwash control shall be provided to maintain a proper backwash and fast ush ows over wide variations of oper-
ating pressure. Controller to contain no moving parts and requires no eld adjustment. The ow controls shall be manufactured by
the same manufacturer as the entire dealkalizer system.
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02-02
3.0 Control Options
Regeneration shall be controlled by a fully automatic time clock control which is fully adjustable or can be controlled by a remote
manual controller. For fully automatic operating the regeneration shall be initiated by calendar clock. A pointer indicates the cycle
of operation at all times.
3.1 Standard Gallon Register Meter
Each Dealkalizer tank shall be equipped with a ______ " (disc), or (turbo), standard gallon register meter to record the amount of
dealkalized water produced. The time clock will initiate the regeneration sequence.
3.2 Signal Register Meter
Each dealkalizer tank shall be equipped with a _________ " (disc), or (turbo) meter with a signal register head. The head shall send
a ___ volt electrical signal to an audible alarm upon reaching the hand set gallonage. The signal will continue until reset by the
operator. Regeneration will be initiated by a push-button on the cycle controller of the exhausted unit.
3.3 Automatic Reset Register Meters
Each dealkalizer tank shall be equipped with a _____ " (disc), or (turbo) meter with automatic reset head. The head shall send a 120
volt signal to the dealkalizer cycle controller to initiate regeneration at a preset gallonage. The head will automatically reset to this
gallonage.
3.4 Single Automatic Reset Meter and Altwinator (Twin Dealkalizers Only)
The twin chloride cycle dealkalizer shall be equipped with a single _____ " (disc), or (turbo) water meter in the common outlet
header. At a preset gallonage the automatic reset head of the meter will send a 120 volt signal to an altwinator that will direct the
signal to regenerate the unit presently on stream. Upon completion of regeneration, that dealkalizer will remain off stream in the
standby position. This sequence will repeat on an alternating basis each time the preset gallonage of dealkalized water has passed
through the meter.
3.5 Two Tanks - Alternating
The system will operate with two media tanks each having a dedicated ow sensor, one of which will be on-line while the other is
regenerated and standing by. Each tank can regenerate several times per day. The on-line media tank shall regenerate immediately
upon reaching a user specied volume of treated water. Simultaneous regenerations are not possible.
The exchange capacity of each dealkalizer can be the same or different.
Flow rate indication shall be continuously displayed for each unit. The ow range is 0-999 ow units per minute (gallons, cu-ft,
liters, cu-m, etc.).
Cumulative volume totalization to eight (8) digits shall be continuously displayed for each unit.
3.6 (Two) (Three) Tanks - Parallel
The system shall consist of (two) (three) media tanks each having a dedicated ow sensor, congured for parallel ow and operate
in either of these user selected modes:
All media tanks are on-line simultaneously. As each media tank s user specied volume is reached it shall immediately be
taken off-line, regenerated, and placed immediately back on-line.
One (1) media tank, designated as the primary, will remain on-line at all times. Variation of treated water ow demand shall
automatically cause (one additional media tank) (up to two additional media tanks) to change status from standby to on-line
and back to standby as needed.
When the primary media tank regenerates the next media tank in sequence shall become the primary. As each media tank user set
volume is reached it will immediately be taken off-line, regenerated, and placed immediately back on-line or standby depending on
the treated water ow demand.
The networked controls shall be capable of continuously determining the exhaustion rate of each media tank, thus automatically
avoiding the possibility of a simultaneous regeneration attempt. Simultaneous regenerations are not possible.
The exchange capacity of each dealkalizer can be the same or different.
Dealkalizers Feedwater Systems
H9-10
02-02
Flow rate indication shall be continuously displayed for each unit. The ow range is 0-999 ow units per minute (gallons, cu-ft,
liters, cu-m, etc.). Cumulative volume totalization to eight (8) digits shall be continuously displayed for each unit.
A regeneration start delay time interval can be user programmed for 0 to 16 hours to allow for brine make-up or regeneration feed-
water recovery.
4.0 Test Kit
A test kit shall be furnished to measure the dealkalizer performance. It shall be of the methylorange type to detect alkalinity.
5.0 Instructions
A complete set of installation instructions and operating instruction shall be furnished.
6.0 Skid Mounting Options
The dealkalizer system shall be completely skid mounted. Tanks 9" through 16" diameter shall be mounted on a 3" channel iron
skid (9 lbs per foot, ASTM Grade A-36). The skid shall be cross-braced with 3" channel or angle iron, and the entire skid covered
with a 1/4" steel plate. All steel surfaces shall be prime coated.
Tanks 20" through 30" diameter shall be mounted on a 3" channel iron skid (9 lbs per foot, ASTM Grade A-36). The skid shall be
cross-braced with a 3" channel or angel iron, and the entire area under the polyethylene briner shall be covered with a 1/4" steel
plate. All steel surfaces shall be prime coated.
Tanks 36" through 42" diameter shall be mounted on a 4" channel iron skid (13.8 lbs per foot, ASTM Grade A-36). The skid shall
be cross-braced with 4" channel or angel iron, and the entire area under the polyethylene briner shall be covered with a 1/4" steel
plate. All steel surfaces shall be prime coated.
Tanks 48" through 72" diameter shall be mounted on a 6" channel iron skid (15.3 lbs per foot, ASTM Grade A-36). The skid shall
be cross-braced with 6" channel or angle iron, and the entire area under the polyethylene briner shall be covered with 1/4" steel
plate. All steel surfaces shall be prime coated.
All interconnecting piping shall be assembled by the manufacturer. This shall include inlet and outlet isolation valves for each tank
and a system bypass valve. Inlet and outlet headers shall be installed and terminate at the skid edge. All piping shall be suitably
supported by Unistrut supports anchored to the skid. Electric wiring, where applicable, shall be complete between all inter unit
controls and require only a single power source connection. The inter unit wiring shall be contained in Flextite, exible, waterproof
conduit.
All inter tank hydraulic or pneumatic tubing shall be installed as part of the skid package.
All polyethylene briners shall be supported on the skid by a 12" high steel band welded to the skid.
The mineral tanks are to be bolted to the skid. Permanent attachment, or welding, will not be acceptable.
Lifting lugs, rings, etc., will be suitably located for single point lifting of the entire skid mounted system.
The entire skid mounted system shall be both hydro and electrically tested as a unit by the manufacturer before shipment. The sys-
tem shall be completely drained after hydro testing.
7.0 Guarantee
The manufacturer of the dealkalizer equipment shall guarantee his equipment as follows:
A. All parts found defective in material or workmanship within a period of one year after installation shall be repaired or
replaced.
B. The dealkalizer shall reduce the alkalinity of the water to 10 ppm or to 10% of the inuent alkalinity.
C. Loss of resin by attrition shall not exceed 3% per year for 3 years.
The manufacturer of the dealkalizer equipment must have been engaged in the manufacturing of this size equipment for a period of
not less than ve (5) years and be able to furnish locations of like-sized equipment installed and operating in the general area of this
job. A complete set of operating instructions covering the installation, care and operation of the dealkalizer system shall be fur-
nished in bound booklet form.
H10-1
02-02
Section H10
BLOWDOWN SEPARATORS
CONTENTS
FEATURES AND BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H10-3
PRODUCT OFFERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H10-3
Standard and Optional Equipment Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H10-3
DIMENSIONS, RATINGS, SIZING AND SELECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H10-5
ENGINEERING DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H10-5
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H10-10
ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure H10-1. Blowdown Separator Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H10-4
Figure H10-2. Automatic Drain Water Aftercooler (18DF) Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H10-5
Figure H10-3. Automatic Drain Water Aftercooler (20AO) Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H10-6
Figure H10-4. Model 5D Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H10-7
Figure H10-5. Separator Floor Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H10-8
Figure H10-6. Separator Wall Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H10-9
TABLES
Table H10-1. Boiler Blowdown Separator Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H10-4
Table H10-2. Cooling Water Line and Valve Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H10-6
H10-2
Blowdown Separators Feedwater Systems
02-02
This section contains information on blowdown separators, which are used to provide safe and economical ash purication to
enhance blowdown effectiveness.
H10-3
Feedwater Systems Blowdown Separators
02-02
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Fast, Safe, Low-Cost Way to Separate Steam and Water and
Remove Harmful Dissolved Solids.
Protects boiler surfaces from severe scaling or corrosion
problems.
Economical Flash Purification Process for Enhancing Blow-
down Effectiveness.
Reduce drain water temperature to meet state and local
requirements.
The Design is Quiet, with Noise Levels Held Below 90 dBA,
so no Exhaust Head is Required.
CB Blowdown Separators are Compact, and Can Be Quickly
Installed with Few Connections.
Stainless steel striking plate greatly extends separator life.
Momentum of Water is Speeded by Spiral Baffle Centerwise
to Drain. Drain is Completely Filled - No Center Void.
Tangential inlet and small diameter prompt high velocity
spinning for release of steam.
All Interior Surfaces Slant Toward Drain, Making Unit Self-
Draining, Self-Drying for Longer Life.
Proven Performance.
Demonstrated Durability.
Universal Adaptability.
PRODUCT OFFERING
Boilers that supply steam for power, process or heating appli-
cations require periodic and more often, frequent, blowdowns
to prevent buildup of harmful solids. Blowdown protects
boiler surfaces from severe scaling or corrosion problems that
would otherwise result.
Cleaver-Brooks blowdown separators use a safe, economical
ash purication process for enhancing blowdown effective-
ness. Steam is rapidly separated from blowdown water and
vented out the top of the blowdown separator in a cyclonic
spinning action. Water and dissolved solids are ushed out the
bottom drain.
The design is quiet, with noise levels held below 90 dBA, so
no exhaust head is required. Internal pressures do not exceed 5
psig. Blowdown water is cooled to 120 F by a drain temper-
ing device, designed to meet state and local codes.
Cleaver-Brooks blowdown separators are compact, and can be
quickly installed with few connections. Accessories include
leg or wall brackets, drain tempering tting, strainer, tempera-
ture regulating valve, thermometer, pressure gauge and
anges.
Pressure ranges:
0 to 300 psig, standard.
301 to 1600 psig, special.
Available with ASME U stamp.
Standard and Optional Equipment Selection
For dimensions and sizing of blowdown separators, refer to
Figure H10-1 and Table H10-1.
For manual drain water tempering, use Aftercooler model 5D
and specify drain diameter.
For automatic control of drain water temperature, use
18DF___ or 20AO___ Aftercooler. 20AO Aftercooler is
required in some areas to automatically regulate the tempera-
ture of the water to the drain. Check local codes to ascertain if
it is required in your area.
A temperature regulating valve should be used when the blow-
down temperature going to the drain needs to be less than 212
F. (See Table H10-2 to select cooling water line and valve
size.)
Use a solenoid valve and thermostat when the cooling water
pressure exceeds 80 psig.
1. Model 18 DF Aftercooler (Figure H10-2). Nonclogging
automatic drain tempering tting with stainless steel mixing
tongue (on 4" and larger) to provide thorough mixing of inu-
ent cold water with drain water. The middle ange permits
rotation for various pipe tting requirements and also serves as
a dismantling ange. Two bulb-wells for mounting control
valve and thermometer are furnished. When ordering, state
cold water inlet size.
2. Model 20AO Jacket Type After Cooler (Figure H10-3).
Required in some areas. Has mixing holes corresponding to the
cold water inlet size. The lower portion is designed with wells
to accommodate automatic control bulb and thermometer.
When ordering state cold water inlet size.
3. Temperature Regulator Valves (Figures H10-2 and H10-3).
Automatically control the ow of cold water by responding to
temperature changes at the thermostatic bulb. The 6" capillary
tube allows installation in the cold water line while the 11"
bulb is mounted in the lower portion of the aftercooler. The
valve size should correspond to the cold water inlet.
4. Thermometer. Bi-metal, drawn steel case, rust resistant and
nished in oven baked enamel. Six inch brass stem with 1/4"
NPT bushing provided for use with Model 18 DF and Model
20 AO Aftercoolers.
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MODEL NO. A20B A34B A56B
H Dimension 22 34 56
A Dimension 9-3/4 10-1/4 11
I Inlet size Determined by blowdown valve size.
:V Vent size Select from Table H10-1.
D Drain size Select from Table H10-4.
PL Plate size 5/16 or 3/8. May be determined by
codes.
Figure H10-1. Blowdown Separator Dimensions
VALVE
SIZE
1" 1-1/4" 1-1/2" 2" 2-1/2"
Separator
Dim.
M
o
d
e
l
H
I D V
M
o
d
e
l
H
I D V
M
o
d
e
l
H
I D V
M
o
d
e
l
H
I D V
M
o
d
e
l
H
I D V
Generator
Op psig
0-15
16-50
51-100
101-125
126-150
151-175
176-200
201-225
226-300
14
20
20
34
34
34
34
34
56
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
2-1/2
2-1/2
2-1/2
3
3
4
4
4
4
20
20
34
34
34
34
34
56
56
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
20
34
34
34
34
34
56
56
56
1-1/2
1-1/2
1-1/2
1-1/2
1-1/2
1-1/2
1-1/2
1-1/2
1-1/2
3
3
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
6
20
34
34
34
56
56
56
56
56
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
6
8
34
34
34
56
56
56
56
56
56
2-1/2
2-1/2
2-1/2
2-1/2
2-1/2
2-1/2
2-1/2
2-1/2
2-1/2
5
5
6
6
6
6
6
8
8
6
6
6
6
6
8
8
8
8
251-300 psig U. Symbol Construction and Stamping is required.
To use this chart:
1.Select separator size from this table by matching operating pressure and blow-down valve size.
2.Select Plate Thickness (PL) as local regulations require or as desired for maximum pressure stamped on Separator 3/16", 150 psig,
5/16", 225 psig, 3/8", 250 psig.
3.If local regulations require, indicate ASME or Standard. Separator size is now determined and discharge piping may follow these sizes with
no calculation necessary. Separators are designed to exhaust at less than 5 psig.
Table H10-1. Boiler Blowdown Separator Sizing
SS WEAR PLATE
INSPECTION PORT
9
14
SECTION A-A
MODEL NO. ________ MAWP
V VENT
A 1/4
I INLET
H 1/2
PL
A
A
D DRAIN
HEADS SA 516-70
SHELL SA 53B
COUPLINGS SA 105
WEAR PLATE SA 240-304
BAFFLES SA 240-304
NOZZLES SA 53B, SA 106-B
FINISH RED OXIDE PRIMER
250 PSIG AT 450 F
(Rev 7/97)
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5. Solenoid Valve. Automatically controls cooling water to
aftercooler. Non-magnetic stainless steel body; micro-nished,
hardened pilot valve ball. Has two-wire control circuit (120/
60). Well immersion hot water control provided for actuating
solenoid valve.
6. The Model 5D Drain Tempering Fitting (Figure H10-4).
Simple type of aftercooler for adding cooling water with man-
ual control. It has cold water inlet for adding cooling water to
drain for tempering to 120 F. Inlet is sized for minimum inu-
ent water conditions of 60 F water at 40 psig pressure with
100 sq-ft of supply. When ordering, state Model 5 D (Drain
Diameter); i.e. for 4" drain use Model 5D 4.
7. Armstrong Strainer. Cast iron with .045 stainless steel
screen. Install in cold water line to protect temperature regula-
tor valve or solenoid valve shown in adjacent column.
8. Separator Floor Stand (Figure H10-5). Provides and excel-
lent means for supporting separators. Constructed of sturdy
angle iron. They come attached to the separator to provide an
easy and expedient means of installation. Standard height
raises separator 18 inches from oor, or when aftercoolers are
provided, additional height is provided.
9.Separator Wall Brackets (Figure H10-6). For wall mounting
where oor space is limited, or where desired installation is at
a level higher than leg height of 18 inches.
DIMENSIONS, RATINGS, SIZING AND
SELECTION
Dimensions, ratings, sizing, and selection information are pre-
sented in Table H10-2.
ENGINEERING DATA
Engineering data are shown in Figure H10-1 and Table H10-2.
NOTES:
1. Temperature regulator valve bulb is installed in
lower section of the aftercooler so that the bulb
senses mixed water temperature. Valve is modulating
so that the right amount of cold water is added to
cool the drain water to the desired temperature set
on the valve. Valve range is 110 to 150 F.
2. Regulator Valve has composition seat to ensure
tight shut-off when not blowing down. Valve should
be protected with C.1. Strainer with .045 mesh.
3. CWI = cold water inlet size.
A D F H CWI
2-1/2
2-1/2
2-1/2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4-1/2
4-1/2
2
2
2-1/2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
6
6
7
7-1/2
7-1/2
9
9
10
10
11
11
18
18
18
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
1/2
3/4
3/4
3/4
1
1
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/2
1-1/2
2
Figure H10-2. Automatic Drain Water Aftercooler (18DF) Dimensions
F
D
A
D
CWI COLD WATER INLET
STAINLESS STEEL MIXING
1/4 NPTF CONNECTION TO
1 NPTF CONNECTION TO ACCOMODATE
TEMPERATURE REGLUATOR VALVE
SENSING BULB
ACCOMODATE BIMETALLIC
THERMOMETER
TONGUE SUPPLIED ON
MODELS 18DF4 AND LARGER
H
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NOTES:
1. Temperature regulator valve bulb is installed in lower
section of the aftercooler so that the bulb senses mixed
water temperature. Valve is modulating so that the right
amount of cold water is added to cool the drain water to
the desired temperature set on the valve. Valve range
is 110 to 150 F.
2. Regulator Valve has composition seat to ensure tight
shut-off when not blowing down. Valve should be
protected with C.1. Strainer with .045 mesh.
3. CWI = cold water inlet size.
D
1
D
2
CWI
2
2
2-1/2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
3
3
4
4
4
5
5
6
6
8
8
1/2
3/4
3/4
3/4
1
1
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/2
1-1/2
2
Figure H10-3. Automatic Drain Water Aftercooler (20AO) Dimensions
SEPARATOR
INLET SIZE
1 1-1/4" 1-1/2 2" 2-1/2"
COOLING
WATER
PRESS. (PSIG)
40 60 80 40 60 80 40 60 80 40 60 80 40 60 80
GENERATOR OPERATING PRESSURE (50 TO 70 F COOLING WATER TEMPERATURE)
0-50
51-100
101-125
126-175
176-225
226-250
251-300
1/2
1
1
1
1
1-1/4
1-1/4
1/2
3/4
3/4
1
1
1-1/4
1-1/4
1/2
3/4
3/4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1
1
1
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
3/4
1-1/2
1
1
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/2
1-1/2
1-1/2
1
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1
1
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2
2
2
2
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2
2
2
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2
2
1-1/2
2
2
2-1/2
2-1/2
2-1/2
2-1/2
1-1/2
2
2
2
2
2
2-1/2
1-1/4
2
2
2
2
2
2
GENERATOR OPERATING PRESSURE (71 TO 80 F COOLING WATER TEMPERATURE)
0-50
51-100
101-125
126-175
176-225
226-250
251-300
3/4
1
1
1
1
1-1/4
1-1/4
1/2
3/4
1
1
1
1-1/4
1-1/4
1/2
3/4
3/4
1
1
1
1-1/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/2
1
1
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1
1
1
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/2
1-1/2
1-1/2
2
1
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/2
1
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/2
1-1/4
2
2
2
2
2-1/2
2-1/2
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2
2
2
2
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2-1/2
2-1/2
2-1/2
2-1/2
2-1/2
1-1/2
2
2
2
2-1/2
2-1/2
2-1/2
1-1/2
2
2
2
2
2
2-1/2
Use the chart as follows:
1. Depending upon the temperature of the cooling water used, locate the section of the chart which applies, 50-70 F or
71 - 80 F.
2. At the top of chart locate Separator inlet size and in left column under the section selected in step one, locate Boiler
Operating pressure. You now have a selection of three valve sizes.
3. From the top of chart select the cooling water line pressure either 40, 60 or 80 and read the desired valve and line size.
Table H10-2. Cooling Water Line and Valve Sizing
CWI COLD WATER INLET NPTF
1/4 NPTF CONNECTION TO
1 NPTF CONNECTION TO
ACCOMODATE TEMP
REGULATOR VALVE
SENSING BULB
ACCOMODATE BIMETALLIC
THERMOMETER
5-1/4 D2
20
D1
D
2
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Furnish and install a manual drain water aftercooler Model 5D ____ and with a ____ cold water connection.
NOTE:
1. Temperature regulator valve bulb is installed in lower section of the aftercooler so that the bulb senses mixed water tem-
perature. Valve is modulating so that the right amount of cold water is added to cool the drain water to the desired temper-
ature set on the valve. Valve range is 110 to 150 F.
2. Regulator Valve has composition seat to ensure tight shut-off when not blowing down. Valve should be protected with
C.1. Strainer with .045 mesh.
3. CWI = cold water inlet size.
4. 16DS Same as 18DF Without Flanges.
B D H CWl
2-1/2 2 5 3/4
2-1/2 2-1/2 5 3/4
4 3 7 1
4 4 7 1-1/4
4 5 7 1-1/2
4-1/2 6 7 2
Figure H10-4. Model 5D Dimensions
COLD WATER
D
B
H
INLET - NPTF
H10-8
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For Screwed or Beveled Connections, Factory Fabricated 2" x 2" x 1/4" Angle Permissible Load 6000 lbs
If 18DF, 16DS, or 20AO Aftercooler is furnished with separator, see dimension chart for separator height A. A
dimension is determined by separator drain size D. This provides adequate height for the aftercooler and elbow
when required.
A dimension will always be 18" when separator is furnished without an aftercooler.
For Flanged Connections Factory Fabricated 2" x 2" x 1/4" Angle Permissible Load 6000 lbs.
If 18DF, 16DS, or 20AO Aftercooler is furnished with flanged connections on both ends, use dimension chart to
determine separator height "A".
"A" dimension will always be 18" when separator is furnished without an aftercooler.
D A
2 22
2-1/2 23
3 24
4 25
5 30
6 34
D A
2 28
2-1/2 30
3 31
4 32
5 33
6 35
Figure H10-5. Separator Floor Stand
H10-9
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SEPARATOR WALL BRACKET 2 X 2 X 1/4" ANGLE
USE MODEL 20 W/20" SEPARATOR
USE MODEL 34 W/34" SEPARATOR
USE MODEL 56 W/56" SEPARATOR
NOTE:
1. DIMENSION C IS FOR MODEL 56 ONLY.
2. DIMENSION D IS FOR MODEL 20 ONLY.
MODEL A B C D
20 21 14 - 13
34 21 14 - -
56 35 28 14 -
Figure H10-6. Separator Wall Bracket
Blowdown Separators Feedwater Systems
H10-10
02-02
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
The following sample specication is provided by Cleaver-Brooks to assist you in meeting your customers requirements.
1.0 Blowdown Separator
Furnish and install Cleaver-Brooks Model _____ blowdown separator with I=______, D=_____, V=______, and _______ plate
thickness.
The separator shall be manufactured in accordance with ASME Code for 250 psig design and tested to 375 psig.
Provide separator with National Board stamping and "U" symbol. (Necessary in Michigan and Utah, optional elsewhere.)
The separator shall be furnished with ______________ (screwed, weld bevel, 150# anged or 300# anged) connections.
The separator shall include a stainless steel striking plate at the point of inlet impingement and shall be furnished by Cleaver-
Brooks.
2.0 Accessories
Provide a ________ solenoid valve to automatically control the ow of cold water by responding to temperature changes sensed at
the thermostatic bulb in the aftercooler tting.
Furnish a bi-metal thermometer with necessary adaptor bushing for use with _________ (18DF or 20AO) aftercooler.
Furnish a ______ cast iron strainer with .045 stainless steel screen ahead of the ________ (TRV or solenoid valve) to protect said
valve against foreign matter.
Furnish and install an automatic drain water aftercooler, Model ________ (18DF or 20AO) with a ______ cold water connection
for a _________________ (TRV or solenoid valve and thermostat) (See Figure H10-2 or H10-3).
Provide a ___________ temperature regulator valve to automatically control the ow of cold water by responding to temperature
changes sensed at the thermostatic bulb in the aftercooler tting.
The accessory separator oor stand and wall mounting bracket are shown in Figures H10-5 and H10-6.
