Bojleri RYCROFT 800 Lit
Bojleri RYCROFT 800 Lit
Bojleri RYCROFT 800 Lit
Contents
• STORAGE CALORIFIERS 1 • UNVENTED CALORIFIER SYSTEMS 10
Storage Calorifiers
CALORIFIER IS A TERM USED TO DESCRIBE AN EXTENSIVE RANGE OF INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL HOT WATER HEATERS. HIGH
PERFORMANCE TUBULAR HEAT EXCHANGERS ENSURE RYCROFT CALORIFIERS OFFER THE MOST FLEXIBLE AND ECONOMIC SOLUTION TO
PROVIDE YOUR HOT WATER HEATING REQUIREMENTS. RYCROFT HEAT EXCHANGERS UTILISE A RANGE OF PRIMARY HEATING SYTEMS.
Rycroft manufacture BS 853 calorifiers strictly in accordance to the example, consider a 10,000 litre calorifier with an allowable
standard. This standard specifies requirements which ensure the pressure of 5 Bar g. To determine the group classification draw a
calorifier meets with all current Health and Safety legislation. horizontal line across the graph at 5 Bar. At the 10,000 litre point
Unvented calorifiers should be built in accordance with BS 853 as on the horizontal axis draw a vertical line. The intersection of
these two lines falls in the SEP sector of the graph. A 10,000 litre
stipulated in BS 6700. G3 building regulations states the safety
calorifier with an allowable pressure of 12 Bar falls into the
protection requirements for unvented systems.
category 1 requirements. The requirements for each category can
Although not a requirement of the code, a full material traceability
be found in the Directive Journal 97/23/EC.
can be offered. This requirement must be stipulated at the
quotation stage. As standard, Rycroft can supply a letter of material
conformity for all BS 853 calorifiers.
Vessels for Group 2 liquids
Third party inspection control can be accommodated. This PS(bar)
requirement must be stipulated at the quotation stage.
10000
BS 5500 PS = 1000
The design and manufacture of equipment built in accordance with
Pressure (PS) 1000 PS PS = 500
500 •
V
this specification must be endorsed by a third party inspectorate. =
100 10
Full material traceability is a mandatory requirement. 00
0
Shells built in accordance with this standard are supplied with a SEP PS = 10
10
Form X endorsed by the manufacturer and third party inspectorate.
5
1 PS = 0.5
Commercial Calorifiers
0.5
Rycroft supply a range of commercial vented calorifiers based upon
extensive in-house research and operating experience.
0.1 1 10 100 10000 V(L)
All commercial calorifiers carry a Rycroft nameplate specifying the 1000 100 000
following: Volume (V)
• Date of manufacture
• Maximum working pressure Storage Temperature
• Test pressure Several standards and guides specify required storage temperatures.
A letter of material conformity can be supplied with any Rycroft Some of the common specifications are listed below:
Where the maximum design pressure in Bar g multiplied by the Recommends a storage temperture of 60°C.
calorifier volume in litres is not greater than 10,000 or the design It should be noted that temperature control is generally considered
pressure is not greater than 10 bar g the calorifier must comply the preferred means of reducing the risk from Legionnaires disease.
with SEP (Sound Engineering Practice). SEP calorifiers cannot carry Calorifiers and their associated systems can be designed to ensure
the CE mark. compliance with specified temperature regimes. Existing systems may
Calorifiers which fall outside of the above parameters must carry also be upgraded. Please contact our design department for further
ferrous metal for the construction of hot water storage vessels. metal spray has proved good protection for hot water storage
It is used extensively throughout the world due to its long life and cylinders over many years providing the water is hard. It is
an ability to withstand most concentrations of corrosive elements essential that a deposit of lime forms rapidly on the surface with
found in domestic hot water. Modern fabrication has further the galvanised parts before the zinc is dissolved or deposited in
improved the quality of welded joints and copper alloy fittings can other parts of the system by electrolytic action. Local knowledge
be selected to avoid dezincification. will generally decide whether a galvanised cylinder is suitable for
The mechanism which protects copper from corrosion is the the water conditions on site, but guidance from the water supply
formation of a copper oxide on the metal surface. There are very authority should be sought if there is any doubt.
few sources of fresh water which are sufficiently aggressive to To extend the life of the zinc coating and allow further time for
prevent the formation of this oxide film. However, where such the scale deposit to form cylinders are supplied with magnesium
conditions do exist they are generally known locally and anodes. This disposable element is mounted inside the shell to be
preventive action can be taken when the unit is first installed. The sacrificed by electrolytic action in preference to the galvanised
correct procedure is to fit an aluminium anode in the base of the surface. Once a satisfactory scale has formed the electrolytic
cylinder. This sacrificial anode deposits an aluminium compound action ceases and this can be checked by the continued presence
on the copper surface, which gives permanent protection and of the wasted magnesium anode.
the shell is 1.6mm (3lb/sq.ft.) and this increases with the shell
compensation.
