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1009.2 Closed-Type Expansion Tanks
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Closed-type expansion tanks shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Expansion tanks for systems designed to have an operating pressure in excess of 30 psi (207 kPa) shall be constructed and certified in accordance with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. The size of the tank shall be based on the capacity of the hot-water-heating system. The minimum size of the tank shall be determined in accordance with the following equation where all necessary information is known:
For SI:
where:
Where all necessary information is not known, the minimum size of the tank shall be determined from Table 1009.2.
For SI:
where:
Vt | = | Minimum volume of tanks (gallons) (L). |
Vs | = | Volume of system, not including expansion tanks (gallons) (L). |
T | = | Average operating temperature (°F) (°C). |
Pa | = | Atmospheric pressure (psi) (kPa). |
Pf | = | Fill pressure (psi) (kPa). |
Po | = | Maximum operating pressure (psi) (kPa). |
Where all necessary information is not known, the minimum size of the tank shall be determined from Table 1009.2.
SYSTEM VOLUME IN GALLONS |
TANK CAPACITIES IN GALLONS | |
Pressurized Diaphragm Type |
Nonpressurized Type |
|
100 | 9 | 15 |
200 | 17 | 30 |
300 | 25 | 45 |
400 | 33 | 60 |
500 | 42 | 75 |
1,000 | 83 | 150 |
2,000 | 165 | 300 |
For SI: 1 gallon = 3.795 L.
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