H11-1
02-02
Section H11
BLOWDOWN HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEMS
CONTENTS
FEATURES AND BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H11-3
BHR-S and BHR-M Series (High Pressure Steam Applications) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H11-3
BHR-LPS Series (Low Pressure Steam Applications) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H11-3
PRODUCT OFFERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H11-3
BHR-S and BHR-M Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H11-3
BHR-LPS Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H11-4
BHR-LPS Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H11-4
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H11-4
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H11-13
ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure H11-1. Blowdown Heat Recovery System Selection and Payback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H11-5
Figure H11-2. Model BHR S Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H11-8
Figure H11-3. Model BHR-S Ratings/Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H11-9
Figure H11-4. Model BHR-M Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H11-10
Figure H11-5. Model BHR-M Ratings/Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H11-11
Figure H11-6. Model BHR-LPS Dimensions and Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H11-12
H11-2
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This section contains information on Cleaver-Brooks Blowdown Heat Recovery Systems used to recover energy from blowdown
water and use the energy to preheat make-up water. Cleaver-Brooks heat recovery systems encompass the following models:
Model BHR-S Series for single boiler applications.
Model BHR-M Series for multiple boiler applications.
Model BHR-LPS Series for low pressure steam applications.
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
BHR-S and BHR-M Series (High Pressure
Steam Applications)
Integrated System Automatically Adjusts to Changing De-
mands:
Recovers 90% of heat normally lost.
Automatically controls surface blowdown ow to maintain
the desired concentration of dissolved solids within the
boiler.
Automatically controls boiler dissolved solids.
Compact Size for Convenient Placement:
Reduced installation costs.
Removable Shell for Easy Inspection and Cleaning:
Reduces maintenance costs.
Significant Fuel Savings for Any Size Boiler:
It transfers the blowdown heat to the make-up, thereby
decreasing fuel costs.
Saves chemical costs by reducing blowdown.
Blowdown is Cooled Before Discharging Into the Sewer:
Complies with discharge water codes.
BHR-LPS Series (Low Pressure Steam Ap-
plications)
Blowdown Flow Concurrent With and Proportional to Make-
up Flow:
Higher heat transfer, greater efciency.
Each Boiler Has Its Own Heat Exchanger, Sample Valve,
Throttling Valve, and Make-Up Flow Switch:
Easier to adjust and monitor each boiler individually.
Level of Dissolved Solids or Specific Conductance Can Be
Adjusted:
Prevents foaming, priming or scaling without wasting excess
energy.
Packaged for Easy Installation:
Saves money on installation costs.
Cools Blowdown Before Discharging Into Sewer:
Helps comply with local codes on high temperature liquids
to drain without adding cooling water to drain.
Specifically Designed for Low Pressure Boiler Applications:
No need to modify or redo high pressure systems to try and
make them work in a low pressure application.
PRODUCT OFFERING
BHR-S and BHR-M Series
Continuous boiler surface blowdown is the most effective
method of purging destructive solids from any steam boiler
system. However, this protective procedure also results in a
constant and costly heat loss, unless a blowdown heat recovery
system is used.
Cleaver-Brooks blowdown/heat recovery systems adjust auto-
matically to changing system demands, and recover 90% or
more of the heat normally lost during boiler surface blowdown
operation.
The blowdown/heat recovery systems will usually result in a
payback in a few short months from fuel savings alone. Refer
to Figure H11-1 for selection and payback calculations.
The Cleaver-Brooks Packaged Blowdown Heat Recovery Sys-
tem serves two primary functions.
1. It automatically controls the surface blowdown to maintain
the desired level of total dissolved solids (TDS) in the boiler,
reducing the amount of blowdown to a minimum.
2. It recovers the heat from the high temperature blowdown,
and transfers it to the incoming cold make-up water, maximiz-
ing boiler efciency. Use of BHR also improves deaerator ef-
ciency by reducing surges caused by adding large amounts of
cold make-up water to the system.
The control valve within the unit performs two functions. The
valve senses the ow of make-up, and positions itself to main-
tain the desired ratio of blowdown and make-up ows. As a
result, the dissolved solids concentration within the boiler is
maintained automatically.
The proportioning control also provides for very effective heat
recovery since hot blowdown ows only when there is a corre-
sponding ow of cold water (make-up).
Model BHR-M Systems for multiple boiler installations
include a ow control valve for each boiler. This allows for
proportioning the overall system blowdown between different
boilers, which may be operating at different loads. A strainer
and sampling valve are also provided for each boiler, with a
sample cooler mounted on the system. Thus, all boilers can be
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sampled at one convenient location.
The heavy duty blowdown heat exchangers are uniquely
designed to handle the blowdown on the tube side. This allows
many tube side passes, which ensures maximum heat transfer,
and maintains high uid velocities preventing scaling and
fouling. Due to the severe service, tubes are stainless steel, and
because of the abrasive nature of the uid, return bends are
fabricated of extra thick material. Since vibration is a common
problem with blowdown exchangers, hold down devices are
provided to clamp the tube bundle in place.
Each system is equipped with a blowdown outlet thermometer
so that performance can be monitored. By logging data regu-
larly, a cleaning schedule can be established for each
exchanger.
BHR-LPS Series
Cleaver-Brooks Model BHR-LPS systems are designed for
boilers operating up to 30 psig and features a brazed plate
exchanger - dedicated to each boiler - up to a maximum of
three boilers. The plate exchanger is designed to improve ther-
mal exchange efciency. The BHR-LPS also features an on/off
ow switch that is synchronized to each boiler feed pump.
The BHR-LPS includes plate exchanger, on/off ow switch,
outlet thermometer and interconnecting piping.
BHR-LPS Selection
Make-up = minimum ow (total - all boilers) - 3-1/2 gpm (The
make-up valve to feedwater tank should be on/off type to
ensure minimum 3-1/2 gpm ow).
Maximum ow (each boiler) - 15 gpm.
Maximum pressure - 65 psig.
Blowdown, maximum ow (each boiler) - 3 gpm
Design pressure -30 psig at 274 F
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGS
Dimensions and ratings for Model BHR-S are shown in
Figures H11-2 and H11-3.
Dimensions and ratings for Model BHR-M are shown in
Figures H11-4 and H11-5.
Dimensions and ratings for Model BHR-LPS are shown in
Figure H11-6.
.
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Figure H11-1. Blowdown Heat Recovery System Selection and Payback (Sheet 1 of 3)
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Figure H11-1. Blowdown Heat Recovery System Selection and Payback (Sheet 2 of 3)
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Figure H11-1. Blowdown Heat Recovery System Selection and Payback (Sheet 3 of 3)
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MODEL BHR-S SERIES DIMENSIONS
MODEL NO. BHR-2S BHR-4S BHR-9S BHR-14S BHR-22S
A REF 54-1/2 81-1/2 84 127 128
B 20-1/2 20-1/2 23-1/2 23-1/2 33
C REF 8 8 10 10 12-1/2
D
REF
28 64 64 100 100
E REF 7 7 9-1/8 9-1/8 11-1/8
F EF 5-1/2 5-1/2 5-1/2 5-1/2 6
G 7-1/2 7-1/2 8 8 9-1/2
H + 1/8 16-1/2 38-1/2 38-1/2 64-1/2 64-1/2
J REF 9 22-3/4 22-3/4 33-1/2 31-1/2
K 35-3/4 62-5/8 62-5/8 107-1/2 105
L 33 60 60 105 96-1/2
M 4-1/2 4-1/2 4-3/8 4-3/8 4
N 16-1/2 16-1/2 19-1/2 19-1/2 24-1/2
P 7 7 7 7 7-1/2
R 1/2 1/2 * * 3/4
S + 1/8 5 5 7-1/8 7-1/8 9-1/8
CONNECTIONS
1 1-1/2 FPT 1-1/2 FPT 2 FPT 2 FPT 3FLG
2 1-1/2 FPT 1-1/2 FPT 2 FPT 2 FPT 3 FPT
3 3/4 FPT 3/4 FPT 3/4 FPT 3/4 FPT 1 FPT
4 3/4 FPT 3/4 FPT 3/4 FPT 3/4 FPT 1 FPT
Figure H11-2. Model BHR -S Dimensions
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MAXIMUM CAPACITIES (GPM)
Model No. Blowdown Make up
BHR-2S 2 48
BHR-4S 4 48
BHR-9S 9 130
BHR-14S 14 130
BHR-22S 22 180
Figure H11-3. Model BHR-S Ratings/Capacities
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MODEL BHR-M SERIES DIMENSIONS
MODEL BHR-2M BHR-4M BHR-9M BHR-14M BHR-22M
MAX NO.OF BOILERS 4 4 5 5 6
A REF 54-1/2 81-1/2 84 127 128
B REF 22 22 24 24 28
C REF 19-1/4 17-1/4 18-1/2 18-1/2 19-1/2
D REF 28 64 64 100 100
E EF 7 7 9-1/8 9-1/8 11-1/8
F REF 5-1/2 5-1/2 5-1/2 5-1/2 6
G 7-1/2 7-1/2 8 8 9-1/2
H + 1/8 16-1/2 38-1/2 38-1/2 64-1/2 64-1/2
J REF 9 22-3/4 22-3/4 33-1/2 31-1/2
K 35-3/4 62-5/8 62-5/8 107-1/2 105
L 33 60 60 105 96-1/2
M 4-1/2 4-1/2 4-3/8 4-3/8 4
N 14 14 16 16 20
P 13-1/2 13-1/2 15-1/2 15-1/2 21
R 11-1/2 11-1/2 11-1/2 11-1/2 11-1/2
S 20-1/2 20-1/2 23-1/2 23-1/2 33
T + 1/8 5 5 7-1/8 7-1/8 9-1/8
V 25-1/2 61-1/4 61-1/4 92-1/4 95-3/4
W 15-1/2 15-1/2 18 18 22-1/2
CONNECTIONS
1 1-1/2 FPT 1/1/2 FPT 2 FPT 2 FPT 3 FPT
2 1-1/2 FPT 1-1/2 FPT 2 FPT 2 FPT 3 FPT
3 3/4 FPT 3/4 FPT 3/4 FPT 3/4 FPT 3/4 FPT
4 3/4 FPT 3/4 FPT 3/4 FPT 3/4 FPT 1 FPT
6 1/4 FPT 1/4 FPT 1/4 FPT 1/4 FPT 1/4 FPT
Figure H11-4. Model BHR-M Dimensions
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MAXIMUM CAPACITIES (GPM)
MODEL BLOWDOWN MAKE-UP
BHR-2M 2 48
BHR-4M 4 48
BHR-9M 9 130
BHR-14M 14 130
BHR-22M 22 180
Figure H11-5. Model BHR-M Ratings/Capacities
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MODEL NO. A B
BHR-3LPS 15 -
BHR-6LPS
A
26 11
BHR-9LPS 37 22
Figure H11-6. Model BHR-LPS Dimensions and Ratings
A. Two-boiler system is shown.
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SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
The following sample specications are provided by Cleaver-Brooks to assist you in specifying your customers requirements.
1.0 BHR-S Series
Furnish ______ Cleaver-Brooks Model BHR-S Package blowdown heat recovery system designed to handle a maximum blow-
down rate of _______ gpm (2 to 22) and a maximum make-up rate of _______ gpm (48 to 180).
The heat recovery system shall be designed for a boiler of _______ hp (150 - 1500), hp operating at _______ psig (35 to 250). The
unit shall be designed to cool the blowdown to within 30 F of the make-up water temperature. The unit shall have a 250 psig rating
at 400 F.
The heat recovery system shall consist of a differential temperature control valve that shall automatically regulate the blowdown of
make-up ow. The ow of blowdown shall be regulated by the thermal expansion of the inner brass tube pressing against a valve
seat. The inner tube will contract only when cold make-up water passes through the brass jacketed steel outer tube shell, allowing
the blowdown to cool and go out the exchanger.
The system shall also have a heat exchanger, including a removable U-tube bundle manufactured of 19 gauge, 304 stainless steel
tubes and steel sideshell with hold down clamps to stop tube bundle vibration. The vessel shall be ASME code stamped for 250
psig at 400 F. The system shall have interconnecting piping of steel and stainless steel. The exchanger shall have a minimum sq-ft
of surface area. The ow of the blowdown make-up shall ow in opposite directions for a maximum heat transfer efciency of
_______ percent.
A heat treated stainless steel valve seat and plunger shall manually control the blowdown ow by a handwheel.
A blowdown thermometer Weksler Type 152 shall be furnished at the blowdown outlet.
The entire system shall be supported by steel channel legs with 3/4" diameter holes for customer-supplied 5/8" diameter anchor
bolts.
The system will be painted with a hard enamel coating.
2.0 BHR-M Series
The following sample specications are provided by Cleaver-Brooks to assist you in specifying your customers requirements.
Furnish ______ Cleaver-Brooks Model BHR-M package blowdown heat recovery system designed to handle a maximum blow-
down rate of _______ gpm (2 to 22) and a maximum make-up rate of _______ gpm (48 to 180).
The heat recovery system shall be designed for boilers of ______ hp (250 - 1500), hp operating at _______ psig (35 to 250). The
unit shall be designed to cool the blowdown to within 30 F of the make-up water temperature. The unit shall have a 250 psig rating
at 400 F
The heat recovery system shall consist of a differential temperature control valve that shall automatically regulate the blowdown
and make-up ow. The ow of blowdown shall be regulated by the thermal expansion of the inner brass tube pressing against a
valve seat. The inner tube will contract only when cold make-up water passes through the brass jacketed steel outer tube shell
allowing the blowdown to cool and go out the exchanger.
The system shall also have a heat exchanger, including a removable U-tube bundle manufactured of 19 gauge, 304 stainless steel
tubes and steel sideshell with hold down clamps to stop tube bundle vibration. The vessel shall be ASME code stamped for 250
psig at 400 F. The system shall have interconnecting piping of steel and stainless steel. The exchanger shall have a minimum sq-ft
of surface area. The ow of the blowdown make-up shall ow in opposite directions for a maximum heat transfer efciency of
_____ percent.
1.0 BHR-S Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H11-13
2.0 BHR-M Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H11-13
3.0 BHR-LPS Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H11-14
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A heat treated stainless steel valve seat and plunger shall manually control, the blowdown ow by means of a handwheel. A blow-
down outlet thermometer Weksler Type 152 shall be furnished at the blowdown outlet.
A ow control assembly shall be furnished for each boiler. The assembly shall consist of a _____ inch Hancock #4595 ow control
valve rated at 300 psig, bronze construction and a _____ inch cast steel strainer with a stainless steel screen and have a 250 psig
pressure rating.
A SC-22 sample cooler with isolation valves and interconnecting piping will be supplied.
The entire system shall be supported by steel channel legs with 3/4" diameter holes for customer-supplied 5/8" diameter anchor
bolts.
The system will be painted with a hard enamel nish coating.
3.0 BHR-LPS Series
The following sample specications are provided by Cleaver-Brooks to assist you in specifying your customers requirements.
Furnish _______ Cleaver-Brooks Model BHR-LPS blowdown heat recovery system, designed to handle a maximum make-up rate
of 3 gpm (per boiler) and a maximum make-up rate of 15 gpm (per boiler). The system shall be designed for boiler(s) of hp _____
(50 - 250) operating at psig _____ (10 -30). The unit shall be ASME stamped and rated for 30 psig at 274 F.
The system shall consist of a brazed plate heat exchanger (one for each boiler) capable of recovering at least 90% of the available
heat. The exchanger shall be constructed of copper with a 1" FPT inlet and outlet connections for the make-up and a 3/4" FPT inlet
and a 1" FPT outlet connection for the blowdown. All other connections shall be sweat-soldered for strength. The system shall be
designed to operate with on/off boilers. The system shall be electronically tied to the on/off circuit for the boiler feed pumps
through a ow switch to the (each) boiler. Sampling of blowdown from the (each) boiler shall be by an on/off valve located on the
blowdown outlet. A blowdown outlet thermometer, Weksler Type 152, shall be furnished at the blowdown outlet to monitor the
cooled blowdown temperature. The system shall be pre-piped and mounted on channel legs for ease of assembly in the eld. The
legs shall have 9/16" diameter holes for customer-supplied anchor bolts.
The system will be painted with a hard enamel nish coating.
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Section H12
FLASH TANK HEAT EXCHANGERS
CONTENT
FEATURES AND BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H12-3
PRODUCT OFFERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H12-3
Standard Offering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H12-3
Major Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H12-3
Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H12-3
ENGINEERING DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H12-3
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H12-10
ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure H12-1. Model FTE Flash Tank Heat Exchanger Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H12-4
Figure H12-2. Model AHR Flash Tank Heat Exchanger Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H12-5
Figure H12-3. Flash Tank Exchanger Blowdown System Selection & Payback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H12-6
This section contains information on Cleaver-Brooks Flash Tank Heat Exchangers. Flash tank heat exchangers are used on applica-
tions when operating pressures exceed 25 psig and continuous blowdown heat recovery is desired.
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Notes
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Flashing:
Hot, high-pressure blowdown water from each boiler is
piped to individual ow control valves on the inlet manifold.
Pressure drops across the ow control valve to 5-20 psig,
causing the blowdown water to ash into a mixture of steam
and water.
Separation Steam/Water:
An entrainment bafe directs the mixture around the inside
of the tank in a centrifugal motion. Efcient bafing
separates the dirty blowdown water from the clean steam.
Discharge:
Steam then rises through the top of the ash tank and is piped
to the feedwater heater, or wherever low pressure steam is
required. The remaining hot, dirty water ows out the bottom
of the ash tank to a heat exchanger for additional heat
recovery, or to a blow-off tank or sewer.
Heat Recovery:
In addition to the heat recovered as ashed steam, the heat
exchanger will transfer the remaining heat normally lost
during blowdown, to the cold make-up water as it ows to
the feedwater heater.
PRODUCT OFFERING
Flash tank heat exchangers are used when operating pressures
exceed 25 psig and continuous blowdown heat recovery is
desired for cost savings. They consist of an ASME approved
and stamped ash tank and a blowdown heat exchanger. Water
from continuous blowdown enters the tank and separates into
steam and water. The steam, normally at 5 psig, can be
returned to the deaerator to help meet heating needs. Hot water
leaves the ash tank at temperatures of 220 F, or more. It goes
into the heat exchanger, where it heats cold makeup water
entering the system.
The systems quickly pay for themselves with fuel savings
resulting from recycled heat that would otherwise be wasted.
The Model FTE (Figure H12-1) is a conventional plate and
frame type blowdown heat recovery system available in sizes
ranging from 10 to 20 gpm blowdown and 10 to 200 gpm
makeup.
The Model AHR (Figure H12-2) is available in sizes ranging
from 3 to 30 gpm blowdown and 9 to 150 gpm makeup. The
model AHR is a coil type ash tank heat exchanger. It is a
compact, low cost alternative to the shell and tube design. The
basic difference is the heat exchanger, constructed of stainless
steel, is integral with the ASME approved ash tank. The
space saving system includes oor supports, liquid level con-
trol, three indicating thermometers, and a safety valve as stan-
dard equipment.
Standard Offering
Flash separator with stainless steel coil heat exchanger.
Floor supports.
Liquid level controller.
Liquid level indicator, brass body Michigan gauge.
Temperature control panel with three indicating
thermometers (drain temperature, make-up inlet, make-up
outlet).
Safety Valve.
ASME Code Construction (150# Design).
Major Components
Blowdown system.
Flashtank.
Heat exchanger.
Stand.
Optional Equipment
Drain valve and level control.
Sample coolers and assembly.
Flow control valve and assembly.
Manifold.
Safety valve.
Gauge glass.
Pressure gauge.
Gauge panel.
Level alarm.
Level alarm control panel.
Thermometers for exchanger operation.
ENGINEERING DATA
Engineering data, system selection, and payback are shown in
Figure H12-3.
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MODEL NO.
CAPACITY (MAX)
A
BLOWDOWN MAKE-UP
FTE-10I A 10 gpm 100 gpm 48"
FTE-20I A 20 gpm 200 gpm 48"
FTE-10E B 10 gpm 100 gpm 72"
FTE-20E B 20 gpm 200 gpm 72"
NOTE: A. Internal type float assembly (shown).
B. External type float assembly.
Figure H12-1. Model FTE Flash Tank Heat Exchanger Dimensions
73
37
A
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MODEL
BLOW-
DOWN
(GPM)
MAKEUP
(GPM)
A B C D E F G H
ACC-AHR-39
ACC-AHR-315
ACC-AHR-612
ACC-AHR-630
ACC-AHR-1020
ACC-AHR-1050
ACC-AHR-2040
ACC-AHR-3060
ACC-AHR-20100
ACC-AHR-30150
3
3
6
6
10
10
20
30
20
30
9
15
12
30
20
50
40
60
100
150
96
97
110
111
100
106
140
172
140
132-1/2
44
50
49
53
44
50
67
76
67
67
44-1/4
36
50
46
42
44
62
85
62
52-1/2
8
10
10
12
16
16
18
18
18
24
1
1
1-1/2
1-1/2
1-1/2
1-1/2
1-1/2
1-1/2
1-1/2
1-1/2
2-1/2
2-1/2
3
3
4
4
6
6-8
6
6-8
1-1/2
1
1-1/2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3/4
1
3/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/2
1-1/2
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
Figure H12-2. Model AHR Flash Tank Heat Exchanger Dimensions
NOTE: Dimensions in inches.
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Figure H12-3. Flash Tank Exchanger Blowdown System Selection & Payback (Sheet 1 of 4)
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Figure H12-3. Flash Tank Exchanger Blowdown System Selection & Payback (Sheet 2 of 4)
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Figure H12-3. Flash Tank Exchanger Blowdown System Selection & Payback (Sheet 3 of 4)
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Figure H12-3. Flash Tank Exchanger Blowdown System Selection & Payback (Sheet 4 of 4
)
Flash Tank Heat Exchangers Feedwater Systems
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SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
The following sample specication is provided by Cleaver- Brooks to assist you in specifying your customers requirements.
Model FTE
1.0 General
Provide Cleaver-Brooks Model FTE-_____________ packaged ash tank heat exchanger system designed to handle a maximum
blowdown rate of 10 to 20 gpm, and a maximum makeup rate of 100 to 200 gpm.
The heat recovery system shall be designed for boilers of 300-3600 hp operating at 25 to 250 psig. The unit shall be designed to
cool the blowdown to within 25 F of the makeup water temperature. The tank shall have a 100 psig rating at 300 F.
The heat recovery systems ash tank shall have an ASME Code design pressure at 100 psig and an internal ash tank pressure of
_____ psig (5 to 15). The ash tank shall be 18" diameter x 30" high, and shall be complete with a blowdown inlet manifold, stain-
less steel wear plate, centrifugal entrainment bafe, steam outlet, Armstrong 3LD level control at and drain valve, 1/2" drain con-
nections, gauge glass assembly, and a 1/2" Consolidated # 1543H safety valve.
The system shall also have a plate and frame heat exchanger, consisting of plates manufactured of AISI 316 stainless steel. These
plates shall be assembled in packs and bolted in a frame, with each adjacent pair of plates forming a channel with the liquid owing
in alternate channels. Between the plates shall be a one piece gasket made of EPDM. The exchanger shall have a maximum temper-
ature limitation of 100 psig at 300 F. The system shall have interconnecting piping of steel and stainless steel.
A ow control assembly shall be furnished for each boiler. The assembly shall consist of a _____" Hancock #4595 ow control
valve rated at 300 psig, bronze construction, and a ______" cast steel strainer with a stainless steel screen, and have a 250 psig pres-
sure rating.
A 0-100 psig ash tank pressure gauge shall be furnished.
The entire system shall be supported by steel channel legs with 3/4" diameter holes for customer-supplied 5/8" diameter anchor
bolts.
A high level alarm switch Mercoid # 123, rated at 125 psig, shall be furnished. The switch shall be mounted and piped on the unit,
and shall include two (2) isolation valves.
The system shall be painted with Cleaver-Brooks nish paint.
2.0 Optional Equipment
2.1 A SC-22 Sample Cooler with isolation valves and interconnecting piping shall be supplied for a single boiler application. With
each additional boiler, a sample valve assembly shall be added and manifolded to the sample cooler.
2.2 An alarm panel, including an audio and visual alarm for high level, shall be provided. The alarm panel shall be complete with a
silencing switch and a push-to-test switch. The alarm panel shall be prepiped, wired, and mounted on the unit.
2.3. A gauge panel shall be provided, and shall include thermometers for makeup in, makeup out, and blowdown drain. Each ther-
mometer shall have a 3" diameter dial with reading of 50-300 F. A tank pressure gauge shall also be included in the gauge panel.
The tank pressure gauge shall have a 4-1/2" diameter dial with reading of 0-100 psig. The panel shall be prepiped and mounted on
the unit.
2.4 A Warren 377 external oat control shall be provided, with Warren 320L valve and a 1-1/2" mechanical drain control valve.