Galvanised steel cylinders rely upon hardness salts in the water to Therefore unless local experience has shown that Austenitic
form a protective scale. Galvanised cylinders are therefore not stainless steel is suitable for storing hot water other superior
suitable for use with soft water. Water supplies which have grades of stainless steel, eg Duplex or other materials should
traditionally been hard and satisfactory may now prove unsuitable be considered.
due to changes in source.
necessarily have the same life as the original unit. With all new
Less than 0.1 part per million of copper in the water is sufficient
increased with hot water. The risk of pitting corrosion with hard
cylinders.
special applications.
Copper BS 2870-C106
Steel BS 1501-151 / 161-430A
Galvanising BS 2569
D A
The dimensions shown should be used for general information only and are subject to change at Rycroft discretion. Fully detailed drawings are produced for each order.
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5 HEATING THE WORLD'S WATER
Indirect Cylinders
Indirect cylinders fitted with double tube heaters are
Capacity Dimensions (mm) Weight (kg)*
predominately used in low pressure systems up to a maximum
(Litres) A B C D Dry Wet
design pressure of 3 bar. The double tube heater is made up of
440 1800 600 1350 250 140 580
pairs of concentric copper tubes. The primary hot water flows 550 1700 675 1150 300 160 710
700 1750 750 1150 300 190 890
down the annular space between each pair of tubes. The
800 1950 750 1300 300 200 1000
secondary storage water is heated by natural convection around 900 2000 800 1350 330 225 1125
1000 1950 850 1300 330 250 1250
the annular space. The tubes are joined together by horizontal 1200 2100 900 1400 345 280 1480
manifolds top and bottom, which are connected to the primary 1350 2350 900 1550 345 300 1650
1500 1950 1050 1300 395 365 1865
circuit. The inner tubes of each pair extend beyond the two 1800 2300 1050 1550 395 405 2205
2000 2500 1050 1650 395 430 2430
manifolds so that the secondary water can pass up the centre 2300 2400 1150 1600 410 500 2800
core. Double tube heaters are suitable for vertical or horizontal 2500 2450 1200 1650 430 510 3010
3000 2900 1200 1950 430 585 3585
cylinders. Recovery periods from 20 minutes to three hours can be 3500 2700 1350 1800 475 715 4215
4000 3050 1350 2050 475 770 4770
achieved. Primary pressure drops are comparatively low for this 4500 3400 1350 2250 475 845 5345
type of heater. On vertical cylinders the primary inlet is near the
The dimensions shown should be used for general information only and are subject to
top of the cylinder and the primary outlet near the bottom. change at Rycroft discretion. Fully detailed drawings are produced for each order.
* Weights are approximate and based on 2.7 bar design and 4.0 bar test copper vessels.
Horizontal cylinders have their primary connections in the top and
bottom of the shell at opposite ends.
An extensive range of indirect cylinders is available with copper B
coils. This type of unit can be used for a wide range of pressures.
Three diameters of copper coil are readily available, ie 20, 25 and
32mm. Larger diameters are available, please contact our sales
department for details. All Rycroft coils are appropriately stayed to
ensure trouble free operation. For large primary flows, double coil
arrangements are also available. Coil connections are positioned
on the same side of the cylinder.
A Centres
to suit
STANDARD CONNECTIONS M Thermostat x 2 heater
& duty
A Primary Flow P Lifting Eyes x 2 C
B Primary Return
C Secondary Flow OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS
D Secondary Return R Vent
E Cold Feed S Bursting Disc
F Thermometer T Anti-Vac Valve
G Safety Valve D
H Altitude Gauge Other connections available on request. 100mm
J Drain ★ Standard Cradle/Leg height 150mm
L Manhole
A
D
Typical horizontal buffer vessel arrangement. Typical vertical buffer vessel arrangement.