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Is there a proper formula for sizing buffer tanks?
Scott76
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Is there a proper formula for sizing buffer tanks?
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NOT what you
Not what you are looking for, but, have you seen this ?,,,,,,,,,,
http://www.heatinghelp.com/pdfs/239.pdf0 -
Precision Hydronics
Here is a formula right out of the RPA's (Siggy's) Precision Hydronics. Hope this helps.
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Hope this helps
Buffer Tank Size = (Desired cycle time in min) (Boiler Btu System Load Btu )
(Temperature Rise) (8.33) (60)
Buffer Tank Size = (10 min cycle) (1,032,500 Btu 86,007 Btu system load)
(40°Ä) (8.33) (60)
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here is one
V= T x ( heat source- load) divided by delta T x 500
Volumne = 15 minutes x 80,000-2000) divided by 180-160.
Or a 59 gallon tank charged to 180 delta T of 20 would give you a 15 minute run time with a 2000 btu/ hr. load.
Search the archives at www.pmmag.com for Siggys oct. 1998 article "Buffed up"
The HDS software has a great buffer tank sizing module. try a demo at www.hydronicpros.com
hot rodBob "hot rod" Rohr
trainer for Caleffi NA
Living the hydronic dream0
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