Model FTE
1.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H12-10
2.0 Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H12-10
Model AHR
1.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H12-11
2.0 Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H12-11
3.0 Multiple Boiler Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H12-11
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Model AHR
1.0 General
Furnish Cleaver-Brooks Model ACC-AHR ____ packaged ash tank coil type heat exchanger system, designed to handle a maxi-
mum blowdown rate of ____ gpm (3 to 30) and a maximum makeup rate of _____ gpm (9 to 150).
The system shall be designed for boilers of (130-2200) hp operating at (0-600) psig. The unit shall be designed to cool the blow-
down to within 30 F of the makeup water temperature. The unit shall have a 150 psig rating at 365 F.
The systems ash tank shall have an ASME code design pressure of 150 psig and an internal ash pressure of ____ psig (5 to 15).
The ash tank shall be ____" diameter and ____" high and shall be complete with a ______" tangential blowdown inlet, stainless
steel wear plate, steam outlet, ball type oat trap with all working parts constructed of stainless steel, tank stand, brass-bodied
Michigan site glass, and a safety relief valve set at 150 psig. The ash tank shall have a anged bottom section for quick access to
the sludge area and to the coil.
The system shall also have a vertical coil-type heat exchanger. The exchanger shall be constructed of stainless steel and shall be
integral with the ash tank. The coil shall be complete with ______" threaded connections for the makeup water inlet and outlet.
A gauge panel shall be furnished and shall include dial thermometers for indicating makeup inlet temperature, makeup outlet tem-
perature and blowdown outlet temperature. The gauge panel shall be prepiped and mounted on the unit.
The entire system shall be supported by steel legs with 3/4" diameter holes for customer-supplied 1/2" diameter bolts. The system
will be painted with Cleaver-Brooks blue nish paint.
2.0 Optional Equipment
A SC-325 Sample Cooler with isolation valves and interconnecting piping shall be supplied for a single boiler application. With
each additional boiler, a sample valve assembly shall be added and manifolded to the sample cooler.
3.0 Multiple Boiler Operation
A manifold assembly shall be necessary for multiple boiler installations and shall consist of the necessary piping with threaded
connections for the customer-supplied continuous blowoff valves.
Flash Tank Heat Exchangers Feedwater Systems
H12-12
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NOTES
H13-1
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Section H13
SAMPLE COOLERS
CONTENTS
FEATURES AND BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H13-3
PRODUCT OFFERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H13-3
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H13-3
ENGINEERING DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H13-3
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H13-6
I
LLUSTRATIONS
Figure H13-1. Sample Cooler (SC-22) Dimensions 4
Figure H13-2. Performance Curves for Hot Water Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H13-4
Figure H13-3. Sample Cooler (SC-42) Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H13-5
Figure H13-4. Performance Curves for Steam Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H13-5
TABLES
Table H13-1. Sample Cooler Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H13-3
H13-2
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This section contains information on Cleaver-Brooks sample coolers. The Model SC22 and SC42 Sample Coolers are used to cool
boiler water samples under pressure so that an accurate sampling can be made. When boiler water samples are taken without being
properly cooled (while under boiler pressure), as much as 20% of the sample can ash to steam, causing inaccurate measurement
of boiler water quality.
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Heavy Duty All Stainless Steel Wetted Parts:
SC-22 cools hot water samples up to 850 F and 2000 psig.
SC-42 cools steam or water samples up to 1000 F and 5000
psig.
True Counterflow Cooling:
Effective bafing on the shell side produces full counter ow
with high cooling water ow and minimum pressure drop,
vibration and scaling.
Proper temperature achieved.
Compact Design:
SC-22 3-1/2" square x 5-1/2" long compact size. Easily
mounted in cooling water piping without using brackets or
special supports.
SC-42 3-1/2 square x 11-1/4 long mounted in cooling
water piping without using brackets or special supports.
Stainless Steel Coil:
Single continuous tube with no joints assures long,
maintenance free operation.
Removable Shell:
Shell can be easily removed for inspection and/or cleaning
without disconnecting sample water lines.
Lowest Cost:
Largest heat transfer surface per unit of cost of any sample
coolers.
PRODUCT OFFERING
The sample cooler is a low-pressure-drop system for monitor-
ing boiler water quality without shutting down the boiler sys-
tem. The Model SC-22 sample cooler is simple, compact and
designed to cool boiler samples with minimum disturbance to
system pressure. The 316 stainless steel tubing is a continuous,
jointless, coil arrangement. The tubing is maintenance-free,
rated for 850 F at 2000 psig. The shell is also 316 stainless
steel, rated at 450 F, 250 psig.
The design has bafing on the shell side to achieve high cool-
ing water ow which minimizes pressure drop, vibration and
scaling. The shell can be easily removed for inspection and/or
cleaning without disconnecting sample or water lines.
NOTICE
The Model SC-22 Sample Cooler is not generally rec-
ommended for steam samples. Use SC-42 for steam
sample cooler information.
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGS
Dimensions for Model SC-22 are shown in Figure H13-1, and
in Figure H13-3 for Model SC-42. Ratings are shown in Table
H13-1.
ENGINEERING DATA
Refer to Figures H13-2 (hot water) and H13-4 (steam) for per-
formance curves. For example, the hot water samples show the
relationship of outgoing sample temperature to incoming cool-
ing water temperature for various sample temperatures (diago-
nal lines) and ow rates (Scale at left). Example: If the water
sample is 1/4 gpm (946 cc/min) at 400 F and is to be cooled
to less than 100 F and the cooling water is 95 F. Follow the
dotted line at 0.25 gpm to 400 F inlet temperature. Read 18 F
temperature approach. Sample pressure drop will be approxi-
mately 6.5 psig. Sample will cool to 88 F, (70 F coolant + 18
F approach).
MODEL
NO.
SHELL
DESIGN
TUBE
DESIGN
TUBE
MATERIAL
SHELL & HEAD
MATERIAL
AREA WEIGHT
SC-22 250 psig @
450
o
F
2000 psig @
850
o
F
1/4" OD SS
A
304 Stainless 1.2 sq-ft 9 lbs
SC-42 450 psig @
650
o
F
5000 psig @
1000
o
F
1/4 OD
316 SS
304 SS 2.4 sq-ft 12 lbs
A. Tubing is 300 series stainless steel with chemical and physical properties equal to, or better
than T304.
Table H13-1. Sample Cooler Ratings
H13-4
Sample Coolers Feedwater Systems
Figure H13-1. Sample Cooler (SC-22) Dimensions
Figure H13-2. Performance Curves for Hot Water Samples
MODEL SC-22 (2.4 SQ-FT)
3 GPM COOLING WATER
1PSIG PRESSURE DROP
SAMPLE
PRESS.
DROP
APPROACH TEMPERATURE F
(PSIG)
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Figure H13-3. Sample Cooler (SC-42) Dimensions
Figure H13-4. Performance Curves for Steam Samples
MODEL SC-42
3 GPM COOLING WATER
1 PSIG PRESSURE DROP
SAMPLE DATA
GPM
LB/
SAMPLE
PRESS.
DROP
(PSIG)
APPROACH TEMPERATURE F
CC/
HR MIN
Sample Coolers Feedwater Systems
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SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
The following sample specications are provided by Cleaver-Brooks to assist you in specifying your customers requirements.
Furnish _______ Cleaver-Brooks Model SC-22 sample cooler(s) consisting of 304 stainless steel head and shell, jointless coiled
T304 stainless steel tubing, and a carbon steel mounting bracket.
The sample cooler shall be of compact bolted design and shall require no larger space than 3-1/2" square x 5-1/2". The tubing and
shell shall be removable for cleaning without disturbing connections. The cooling water connections shall be 3/8" FPT and the
sample tube connections shall be
1/4" OD.
The tubing shall be rated at 2000 psig at 635 F. The surface area shall be 1.2 sq-ft.
Furnish _______ Cleaver-Brooks Model SC-42 sample cooler(s) consisting of 304 stainless steel head and shell, jointless coiled
T304 stainless steel tubing, and a carbon steel mounting bracket.
The sample cooler shall be of compact bolted design and shall require no larger space than 3-1/2" square x 11". The tubing and
shell shall be removable for cleaning without disturbing connections. The cooling water connections shall be 3/8" FPT and the
sample tube connections shall be
1/4" OD.
The tubing shall be rated at 5000 psig at 1000 F. The surface area shall be 2.4 sq-ft.
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Boiler Selection Considerations
Section
I
SYSTEM FUNDAMENTALS
Hot Water Systems
Steam Systems
General Engineering Data
I1
I2
I3
I4
Ib
General System Fundamentals
Notes
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CONTENTS
BOILER TYPES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1- 3
Scotch Marine - The Classic Firetube Boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-3
Firebox boilers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-4
Commercial Watertube Boilers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-4
Industrial Watertube Boilers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-4
Flexible Watertube (Bent Tube) Boilers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-4
Membrane Watertube Boilers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-4
Cast Iron Boilers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-4
Electric Boilers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-4
BOILER SELECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-4
Codes and Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-5
Steam or Hot Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-6
System Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-6
Heating Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-6
Process Load. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-6
Combination Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-7
Defining Load Variations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-7
System Load Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-7
Load Tracking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-7
Number of Boilers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-8
Back-Up Boilers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-8
Type of Load. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-8
Downtime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-8
Boiler Turndown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-8
Performance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-9
Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-9
Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-9
Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-9
Combustion Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-9
Thermal Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-9
Boiler Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-9
Fuel-to-Steam Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-9
Stack Temperature and Losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-9
Excess Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-9
Radiation and Convection Losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-10
Heating Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-10
Flue Gas Passes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-10
Integral Boiler/Burner Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-10
Special Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-10
Replacement Boilers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-10
PAYBACK ANALYSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-10
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-12
Section
I
1
BOILER SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS
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ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure I1-1. Annual Gas Cost as a Function of Gas Use and Unit Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-14
Figure I1-2. Annual Gas Cost as a Function of Gas Use and Unit Price (Expansion of Figure I1-1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-15
Figure I1-3. Annual Fuel Oil Cost as a Function of Fuel Oil Use and Unit Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-16
Figure I1-4. Annual Fuel Oil Cost as a Function of Fuel Oil Use and Unit Price (Expansion of Figure I1-3) . . . . . . . . . . I1-17
Figure I1-5. System Efficiency Improvement as a Function of Incremental Component Efficiency Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-18
Figure I1-6. Annual Savings as a Function of Annual Fuel Cost and System Efficiency Improvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-19
Figure I1-7. Annual Savings as a Function of Annual Fuel Cost and System Efficiency Improvement
(Expansion of Figure I1-6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-20
TABLES
Table I1-1.Common Boiler Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-3
Table I1-2. Considerations for Selecting a Boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-5
Table I1-3. Load Demand Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-7
Table I1-4.Typical Firetube Boiler Fuel Consumption Rates - Natural Gas (MM/Btu/hr) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-11
Table I1-5. Typical Firetube Boiler Fuel Consumption Rates - No. 6 Oil (gal/hr) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-12
Table I1-6. Typical Firetube Boiler Fuel Consumption Rates - No. 2 Oil (gal/hr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I1-13
Perhaps no other piece of equipment is more important to a facility than the boiler. Proper boiler selection, to meet the needs of the
application, is a critical factor in the design of any steam or hot water system.
This section provides information to consider when selecting a boiler. This information is divided into three main subsections:
1. Boiler Types
Typical boiler types are dened, including: retube, rebox, industrial watertube, and commercial watertube boilers. General
information is provided on the differences in boiler types (sizes, ranges, pressures, etc.). For more detailed information on boiler
products, refer to the specic boiler product section.
2. Boiler Selection
Provides information on codes and standards; when to use steam or hot water boilers; denes load requirements; denes the num-
ber of boilers needed; discusses performance issues; and addresses special requirements.
3. Payback Analysis
There are many factors that affect the decision to purchase a particular piece of boiler room equipment. This section addresses
economic considerations only, and provides a procedure that can be applied to individual equipment selection or evaluation of
alternative systems.
Definitions
To assist with understanding information in this section, it will be necessary to understand the following denitions.
Boiler horsepower(BHP) is a measure of boiler energy output. One boiler horsepower (from and at 212 F):
BHP = 34.5 lbs/hr
BHP = 33,472 Btu/hr
BHP = 9.8 kW
BHP should not be confused with other horsepower measurements.
Boiler Trim: Accessories added to the boiler, such as auxiliary low water cutoff, special tappings, special gas trains, etc.
Btu: Amount of energy required to raise one pound of water one F.
Input: Total amount of fuel input to the burner in Btu/hr.
Output: Total amount of energy released from a steam or hot water boiler measured in boiler horsepower, lbs/hr of steam, or Btu/
hr.
For additional denitions, refer to the glossary at the end of The Boiler Book.
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BOILER TYPES
The boilers discussed in this book are packaged boilers. This
concept has been around for more than 60 years. The packaged
boiler originated with Cleaver-Brooks, when a pre-engineered
assembly was supplied to a customer to eliminate his need to
purchase separate components, and then try to make them
work together. The packaged boiler has proven to be a suc-
cessful concept - with more than 150,000 Cleaver-Brooks
units around the world.
There are many types of packaged boilers available. Table I1-1
compares common boiler types and their features.
The following is an overview of different types of boilers.
Scotch Marine - The Classic Firetube Boiler
The Scotch Marine style of boiler has become so popular in
the last 40 years that it frequently is referred to simply as a
retube boiler. Firetube boilers are available for low or high
pressure steam, or for hot water applications. Firetube boilers
are typically used for applications ranging from 15 to 1500
horsepower. A retube boiler is a cylindrical vessel, with the
ame in the furnace and the combustion gases inside the tubes.
The furnace and tubes are within a larger vessel, which con-
tains the water and steam.
The retube construction provides some characteristics that
differentiate it from other boiler types. Because of its vessel
size, the retube contains a large amount of water, allowing it
to respond to load changes with minimum variation in steam
pressure.
Steam pressure in a retube boiler is generally limited to
approximately 350 psig. To achieve higher pressure, it would
be necessary to use very thick shell and tube sheet material.
For this reason, a watertube boiler is generally used if pressure
above 350 psig design is needed.
Firetube boilers are usually built similar to a shell and tube
heat exchanger. A large quantity of tubes results in more heat-
ing surface per boiler horsepower, which greatly improves heat
transfer and efciency.
Firetube boilers are rated in boiler horsepower (BHP), which
should not be confused with other horsepower measurements.
The furnace and the banks of tubes are used to transfer heat to
the water. Combustion occurs within the furnace and the ue
gases are routed through the tubes to the stack outlet. Firetube
boilers are available in two, three and four pass designs. A sin-
gle pass is dened as the area where combustion gases travel
the length of the boiler. Generally, boiler efciencies increase
with the number of passes.
Firetube boilers are available in either dryback or wetback
design. In the dryback boiler, a refractory-lined chamber, out-
side of the vessel, is used to direct the combustion gases from
the furnace to the tube banks. Easy access to all internal areas
of the boiler including tubes, burner, furnace, and refractory, is
available from either end of the boiler. This makes mainte-
nance easier and reduces associated costs.
The wetback boiler design has a water cooled turn around
chamber used to direct the ue gases from the furnace to the
tube banks. The wetback design requires less refractory main-
tenance; however, internal pressure vessel maintenance, such
as cleaning, is more difcult and costly. In addition, the wet-
back design is more prone to water side sludge buildup,
because of the restricted ow areas near the turn around cham-
ber.
CAST
IRON
MEMBRANE
WATERTUBE
ELECTRIC FIREBOX FIRETUBE
FLEXIBLE
WATERTUBE
INDUSTRIAL
WATERTUBE
VERTICAL
FIRETUBE
Efciency Low Medium High Medium High Medium Medium Low/Medium
Floor Space
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High
Low High Very Low
Maintenance Medium/High Medium Medium/High Low Low Medium High Low
Initial Cost Medium Low/Medium High Low Medium/
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Typical
Applications
Heating/
Process
Heating/
Process
Heating/
Process
Heating Heating/
Process
Heating Process Heating/
Process
Comments Field
Erectable
Field
Erectable
Table I1-1. Common Boiler Types
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For more information on specic retube boiler products, refer
to Section A.
Firebox boilers
The rebox boiler uses similar tube attachment techniques as
the retube boiler. Its combustion chamber is not round, like
the retubes cylindrical furnace. The rebox boiler is typi-
cally manufactured to low pressure steam or hot water applica-
tions. The rebox boiler is a compact, economical unit and
serves as a good t for seasonal use and when efciency is not
the driving factor. Sizes range from 12 to 337 horsepower.
Commercial Watertube Boilers
Commercial watertube boilers typically produce steam or hot
water for commercial, or modest-size applications. There are a
wide variety of types, sizes, capacities, and design pressures
available. Commercial watertube boilers can be membrane
type, straight tube, modular, etc. They can be either atmo-
spherically red or utilize power burners.
For more information on commercial watertube boilers, refer
to Section B.
Industrial Watertube Boilers
The industrial watertube boiler typically produces steam or
hot water primarily for industrial process applications, and is
used less frequently for heating applications. In the watertube
design, tubes contain steam and/or water and the products of
combustion pass around the tubes. Typically, watertube
designs consist of multiple drums. A steam drum (upper) and
mud drums (lower) are connected by the tubes, which form
both the convection section and the furnace area.
Packaged industrial watertube boilers are typically rated in
pounds of steam per hour output at operating conditions and
range from 10,000 to 134,000 lbs/hr.
Industrial watertube boilers are noted for their fast steaming
capability. Steam is generated very rapidly because of the rela-
tively low water content. This allows them to respond quickly
to changing load demands.
The industrial watertube boiler design makes it capable of
generating either saturated or superheated steam. When appli-
cations dictate superheated steam usage, large or uctuating
steam loads, or high pressures (greater than 350 psig), an
industrial watertube boiler should be considered.
For more information on industrial watertube boilers, refer to
Section C.
Flexible Watertube (Bent Tube) Boilers
Flexible watertube boilers are a common type of boiler used
for heating applications because of their resistance to thermal
shock. Flexible watertube boilers are available in size ranges
from 2 to 9 MMBtu/hr input. Flexible watertube boilers are
available for low pressure steam or hot water applications.
Field erectable packages are also available.
For more information on exible watertube boilers, refer to
Section B.
Membrane Watertube Boilers
The membrane watertube boiler is available for low or high
pressure steam or hot water applications. High outputs are
available in a compact design and should be considered where
space is limited. Sizes range from 34 to 143 horsepower.
For more information on membrane type commercial water-
tube boilers, refer to Section B.
Cast Iron Boilers
Cast iron boilers are limited to low-pressure steam or hot water
applications, and typically range in size from 25 to 200 horse-
power. One advantage of the cast iron boiler is its modular
design, which includes sections for eld erection.
For more information on cast iron boiler products, contact your
local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative.
Electric Boilers
Electric boilers are noted for being clean, quiet, easy to install,
and compact. Because there are no combustion considerations,
an electric boiler has minimal complexity (no fuels or fuel han-
dling equipment) with easily replaceable heating elements.
An electric boiler may be the perfect alternative to supply low
or high pressure steam or hot water where the customer is
restricted by emission regulations. In areas where the cost of
electric power is minimal, the electric boiler could be the best
choice. Sizes range from 9 kW to 3,375 kW output.
For more information on electric boilers, refer to Section B.
BOILER SELECTION
Six criteria should be considered when selecting a boiler to
meet the application needs. The criteria are:
1. Codes and standards requirements
2. Steam or Hot Water
3. Boiler load
4. Number of boilers
5. Performance considerations
6. Special considerations
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Codes and Standards
There are a number of codes and standards, laws, and regula-
tions covering boilers and related equipment that should be
considered when designing a system. Regulatory requirements
are dictated by a variety of sources and are all focused prima-
rily on safety. For more information on how the various rules
affect boiler selection and operation, you may want to contact
your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative. Here are
some key rules to consider:
The boiler industry is tightly regulated by the American
Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the ASME
Codes, which governs boiler design, inspection, and quality
assurance. The boilers pressure vessel must have an ASME
stamp. (Deaerators, economizers, and other pressure vessels
must also be ASME stamped).
The insurance company insuring the facility or boiler may
dictate additional requirements. Boiler manufacturers
provide special boiler trim according to the requirements of
the major insurance companies. Special boiler trim items
usually pertain to added safety controls.
Some industries, such as food processing, brewing, or pharma-
ceuticals, may also have additional regulations that have an
impact on the boiler and the boiler room.
A UL, ULC, cUL, CSA or CGA listing, or Canadian
Registration Number (CRN) may be required. State, local, or
provincial authorities may require data on the boiler controls
or basic design criteria.
Most areas have established a maximum temperature at
which water can be discharged to the sewer. In this case, a
blowdown separator aftercooler is required.
Most state, local or provincial authorities require a permit to
install and/or operate a boiler. Additional restrictions may
apply in non-attainment areas where air quality does not
meet the national ambient air quality standards and emission
regulations are more stringent.
For all new boilers with inputs over 10 MMBtu/hr, U.S.
Federal emission standards apply, including permitting and
reporting procedures.
Limits on fuel sulfur content are frequently set at 0.5%
maximum.
A full-time boiler operator may be required. Operator
requirement depends on the boilers size, pressure, heating
surface or volume of water. Boilers can be selected which
minimize the requirements, either by falling under the
requirements and being exempt or with special equipment
that gives the operator more freedom in the facility.
Most states or provinces require an annual boiler inspection.
There may be other requirements on piping as well.
Before beginning the selection process, refer to Table I1-2,
which shows multiple considerations for selecting a packaged
boiler.
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Table I1-2. Considerations for Selecting a Boiler
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Steam or Hot Water
Now that you have a general overview of the types of boilers
and code and standards requirements, its time to look at the
facilitys application in order to see how the boiler will be
used. Keep in mind, the primary purpose of the boiler is to
supply energy to the facilitys operations - for heat, manufac-
turing process, laundry, kitchen, etc. The nature of the facil-
itys operation will dictate whether a steam or hot water boiler
should be used.
Hot water is commonly used in heating applications with the
boiler supplying water to the system at 180 F to 220 F. The
operating pressure for hot water heating systems usually is 30
psig to 125 psig. Under these conditions, there is a wide range
of hot water boiler products available. If system requirements
are for hot water of more than 240 F, a high temperature
water boiler should be considered.
For more information on application considerations for hot
water boilers and hot water systems, refer to Hot Water Sys-
tems, Section I2.
Steam boilers are designed for low pressure or high pressure
applications. Low pressure boilers are limited to 15 psig
design, and are typically used for heating applications. High
pressure boilers are typically used for process loads and can
have an operating pressure of 75 to 700 psig. Most steam
boiler systems require saturated steam.
Steam and hot water boilers are dened according to design
pressure and operating pressure. Design pressure is the maxi-
mum pressure used in the design of the boiler for the purpose
of calculating the minimum permissible thickness or physical
characteristics of the pressure vessel parts of the boiler. Typi-
cally, the safety valves are set at or below design pressure.
Operating pressure is the pressure of the boiler at which it nor-
mally operates. The operating pressure usually is maintained
at a suitable level below the setting of the pressure relieving
valve(s) to prevent their frequent opening during normal oper-
ation.
Some steam applications may require superheated steam. It
should be noted that superheated steam has a high enthalpy, so
there is more energy per pound of steam and higher (drier)
steam quality. One example of an application where super-
heated steam may be required is with a steam turbine. The tur-
bines blades require very dry steam because the moisture can
destroy the blades. When very high pressure or superheated
steam is required, an industrial watertube boiler should be
selected.
For more information on application considerations for steam
boilers and steam systems, refer to Section I3, Steam Systems.
System Load
In addition to the system load considerations provided in this
section, many excellent reference manuals are available to help
further dene specic load details and characteristics. For more
information, refer to the ABMA Firetube Engineering Guide,
the ASHRAE Handbook, or contact your local Cleaver-Brooks
authorized representative.
System load is measured in either Btus or pounds of steam (at a
specic pressure and temperature). When discussing the sys-
tem load, we will include references to both steam and hot
water. However, not all situations or criteria apply to both. It
would be nearly impossible to size and select a boiler(s) with-
out knowing the system load requirements. Knowing the sys-
tem load provides the following information:
The boiler(s) capacity, taken from the maximum system load
requirement.
The boiler(s) turndown, taken from the minimum system
load requirement.
Conditions for maximum efciency, taken from the average
system load requirement.
Determining the total system load requires an understanding of
the type(s) of load in the system. There are three types of loads:
heating, process, and combination.
