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    This document provides formulas for sizing expansion tanks for heating systems based on the maximum operating temperature. For systems between 70-140°C, the minimum volume of the expansion tank is calculated using the system volume, operating temperature, and pressures in the tank. For systems below 70°C, the expansion tank volume is calculated using the net expansion of water when heated rather than operating temperature.

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    This document provides formulas for sizing expansion tanks for heating systems based on the maximum operating temperature. For systems between 70-140°C, the minimum volume of the expansion tank is calculated using the system volume, operating temperature, and pressures in the tank. For systems below 70°C, the expansion tank volume is calculated using the net expansion of water when heated rather than operating temperature.

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    This document provides formulas for sizing expansion tanks for heating systems based on the maximum operating temperature. For systems between 70-140°C, the minimum volume of the expansion tank is calculated using the system volume, operating temperature, and pressures in the tank. For systems below 70°C, the expansion tank volume is calculated using the net expansion of water when heated rather than operating temperature.

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    Expansion Tank Calculation

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    This document provides formulas for sizing expansion tanks for heating systems based on the maximum operating temperature. For systems between 70-140°C, the minimum volume of the expansion tank is calculated using the system volume, operating temperature, and pressures in the tank. For systems below 70°C, the expansion tank volume is calculated using the net expansion of water when heated rather than operating temperature.

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    SIZING OF EXPANSION TANK

    I. FOR TEMPERATURES 70 to 140 C (ASME)


    I.1. Required Data 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Vt Vs t Pa Pf Po Min. Volume of Expansion Tank System volume Max. average Operating Temperature Pressure in Expansion Tank when water first enters (abs.) Initial fill or min. pressure at Tank (abs.) max. operating pressure at Tank (abs.) ? 1 90 1.5 1.5 3 m3 m3
    o

    C bar (abs.) bar (abs.) bar (abs.)

    I.2. Formula Vt = (0.000738t - 0.03348) Vs / [(Pa/Pf) - (Pa/Po)] = = 0.07 65.9 m3 lt

    II. FOR TEMPERATURES BELOW 70 oC (WIDELY USED FORMULA)


    II.1. Required Data 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Vt t Pa Pf Po E Min. Volume of Expansion Tank Max. average Operating Temperature Pressure in Expansion Tank when water first enters (abs.) Initial fill or min. pressure at Tank (abs.) max. operating pressure at Tank (abs.) Net expansion of the water in the System when heated from min. to max. temperature (from graph using t) Vt = E / [(Pa/Pf) - (Pa/Po)] =
    Notes: 1. In case of Diaphragm Exp. Tanks, Pa = Pf

    ? 70 1.5 1.5 3 0.034

    m3
    o

    C bar (abs.) bar (abs.) bar (abs.) m3

    II.2. Formula 0.07 m3 = 68.0 lt

    Source: 1987 ASHRAE H/B - HVAC Systems & Applications (see book for more info, details & examples)

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