Boiler Capacity Calculator

Boiler Specifications

Comprehensive technical specifications for boiler systems.

  • Performance Ratings
    • AFUE Rating: 80-98%
    • Heat Output: 40-300 MBH
    • Operating Press: 12-30 PSI
    • Water Temp: 140-180°F
    • Steam Press: 0.5-15 PSI
    • Thermal Efficiency: 85-95%
  • System Components
    • Heat Exchanger: SS316L
    • Burner Type: Modulating
    • Control: PID Logic
    • Pump Head: 20-50 ft
    • Flow Rate: 4-12 GPM
    • Venting: Category IV
  • Safety Features
    • LWCO: Dual Probe
    • Relief Valve: ASME
    • Flame Safeguard: UV
    • High Limit: Manual Reset
    • Flow Switch: Paddle
    • Gas Valve: Dual

Load Calculations

Critical specifications for system sizing:

  • Heat Loss Factors
    • Wall Factor: 0.2-0.4 BTU/ft²
    • Window Loss: 1.0-2.0 BTU/ft²
    • Roof Loss: 0.05-0.15 BTU/ft²
    • Air Changes: 0.5-1.0 ACH
    • Infiltration: 0.2-0.4 ACH
    • Design Temp: -10 to 20°F
  • System Design
    • Pickup Factor: 1.15-1.3
    • Diversity: 0.65-0.85
    • Piping Loss: 10-15%
    • EDR/Sq.Ft: 150-250
    • GPM/MBH: 1.5-2.0
    • Head Loss: 4 ft/100ft
  • Zone Control
    • Delta T: 20°F
    • Min Flow: 0.5 GPM
    • Max Velocity: 4 ft/s
    • Circuit Length: 300 ft
    • Zone Size: 250-500 ft²
    • Response Time: 3-5 min

Operation Parameters

Key specifications for system operation:

  • Control Settings
    • Reset Ratio: 1:1.5
    • Differential: 5-10°F
    • Cycle Rate: 6/hour
    • Night Setback: 10°F
    • Lead/Lag: 100 hrs
    • Min Runtime: 5 min
  • Water Quality
    • pH Level: 7.5-8.5
    • TDS: <350 ppm
    • Hardness: <7 grain
    • Chlorides: <50 ppm
    • Iron: <0.3 ppm
    • Oxygen: <0.1 ppm
  • Maintenance Specs
    • Service Interval: 2000 hrs
    • Combustion Test: Monthly
    • Water Test: Quarterly
    • Cleanout: Annual
    • Parts Life: 15-20 yrs
    • Efficiency Drop: 1%/yr