Heating Load
A heating load is typically low pressure steam or hot water, and
is relatively simple to dene because there is not a great deal of
instantaneous changes to the load. And, once a heating load is
computed, the number can easily be transferred into the equip-
ment size requirements. A heating load is used to maintain
building heat. Cooling loads, using steam to run an absorption
chiller, also are included when computing a heating load. Char-
acteristics of a heating load include large seasonal variations
but small instantaneous demand changes. The boiler should be
sized for the worst possible weather conditions, which means
that true capacity is rarely reached.
Process Load
A process load is usually a high pressure steam load. A process
load pertains to manufacturing operations, where heat from
steam or hot water is used in the process. A process load is fur-
ther dened as either continuous or batch. In a continuous load,
the demand is fairly constant - such as in a heating load. The
batch load is characterized by short-term demands. The batch
load is a key issue when selecting equipment, because a batch-
type process load can have a very large instantaneous demand
that can be several times larger than the rating of the boiler. For
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example, based on its size, a heating coil can consume a large
amount of steam simply to ll and pressurize the coil. When
designing a boiler room for a process load with instantaneous
demand, a more careful boiler selection process should take
place.
Combination Load
Many facilities have a mixture of loads - different types of pro-
cess loads and combinations of heating and process loads. The
information just given on heating and process loads should be
taken into consideration when dealing with a combination
load.
Defining Load Variations
Loads vary and a power plant must be capable of handling the
minimum load, the maximum load, and any load variations.
Boiler selection is often dictated by the variation in load
demand, rather than by the total quantity of steam or hot water
required.
There are three basic types of load variations: seasonal, daily,
and instantaneous.
Seasonal Variations. For a heating system, seasonal variations
can mean no demand in the summer, light demand in the fall
and spring, and heavy demand in the winter. Manufacturing
operations often have seasonal variations, because the demand
for production may vary. When selecting boiler equipment, the
minimum and maximum load for each season should be deter-
mined.
Daily Variation. Daily variation can occur due to variations in
the work hours, or the heat required at various times of the day
or weekend. Minimum and maximum seasonal variations
mentioned earlier may already reect these changes if they
occur daily. If not, the minimum and maximum daily loads
should be included.
The seasonal and daily variations dene the size of the load
that the boiler(s) must handle. Seasonal and daily variations
also help dene the number of boilers and turndown require-
ments.
Instantaneous Demand. Instantaneous demand is a sudden
peak load change that is usually of short duration. These types
of loads are sometimes hidden. Many machines or processes
are rated in pounds of steam per hour or Btu/hr as running
loads, under balanced operating conditions, and there is no
recognition given to cold startup, peak or pickup loads.
The instantaneous load demand is important to consider when
selecting a boiler to ensure that these load variations are taken
into account. If the instantaneous demand is not included in
the system load calculations, the boiler(s) may be undersized.
System Load Summary
The load demand matrix shown in Table I1-3 can be used as a
work sheet in determining the minimum, maximum, and aver-
age system loads.
Load Tracking
Load tracking is the ability of a boiler to respond to changes in
steam or hot water demand. Most often associated with pro-
MINIMUM WEIGHTED AVERAGE MAXIMUM
Heating Load 1
Heating Load 2
Heating Load 3
Total Heating Load
Process Load 1
Process Load 2
Process Load 3
Total Process Load
Instantaneous Load
Total Load
Utilize a load demand matrix to analyze each load and determine minimum, average, and maximum load require-
ments.
Table I1-3. Load Demand Matrix
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cess loads, load tracking focuses on the boilers ability to sup-
ply a constant volume of steam at the required pressure.
The ability of the boiler to track a variable load depends on the
boiler type, burner turndown capability, feedwater valve con-
trol, and combustion control design. If the analysis of the load
shows highly variable load conditions, a more complex control
package may be necessary. This type of control is achieved
with sophisticated boiler management systems. For more
information on these types of systems, refer to Controls, Sec-
tion D, or contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized repre-
sentative.
If the application has instantaneous load demands, whereby a
large volume of steam is required for a short period of time, a
boiler with a large energy storage reserve, such as a retube,
should be considered. If the application dictates large vari-
ances in load demand, where the load swings frequently for
long periods of time, the best choice is probably a watertube
type boiler, because it contains less water and can respond to
the variances more rapidly.
In all cases, operation of the burner should be taken into
account in selecting a boiler(s) to meet system demand. The
burner will require proper operating controls that can accu-
rately sense the varying demands and be capable of the turn-
down requirements. The boiler feedwater valve and control
design are also critical if load swings are expected.
Number of Boilers
Back-Up Boilers
When selecting the boiler(s), consideration should be given to
back-up equipment to accommodate future expansion, emer-
gency repairs, and maintenance. There are a number of consid-
erations for a backup boiler.
Type of Load
Heating systems and non-critical loads that do not result in a
sudden loss of production generally have little or no backup.
While this is not recommended, it is still common practice.
These types of applications rely on the ability to make repairs
quickly to reduce downtime. The risk involved in having no
backup is a total loss of heat when the boiler is not in service.
When process or heating loads use multiple boilers during
peak times, and one boiler during most other times, the avail-
ability of an additional boiler to provide full backup during
maximum demand should be considered.
In applications with critical steam or hot water requirements,
laws or codes may require a backup. Even if laws or codes do
not require a backup, there are many cases where the operation
cannot tolerate downtime. For example, a hotel uses hot water
24 hours a day, seven days a week. During periods of mainte-
nance or in an emergency, a backup boiler is required.
Downtime
Another way to determine whether a backup boiler is a wise
decision is to compute the cost of downtime to the owner or the
user, as shown in the following three examples:
A chemical company manufactures dry cell battery com-
pound in a batch process. The process temperature must be
maintained within 2 degrees. The boiler shuts down on a
ame failure. They have 20 minutes to recover steam or
the batch is scrap. The value of the product is $250,000.
A Midwestern insurance company building has comfort
heat supplied by one boiler. There are over 2000 workers
in the building. The boiler shuts down due to a failed gas
valve. Outside, its 11F. Inside, the temperature continues
to drop and, at 1:30 in the afternoon, all 2,000 workers are
sent home.
A meat processing company makes its entire packaged
ham line in a Southern plant. It operates 24 hours a day,
every day. A single boiler provides heat for curing, steriliz-
ing, and cleaning. The boiler goes down due to a lack of
feedwater. Each hour of steam loss results in four hours of
lost production.
Boiler Turndown
Boiler turndown is the ratio between full boiler output and the
boiler output when operating at low re. Typical boiler turn-
down is 4:1. For example, a 400 horsepower boiler, with a 4:1
turndown burner, will modulate down to 100 horsepower
before cycling off. The same boiler with a 10:1 turndown
burner will modulate down to 40 horsepower.
The ability of the burner to turn down reduces frequent on and
off cycling. Fully modulating burners are typically designed to
operate down to 25% of rated capacity. At a load that is 20% of
the rated capacity, the boiler will turn off and cycle frequently.
A boiler operating at low load conditions can cycle as fre-
quently as 12 times per hour, or 288 times per day. With each
cycle, pre- and post-purge air ow removes heat from the
boiler and sends it out the stack. The energy loss can be elimi-
nated by keeping the boiler on at low ring rates. Every time
the boiler cycles off, it must go through a specic start-up
sequence for safety assurance. It requires about one to two
minutes to place the boiler back on line. And, if theres a sud-
den load demand, the start-up sequence cannot be accelerated.
Keeping the boiler on line assures the quickest response to load
changes. Frequent cycling also accelerates wear of boiler com-
ponents. Maintenance increases and, more importantly, the
chance of component failure increases.
As discussed earlier, boiler(s) capacity requirement determined
by many different types of load variations in the system. Boiler
over-sizing occurs when future expansion and safety factors
are added to assure that the boiler is large enough for the appli-
cation. If the boiler is oversized, the ability of the boiler to han-
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dle minimum loads without cycling is reduced. Therefore,
capacity and turndown should be considered together for
proper boiler selection to meet overall system load require-
ments.
Performance Considerations
Three important considerations pertain to fuels, emissions, and
efciency. All three have important impact on boiler perfor-
mance, and can affect long-term boiler operating costs.
Fuels
Remember, from an operating perspective, fuel costs typically
account for approximately 10% of a facilitys total operating
budget. Therefore, fuel is an important consideration. Nor-
mally, the fuels of choice are natural gas, propane, or light oil.
Increasingly stringent emission standards have greatly reduced
the use of heavy oil and solid fuels such as coal and wood. Of
the fossil fuels, natural gas burns cleanest and leaves less resi-
due; therefore less maintenance is required.
It can be advantageous to supply a boiler with a combination
burner that can burn two fuels independently - for example, oil
or natural gas. A combination burner allows the customer to
take advantage of peak time rates, which substantially
reduces the costs of a therm of gas when operating off peak
by merely switching to the back up fuel. Dual fuel capability
also is benecial if the primary fuel supply must be shut down
for safety or maintenance reasons.
Some waste streams can be used as fuel in the boiler. In addi-
tion to reducing fuel costs, ring an alternate fuel in a boiler
can greatly reduce disposal costs. Waste streams are typically
used in combination with standard fuels to ensure safe opera-
tion and to provide additional operating exibility.
Emissions
Emission standards for boilers have become very stringent in
many areas, because of the new clean air regulations. The abil-
ity of the boiler to meet emission regulations depends on the
type of boiler and burner options. For more information, refer
to Emissions, Section E.
Efficiency
Efciency is used in the measure of economic performance of
any piece of equipment. In the boiler industry, there are four
common denitions of efciency, but only one true measure-
ment. Following are the denitions and how to measure ef-
ciency.
Combustion Efficiency
Combustion efciency is the effectiveness of the burner only
and relates to its ability to completely burn the fuel. The boiler
has little bearing on combustion efciency. A well- designed
burner will operate with as little as 15 to 20% excess air, while
converting all combustibles in the fuel to thermal energy.
Thermal Efficiency
Thermal efciency is the effectiveness of the heat transfer in a
boiler. It does not take into account boiler radiation and con-
vection losses - for example, from the boiler shell, water col-
umn piping, etc.
Boiler Efficiency
The term boiler efciency is often substituted for combus-
tion or thermal efciency. True boiler efciency is the measure
of fuel-to-steam efciency.
Fuel-to-Steam Efficiency
Cleaver-Brooks guaranteed boiler efciencies are fuel-to-
steam efciencies.
Fuel-to-steam efciency is the correct denition to use when
determining boiler efciency. Fuel-to-steam efciency is cal-
culated using either of two methods, as prescribed by the
ASME Power Test Code, PTC 4.1. The rst method is input-
output. This is the ratio of Btu output divided by Btu input x
100.
The second method is heat balance. This method considers
stack temperature and losses, excess air levels, and radiation
and convection losses. Therefore, the heat balance calculation
for fuel-to-steam efciency is 100 minus the total percent stack
loss and minus the percent radiation and convection losses.
Stack Temperature and Losses
Stack temperature is the temperature of the combustion gases
(dry and water vapor) leaving the boiler. A well-designed
boiler removes as much heat as possible from the combustion
gases. Thus, lower stack temperature represents more effective
heat transfer and lower heat loss up the stack. The stack tem-
perature reects the energy that did not transfer from the fuel
to steam or hot water. Stack temperature is a visible indicator
of boiler efciency. Any time efciency is guaranteed, pre-
dicted stack temperatures should be veried.
Stack loss is a measure of the amount of heat carried away by
dry ue gases (unused heat) and the moisture loss (product of
combustion), based on the fuel analysis of the specic fuel
being used, moisture in the combustion air, etc.
Excess Air
Excess air provides safe operation above stoichiometric condi-
tions. A burner is typically set up with 15 to 20% excess air.
Higher excess air levels result in fuel being used to heat the air
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instead of transferring it to usable energy, increasing stack
losses.
Radiation and Convection Losses
Radiation and convection losses will vary with boiler type,
size, and operating pressure. The losses are typically consid-
ered constant in Btu/hr, but become a larger percentage loss as
the ring rate decreases.
Boiler design factors that also impact efciencies of the boiler
are heating surface, ue gas passes, and design of the boiler
and burner package.
Heating Surface
Heating surface is one criterion used when comparing boilers.
Boilers with higher heating surface per boiler horsepower tend
to be more efcient and operate with less thermal stress. Many
packaged boilers are offered with ve square feet of heating
surface per boiler horsepower as an optimum design for peak
efciency.
Flue Gas Passes
The number of passes that the ue gas travels before exiting
the boiler is also a good criterion when comparing boilers. As
the ue gas travels through the boiler it cools and, therefore,
changes volume. Multiple pass boilers increase efciency
because the passes are designed to maximize ue gas veloci-
ties as the ue gas cools.
Integral Boiler/Burner Package
Ultimately, the performance of the boiler is based on the abil-
ity of the burner, the boiler, and the controls to work together.
When specifying performance, efciency, emissions, turn-
down, capacity, and excess air all must be evaluated together.
The efciency of the boiler is based, in part, on the burner
being capable of operating at optimum excess air levels. Burn-
ers not properly designed will produce CO or soot at these
excess air levels, foul the boiler, and substantially reduce ef-
ciency. In addition to the boiler and burner, the controls
included on the boiler (ame safeguard, oxygen trim, etc.) can
enhance efciency and reduce overall operating costs for the
customer. A true packaged boiler design includes the burner,
boiler, and controls as a single, engineered unit.
Special Considerations
Replacement Boilers
If the boiler is to be placed in an existing facility, there are a
number of considerations:
Floor space required.
Total space requirements.
Access space for maintenance.
Size and characteristics of the boiler to be replaced, including
location of existing piping, the boiler stack and utilities.
Boiler weight limitations.
With little or no access to the boiler room, the cast iron boiler
and some bent-tube type boilers can be carried into the boiler
room in sections or pieces and easily assembled, with no
welding required.
Electric boilers should also be considered, especially since
they do not require a stack.
Vertical retube boilers have a small oor space requirement.
PAYBACK ANALYSIS
There are many factors that affect the decision to purchase a
particular piece of boiler room equipment. This subsection
addresses some of the economic considerations in the decision
process. The procedure presented can be applied to equipment
selection and the economic evaluation of alternative systems.
The effect of a single piece of equipment can be a signicant
part of the overall transfer of energy from the fuel burned to the
thermal energy of the steam or hot water delivered. The perfor-
mance of equipment, such as the boiler, stack gas recovery sys-
tems (economizers), condensate recovery systems (deaerators,
etc.), oxygen trim systems, and blowdown heat recovery sys-
tems, should be considered. Efciency gains from each piece
of equipment need to be evaluated individually in the context
of the overall system to determine the incremental fuel cost
savings.
Savings from efciency gains are used to evaluate the payback
potential of the equipment. Payback simply refers to the time
period that will elapse before the cumulative cost savings will
equal the incremental capital cost of the equipment selected.
In summary, this section provides a procedure and a set of
tables and gures to assist in assessing the economic justica-
tion of purchasing higher performance equipment or additional
energy savings equipment (e.g., economizers, oxygen trim con-
trols, etc.). This procedure may also be used to evaluate the
operating cost impact of different system congurations.
The tables and gures provided are not unique to Cleaver-
Brook products. Therefore, the procedures may be applied to
any thermal energy consuming system. Before proceeding,
product related information (e.g., efciency and fuel consump-
tion rates) should be obtained for each specic product.
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Having dened a basic system conguration, and having iden-
tied equipment that would yield incremental performance
improvement (and investment), the payback analysis sequence
is straight forward and can be summarized as follows:
1. Estimate boiler fuel consumption rate.
2. Estimate annual fuel use.
3. Estimate annual fuel cost.
4. Determine potential incremental efciency improvement.
5. Estimate potential annual fuel savings.
6. Determine the payback period for the investment.
7. Rene the analysis.
The remainder of this section outlines the step-by-step proce-
dure to be used in conjunction with the gures and tables.
Remember, the lowest cost product is not necessarily the most
economic choice. In fact, most often it is not the best choice!
Step 1: Boiler Fuel Consumption Rate
Use Tables 11-4, I1-5, and I1-6 to compare the fuel consump-
tion rates of two boiler congurations with different fuel-to-
steam efciency or, as a base fuel rate for a given boiler cong-
uration. Find the appropriate boiler size and the efciency on
the table to nd the associated fuel consumption.
Step 2: Annual Fuel Usage
Multiply the hourly fuel consumption rates by the annual
hours of operation to determine the annual fuel usage rate.
Step 3: Annual Fuel Cost
Figures I1-1 and I1-2 are used to determine annual fuel cost
for natural gas based on annual gas use (billion Btu/yr) and gas
cost ($/MMBtu). Figure I1-2 provides a more detailed graph
for lower gas usage applications. Save the annual fuel cost
value for Step 5.
(Note that the gures referenced in this discussion are located
at the end of this section.)
Figures I1-3 and I1-4 are used to determine annual fuel cost
for oil fuels based on annual oil use (thousand gal/yr) and oil
cost ($/gal). Figure I1-4 provides a more detailed graph for
lower oil usage application. Save the annual fuel cost value for
Step 5.
Step 4: Incremental Efciency Improvement
If an improvement is being added to a boiler (economizer, oxy-
gen trim, etc.) that is designed to improve the efciency of the
boiler by x percent (incremental efciency gain). Use Figure
I1-4 to take the base system efciency (bottom) and the incre-
mental efciency gain (right side) to determine the actual
improvement in the system efciency to be used for the cost
savings in Step 5.
Step 5: Annual Fuel Savings
Use Figure I1-6 to determine the annual fuel savings based on
the annual fuel cost and system efciency improvement (right
side of graph). Figure I1-7 provides for a more detailed graph
for lower fuel cost applications.
Step 6: Payback Period
The payback period is the years required to recover the capital
investment. To determine payback simply divide the capital
cost of the equipment by the annual savings.
To determine the amount of capital available based on a known
payback period, multiply the annual savings by the payback
period required.
AVERAGE
OUTPUT
BOILER EFFICIENCY
86% 84% 82% 80% 78% 76%
BHP
100 3.89 3.99 4.08 4.18 4.29 4.41
200 7.78 7.98 8.16 8.36 8.58 8.82
300 11.67 11.97 12.24 12.54 12.87 13.23
400 15.56 15.96 16.32 16.72 17.16 17.64
500 19.45 19.95 20.40 20.90 21.45 22.05
600 23.34 23.94 24.48 25.08 25.74 26.46
700 27.23 27.93 28.56 29.26 30.03 30.87
800 31.12 31.92 32.64 33.44 34.32 35.28
900 35.01 35.91 36.72 37.62 38.61 39.69
1000 38.90 39.90 40.80 41.80 42.90 44.10
Table I1-4. Typical Firetube Boiler Fuel Consumption Rates - Natural Gas (MM/Btu/hr)
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Step 7: Rene the Analysis
It should be recognized that the tools provided herein are
intended to provide a quick mechanism to focus on an appro-
priate equipment conguration and scope. The graphs pro-
vided should permit you to quickly identify candidate
equipment options that economically qualify and, therefore,
merit more serious evaluation.
Additional economic issues (maintenance, necessity of equip-
ment, etc.) should be considered by nal conclusions are
reached.
Contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative
for additional information.
Example
Consider the following payback analysis example. Assume that
a project requires a three-year payback for any incremental
capital investment. Also assume that an 800 hp retube boiler
ring No. 2 oil and operating at 85% efciency has a cost of
$1/gal. Assume the average load is 50% of rated capacity for
the anticipated 5000 hours per year of operation. The questions
are:
What is the yearly savings attributable to adding an oxygen
trim control system designed to improve efciency 1.3% to
the boiler?
How much capital may be allocated to purchase this
equipment and fall within the three-year payback guideline?
AVERAGE
OUTPUT
BOILER EFFICIENCY
86% 84% 82% 80% 78% 76%
BHP
100 26 27 27 28 29 29
200 52 53 54 56 57 59
300 78 80 82 84 86 88
400 104 106 109 112 114 117
500 130 133 136 140 143 147
600 156 159 163 168 172 176
700 182 186 191 196 200 206
800 208 213 218 224 229 235
900 234 239 245 252 257 264
1000 260 266 272 280 286 294
A. Based on 150,000 Btu/gallon.
Table I1-5. Typical Firetube Boiler Fuel Consumption Rates - No. 6 Oil (gal/hr)
A
AVERAGE
OUTPUT
BOILER EFFICIENCY
86% 84% 82% 80% 78% 76%
BHP
100 28 28 29 30 31 31
200 56 57 58 60 61 63
300 83 85 87 90 92 94
400 111 114 117 120 123 126
500 139 142 146 149 153 157
600 167 171 175 179 184 189
700 195 199 204 209 215 220
800 222 228 233 239 245 252
900 250 256 262 269 276 283
1000 278 285 292 299 307 315
A. Based on 140,000 Btu/gallon.
Table I1-6. Typical Firetube Boiler Fuel Consumption Rates - No. 2 Oil (gal/hr)
A
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Step 1: Estimate Boiler Fuel Consumption Rate
Using Figure I1-4, an average output of 400 hp at 85% ef-
ciency will use approximately 112.5 gal/hr (interpolated
between 86% at 11 gal/hr and 84% at 114 gal/hr) of No. 2 fuel
oil.
Step 2: Estimate Annual Fuel Use
112.5 gal/hr x 5000 hr/yr = 562,500 gal/yr annual fuel con-
sumption or approximately 560,000 gal/yr
Step 3: Estimate Annual Fuel Cost
Refer to Figure I1-5 and nd the intersection of 560,000 gal/yr
(bottom scale) and the $1/gal fuel price line (right scale).
Looking to the left, the annual fuel cost (left scale) is shown to
be $560,000.
Step 4: Determine Potential Incremental Efciency Improve-
ment
Based on an average efciency improvement attributable to
the trim control of 1.3% for No. 2 oil. Refer to Figure I1-3 and
nd the intersection of the boiler system base efciency of
(85%) and the 1.3% incremental efciency gain curve (right
scale). Referring to the left scale, the system efciency
improvement is shown to be 1.6%.
Step 5: Estimate Potential Annual Fuel Savings
Refer to Figure I1-7 and nd the intersection of $560,000
annual fuel cost (bottom scale) and the 1.6% system efciency
improvement (right scale) identied in Step 4. Looking across
to the left scale, annual savings are shown to be approximately
$9,000.
Step 6: Determine the Payback Period for the investment (or
the Allowable Incremental Capital)
Multiply $9,000 times the three years required to get $27,000.
Step 7: Rene the Analysis
If there are other economic factors to be considered as a result
of adding oxygen trim controls, add these savings (or costs) to
the $9,000 annual fuel savings determined in Step 5. Then
repeat Step 6 with the combined savings gure.
Assuming there are no other economic factors to be consid-
ered, the analysis has shown that the project payback criteria
can be met provided the installed oxygen trim control will cost
no more than $27,000. Clearly, purchase of the added control
is this example would be a good investment. The equipment
purchase cost would be recouped in less than three years and
the customer would enjoy $9,000 annual savings thereafter
that will grow with fuel price increases and escalation.
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Figure I1-1. Annual Gas Cost as a Function of Gas Use and Unit Price
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Figure I1-2. Annual Gas Cost as a Function of Gas Use and Unit Price (Expansion of Figure I1-1)
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Figure I1-3. Annual Fuel Oil Cost as a Function of Fuel Oil Use and Unit Price
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Figure I1-4. Annual Fuel Oil Cost as a Function of Fuel Oil Use and Unit Price (Expansion of Figure I1-3)
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Figure I1-5. System Efciency Improvement as a Function of Incremental Component Efciency Gain
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Figure I1-6. Annual Savings as a Function of Annual Fuel Cost and System Efciency Improvement
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Figure I1-7. Annual Savings as a Function of Annual Fuel Cost and System Efciency Improvement (Expansion of Figure I1-6)
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Section
I
2
HOT WATER SYSTEMS
CONTENTS
MECHANICAL CONSIDERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-3
Code Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-3
Boiler Selection Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-3
Air Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-3
Expansion Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-4
Pumping Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-4
Circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-4
Pressure Drop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-6
Domestic Hot Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-6
Heating/Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-7
Accumulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-7
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-8
High Temperature Water Boilers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2- 8
CONTROL CONSIDERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-8
Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-8
Lead/Lag Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-9
Temperature Setbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-10
Heat Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-10
WATER CONSIDERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-13
Water Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-13
Chemical Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-13
Make-up Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-13
Ethylene Glycol as Heat Transfer Medium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-14
SYSTEM DIAGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-14
ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure I2-1.Typical Expansion Tank Piping Arrangement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-5
Figure I2-2. Typical Pump Curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-6
Figure I2-3. Pressure Temperature Chart for Firetube Boilers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-6
Figure I2-4. Plug Cock or Gate Valve (Manual Operation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-11
Figure I2-5. Two-Position Valve (Electric or Pneumatic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-11
Figure I2-6. Throttling or Modulating Valve (Electric or Pneumatic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-11
Figure I2-7. Three-Way Mixing Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-11
Figure I2-8. Three-Way Mixing Valve (Bypass Arrangement) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-12
Figure I2-9. Three-Way Diverting Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-12
Figure I2-10. Intermittent Secondary Pump Operation (On-Off) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-12
Figure I2-11. Water Temperature Constant Thru Zone By-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-12
Figure I2-12. Continuous Secondary Pump Operation with Two-Position Valve (Valve Open) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-13
Figure I2-13. Continuous Pump Operation with Two -Position Valve (Valve Closed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-13
Figure I2-14. Primary Loop Circuit, Constant Speed Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-16
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Figure I2-15. Primary Loop Circuit with Secondary Pumping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-17
Figure I2-16. Individual Zone Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-18
Figure I2-17. Primary Loop Circuit with Three-Way Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-19
Figure I2-18.Four-Way Valve System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-20
Figure I2-19. Multiple Boiler Lead/Lag, Primary/Secondary Pumping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-21
TABLES
Table I2-1.Circulation Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2-5
This section provides design considerations for boiler applications in hot water systems. The information provided is intended to
create an awareness of the various considerations that should be evaluated to ensure a successful installation and long boiler life.
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MECHANICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Code Considerations
Boilers constructed in accordance with Section IV, Heating
Boilers, of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code can be
operated with water temperature up to 250 F with a maximum
design pressure of 160 psig.
Boilers for operation over 250 F or 160 psig must be con-
structed in accordance with Section I, Power Boilers, of the
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
Due to limitations of control and safety settings, desired oper-
ating temperatures between 240 F and 250 F may require the
use of a Section I boiler. System operating pressure must not
exceed 90% of the relief valve pressure setting.
Consideration should be given to system piping to ensure it
meets all applicable codes. For example, when Section I boil-
ers are used, the piping must be in accordance with B31.1
ASME Power Piping Code.
Boiler Selection Considerations
When a hot water system is laid out, all of the components
must be selected to work together to achieve the design intent.
The design intent could include criteria such as: system exi-
bility, maximum efciency, heating/cooling, domestic hot
water, heat storage, fuel capability, etc. Selection and opera-
tion of the boiler(s) in relation to the other system compo-
nents, and in support of the design intent, are important
considerations.
Selection of a boiler to support the design intent of the hot
water system is dependent on several site-specic variables,
such as those just listed. In addition, one of the most important
selection factors is the maximum continuous rating of the boil-
ers, which is dependent on the load imposed by the heat
users and the nature of the load. For example, consider an
installation with a maximum load of 10,300,900 Btu/hr. Of
this, 9,300,900 Btu/hr are the peak winter heating load and
1,000,000 Btu/hr are domestic hot water load, which are pro-
vided through means of a heat exchanger.
Based on the maximum load conditions just described, consid-
eration might be given to a 310 horsepower retube boiler (1
boiler horsepower = 33,472 Btu/hr). However, to ensure sys-
tem exibility, and to provide some degree of stand-by for
unscheduled outage, common practice would dictate the
installation of two units, each with a capacity of 65% of the
maximum load. That is; two 200 horsepower units, or
6,695,000 Btu/hr each.
Based on the example just mentioned, it is apparent that boiler
capacity selection, based on peak loading, is fairly straight for-
ward.
Specic load mix, often caused by early fall or late spring heat-
ing loads, can require additional considerations. When the
minimum heating load is 10% of the maximum heating load,
the heating load is: 9,300,900Btu/hr.
Heating Load @ 10% = 930,090Btu/hr
Domestic Water = 1,000,000Btu/hr
TOTAL LOAD = 1,930,090Btu/hr
When the light heating load only is imposed, the demand on
the boiler is only 14% of its rated capacity. A third, smaller
unit should be considered for light load conditions, unless
the boiler has a burner with a 10:1 turndown ratio.
When multiple boilers are used, care must be taken to assure
proper proportional ow through each of the units. If ow is
not properly balanced, wide variations in boiler ring rates can
occur and, in extreme cases, the resulting outlet water tempera-
tures may not be at the desired point.
In summary, the seasonal and daily variations dene the size of
the load that the boilers must handle. The maximum load will
be used, along with backup requirements, to set the plant
capacity. Seasonal and daily variations are used to help select
the number of boilers and turndown requirements. In some
applications, there is a mixture of loads. These may be differ-
ent types of process loads or combinations of heating and pro-
cess loads. It is usually best to analyze them individually, and
then combine them for each season.
Air Removal
Air removal in a hot water boiler is important for two main rea-
sons. Air contains oxygen, which can cause corrosion of metal
surfaces. And, air acts as an insulator and can affect heat trans-
fer as well the operation of temperature controls.
All Cleaver-Brooks hot water outlet connections include a dip
tube, which extends 2 to 3 inches into the boiler. The dip tube
does not allow any air, which may be trapped at the top of the
drum, to get back into the system.
Because any oxygen or air which is released in the boiler will
collect or be trapped at the top of the boiler drum, the air vent
tapping on the top center line of the boiler should be piped into
the expansion or compression tank or tted with an automatic
air vent valve. Any air that is trapped at the top of the boiler
will nd its way out of the boiler through this tapping.
Dip tube assemblies furnished for external mounting into the
boiler return connection, or system air separators, may also be
equipped with an air vent tapping. These devices will remove
air from the system, however, they do not remove air from the
top of the boiler. To avoid trapped air at the top of the boiler
drum, it is still necessary to pipe the boiler air vent into the
expansion or compression tank or into an automatic air vent
valve.
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Expansion Tank
An expansion tank serves one primary function in a hot water
system. It provides a means for the system water to expand, as
it is heated, without signicantly increasing system pressure.
Expansion tanks are also often used as the receiver for the air
removed from the boiler. This is convenient if the expansion
tank does not have a bladder or diaphragm. If the expansion
tank has a bladder or diaphragm, the air from the boiler must
be removed by an automatic type air vent piped directly to the
air vent tapping on the top of the boiler.
Proper expansion tank design will account for the desired sys-
tem pressure and changes in the specic volume of water from
60 F (ambient temperature) to the maximum operating tem-
perature of the boiler and related system. To design the expan-
sion tank, you must rst know the total volume of water in the
ooded boiler and system. For ooded values for a Cleaver-
Brooks boiler, refer to the boiler products section. You will
need to estimate the water volume in the system by consider-
ing the diameter and length of system piping and including the
volume of water contained in system heat exchangers.
Expansion tanks are usually charged with air or an inert gas
such as nitrogen. Nitrogen is often used in high temperature
water applications due to its low corrosive nature. Regardless
of the charging media, expansion tanks are charged at a pres-
sure slightly higher than the static pressure on the tank with
the system at ambient temperature. As the water in the system
is heated, the air or gas cushion in the expansion tank com-
presses, allowing the water to expand without signicant vari-
ations to the system pressure.
For more information on sizing expansion tanks, refer to the
ASHRAE Guide Book, or contact your local Cleaver-Brooks
authorized representative.
A typical expansion tank piping arrangement is shown in Fig-
ure I2-1.
Pumping Equipment
Pump Type
Centrifugal type pumps are typically used for system circulat-
ing pumps, because of their proven durability, efciency, and
ability to pump the required ow and pressure.
Although there are many types of centrifugal pumps available
with varying characteristics, most applications use a pump
with a curve similar to Figure I2-2.
When using this type of pump curve, draw a horizontal line at
the feet-of-head requirement for the system (2.31 feet of water
at 60 F = 1 psig). At the point where the line intersects the
pump curve, draw a vertical line to determine the gallon per
minute ow the pump will pump at the given feet-of-head.
Select a pump that meets both the ow and feet of head
requirements for the system. The operating or design point of
the pump is the point at which the vertical and horizontal lines
intersect the pump curve. This point is also commonly referred
to as the duty point.
Pump Location
It is recommended that the system circulating pumps take suc-
tion from the outlet connection on the boiler and that they dis-
charge to the system load in order to put the boiler and the
expansion tank on the suction side of the pump. This location is
preferred because it decreases potential for air entry into the
system and does not impose the system head on the boiler.
It is common practice to install a standby system circulating
pump, to accommodate scheduled pump maintenance without
shutting the system down. Usually, both the main and standby
circulating pumps are located adjacent to the boilers in the
boiler room.
Pump Operation
Pumps are normally started and stopped by manual switches. It
is also desirable to interlock the pump with the burner so that
the burner cannot operate unless the circulating pump is run-
ning.
Pump Capacity
Table I2-1 can be used to determine the maximum gpm circu-
lating rate in relation to full boiler output and system tempera-
ture drop. Knowing the boiler size and expected system
temperature drop, the maximum circulation rate can be
selected.
Circulation
The system should be piped and the controls congured to
ensure continuous ow of system water through the boiler
under all operating conditions. Constant circulation through
the boiler results in a more even water temperature and elimi-
nates the possibility of stratication within the boiler and sys-
tem. Constant circulation reduces the possibility of thermal
stresses to the boiler and subsequent pressure vessel failure.
Minimum Circulation
As a rule of thumb, the minimum continuous circulation rate
through the boiler under operating conditions is one gallon per
minute per boiler horsepower.
Maximum Circulation
The maximum circulation in gallons per minute through the
boiler is based on system design temperature drop, and maxi-
mum Btu output rating of the boiler. Table I2-1 shows the max-
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BOILER
HP
BOILER
OUTPUT
(X 1000)
BTU/HR
SYSTEM TEMPERATURE DROP - DEGREES F
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
MAXIMUM CIRCULATING RATE - GPM
15 500 100 50 33 25 20 17 14 12 11 10
20 670 134 67 45 33 27 22 19 17 15 13
30 1005 200 100 67 50 40 33 29 25 22 20
40 1340 268 134 89 67 54 45 38 33 30 27
50 1675 335 168 112 84 67 56 48 42 37 33
60 2010 402 201 134 101 80 67 58 50 45 40
70 2345 470 235 157 118 94 78 67 59 52 47
80 2680 536 268 179 134 107 90 77 67 60 54
100 3350 670 335 223 168 134 112 96 84 75 67
125 4185 836 418 279 209 168 140 120 105 93 84
150 5025 1005 503 335 251 201 168 144 126 112 100
200 6695 1340 670 447 335 268 224 192 168 149 134
250 8370 1675 838 558 419 335 280 240 210 186 167
300 10045 2010 1005 670 503 402 335 287 251 223 201
350 11720 2350 1175 784 587 470 392 336 294 261 236
400 13400 2680 1340 895 670 535 447 383 335 298 268
500 16740 3350 1675 1120 838 670 558 479 419 372 335
600 20080 4020 2010 1340 1005 805 670 575 502 448 402
700 23450 4690 2345 1565 1175 940 785 670 585 520 470
800 26780 5360 2680 1785 1340 1075 895 765 670 595 535
Table I2-1. Circulation Rates
Figure I2-1. Typical Expansion Tank Piping Arrangement
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imum circulation rates for retube boilers. For information on
specic boiler circulation rates, refer to the boiler products
section.
Pressure Drop
When sizing the system circulating pump, it is necessary to
account for the system line losses. Proper sizing will allow the
pump to overcome the system pressures in order to deliver the
proper ow through the system. The boiler is part of the sys-
tem pressure drop calculation. As a rule of thumb, there is a
pressure drop of less than 3 feet of head (1 psi = 2.31 feet of
head) through Cleaver-Brooks boilers.
Pressure Requirements
In a hot water boiler, the pressure/temperature relationship is
critical. Unlike a steam boiler, where the pressure and tempera-
ture relationship corresponds to the laws of nature, a hot water
boiler design purposely prevents the water from turning to
steam. To prevent steaming, a certain amount of over pressure
is required to keep the water from ashing to steam. Figure I2-
3 shows a typical pressure/temperature relationship for Fire-
tube and Model 4 hot water boilers. Similar charts are provided
in the specic boiler product sections. To use the chart, locate
the maximum system operating temperature (High Limit Con-
trol Setting) on the bottom line. Draw a straight line to the min-
imum recommended boiler operating pressure curve. At the
point where the lines intersect, draw a horizontal line to the left
of the chart and nd the necessary pressure.
Domestic Hot Water
Hot water systems are often used as the energy source to pro-
vide domestic hot water. The hot water for personal washing
(showers, laundry, etc.) and, in some cases, light industrial pro-
Figure I2-2. Typical Pump Curve
Figure I2-3. Pressure Temperature Chart for Firetube Boilers
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cess, is often provided through the incorporation of a heat
exchanger in the system.
Physically, the heat exchanger provides a separation of the hot
water system water from the domestic water which, in turn,
allows the uids to be of different chemical make-up. This
provides integrity and proper water treatment for the hot water
system, and proper water treatment, while providing potable
water in the secondary loop.
Space requirements for the domestic water heat exchanger
vary considerably based on specic application. However, typ-
ically, the required space is quite small. For example, Cleaver-
Brooks can provide domestic water coils integral to the boiler
that require no additional oor space, and only need room for
the associated domestic water loop piping. In this type of sys-
tem, typically, there is a low volume of domestic water stored.
The heat exchanger system must be sized to maintain mini-
mum desired temperature at maximum load conditions. This is
an excellent application for fairly continuous domestic water
loads.
In many cases, domestic hot water can, and should, be pro-
vided by including a shell and tube (or plate and frame) heat
exchanger as part of the hot water system. Isolation and ser-
vices of the heat exchanger can be performed without remov-
ing the hot water heating system from service.
When it is apparent that large domestic water demands are
required for a short period of time, consideration should be
given to incorporating a storage tank in the domestic water
loop. In most applications of this type, the heat exchanger is
incorporated into the storage tank and the hot water system
uid is pumped through the tube side of the exchanger and
the domestic hot water is on the shell side.
Domestic water heat exchangers provide physical separation
of the two media and, therefore, considerable exibility with
respect to ow and temperature. Such systems, however, are
not trouble free. Scaling or fouling of the heat exchanger sur-
face can occur, process controls can fail, etc. To maintain opti-
mum operating efciency of the domestic water circuit,
serviceability of the equipment should always be considered
during system design.
Heating/Cooling
Heating/cooling systems are often called single pipe sys-
tems. In a single pipe system, the water is either heated by a
boiler or cooled by a chiller to meet the comfort demand.
Special care and consideration must be given to system design
when the heating (hot water) and cooling (chilled water) sys-
tems share common distribution piping. The type of boilers
selected; control systems for both heating and cooling; and
type of load - heat in the morning, cooling in the afternoon -
are critical issues of design consideration that will dictate suc-
cess or failure of the installation.
The overall system design intent must be the comfort heating,
or cooling, of the individuals who occupy the building. How-
ever, if either the boiler or chiller cannot be used because they
are being repaired, the system intent has failed.
Why would a boiler or chiller fail? With respect to the boiler,
consider a scenario where heating is required in the early
morning and early evening. During the day, cooling is
required. To meet the demand, the boiler is maintained in a hot
stand-by mode. When the system demands heat, the pumps and
control valves shift to send boiler water to the system. What
comes back to the boiler is the chilled water (relatively cold)
from the system. The result - THERMAL SHOCK. It is
assumed that a similar, but opposite, phenomenon exists within
the chiller.
What can the system designer do to minimize the potential
problem when single pipe systems are designed?
Provide slow acting valves that slowly bleed the system
water into the boiler during the cooling/heating mode
changeover.
Specify boilers that minimize problems resulting from
Thermal Shock. Refer to the Cleaver-Brooks Flextube Boiler
product section, Section B1.
Select and specify boiler operating controls and system
controls that maximize equipment protection without
sacricing the heating/cooling comfort needs of the
individuals.
Possibly include accumulator tanks into the system.
Accumulators
Hot water systems inherently have considerable energy capac-
ity. Once the heating system is on-line, the ywheel affect
has a tendency to smooth out the minor spikes and valleys that
occur during the typical heating load. However, some systems
dictate the requirement for load, or heat shedding, to maximize
operating efciency or the availability of additional heat to sat-
isfy load demand peaks. When load shedding or heat storage
needs exist within the same system, an accumulator tank or
heat accumulator, is an ideal t.
When hot water systems include large demand heat users that
are brought into service quickly through controls and valving,
the increased load demand is immediately realized by the
boiler. To minimize the impact of the condition and to add to
the total available energy for the system, accumulators or stor-
age tanks can be used. Proper sizing of accumulator tanks
requires careful analysis of the load peaks that are to be
addressed and the minimum/maximum temperature swings
that can be tolerated in the system.
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The control system, including circulating pumps, will be
dependant on the specic application of the accumulator and
the design of the storage tank, such as stratication tanks and
bafe tanks.
Although accumulators are not common in most heating sys-
tems, they do provide heat storage capacity and equipment
protection and should be considered in complex hydronic sys-
tem designs.
Safety
The highest level of consideration in any system design should
be the safety of personnel. Good safety practices are essential
in hot water, as well as in steam systems. For example, consid-
eration for safe discharge of water from the relief valves is
important. For hot water heating boilers (ASME Section IV;
160 psig/250 F maximum) a exible connection between the
safety valve and the discharge pipe is recommended. The dis-
charge piping must be properly arranged and supported so that
its weight does not bear upon the valve.
High Temperature Water Boilers
As required by ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, boil-
ers for operation over 250 F or 160 psig must be constructed
in accordance with ASME Section I, Power Boilers. Due to
limitations of control and safety settings, an operating temper-
ature above 240 F will required the use of a Section I boiler.
Design pressures above 125 psig will require Cleaver-Brooks
review, regardless of the operating temperature. Use Figure I2-
3 for the operating temperature and recommended minimum
boiler operating pressure. Also, please ensure that there is con-
tinuous water ow trough the boiler.
Depending on horsepower requirements, operating tempera-
ture, design pressure, and water ow rate, there could be some
limitations that affect recommended boiler size or maximum
Btu rating. Cleaver-Brooks is in a better position to review and
comment on the design criteria if the evaluation is performed
at the design stage of the project. Contact your local Cleaver-
Brooks authorized representative on any high temperature
water applications. Provide the following details for review:
Supply and return temperatures.
Flow rate (is it constant or variable?).
Operating pressure.
Describe load characteristics.
Provide detail of system and sequence of operation.
If a system schematic is available, forward a copy to
your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative.
CONTROL CONSIDERATIONS
Temperature Control
Boiler Water Temperature Control
As with all pieces of mechanical equipment, rapid changes in
temperature will cause thermal stress to a boiler pressure ves-
sel. The degree of stress and subsequent failure is directly
related to the frequency and degree at which the thermal
stresses are applied. Also, in hot water applications, too low of
a boiler water outlet temperature can cause condensation of
ue gases and subsequent reside corrosion. In order to avoid
these types of problems, certain parameters must be considered
when designing a hot water control system.
1. Minimum Outlet Temperature
Fireside corrosion occurs when ue gases are cooled below the
dew point. Cooling of the ue gases occurs when hot ue gases
come in contact with cool pressure vessel surfaces. To prevent
this, minimum operating temperatures must be maintained to
keep the ue gases above the dew point. The minimum water
outlet temperature is typically 170 F. The minimum return
water temperature is typically 150 F. For exact temperatures
refer to the specic boiler section. Maintaining minimum out-
let temperatures will help prevent harmful condensing of ue
gases.
2. Maximum Outlet Temperature
The maximum temperature rating for all Cleaver-Brooks
ASME Section IV boilers is 250 F. Due to limitations of con-
trol and safety settings, desired operating temperatures above
240 F may require the use of a Section I boiler and a high tem-
perature hot water system. For high temperature water, ASME
Section I, the boilers maximum outlet temperature depends
upon its design pressure. For information on high temperature
water applications, contact your local Cleaver-Brooks autho-
rized representative for further information.
3. Temperature Drop Across the Boiler
The maximum temperature drop from supply to return is
directly related to the circulation rate through the boiler and
boiler capacity. These factors must be evaluated to ensure they
meet the intent of the system design. Refer to Table I2-1 for
ow rate versus temperature drop charts.
Even though design temperature drops can be up to 100 F,
care must be taken when applying boilers into these systems.
At no time should the system temperature drop provide return
water at a temperature that could cause ue gas condensation
and subsequent reside corrosion.
4. Boiler Warm-up
The controls that maintain the boiler water temperature should
be designed and set in such a way as to allow a slow warm-up
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of a cold boiler. To prevent damage to the pressure vessel and
refractory, a warm-up from a cold (ambient) boiler to operat-
ing temperature is normally accomplished through manual
operation at the low-re rate. Automatic operation from a cold
start is not recommended without proper control sequencing,
as is available with the CB-HAWK control.
In multiple boiler installations when a second cold boiler is
being brought into the system, a means should be provided to
slowly introduce ow of system water into the return. The
boilers temperature should not be increased any quicker than
1 F per minute. Even when the boiler has reached return water
temperature, a means must be provided for a slow warm-up of
the boiler from a stand-by to an operational condition. This
will provide proper warm-up of the refractory within the boiler
as well as ensure that the pressure vessel is at operating tem-
perature. Under these conditions, a means should be provided
to hold the burner in the low-re position a minimum of 30
minutes if the burner has not operated within the last 4 hours.
5. Rapid Replacement of Boiler Water
The most common causes of cold water slugs returning to a
boiler are: 1) cycling of individual zone pumps and, 2) the
main circulating pump cycling off, allowing the boiler to con-
tinue to operate. These situations cause a boiler that is operat-
ing between 170 and 250 F to experience high ow rates of
possibly ambient temperature water, thus causing excessive
thermal stress. To determine the rate at which cold water can
be introduced into an operating boiler, refer to the specic
boilers temperature drop/ow rate charts.
6. One additional item that must be considered when deciding
upon boiler outlet water temperatures is boiler auxiliaries,
which may require certain temperatures. For example, a hot
water boiler ring a No. 6 fuel oil may require temperatures in
excess of 200 F, when heating the oil in an oil preheater with
boiler water. The operating temperatures needed will depend
upon the fuel oil temperatures required for proper atomization
of the fuel. If water temperatures cannot be maintained at the
required levels, an electric preheater must be sized accordingly
to provide the additional heat.
System Temperature Control
Since the minimum outlet temperature for a boiler is limited, it
is sometimes desirable to regulate the water temperature going
to the heat users. This is normally done by regulating the tem-
perature of the main supply and/or the water temperature at the
heat users.
The most common way to vary the system supply temperature
is through the use of a three- or four-way control valve. These
control valves will blend a portion of return water with boiler
supply water to maintain the desired system supply tempera-
ture. When applying these types of valves, care must be taken
to ensure that the minimum ow requirements for the boiler
will be met at all times. These valves must be slow moving to
ensure that rapid temperature changes are not taking place in
the boiler return water temperature.
Temperature control at the heat users is normally accom-
plished through diverting or two-position valves controlled by
a room or duct thermostat. Temperature control of heat users
will be discussed in more detail later in this section.
Lead/Lag Systems
A Lead/Lag system sequences the on-off ring and modula-
tion of multiple boilers to meet the system load demand.
The key to the design of a lead/lag control in a hot water sys-
tem is the realization that temperature changes in a hot water
system are inherently slow. This also means that a change in
boiler output does not result in immediate changes in overall
system temperature. The control system must be designed to
take into account the lag times and allow for ne tuning.
Lead/lag systems are available in two basic types. Lead/lag
start - unison modulation and lead/lag start - lead/lag modula-
tion. Please refer to Controls, Section 8, for a more detailed
description of these two systems.
In general, with hot water systems, lead/lag start - unison mod-
ulation would be the most practical system. This is due to the
fact that with hot water boilers, the load imposed on a particu-
lar boiler is directly related to the rate of water ow through it.
If the ow rate through two boilers is equal, they must have the
same Btu output to maintain a constant supply header tempera-
ture. The following example illustrates the problem associated
with not having unison modulation with two equally sized
boilers in a lead/lag sequence.
Boiler #1 Boiler #2
200hp 200hp
Flow = 500gpm Flow = 500gpm
Firing rate = 100% Firing rate = 25%
Return temperature = 160 F
Required header temperature = 190 F
The Btu output of a 200hp boiler at 100% ring rate is
6,695,000 Btu/hr. The same boilers output at 25% is
1,673,750 Btu/hr. Each boiler has a ow of 500 gpm or 4071
lb/min. Since it takes 1 Btu to change 1 pound of water 1 F,
we can determine the outlet temperature of each boiler.
Boiler #1
6,695,000 Btu/hr 60 min/hr = 111,583 Btu/min
111,583 Btu/min output divided by the 4071 lbs/min ow rate
yields a temperature rise of 27.4 F.
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Boiler #2
1,673,750 Btu/hr 60 min/hr = 27,895 Btu/min
27,895 Btu/min output divided by the 4071 lbs/min ow rate
yields a temperature rise of 6.9 F.
With a return temperature to both boilers at 160 F, it can be
seen that the outlet temperature of boiler #1 would be approxi-
mately 187 F and the outlet temperature of boiler #2 would be
almost 167 F. Since the ow through both boilers is equal, the
mixed temperature to the header would be approximately
177 F.
This scenario becomes even further complicated when more
than two boilers are in a system, and when they are of varying
sizes. When the boilers are different sizes, the ow through the
boilers must be proportional to the capacity and ring rate of
the boilers. For example, the load on a smaller boiler may
exceed rated capacity while the larger boiler is cycling off,
resulting in inefciencies and potential thermal shock damage
to the pressure vessel and refractory. To ensure the ow
through a particular boiler is proportional to its size and ring
rate, controls and motorized valves should be incorporated.
The control system required to perform this can become quite
sophisticated; however, reliable operation and a savings in
repair and maintenance costs will be realized.
The stand-by boiler must be kept in mind when designing a
system with lead/lag operation. If there is continuous ow
through all boilers, regardless of whether or not they are ring,
the stand-by boiler will have an outlet temperature equal to the
return temperature. This, again, will create a situation where a
blended temperature is getting to the common supply header.
This is normally avoided by installing a motorized valve at the
outlet or return to each boiler. The position of the valve is dic-
tated by the status of the boiler. The valve will generally have
two positions. When the boiler is at header temperature and
supplying hot water to the system, the valve would be at its
position for maximum design ow through the boiler. When
the boiler is in stand-by, the valve would be positioned for the
minimum ow rate required by the boiler. Maintaining the
minimum ow rate will prevent stratication of temperatures
within the boiler. The valve positions become more compli-
cated and numerous when boilers of unequal sizes are applied
in the same system. Keep in mind, ow through the boilers
must be proportional to the output of the boilers.
Provisions should be made in the lead/lag control system to
maintain a boiler in a hot standby condition. This normally
requires intermittent ring at low re to maintain a set point
slightly lower than the main supply set point.
To ensure that refractory as well as the pressure vessel are at a
proper operating temperature, all lead/lag controls must ensure
that the burners return to low re prior to turning the burners
off. It is recommended that once a boiler is brought into the
system after being off for a period of time (standby hot condi-
tion), that it be operated at its lowest ring rate for a minimum
of 30 minutes.
Temperature Setbacks
In the interest of conserving energy, it is sometimes desirable
to set back the system supply temperatures based on time of
day, day of week, or outdoor air temperature. Since the boiler
water temperature requires that a minimum outlet temperature
be maintained, resetting the boiler temperature is normally not
practical. Resetting the supply water temperature is normally
accomplished through a three- or four-way control valve. One
important item to keep in mind when setting back tempera-
tures, is how the control valve reacts when returning the system
to the higher temperature. Control valve operation should not
be instantaneous. It is extremely important to ensure that the
valve does not travel from a fully closed to a fully open posi-
tion instantaneously. This would cause high ow rates of rela-
tively cold water to return to the boiler, causing thermal stress
and possible pressure vessel damage.
Individual zones should not normally be set back by turning off
individual circulating pumps. In determining whether or not
this practice would be acceptable, the ow rate of the zone ver-
sus the entire system ow rate must be considered. If the zone
has a high ow rate compared to other zones, cycling of pumps
can cause serious problems with cold slugs of water being
returned to the boiler, resulting in thermal stress and subse-
quent pressure vessel failure.
Heat Users
Selection of the type, size, quantity and location of heat users is
job specic, and is usually determined by the project design
engineer.
Typical load groupings are shown on the hot water system lay-
outs shown in Figures I2-14 thru 12-19. The groupings will
naturally be varied, depending on actual job layout and the
individual load and temperature requirements.
The following heat users are most commonly used in hot water
heating systems:
1. Radiators
2. Convectors
3. Coils in Ducts
4. Fin Coils
5. Blast Coils
6. Unit Heaters
7. Unit Ventilators
8. Unit Ventilators with Face and Bypass Dampers
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9. Radiant Panel - Inside
10. Process Heating
Manufacturers installation recommendations should be
closely followed to avoid special problems such as coil freeze-
up, water hammer, and noise factors.
Control of Water Flow Through Heat Users
Common methods of controlling water ow through heat users
are shown on the hot water layouts found later in this section
and are described later.
Plug Cock or Gate Valve (Manual Operation)
Figure I2-4 is the simplest form of control and is directly
related to physical comfort in the area adjacent to the heat
user. It is commonly used on radiators, convectors, unit heaters
or ventilators, and blast coils. It is sometimes used on coils and
unit ventilators with face and by-pass dampers.
Sometimes an oriced gate valve is used in a non-critical area.
The oriced gate valve is recommended to ensure ow to the
heat user, because it allows ow back to the boiler under all
system conditions.
Two-position Valve (Electric or Pneumatic)
Two-position (fully open or fully closed) valves are commonly
used to control water ow to all types of heat users. See Figure
I2-5. The electric or pneumatic signal to the valve is usually
controlled by a room thermostat or manual on-off switch in the
area adjacent to the heat user.
The room thermostat or manual on-off switch in the area adja-
cent to the heat user will also start the fan on devices such as
unit heaters.
Figure I2-4. Plug Cock or Gate Valve
(Manual Operation)
Figure I2-5. Two-Position Valve
(Electric or Pneumatic)
Figure I2-6. Throttling or Modulating Valve (Electric or
Pneumatic)
Figure I2-7. Three-Way Mixing Valve
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Throttling or Modulating Valve (Electric or
Pneumatic)
Throttling or modulating valves are used to control water ow
to heat users such as: blast coils, unit heaters, and unit ventila-
tors. See Figure I2-6. Throttling or modulating valves are pre-
ferred to two-position valves since they provide more uniform
heating and a relatively constant ow of return water.
Three-way mixing valve
Three-way mixing valves (two inlets, one outlet) are used to
control water temperatures going to inside radiant panels or
process loads. See Figure I2-7. If a pump is used, its capacity
governs the quantity of water owing through the heat user.
The pump usually operates (on-off) in response to a high limit
room thermostat (without heat anticipation feature).
When used on inside radiant panels, the three-way valve is
usually controlled by a room thermostat or by the temperature
of the water going to the panel.
When used on process loads, the three-way valve is usually
controlled by the temperature of the process itself.
Three-way Mixing Valve (By-pass Arrangement)
The three-way mixing valve with bypass arrangement (Figure
I2-8) is commonly used on n coils, coils, panels, and process
loads and is preferred to the three-way mixing valve arrange-
ment, since it assures a ow of return water. When n coils or
coils are controlled by a three-way valve, a room or duct ther-
mostat usually operates the valve.
Three-way Diverting Valve
A three-way diverting valve (one inlet, two outlets) arrange-
ment can be used in the same manner as the three-way mixing
valve (by-pass arrangement). See Figure I2-9. In either case,
the position of the valve allows more or less water to ow
through the coil or through the by-pass. Either position of the
valve assures return water ow to the boiler.
Figure I2-8. Three-Way Mixing Valve
(Bypass Arrangement)
Figure I2-9. Three-Way Diverting Valve
Figure I2-10. Intermittent Secondary Pump Operation (On-Off)
Figure I2-11. Water Temperature Constant Thru
Zone By-Pass
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Primary-Secondary Pumping
1. Intermittent Secondary Pump Operation (on-off)
The secondary pump operates in response to a high limit room
thermostat (without heat anticipation feature), a duct thermo-
stat, or actual temperature of the water entering or leaving the
heat user. See Figure I2-10.
A tee can actually be used as a mixing valve with this system.
Also, wide ranges and good control of temperature drops are
available to the designer. (In the example just given, there is a
60 degree drop from supply to return, but only a 20 degree
drop across the heat user). When the pump is off, there is no
ow in the secondary zone. The amount of water entering the
zone by-pass ows through the zone by-pass to the return
header.
In Figure I2-11, the 5 gpm at 250 degrees entering the zone by-
pass leaves the zone by-pass at approximately the same tem-
perature. If desired, the supply water temperature could be var-
ied with an indoor-outdoor system.
2. Continuous Secondary Pump Operation (with 2-position
valve)
In Figure I2-12, when the 2-position valve is open (admits 250
F water), the 5 gpm at 250 F mixes with the 10 gpm at 190
F to supply 15 gpm at 210 F to the pump and the heat users.
NOTICE
There is 0 gpm in the common piping and the return
water (5 gpm) is at 190 F. Thus, there is a 60 degree
drop from supply to return, and a 20 degree drop
across the heat user.
The 2-position valve could be controlled by a room thermostat
or by the temperature of the water entering or leaving the heat
user.
When the 2-position valve is closed, (Figure I2-13) the contin-
uously operating secondary pump is circulating 15 gpm at
approximately 210 F. As long as this satises the load require-
ments, the valve remains closed.
The 5 gpm at 250 F entering the zone by-pass line leaves the
zone by-pass at approximately the same temperature.
Continuous secondary pump operation provides continuous
controlled heat input into each zone.
WATER CONSIDERATIONS
Water Conditioning
Boiling Out: Initial Cleaning
Every new system will have certain harmful substances which
remain in the boiler and piping after construction. It is com-
mon to nd oils, greases, weld slag, and other contaminates
within the system. If the foreign materials remain, the boiler
could be affected by loss of heat transfer on heat exchanger
surfaces and/or an acidic water condition. Boiler life may be
reduced as a result of an unclean system.
Your authorized Cleaver-Brooks representative or water treat-
ment company will be able to recommend a chemical cleaning
or boil-out procedure. Also, refer to the boiler operating and
instruction manual for more details.
Chemical Treatment
It is recommended that chemical treatment be provided for the
initial ll of the system. Generally, chemicals will be required
Figure I2-12. Continuous Secondary Pump Operation with
Two-Position Valve (Valve Open)
Figure I2-13. Continuous Pump Operation with Two -Position
Valve (Valve Closed)
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to prevent scale formation, promote elimination of dissolved
gases and control pH.
Most hot water boilers operate in a closed system and are con-
sidered to require little attention for water treatment. Experi-
ence has shown, however, few systems can be considered
completely closed. Loss of water can occur from pump pack-
ing, glands, air venting devices, and threaded or anged pipe
connections. A means must be provided to chemically treat the
raw water make-up. This is generally accomplished through
the use of a shot-type chemical feeder. For information on shot
type chemical feeders refer to Section 19.
Make-up Water
It has been generally accepted in system design that hot water
boilers are in a closed system and, therefore, no make-up
water is needed. This is not always the case. Untreated make-
up water is a leading cause for failures of hot water boilers. In
the design stage of a hot water system, provisions must be
made for properly introducing, metering, and treating make-up
water.
Introducing Make-up Water
A recommended means for introducing make-up water to a hot
water system is shown in Figure I2-1. This method ensures all
air is removed from the make-up water. It also ensures the
water temperature is tempered prior to being introduced to the
boiler, thus reducing the risk of thermal shock.
Metering Make-up Water
The purpose of metering the make-up water to a hot water sys-
tem is to prevent potential problems that can tend to damage
an otherwise well planned installation. Figure I2-1 shows the
recommended location for a water meter, which is used to
measure the amount of make-up water used by the system. The
meter is necessary, as it may be the only means to identify a
system loss of water. Knowledge of make-up water usage will
alert the operator to investigate the cause of the system water
loss. This allows the operator to x the problem and properly
treat the make-up water prior to experiencing any additional
problems.
In some cases, depending on the preference of the customer,
no automatic means for make-up water is provided. Instead, a
low water alarm is used in the expansion tank to alert the oper-
ator of a loss in system water and a need for system make-up.
The operator can then diagnose the system loss and properly
treat the make-up water. A low water alarm is only practical
where full- time operators are employed.
Ethylene Glycol as Heat Transfer Medium
On applications requiring freeze protection, a mixture of ethyl-
ene glycol and water is commonly used.
When using ethylene glycol certain design limitations are
important, due to the characteristics of the uid versus the
characteristics of water. These characteristics are: Elevated sat-
uration temperature, decreased thermal conductivity and spe-
cic heat, and increased viscosity and density. In addition,
ethylene glycol degrades when it is heated above the manufac-
turers specied maximum lm temperature.
The following design parameters must be considered when
operating with ethylene glycol solutions. For industrial water-
tube boiler parameters, or for conditions not covered in the fol-
lowing, contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized
representative.
1. Maximum Glycol Concentration
Firetube:60%
Flexible Watertube: 60%
Model 4 Watertube: 50%
2. Maximum Outlet Temperature
Firetube: up to 300 F
Flexible Watertube: 200 F
Model 4 Watertube: 200 F
3. Internal Circulation
A. For retube boilers, the size of the supply and return con-
nections are decreased based on the design temperature drop
and the system pump gpm.
B. A minimum continuous gpm ow rate through the boiler
corresponding to a 40 F system drop is recommended. For
retube boilers operating between 250 -
300 F, use a ow rate based on a 30 F system drop.
4. Expansion Tank
a. An inert gas pressurizing blanket is preferred due to the over-
pressure requirements.
5. Over-Pressure Required:
A. Firetube
170 - 250 F operating temperature - recommend 40 psig
minimum operating pressure.
250 - 300 F operating temperature - recommend 100 psig
minimum operating pressure.
B. Flexible Watertube - recommend 50 psig minimum operat-
ing pressure.
C. Model 4 Watertube - recommend 50 psig minimum operat-
ing pressure.
6. Depending upon the application, process boilers may need to
be sized to limit continuous duty to 80% of maximum boiler
rating.
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NOTICE
Generally, Firetube boilers up to 350 horsepower and
a maximum operating temperature of 200F can be
operated without consideration of Btu de-rating.
7. A means should be provided to routinely monitor the condi-
tion of the system uid. Frequent analysis during the rst six
months of operation and semi-annual checks thereafter are rec-
ommended.
8. Excessive use of inhibitors can create precipitation of solids
causing reduced circulation and reduced heat transfer.
9. Always alert your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized repre-
sentative of a system to be designed for glycol mix. Additional
product modications may be necessary, based on size, boiler
model and operating temperature.
10. The temperature rating of the glycol is also important. In
general, use a product with a minimum temperature rating of
175 F above the boiler operating temperature.
SYSTEM DIAGRAMS
Hot Water System Layout Schematics:
The system layouts (Figures I2-14 through 12-19) are
intended to be used as a general guide for use with Cleaver-
Brooks products. Many system layout combinations have
not been shown.
Typical load groupings have been shown and will naturally
vary, depending on actual job layout and individual load
temperature requirements.
Reverse returns are shown, since they help equalize the paths
of water ow and simplify balancing of the circuits.
Centrifugal system circulating pumps are shown. It is
assumed that these pumps are manually started and stopped
and that they are electrically interlocked with the burner
control circuit. The boiler cannot re unless the circulating
pumps are running.
Balancing cocks are shown in the supply lines from each
boiler to the pumps in order to help equalize or proportion
ow through the boilers.
The number and location of balancing cocks, shutoff valves,
etc., to be used in the system will vary with the particular
application.
A make-up water meter must be installed in any raw water
feed to the system.
A means for introducing chemicals to the system water must
be provided.
Individual expansion tanks are shown for clarity. One
expansion tank for multiple boilers is typically sufcient
when sized properly.
NOTICE
When working with individual zone circuits, where
one zone may have a large quantity of water, and
where the zone circulating pump has a high gpm
compared to other zones, cooling down of the wa-
ter can cause a serious problem in rapid replacement
of boiler water when the pump is started. For this rea-
son, it is recommended that all circulating pumps run
continuously to permit constant circulation through
the relief or bypass device.
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Figure I2-14. Primary Loop Circuit, Constant Speed Pumps
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Figure I2-15. Primary Loop Circuit with Secondary Pumping
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Figure I2-16. Individual Zone Circuits
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Figure I2-17. Primary Loop Circuit with Three-Way Valve
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Figure I2-18. Four-Way Valve System
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Figure I2-19. Multiple Boiler Lead/Lag, Primary/Secondary Pumping
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NOTES
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Section
I
3
STEAM SYSTEMS
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-3
THE STEAM-GENERATING FACILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-3
Type of Application/Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-3
Operating Conditions, Requirements and Constraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-3
Steam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-3
Condensate Return/Make-up Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-5
Water Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-5
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-5
Combustion Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-5
Stack Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-5
Electrical Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-5
Facility Requirements and Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-5
Codes and Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-5
Other Federal, State, Provincial and Local Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-6
EQUIPMENT CONSIDERATIONS AND HARDWARE DESIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-6
Steam Boilers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-6
Boiler Piping and Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-8
Low Pressure Boilers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-8
High Pressure Boilers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-8
Boiler Feed Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-10
Boiler Feed System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-10
Surge Tanks (Condensate Receiver Tanks) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-11
Deaerators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-11
Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-11
Water Treatment Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-13
The Objectives of Feedwater Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-13
Raw Water Make-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-14
Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-14
Water Softeners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-15
Dealkalizers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-15
Chemical Feed Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-15
Economizers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-15
Blowdown Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-15
Types of Blowdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-16
SYSTEM INTEGRATION AND OPTIMIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-16
EXAMPLE - STEAM SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-17
Boiler Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-18
Condensate Return and Feedwater System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-19
Water Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-19
Blowdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-19
Efficiency Enhancement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-20
System Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-20
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ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure I3-1. Typical Steam System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-4
Figure I3-2. Schematic Diagram of a Generic Steam-Generating Facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-4
Figure I3-3. Summary of Application/Energy-Use Audit Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-6
Figure I3-4. Recommended Safety Valve Discharge Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-9
Figure I3-5. Example of System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-20
TABLES
Table I3-1. Removal of Harmful Elements with Various Types of Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-14
Table I3-2. Makeup Water Impurities, Limits and Treatment Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-14
Table I3-3. Recommended Limits for Total Suspended Solids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-16
Table I3-4. Water Test Results and Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3-19
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INTRODUCTION
A steam system consists of a steam-supply/generating facility,
a steam and condensate return/water piping system, and a
steam-use facility (Figure I3-1). In this section, the discussion
is focused on the integration of the various equipment within
the steam-generating facility. Information is offered which
need be considered when designing a steam-supply system. A
general guideline is provided which identies major issues to
be addressed, leading to the evaluation of system solutions and
ultimately to equipment considerations for selection and
design. Finally, an example of an audit and system design are
provided for demonstration purposes.
The reader is encouraged to review the specic product sec-
tions for additional information. The discussion in this section
applies primarily to new systems and new boiler installations.
When modifying existing systems, other considerations may
apply.
THE STEAM-GENERATING FACILITY
The steam-generating facility, located in the boiler room, con-
sists of boilers, feedwater systems, heat exchangers (e.g.,
economizers), boiler and system controls, fuel and gas han-
dling equipment (e.g., fuel trains, stacks), and steam/water
treatment equipment and piping (Figure I3-2). The purpose of
the steam-generating facility is to provide energy (in the form
of thermal energy of the steam) to drive other processes in the
steam-use facility. In turn, typical steam-use facilities are
designed to meet various industrial and commercial needs
such as comfort heating, food processing, paper corrugation,
etc.
Steam-generating facility design is unique to the specic
application and it is dictated by good engineering practice, the
ASME code, applicable national, state, provincial and local
codes, and utility and insurance requirements. System design
and selection depend on job specic operating requirements,
boiler room structure and venting, fuel storage, and utility ser-
vice considerations. There is therefore no simple mathemati-
cal expression to correlate steam boiler room design and
application. However, there are several characteristics which
help dene the application and its relevant requirements. For a
steam-generating facility, these characteristics include:
1. Type of Application/Load
2. Operating Conditions, Requirements and Constraints
3. Facility Requirements and Limitations
4. Codes and Standards
5. Other Federal, State, Provincial and Local Requirements
Many of these characteristics have been thoroughly discussed
in other sections of The Boiler Book. The objective here is to
draw from that information in order to address design of inte-
grated steam systems. Ultimately, the objective is to design a
steam-generating facility which is economically optimal for
the demands of the steam-use facility.
The following is a step-by-step procedure which assists in the
design of steam-generating facilities for industrial and com-
mercial use. These items are typically addressed during an
application/energy-use audit of the facility.
Type of Application/Load
1. Categorize the application and load as heating/cooling,
process or combination (see Section I1, System Load).
There are a number of institutional applications which
demand not only heating/cooling, but other steam or hot
water requirements for the purpose of cooking, washing,
etc. Generally speaking, these institutional loads are
classied as heating applications since the requirement
typically deals with heating and cooling of air and potable-
water.
At this juncture, a determination is made whether the
boiler should be steam- or hot water-generating (see Sec-
tion I1). For the remainder of this section, it is assumed
that a steam- generating facility is appropriately chosen.
(For more information on application considerations for
hot water boilers and hot water systems, please refer to
Section I2, Hot Water Systems.)
Operating Conditions, Requirements and
Constraints
Steam
2. Determine the desired operating pressure. For existing
steam-use facilities, the operating pressure has typically
been set in the past and now acts as a constraint on the
system design at hand. For new facilities, slightly more
exibility exists and yet operating characteristics of
equipment in the steam-use facility either set or limit the
range of operating pressure of the boiler.
3. Determine the steam load characteristics and ultimately
the prole of the steam-use facility in its entirety (see
Section I1). It is important to understand both the steady-
state load prole as well as the transient and instantaneous
demands.
4. Determine the desired or necessary steam quality (dryness)
or degree of superheat. Steam quality ranges from 0 to
100% and is dened as the ratio of the amount of saturated
steam vapor to the total steam amount (which may consist
of both saturated steam vapor and liquid). A 100% steam
quality translates to zero amount of saturated steam liquid
and, in this condition, the steam is termed to be dry.
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Figure I3-1. Typical Steam System
Figure I3-2. Schematic Diagram of a Generic Steam-Generating Facility
BOILERS
CONTROLS
STACKS
ECONOMIZERS
FUEL TRAINS
HEAT EXCHANGERS
FEEDWATER SYSTEMS
SEPARATORS
BLOWDOWN SYSTEMS
WATER TREATMENT
PUMPS
PIPING
STEAM TRAPS
PUMPS
COMMERCIAL
AND INDUS-
TRIAL HEATING,
PROCESS, AND
COMBINATION
APPLICATIONS
STACK GASES
MAKE-UP WATER
STEAM
CONDENSATE
RETURN
FUEL AND
COMBUSTION
AIR
STEAM-SUPPLY/GENERATING FACILITY
STEAM AND CONDENSATE
RETURN PIPING SYSTEM
STEAM-USE
FACILITY
WATER
TREATMENT
SYSTEM
FEEDWATER
SYSTEM
CONTROLS
BOILER(S)
STEAM-USE
FACILITY
BLOWDOWN
SYSTEM
ECONOMIZER
MAKE-UP WATER
STACK GAS
STEAM
BOILER FEEDWATER
TO SEWER
CONDENSATE RETURN
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The degree of superheat refers to the amount of thermal
energy (heat) added to the steam relative to the saturated
steam vapor point of reference, typically expressed in
units of degrees Fahrenheit. For example, a degree of
superheat of 50
o
F means that an additional amount of
heat has been added to the steam so that the nal steam
temperature is 50
o
F greater than the saturation tempera-
ture of the steam at the given operating pressure.
Condensate Return/Make-up Water
5. Determine the condensate return conditions, primarily
focusing on temperature, pressure and ow rate (% return).
6. Calculate the make-up water requirement based on the %
condensate return.
7. Determine the water charges for the specic facility under
analysis.
Water Discharge
8. Determine the maximum temperature for water discharge,
which is usually mandated by the local environmental
governing authorities.
9. Determine the sewer charges for the specic facility under
analysis.
Fuel
10. Determine the type(s) of fuel to be combusted within the
boiler. Generally speaking, the fuels are limited to natural
gas, propane, and fuel oil (although some other alternate
fuels may be used).
11. Obtain a composition analysis for each fuel, which will be
necessary for calculating fuel usage for a given load.
12. Determine the fuel costs; this is necessary for the
economical optimization of boiler room design. For new
boiler(s) installation into an existing system, a two-three
year history of fuel billing data would be helpful in the
eventual design of the steam-generating facility.
Combustion Air
13. Determine the ambient air conditions in the boiler area and
determine current fresh air supply (e.g., louvre area).
Primarily, the intention is to understand typical air
temperatures and humidity and their variance during the
necessary time of boiler operation.
Stack Gas
14. Determine any temperature limitations imposed on the
stack gas.
15. Understand the local emission requirements, which will
affect the allowable stack gas composition.
16. Determine the physical lengths and ow areas of stack/
breeching, most importantly any constraints imposed in
this area. These physical attributes will affect the stack gas
pressure which can, in turn, have an impact on combustion
characteristics and ring rates.
Electrical Power
17. Understand the electrical power overall demand and
seasonal proles.
18. Determine the electrical power costs for the facility. A
review of 2-3 year historical data of electric power billing
from the local power company will assist in this area. It is
important to understand the demand charges separate from
the actual electrical energy charges.
Facility Requirements and Limitations
19. In regard to boiler room design, understand the physical
limitations of the facility. This understanding should
include oor space or footprint for both installation and
maintenance considerations as well as height limitations
for equipment sizing.
20. Determine noise level requirements.
These twenty audit items are summarized in Figure I3-3.
Codes and Standards
Various Codes and Standards govern the design, fabrication
and installation of many of the boiler room components. Of
primary importance is the American Society of Mechanical
Engineers' (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. The dif-
ferent sections of this Code specify the rules by which steam
boilers, pressure vessels and connecting piping are to be
designed, constructed and installed.
Section I of the ASME Code contains rules for Power Boilers
which, for the case of steam boilers, are boilers designed for a
maximum allowable operating pressure (MAWP) greater than
15 psig. Section IV of the ASME Code would provide rules
for steam boilers with a MAWP of 15 psig or lower. B31.1
Power Piping Code provides rules for most of the piping sys-
tems involved in a typical steam plant, but has special signi-
cance relative to Section I in that it contains Certication and
Stamping requirements for boiler external piping (BEP). BEP
is dened as piping from the rst circumferential joint leaving
the boiler up to and including the required stop valve or valves.
Most, if not all, of the piping included with a packaged boiler
is within the scope of BEP. This generally includes steam,
feedwater, blowdown, water column and instrument piping.
Section VIII of the ASME Code contains rules for unred pres-
sure vessels, which may apply to deaerators, blowdown sepa-
rators, etc.
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Other Federal, State, Provincial and Local
Requirements
There are many other Codes and Standards which apply to
other aspects of the design and installation of steam room
equipment. For a listing of standards organizations of rele-
vance to the design of steam systems, please refer to Section
I4. Local jurisdictions, insurance companies and individual
contracts often impose special requirements above and beyond
Code requirements, or may require compliance with special
Codes and Standards. It is essential that those responsible for
the planning of a boiler room installation be familiar with such
requirements.
EQUIPMENT CONSIDERATIONS AND
HARDWARE DESIGN
Having dened the application and obtained an understanding
of the requirements and constraints of the steam system, it is
now important to consider basic equipment needs and hard-
ware design. Here the concern deals with potential equipment
problems of the steam-generating facility in terms of perfor-
mance and life. Specically, the issues to be addressed when
designing and integrating equipment into a workable system
are: (1) equipment capacity, (2) operating characteristics and
constraints of equipment, (3) maintenance issues and the
tradeoff with design/initial cost, and (4) the operational effects
of each piece of hardware on the overall system operation.
The following is a discussion concerning considerations given
to each subsection of the overall system, categorized as: steam
boilers, boiler piping and valves, feedwater systems, water
treatment systems, heat exchangers and economizers, and
blowdown systems. Stacks and controls are not discussed
since the intention here is to concentrate on the steam side of
the system. For information concerning controls and stacks,
please refer to sections D and F, respectively. Considerations
concerning sizing of piping, steam traps, etc. are also not cov-
ered in this section; those items are considered as a part of the
steam/condensate return handling and piping system design
and many references concerning these issues are available.
Steam Boilers
The boiler selection process is based on an evaluation of the
system and load requirements as described above, and a com-
parison with the different boiler types that are available. This
section denes a process and the considerations that can be
used to select a boiler for a steam system application, based on
the requirements discussed in Section I1.
The steam-use facility will have certain operating requirements
that are used to establish the boiler design pressure. For exam-
ple, heating systems often operate at low pressure (a steam
pressure of 8 - 10 psig), and would use a boiler that is designed
for 15 psig. The boiler design pressure must be higher than the
operating pressure, and is usually based on common design
pressures. Steam quality, or the moisture content in the steam,
may also be a requirement of the facility.
The rst step in determining the required boiler size is to deter-
Figure I3-3. Summary of Application/Energy-Use Audit Items
FUEL
COMBUSTION AIR
WATER DISCHARGE
STACK GAS
STEAM-GENERATING
FACILITY
STEAM
CONDENSATE RETURN
MAKE-UP WATER
STEAM-USE
FACILITY
1. TYPE OF APPLICATION/LOAD
2. OPERATING PRESSURE
3. LOAD PROFILE
4. QUALITY/DEGRE OF SUPERHEAT
5. TEMPERATURE
6. PERCENT MAKE-UP
7. WATER CHARGES
8. MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE
9. SEWER CHARGES
10. TYPE(S) OF FUEL
11. COMPOSITION ANALYSIS
12. FUEL COSTS
13. TEMPERATURE
14. TEMPERATURE LIMITATIONS
15. EMISSION REQUIREMENTS
16. STACK/BREECHING PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
17. ELECTRICAL POWER DEMANDS
18. ELECTRICAL COSTS
19. PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS
20. NOISE LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
PRESSURE
PERCENT RETURN
HUMIDITY
VARIANCE
AND PROFILE
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mine the number of boilers. Multiple boilers can be used to
divide a seasonal load into more manageable segments, even
using different boiler sizes to better match the load. Additional
boilers can be used to provide backup and minimize potential
down time. Hospitals usually require a substantial amount of
backup capability. Increasing the number of boilers also adds
to the initial cost, on-going maintenance costs and complexity
of the system.
Once the number of boilers have been selected, the capacity of
the boilers can be determined. This task should not be limited
to matching the peak load and the total capacity of the boilers.
For example, the base capacity or number of boilers should be
increased if there can be a high instantaneous demand. Some
consideration should also be given to how multiple boilers are
cycled to minimize the cycling and number of units in use at
any one time.
Increasing the number of boilers will:
Minimize down time and maximize reliability.
Provide the highest efciency by matching load to boiler
capacity.
Increase the total installed cost of the boiler room.
Allow the use of smaller boilers and support
components.
Increase maintenance cost.
Increase the size and complexity of the boiler room.
Minimizing the number of boilers will:
Decrease total installed cost.
Reduce overall efciency because of low-load
operation.
Minimize maintenance costs.
Provide a less complex and smaller boiler room.
Different sized boilers can be used for the large variation in
seasonal loads.
Total boiler capacity should include future expansion
considerations.
Emission regulations may require special controls above a
certain total capacity.
At this stage of the selection process, some boiler types can be
eliminated based on the operating pressure and capacity
requirements. (Table I1-1 in Section I1 can be used as a guide
in this process). In addition, the load type may also impact the
selection process. For example, watertube boilers are better
suited to swing loads while retube boilers are better for loads
with upset conditions. Also, bent tube boilers can be used
when quick warm up is required.
Watertube boilers are the preferred choice for pressures
above 350 psig.
Higher turndown rates improve the boiler load response
because the boiler remains on line at low loads.
Bent tube and electric boilers can provide quick warm-up
without thermal shock.
Steam superheat is generally only available on the IWT
boiler.
There are numerous regulatory requirements in the boiler
industry. Many boilers are listed by Underwriters Laboratories
or a similar agency, which has tested the product to ensure that
it meets their minimum standards for safety and performance.
Emission regulations have become more common in recent
years. Finally, there may be other organizations that will man-
date requirements for an installation, such as the city, state or
insurance carrier. These requirements may prevent the use of
some boiler types.
Check insurance carrier for requirements.
A Package listing helps insure boiler/burner compatibility.
Construction and operating permits are usually required by
local authorities.
Federal NSPS regulations, permits and recording applies
over 200 hp.
The nal stage in the selection process will be the consider-
ation of the operating features and efciency of the boilers.
Initial cost is always a factor, but it should not be the only fac-
tor. For example, the boiler efciency, turndown and mainte-
nance requirements can result in much higher or lower
operating costs, and can easily change the cost analysis. Some
common considerations that impact overall efciency and fuel
costs are:
Multiple fuel capabilities, including future conversions.
More ue gas passes in a retube boiler will increase heat
transfer.
Heating surface area, usually 5 square feet per boiler hp in a
retube boiler.
Higher turndown increases boiler efciency and provides
quicker load response.
Lower excess air operation increases boiler efciency.
Economizers can be added to most boilers, which will
increase efciency.
Maintenance and down time can be important considerations
in the boiler selection. Using multiple boilers helps reduce the
potential for loss of steam generating capability.
Higher turndown reduces component wear and failure due to
on-off cycling.
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Critical operations should include controls to keep the
standby boiler hot.
Always use duplex pumps and lters to allow maintenance
without shut down.
Consider rental boilers as potential backup, and include
required piping in the plant.
Generally boilers with large water volumes and surface areas
are more tolerant of feedwater treatment variations and load
surges.
The moisture content in steam from a steam generator is nor-
mally very small. There are conditions that can upset the nor-
mal operation and result in some relatively high amounts of
water carry-over. In addition, there are some applications
which require extremely dry steam for proper operation.
There are some guidelines for maintaining high quality steam,
and methods to improve the steam quality.
Feedwater quality is the single most important element in
steam quality. General feedwater guidelines are given in this
book and others. Special considerations need to be given to
the type of boiler. There may be additional requirements based
on the boiler type and the conditions of the local water supply.
A water specialist should be consulted for specic require-
ments of an installation.
The steam quality from a boiler can be improved by adding an
external separator or an equalizing line similar to a Hartford
Loop. Such special steam piping arrangements are sometimes
used on low pressure steam boilers with small steam cham-
bers.
The industrial watertube boiler offers some additional options
for improving the steam quality. One option uses special drum
components to further remove solids, resulting in higher steam
quality. The other option is to add a superheater to provide
superheated steam.
Water maintenance programs can help insure reliable steam
quality.
Boiler concentrations may need to be adjusted for best steam
quality.
Special steam piping can be used with some boilers (such as
the cast iron boiler) to reduce carry-over.
An external separator will typically remove 90% of the
moisture in a steam line.
Superheated steam and special steam dryers are available on
industrial watertube boilers.
Boiler Piping and Valves
This section contains information on boiler piping and valve
requirements for low and high pressure boilers.
Relevant highlights of the ASME Code are included. However,
for complete details, the reader should review the applicable
section of the ASME Code. In addition to the ASME Code, the
reader should determine whether there are any special, local
insurance or regulatory requirements.
Low Pressure Boilers
The ASME Code contains many recommendations for low
pressure steam systems. Here are excerpts that apply to design
consideration.
Steam Line Expansion
- Provisions shall be made for the
expansion and contraction of steam and hot water mains con-
nected to boilers by providing substantial anchorage at suitable
points, and by providing swing joints when boilers are installed
in batteries, so there will be no undue strain transmitted to the
boilers. para. HG-703.1
Stop Valves for Single, Multiple, and Steam Boilers
Steam Boilers - When a stop valve is used in the supply pipe
connection of a single steam boiler, there shall be one used in
the return pipe connection.para. HG-710.1
Multiple Boiler Installations - A stop valve shall be used in
each supply and return pipe connection of two or more boilers
connected to a common system. para. HG-710.3
Shutoff Valves -
No shutoff of any description shall be placed
between the safety relief valve and the boiler, nor on discharge
pipes between such valves and the atmosphere. para. HG-
701.5
Safety and Safety Relief Valves -
Safety and safety relief
valves shall not be connected to an internal pipe in the boiler.
para. HG-701.4
Safety Valve Discharge Piping -
A discharge pipe shall be
used. Its internal cross-sectional area shall be not less than the
full area of the valve outlet or of the total of the valve outlets
discharging there into and shall be as short and straight as pos-
sible and so arranged as to avoid undue stress on the valve or
valves. When an elbow is placed on a safety or safety-relief
valve discharge pipe, it shall be located close to the valve out-
let. The discharge from safety or safety-relief valves shall be so
arranged that there will be no danger of scalding attendants.
Para. HG-701.6 Refer to Figure I3-4
.
Bottom Blowoff -
Each boiler shall have a bottom blowoff or
drain pipe connection tted with a valve or cock connected
with the lowest water space practicable. The discharge piping
shall be full size to the point of discharge. para. HG-715
High Pressure Boilers
The ASME Code provides many recommendations for high
pressure steam boilers. Here are some excerpts that apply to
design considerations.
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Steam Line Expansion
- Provisions shall be made for the
expansion and contraction of steam mains connected to boil-
ers, by providing substantial anchorage at suitable points, so
that there shall be no undue strain transmitted to the boiler.
para. PG-59.1.2
Steam Stop Valves
- Each boiler discharge outlet, except
safety valves or safety relief valves, or preheater inlet and out-
let connections, shall be tted with a stop valve located at an
accessible point in the steam-delivery line and as near the
boiler nozzle as is convenient and practicable. When such out-
lets are over NPS2, the valve or valves used on the connection
shall be of the outside-screw-and-yoke rising-stem type so as
to indicate from a distance, by the position of its stem whether
it is closed or open, and the wheel may be carried either on the
yoke or attached to the stem. para. 122.1.7 (A.1) (ASME
B31.1)
When boilers are connected to a common header, the connec-
tion from each boiler having a manhole opening, shall be tted
with two stop valves having an ample free-blow drain between
them. The discharge of this drain shall be visible to the opera-
tor while manipulating the valve. The stop valves shall consist
preferably of one automatic non-return valve (set next to the
boiler) and a second valve of the outside-screw-and-yoke type
or two valves of the outside-screw-and-yoke type shall be
used. Para. 122.1.7 (A.2) (ASME B31.1)
Stop-Check Valves (Non-Code Recommendations)
- A prob-
lem confronting the power piping designer is the selection of
the best size of stop check valve for his service conditions.
This type valve usually has a oating disc member, hence it is
important that the valve be sized to provide full disc lift under
ow conditions prevailing during the major portion of the ser-
vice life of the installation. If the valve is too large for ow
conditions, the disc will oat in a partially open position; this
may result in uttering of the disc and rapid wear of valve
parts. Conversely, if the valve is too small for ow conditions
encountered, pressure drop will be excessive.
Safety Valves
- No valve of any description shall be placed
between the required safety valve or valves and the boiler, nor
the discharge pipe between the safety valve and the atmo-
sphere. When a discharge pipe is used, the cross-sectional area
shall be not less than the full area of the valve outlet or the total
Figure I3-4. Recommended Safety Valve Discharge Piping
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of the areas of the valve outlets discharging there into and shall
be as short and straight as possible and so arranged as to avoid
undue stresses on the valve or valves. All safety valve or relief
valve discharges shall be so located or piped as to be carried
clear from running boards or platforms. Ample provision for
gravity drain shall be made in the discharge pipe at or near
each safety valve or safety relief valve, and where water of
condensation may collect. Each valve shall have an opening
gravity drain through the casing below the level of the valve
seat. For iron-and-steel bodied valves exceeding 2-1/2 inch
size, the drain hole shall be tapped not less than 3/8 inch pipe
size. Para PG-71.3 Refer to Figure I3-4, Recommended
Safety Valve Discharge Piping.
Safety Valve Mounting
- When a boiler is tted with two or
more safety valves or safety relief valves on one connection,
this connection to the boiler shall have a cross-sectional area
not less than the combined area of inlet connections of all the
safety valves with which it connects and shall also meet the
requirements of Paragraph PG-71.3. Para. PG-71.5
Blowoff Valves
- The blowoff valve or valves, the pipe
between them, and the boiler connection shall be of the same
size except that a larger pipe for the return of condensate may
be used.
For all boilers . . . with allowable working pressure in excess
of 100 psig, each bottom blowoff pipe shall have two slow-
opening valves, or one quick-opening valve or cock; at the
boiler nozzle followed by a slow-opening valve. A slow-open-
ing valve is a valve which requires at least ve 360 degree
turns of the operating mechanism from fully closed to fully
opened. On a boiler having multiple blowoff pipes, a single
master valve may be placed on the common blowoff pipe from
the boilers, in which case only one valve on each individual
blowoff is required. In such a case, either the master valve or
the individual valves or cocks shall be of the slow-opening
type. Para. 122.1.7 (ASME B31.1)
Feedwater Valves
- The feedwater piping for all [steam]
boilers . . . shall be provided with a check valve . . . between
the check valve and the boiler. Para 122.1 (B1) (ASME
B31.1)
When two or more boilers are fed from a common source,
there shall also be a globe or regulating valve in the branch to
each boiler located between the check valve and the source of
supply. Para. 122.1.7 (B.5) (ASME B31.1)
Boiler Feed Systems
The transfer of heat from steam, regardless of process usage,
will create condensate. The quantity of collectable condensate
varies with the type of application. For instance, with humidi-
cation, the steam is released to the environment and the con-
densate is considered uncollectible. In industrial applications,
condensate can typically be collected in large quantity.
An important factor in the condensate return and water make-
up system is to ensure that contaminated condensate does not
return to the boiler room and its associated equipment. Con-
densate contaminated with oil, dye, soap, etc. must be disposed
of in a safe manner. Contaminated condensate will cause prob-
lems such as foaming, priming, unstable water level, and it will
increase blowdown requirements.
The collection of clean steam condensate is desirable for sev-
eral economic reasons. Condensate generally is capable of
being collected at temperatures higher than the temperature of
raw water make-up. This results in signicant fuel cost savings
and improved overall system efciency. Since condensate is
formed from steam, it contains little or no dissolved solids.
Therefore, using collected condensate reduces chemical usage
and associated costs as well.
Additionally, the cost of raw water make-up will be reduced by
collecting condensate because the demand for raw water is lim-
ited. When considering installation costs, the expected conden-
sate return may allow for down-sizing of the raw water make-
up supply system and other components.
Unfortunately, condensate ow from the system may be unpre-
dictable. Unpredictability of returning condensate causes a
problem for the boiler, since it should have a continuous and
immediately available supply of water. However, there are sev-
eral ways to collect and store condensate so it is readily avail-
able.
A collection or storage tank can be incorporated to act as a res-
ervoir. Products which serve this purpose include boiler feed-
water systems, surge tanks, and deaerators.
The function of these products in the overall condensate return
and raw water make-up system is as follows. For further infor-
mation on this equipment, refer to the specic product sections
in The Boiler Book.
Boiler Feed System
Boiler feedwater systems help maintain maximum efciency
and prolong the life of the boiler, when investment in a deaera-
tor cannot be justied. Consisting of one or more feed pumps
and a corrosion resistant receiver tank, the system automati-
cally supplements condensate with make-up water to replace
system losses. When equipped with an automatic preheater,
feedwater temperatures can be maintained at temperatures up
to 210 F (maximum). At this temperature, substantial amounts
of oxygen and carbon dioxide are released, reducing the
amount of chemicals required to protect the boiler and system
from corrosion. Preheating is recommended if the return con-
densate constitutes 50% or less of the required feedwater.
Boiler feed systems typically combine one or more boiler feed
pumps with a tank to store condensate and make-up water.
These components are typically furnished as a complete pack-
age with level, temperature, and pressure controls. Additional
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features such as deaeration hardware and more sophisticated
controls may be considered.
The purpose of the boiler feed system is to provide a reservoir
with sufcient surge capacity to accommodate intermittent
condensate owrates, and to provide stable suction conditions
for the boiler feed pump(s). The selection of a boiler feedwa-
ter system is primarily driven by surge capacity. For this rea-
son, it is necessary to accurately estimate peak condensate
owrates from the steam-use facility, considering also factors
due to transient conditions such as equipment startups, piping
hydraulics, and system interactions. Once this information is
obtained and understood, a boiler feed tank of sufcient size
may be selected.
The operating characteristics of the boiler and steam-generat-
ing system have an impact on the type of controls and features
included in the boiler feed system. In particular, those factors
inuencing pump selection will also have an effect on the
height of the boiler feedwater system, the level control system,
and suction piping design. The characteristics of the returning
condensate should also be considered when selecting feedwa-
ter system components, corrosion resistant linings, and pres-
sure/temperature controls.
There are many cost/benet tradeoffs available when congur-
ing a boiler feed system. A partial list includes:
Feedwater Preheat
reduces thermal shock.
Premium Lining/Galvanizing
reduces corrosion.
Premium Level Control
reduces overow losses.
Code Rated Pressure Tank
reduces ash steam losses.
Deaeration Hardware
reduces corrosion and thermal
shock.
Each of these options has a direct benet on the long-term
operating costs of the system. Their increased initial costs
must be balanced against the overall capital cost and the
expected life of the system. For more information on boiler
feed systems, please refer to Section H5.
Surge Tanks (Condensate Receiver Tanks)
Surge tanks can greatly reduce dependence on cold, untreated
raw water to replace boiler system losses by collecting con-
densate by gravity return for re-use in the boiler feed system.
Surge tanks are required when no other storage exists or when
intermittent peak loads of condensate can exceed the storage
capacity of the deaerator. Integrated control automatically
introduces makeup water to supplement condensate only when
necessary to meet boiler demand. Refer to Section H4 for
more detailed information.
Deaerators
Deaeration is widely recognized as the most acceptable
method for removing oxygen and carbon dioxide from makeup
water and condensate. Without deaeration, the dissolved gases
can cause serious corrosion in the boiler and other system
hardware.
Deaerators are considered essential for:
All boiler plants operating at 75 psig or more.
All boiler plants with little or no standby capacity.
All boilers plants where production depends on continuous
operation.
All boiler plants operating with makeup water of 25% or
more.
In addition to removing oxygen and carbon dioxide, deaerators
also heat boiler feedwater. The large storage capacity provides
an effective means for recovering heat from exhaust steam and
hot condensate. With a deaerator, further savings result from
the reduced need for oxygen-scavenging chemical treatment.
For further information, refer to Sections H1, H2, and H3.
Pumps
There are ve design criteria that must be considered before
the proper boiler feed pump can be selected.
1. Will the pump run continuously or intermittently?
2. What is the temperature of the water being pumped?
3. What is the pump capacity requirement in gpm?
4. What is the pump discharge pressure requirement?
5. What is the NPSH (net positive suction head) required?
Continuous or Intermittent Operation
- Continuous or
intermittent operation of a pump is determined by the critical
nature of the desired water level control. The water level con-
trol requirements are primarily based on the type of boiler, but
are also affected by the load, operating pressure, and feed
water temperature. Continuous operation provides better water
level control, but adds cost and components to the system.
Boiler types with a relatively low water volume, such as water-
tube boilers, require more precise water level control than
boiler types with a large water volume, such as retubes. This
is due to the relationship between drum (vessel) size and gal-
lons of water content. For example, a fty gallon change in a
watertube boiler might represent a one inch change in water
level, while the same fty gallon change in a retube boiler
might only represent a fraction of an inch change in water
level.
Frequent load swings will require more accurate water level
control to ensure the feedwater ow matches the steam ow
requirement. Frequent load swings may require continuous
feedwater control to maintain proper water level.
The relationship between operating pressure and feedwater
temperature can make water level control more critical if the
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temperatures vary or if there is a large differential between sat-
uration temperature and feed water temperature. Large tem-
perature differentials could result in a reduction in boiler water
level when feed water is added. The reduction is caused by a
quenching effect, which lowers the boiler water temperature
slightly, reducing the steam/water volume, thereby lowering
the water level. This type of water level reduction is generally
more common on smaller, low pressure boilers.
Selection of Pump Type (Centrifugal or Turbine)
- Once the
criteria for water level control is determined, the type of feed
pump can be selected.
Highly accurate water level control can be achieved with a
centrifugal type pump, running continuously, in conjunction
with a modulating feed water valve on the boiler.
An effective but less precise means of water level control can
be provided using a turbine type pump, with intermittent (on-
off) operation. With intermittent operation, larger swings in
water level control will result.
Although not common, turbine pumps have been used in con-
junction with a modulating feedwater valve to provide water
level control. In this application, a relief device must be
included to discharge water back to the feedwater tank to pro-
tect the pump from dead head pressures. Dead head pressures
can cause overheating, cavitation, and subsequent pump dam-
age. A concern of this design is the use of a relief device as a
control valve, and the inherent performance and reliability fac-
tors.
Pump Water Temperature
- The temperature of the pumped
water must be specied to ensure proper design and construc-
tion. Pumps use packing or mechanical seals to seal the area
between the pump shaft and the pump casing. These seals have
temperature limitations and, if misapplied, the seals will fail.
Standard pump seals are adequate up to temperatures of
approximately 215 F. Higher temperature seals are available
for temperatures up to 250 F and, for temperatures above 250
F, external water cooling is usually employed to protect the
seals. For applications above 250 F, contact your local
Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative.
Pump Capacity Requirements
- Determining pumping
capacity requirements involves slightly different criteria for
centrifugal and turbine type pumps. For both pump types, the
maximum boiler capacity must be determined. The maximum
boiler capacity, or evaporation rate, is usually calculated in
pounds of steam per hour, and should be converted to gallons
per minute, and have blowdown added to it for pump selection
purposes. For assistance in this calculation, contact your local
Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative.
The pump capacity for turbine pumps, with intermittent opera-
tion, should be equal to 2 times the maximum evaporation rate
of the boiler.
The pump capacity for centrifugal pumps, with continuous
operation, is equal to: evaporation rate times 1.15 (safety fac-
tor), plus by-pass ow requirement (in gpm) for the pump. The
by-pass ow is usually regulated through a xed orice, and is
of sufcient quantity to prevent cavitation within the pump
under dead head conditions. The by-pass orice must be
located between the pump discharge and the modulating feed-
water valve to allow water to recirculate back to the storage
tank.
Pump Discharge Pressure Requirements
- Pump discharge
pressure requirements are calculated by determining the boiler
operating pressure and calculating the line losses between the
pump and the boiler. The pump discharge pressure needs to
overcome the piping line losses, and boiler pressure in order to
get water into the boiler.
All calculations need to be converted to feet of head for pump
selection purposes. Therefore, convert boiler operating pres-
sure to feet of head, and add to that value the equivalent length
(in feet of head) of the piping and associated valves between
the pump discharge and the boiler.
Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH)
- Every pump design has
a certain requirement for net positive suction head. This is the
amount of liquid in feet that must be above the pump suction
centerline in order to prevent cavitation and to provide proper
pump operation.
Net positive suction head required (NPSH-R) by the pump
must be exceeded by the net positive suction head available
(NPSH-A) from the system.
Calculation: NPSH-A = HP + HZ - HF - HVP
NPSH-A - Available NPSH expressed in feet of uid.
HP - Absolute pressure on the surface of the liquid at the pump
suction location, expressed in feet. This could be atmospheric
pressure or vessel pressure (pressurized tank).
HZ - Static elevation of the liquid above, or below the center-
line of the impeller, expressed in feet.
HF - Friction and entrance head loss in the suction piping,
expressed in feet.
HVP- Absolute vapor pressure of the uid at the pumping tem-
perature, expressed in feet.
Cleaver-Brooks makes selections that are based on pumps hav-
ing the lowest possible NPSH-R. This is done to provide the
lowest stand height and the lowest overall height of the tank.
There are some sacrices which must be accepted in order to
have low NPSH-R. Usually a selection with a low NPSH-R is a
pump that is larger and usually requires a greater horsepower
drive. Generally speaking, however, it is more important to
keep the overall height to a minimum than to select a pump
with a higher NPSH-R.
Pumps (General)
- The design criteria for transfer pumps
(pumps which pump water to a deaerator) is the same as the
criteria just covered for boiler feed pumps.
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Cleaver-Brooks and our authorized representatives provide a
full line of pumps, and pump selection services for application
in both steam and hot water systems. For assistance, contact
your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative.
Water Treatment Systems
Harmful elements are contained in surface and well water.
Surface and well water are also called raw water. A sample
of the raw water should be analyzed early in the equipment
planning stage. The analysis provides a clear denition of the
particular threats posed by the water source. Your Cleaver-
Brooks representative can assist you in dening the harmful
elements, and can help in planning a water treatment program
and in selecting the proper treatment equipment.
The following is a discussion of the elements commonly found
in raw water.
Surface water usually has high suspended solids and dissolved
gases and low dissolved solids. Well water normally has high
dissolved solids and low suspended solids and dissolved gases.
Suspended solids represent the undissolved matter in water,
including dirt, silt, biological growth, vegetation, and insolu-
ble organic matter.
When minerals dissolve in water, ions are formed. The sum of
all minerals or ions in the water is the total dissolved solids or
TDS.
Iron can be soluble or insoluble. Insoluble iron can clog valves
and strainers and can cause excessive sludge build up in low
lying areas of a water system. It also leads to boiler deposits
that can cause tube failures. Soluble iron can interfere in many
processes, such as printing or the dying of cloth. In domestic
water systems, porcelain xtures can be stained by as little as
0.25 ppm of iron.
Water hardness is the measure of calcium and magnesium con-
tent as calcium carbonate equivalents. Water hardness is the
primary source of scale in boiler equipment.
Silica in boiler feedwater can also cause hard dense scale with
a high resistance to heat transfer.
Alkalinity is a measure of the capacity of water to neutralize
strong acid. In natural waters, the capacity is attributable to
bases, such as bicarbonates, carbonates, and hydroxides; as
well as silicates, borates, ammonia, phosphates, and organic
bases. These bases, especially bicarbonates and carbonates,
break down to form carbon dioxide in steam, which is a major
factor in the corrosion of condensate lines. Alkalinity also con-
tributes to foaming and carryover in boilers.
pH is a measure of the degree of acid or base of a solution. The
pH scale is from 0 to 14, with 0 being the most acidic and 14
being the most basic or alkaline.
Dissolved oxygen is the amount of oxygen gas dissolved in the
raw water and is caused by the solubility of atmospheric oxy-
gen. Dissolved oxygen is not related to the combined oxygen
contained in the water molecule H2O. All surface and rain
water contain dissolved oxygen, because of their contact with
the atmosphere. With enough contact, the dissolved oxygen
content will reach saturation for the corresponding tempera-
ture. The solubility of oxygen is affected by solid content.
Water with a higher solid content will contain less oxygen than
distilled water. Surface water usually contains more oxygen
than well water. As the raw water temperature rises, dissolved
oxygen is released and can cause corrosion of iron and steel.
Therefore, the problem caused by dissolved oxygen in boiler
systems is corrosion in the boiler feedwater piping, econo-
mizer, boiler, and steam and condensate return piping.
Hence, the generation of steam from naturally occurring water
sources can be complicated by the presence of various chemi-
cal constituents in the water supply. The American Society of
Mechanical Engineers has published guidelines on boiler
water and boiler feedwater quality for steam boilers. Most
boiler installations will require some form of water treatment
in order to conform to these guidelines. A few methods of
treatment are depicted in Tables I3-1 and I3-2.
The Objectives of Feedwater Treatment
Proper boiler feedwater treatment is an absolute necessity!
Unless the boiler receives water of proper quality, the boilers
life will be shortened. The water supply for a steam system
may originate from rivers, ponds, underground wells, etc. Each
water supply source requires a specic analysis. Depending
upon the analysis, various pretreatment methods may be
employed to prepare make-up water for the boiler feedwater
system.
The objectives of boiler water treatment in general are as fol-
lows:
1. Prevent hard scale deposits or soft sludge type deposits
which would, if present, impair the rate of heat transfer and
possibly result in overheating and damage to the pressure
vessel.
2. Prevent general corrosion or pitting to assure maximum
life of the boiler at the lowest maintenance cost.
3. Prevent intercrystalline cracking or caustic embrittlement
of boiler metal.
4. Prevent carryover to assure high quality steam at an
economical rate of continuous and intermittent blowdown.
The accomplishment of these objectives will, in all cases,
involve several forms of treatment including:
Pretreatment of the make-up water before it enters the boiler
feedwater system.
Chemical treatment of the boiler water internally in the
boiler.
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In addition, the selection of pretreatment methods will depend
upon the chemistry of the raw water and the plant operating
characteristics. In most cases, pretreatment becomes more crit-
ical as the percentage of make-up to the system increases.
Raw Water Make-up
Impurities in raw water make-up can be removed and con-
trolled either chemically or mechanically with various equip-
ment. Mechanical means of removing or controlling impurities
will result in less chemicals being added to the boiler and sys-
tem. However, mechanical means will not remove or control
all impurities. Chemicals will still be required to provide the
desired results.
The following are descriptions of feedwater pretreatment
equipment and a discussion of their functions in the overall
feedwater pretreatment cycle. For further information on
equipment, refer to the specic product sections.
Filters
The need for special lter equipment to remove impurities can
be readily determined by a raw water analysis. Filters should
be considered in order to remove sand, iron, chlorine, and some
dissolved organics and sediments. Refer to Section H7.
DISSOLVED
CONSTITUENT
SOFTENER CLORIDE CYCLE
DEALKALIZER
FILTERS DEAERATORS
Calcium Ca
B
98-100% Must have soft water No Change No Change
Magnesium Mg
B
98-100% Must have soft water No Change No Change
Hardness
A
98-100% Must have soft water No Change No Change
Sodium Na Increases No Change No Change No Change
Bicarbonate Alkalinity HCO
3
A
No Change 90% No Change No Change
Sulfate SO
4
No Change 90-95% No Change No Change
Chloride Cl No Change Increases No Change No Change
Silica SiO
2
A
No Change 20% No Change No Change
Soluble Iron Fe 100% Must have soft water No Change No Change
Total Dissolved Solids
A
No Change No Change No Change No Change
Suspended Solids
A
Must Be Removed Must be removed Down to 10
Micron
No Change
Dissolved Gases
A
No Change Free CO
2
Only See Filter
Section
To .005 cc/liter of O
2
NOTE: All of the above packaged water systems can be readily integrated into existing Cleaver-Brooks boiler rooms. All are designed to
accommodate boilers of any make.
A. Specifically limited by ASME guidelines on boiler feedwater quality.
B. The sum of calcium and magnesium equal the hardness. Hardness has been listed as a separate item for those analyses showing
hardness only.
MAKE-UP WATER TEST TYPICAL IMPURITIES TYPICAL LIMITS TREATMENT METHOD
Oxygen 6 ppm
<.007 ppm
A
Deaeration/Chemical
Hardness 86 ppm
<1.0 ppm
A
Softener
Suspended Matter 0.1 ppm
0.15 ppm
A
Blowdown
pH 6.87
7.0-10.5
A
Chemical
Silica 10 ppm
<150 ppm
B
Blowdown
Alkalinity 100 ppm
<700 ppm
B
Blowdown/Dealkalizer
Dissolved Solids 500 -mho/cm
<7000 mho/cm
B
Blowdown
A. Limits for feedwater.
B. Limits of boiler.
Table I3-1. Removal of Harmful Elements with Various Types of Equipment
Table I3-2. Makeup Water Impurities, Limits and Treatment Methods
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Water Softeners
Water softeners should be used whenever raw water hardness
exceeds 5 ppm. A softener removes calcium and magnesium
and exchanges them with highly soluble sodium ions. Remov-
ing hardness prevents scale buildup on heat transfer surfaces
and helps maintain peak boiler efciency. A water softener
also is the base for many sophisticated pretreatment processes
that require the control of water hardness for proper operation.
Refer to Section H8.
Dealkalizers
Dealkalizers use softened water and remove negatively
charged ions of bicarbonate, carbonate, sulfate nitrate, and sil-
ica. They are replaced with chloride ions. Removal of bicar-
bonate alkalinity controls formation of carbon dioxide and
reduces the corrosion of condensate piping. Dealkalization
reduces the need for neutralizing chemicals by as much as
90% and cuts fuel costs by minimizing blowdown. Refer to
Section H9.
Chemical Feed Systems
Chemical feed systems treat feedwater, boiler water, and con-
dition blowdown sludge where an additional measure of pro-
tection against corrosion and scaling is required. Refer to
Section H6.
In summary, the benets of water treatment equipment include
improved boiler efciency, corrosion reduction and therefore
component life, and improved steam purity. The selection and
sizing of water treatment equipment is dictated by the capacity
of the steam system, the chemical constituents in the make-up
water supply, and the operating characteristics of the overall
system. Generally speaking, the greater the treatment load (in
units of lb/hr removal), the larger the equipment. It is impor-
tant when designing a water treatment system that a detailed
water analysis be available as a guide.
The design of the water treatment system is inuenced by cost/
benet tradeoffs in equipment selection. These inuences
may include:
Chemical Feed Systems which have low initial costs, but
signicant operating costs.
Component Duplexing which tends to ensure uninterrupted
operation.
Chloride Cycle Dealkalizers which reduce blowdown
losses.
Filters which also reduce blowdown losses and
maintenance.
Skid Mounting which decreases installation costs.
Premium Regeneration Controls which may decrease
operating costs.
These equipment selection economic tradeoffs are inuenced
by size, criticality, and operating environment of the steam sys-
tem.
Economizers
During boiler operation in typical commercial and industrial
applications, approximately 10-20% of the heating value of
fuel is expelled with the stack gases to the atmosphere. Stack
economizers are designed to recover signicant amounts of
this stack gas energy loss, thereby vastly improving boiler sys-
tem efciency, as shown in Section G, Tables G-5 and G-6.
There are several considerations when selecting an econo-
mizer:
Gas-side Pressure Drop. Added back-pressure on the boiler
stack affects the combustion air fan throughput capability.
The economizer and combustion air fan(s) must be sized
properly in order to assure a suitable system operation and
capacity.
Feedwater Temperature. The feedwater to the economizer
must be deaerated and the temperature setpoint minimally at
220
o
F to prevent tube corrosion.
Water-side Pressure Drop. Feedwater pumps must be sized
to accommodate the economizer pressure drop.
Additionally, a continuous modulating feedwater system is
required to ensure proper ow rates through the economizer.
A full product line description of Cleaver-Brooks Boilermate
Economizers, including sizing and performance information, is
offered in Section G.
Blowdown Systems
A number of factors determine the need for boiler blowdown.
As mentioned earlier, the amount of total dissolved solids
(TDS) is one. The American Boiler Manufacturers Association
(ABMA) has developed recommended limits for total and sus-
pended solids for different boiler operating pressures. Refer to
Table I3-3 for recommended limits for total and suspended sol-
ids.
Other controlling factors for determining blowdown require-
ments are alkalinity, suspended solids, and other chemical fac-
tors. In boilers operating over 600 psig, silica content could be
the limiting factor.
Solids are brought into the boiler by the feedwater. Even
though the water is treated, either mechanically or chemically,
neither means of treatment is capable of removing all sub-
stances. A small amount of crystallized solids will be present in
the boiler water, which can tend to encrust surfaces.
That is, solids become less soluble in the high temperature of
the boiler water and tend to crystallize and concentrate on heat-
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ing surfaces. Internal chemical treatment is therefore required
in order to keep harmful scale and sludge from forming.
Scale has a low heat transfer value and acts as an insulating
barrier. Insulation retards heat transfer, which not only results
in lower operating efciency but, more importantly, can cause
overheating of boiler metal. Overheating of boiler metal
results in tube failure or other pressure vessel metal damage.
Scale is caused primarily by calcium and magnesium salts, sil-
ica, and oil. Any calcium and magnesium salts, along with
organic materials in the boiler water, are generally precipitated
by the use of sodium phosphate in order to maintain these pre-
cipitates or sludge in a uid form.
Solids, such as sodium salts and suspended dirt, do not readily
form scale. However, as boiler water boils, forming relatively
pure steam, the remaining water becomes increasingly thicker
with solids. If the concentration is permitted to accumulate,
foaming and priming will occur and the sludge can cause
harmful deposits that potentially result in overheating of the
metal. Therefore, lowering or removing concentrated solids
requires the use of boiler water blowdown.
Types of Blowdown
There are two principal types of blowdown: manual (intermit-
tent) bottom blowdown and surface (continuous) blowdown.
Manual (Intermittent) Bottom Blowdown - Bottom blow-
down is necessary for the proper operation of the boiler. Bot-
tom blowdown removes sludge and controls the level of TDS.
On a manual system, the blowdown tappings are located at the
bottom or lowest part of the boiler, so that the dissolved solids
in the boiler water are lowered, and a portion of the sludge that
accumulates in the lower portion of the boiler is removed.
Surface (Continuous) Blowdown - Surface blowdown
involves a continuous, low ow of boiler water extracted from
the surface of the water level in order to skim off sediment, oil
and other impurities. The blowdown is regulated by a ow
control valve, which is adjusted as needed to control the TDS
level. The surface blowdown opening is on the top center line
of the pressure vessel and is provided with an internal collect-
ing pipe terminating slightly below the working water level.
A controlled orice valve is used to allow a continual, yet con-
trolled, ow of concentrated water. Periodic adjustments are
made to the valve in order to increase or decrease the amount
of blowdown in accordance with test analysis.
There are a few considerations when designing a blowdown
system:
Local Code Requirements: If necessary, a blowdown
aftercooler should be incorporated to bring the blowdown
water temperature to a level acceptable to the sewer system
and local code requirements.
Blowdown Heat Recovery: Since the blowdown water is
discharged at the saturated steam temperature, a signicant
amount of energy may be expelled during blowdown. A
well-designed blowdown heat recovery system can control
blowdown rates and dissolved solids concentration while
recovering heat for make-up water preheating.
When selecting a blowdown heat recovery system, two factors
should be considered: (1) tube materials and construction, and
(2) blowdown owrate control. The high velocities and abra-
sive nature of blowdown water necessitates quality construc-
tion materials such as stainless steel, as well as design for
vibration damping. Secondly, it is important to control blow-
down rate so as to match makeup water ow rates for optimal
heat recovery.
In most cases, the intermittent nature of bottom blowdown will
preclude recovery of the blowdown energy losses. Moreover,
the bottom blowdown can contain suspended matter or sludge
that will tend to clog a heat exchanger. With a continuous
blowdown system, heat may certainly be recovered, transferred
to make-up water, before the blowdown is cooled and sent to
sewer.
Flash Tank Heat Exchangers: Flash tank heat exchangers
are also designed to recover heat from blowdown water, but
provide an added feature of producing low-pressure steam
for deaeration. The portion of blowdown water which is not
ashed either enters a blowdown heat recovery system for
make-up water preheating or is discharged to sewer.
SYSTEM INTEGRATION AND
OPTIMIZATION
The discussion in this section attempts to provide to the reader
assistance to approach in designing and integrating various
equipment into a workable system. A workable system is one
that meets the requirements and purposes of the system, has
satisfactory life and maintenance costs, and abides by all con-
straints such as pressures, temperatures, footprint, noise, emis-
sions, etc. In summary, a workable system performs the
assigned duty, given the imposed constraints and requirements.
System optimization, on the other hand, is the process of deter-
mining system conguration and state point conditions which
provide a maximization of some objec-
OPERATING
PRESSURE
PSIG
TOTAL
SOLIDS
PPM
SUSPENDED
SOLIDS
PPM
0-300 3500 300
301-450 3000 250
451-600 2500 150
601-750 2000 100
751-900 1500 60
901-1000 1250 40
Table I3-3. Recommended Limits for Total Suspended Solids
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tive such as the net present value of overall life costs. Opti-
mized design may offer the steam-user signicant savings over
the life of the steam-generating facility. It is the design which
maximizes protability for the owner over time.
For a given application, there are many workable designs, but
only one optimal design. The discussion in this section entails
a search method to approaching the optimal design. Com-
ponents/equipment are added arbitrarily and evaluated for
effect on system performance and ultimately cost/benet to
the steam system owner. Obtaining the optimum design is
more involved than that presented in this section and is beyond
the scope of this discussion.
EXAMPLE - STEAM SYSTEMS
The following is an example of a relatively simple low pres-
sure steam heating system. The entire steam-generating facil-
ity of an existing heating system is evaluated for replacement.
An application/energy-use audit results in the following infor-
mation.
1. Type of Application/Load: Heating
2. Nominal Steam Pressure: 10 psig
3. Steam Load Characteristics/Prole:
The steam system operates 5 months/year.
During 3 months (2160 hours)
Minimum load: 0
Maximum load: 5,600 kBtu/hr
Average load:650 kBtu/hr
During 2 months (1440 hours)
Minimum load: 0
Maximum load: 8,100 kBtu/hr
Average load: 2,500 kBtu/hr
Transient loads, instantaneous demand, and sudden load
swings do not exist.
4. Steam Quality Requirements: 98% steam quality at boiler
pressure vessel exit
5. Condensate Return Conditions:
Temperature: 200 F
Pressure: 2 psig
% Return: 90%
6. Make-up Water Requirement: 10%
7. Water Charges:
$68.04/month service charge
$0.833/ccf consumption charge
8. Water Discharge Max. Temp: 120 F
9. Sewer Charges:
$13.72/month service charge
$0.573/ccf use charge
10. Types of Fuel:
Natural Gas
Light Oil considered as a back-up
11. Fuel Analysis:
Natural Gas
Methane: 86.0% (vol.)
Ethane: 7.2% (vol.)
Nitrogen: 6.8% (vol.)
SG: 0.619
HHV: 21,100 Btu/lb (1000 Btu/scf)
No. 2 Oil
Carbon: 85.8% (wt.)
Hydrogen: 12.7% (wt.)
Sulfur: 0.2% (wt.)
HHV: 19,420 Btu/lb
12. Fuel Costs:
Natural Gas: $4.50/MMBtu ($3.50 MMBtu interruptible)
No. 2 Oil: $4.20/MMBtu
13. Combustion Air Conditions:
Avg Temp
1
: 80 F
Rel Hum: 60%
14. Stack Gas Temperature Limits: N/A
15. Emission Regulations:
There are none currently, but requirements are in the
expected future. Site is located in a non-attainment zone.
16. Stack/Breeching Physical Attributes:
A new single stack is to be designed by the boiler supplier.
17. Electrical Power Demand: Not applicable in this case
______________
1. Boiler room combustion air temperature ranges from 60 F to
100 F.
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18. Electrical Power Costs:
$0.0345/kWhr on-peak
$0.0245/kWhr off-peak
19. Physical Limitations of Facility: None
20. Noise Level Requirements: <90 dBA
When designing a steam generating facility, necessary system
capacity and approximate fuel costs need to be considered.
This will for allow both qualitative and quantitative economic
analyses of different installation alternatives.
First, required system capacity should be calculated. This is
the maximum load.
A total capacity of 241 horsepower is required for this applica-
tion. Next, approximate fuel costs are calculated using the fol-
lowing:
2
Boiler Selection
As this steam generating facility is replacing an existing one,
pressure is already set at 10 psig. This system operating con-
straint allows the use of a 15 psi boiler which falls under Sec-
tion IV of the ASME code. In addition to pressure require-
ments, steam quality requirements need to be met. The cus-
tomers system/application requirement is 98%. Most boilers
offer 98.5% steam quality at low pressure; therefore this is not
a limitation.
The large amount of idle time and low-load ring apparently
suggest a two boiler installation (boilers operate most ef-
ciently near their rated capacity), with a large boiler for winter
and a smaller model for spring and fall. Reviewing the fuel
bill, however, indicates that an improvement in efciency
would not justify increased installation, maintenance and capi-
tal costs that the customer wishes to minimize. Furthermore,
there is no need for back-up in this application. Therefore, the
recommendation is to install a single boiler. However, high-
turndown would be desirable to prevent excessive cycling.
With the necessary capacity calculated, and the number of
boilers to be installed decided, several boiler types can be ruled
out immediately. Neither the Vertical Firetube nor the Model 4
Watertube Boilers are available in sufcient size for this sys-
tem. At the opposite extreme, the load is far too small for an
industrial watertube boiler. Remaining boilers include the re-
box, retube, extube, electric and cast iron boilers. The cast
iron boiler may be ruled out because of its higher initial cost;
the electric may be ruled out because of higher operating costs.
The remaining boilers, the rebox, retube and extube all are
good choices for heating loads requiring low pressure steam.
Instantaneous load is not an issue with a heating load. Like-
wise, there are no large load swings to consider.
An application under federal emission regulations (NSPS)
needs to be submitted because this installation is capable of
using over 10 MMBTU/hr. There are no federal emissions
requirements for this boiler because of the fuels selected. Local
permits for construction and operation will also be required.
Furthermore, it is desirable that the boiler be UL listed. There
are no current local emission requirements, although they are
expected to occur in the near future as the site is located in an
ozone nonattainment area.
To minimize maintenance, a boiler with 5 square feet of heat-
ing area per horsepower should be selected. The large water
chamber and surface area reduce the need for cleaning, and
minimize upsets caused in water treatment. A turndown capa-
bility increased from the standard 4-1 would further reduce
maintenance and prolong boiler life. A 10-1 turndown, stan-
dard on the CB and CB (LE) [low emission] Firetube Boilers
(250-800 hp), would result in signicant fuel savings in this
8100
kBtu
hour
(
hp hour
33.475 kBtu
)
= 241 hp
total load =
(load
i
) (hours
i
)
$4.50
MMBtu
(5,004,000 MBtu)
1
0.6
(
) = $37,530
total fuel cost =
(total load) ($/MMBtu)