Blowdown Tanks

For High Pressure Process Steam Boilers

Rite Blowdown (Blowoff) Tanks are engineered for the safe removal of scale causing solids in pro-
cess steam boilers. These vented, heavy-duty tanks are constructed in accordance with ASME Code
Section VIII, Division 1 for a maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) of 150 PSIG @ 450 F and
comply with current National Board Rules and Recommendations. Rite Blowdown Tanks may be used for
intermittent blowdown service as supplied, or for continuous blowdown or multiple boiler blowoff service,
with the addition of an automatic aftercooler system.
All Rite Blowdown Tanks feature tangential blowdown inlet nozzles with half-inch thick full
circumference wear plates for improved blowdown performance and extended tank life over other de-
signs. And, unlike blowdown separators that require temperature regulating valves and volume cold water
supply to cool their direct discharge, Rite Blowdown Tanks hold enough cooled water left over from each
previous blowoff to cool and temper the next, thus insuring a safe, low volume discharge every time
you blowdown. Compare our standard features below and see why one choice stands out - the Rite
choice.

Optional Cooling Water Large vent for low velocity and

Connection quiet release of flash steam
3/8” (.375”) thick head and shell
construction
Optional pressure gauge port
Schedule 80 tangential
blowdown inlet nozzle for Inspection openings
superior mixing
1/2” thick by 12” wide
Heavy-duty welded tank leg full cicumference
supports are standard internal wear plate sets
the standard for
Leveling feet with anchoring holes extending tank life

Built to ASME Code and

National Board Registered

Optional gauge glass

connections
Optional thermometer gauge
port
Finished with two coats of
hard metallic blue polyurethane
paint
BDT-4260
Shown Cleanout/drain connection

RITE ENGINEERING & MFG. CORP. COMMERCE, CALIFORNIA 90040 PHONE (562) 862-2135 FAX (562) 861-9821
www.riteboiler.com Rev. 12/2013
 Blowdown (Blowoff) Tanks
Data & Dimensions

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LEFT SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW

REF. DESCRIPTION BDT1648 BDT1860 BDT1872 BDT2448 BDT2460 BDT2472 BDT3060 BDT3072 BDT3672 BDT4260
A VENT, FLASH STEAM 2 1/2” FNPT 3” FNPT 3” FNPT 4” FLG. 4” FLG. 4” FLG. 5” FLG. 5” FLG. 5” FLG. 6” FLG.
B BLOWDOWN INLET 1” MNPT 1 1/2” MNPT 1 1/2” MNPT 1 1/2” MNPT 2” MNPT 2” MNPT 2” MNPT 2” MNPT 2” MNPT 2” MNPT
C TEMPERED WATER OUTLET 2” MNPT 2” MNPT 2” MNPT 2” MNPT 2 1/2” MNPT 2 1/2” MNPT 3” MNPT 3” MNPT 3” MNPT 3” MNPT
D INSPECTION PORTS (2) 2” FNPT 2” FNPT 2” FNPT 2” FNPT 2” FNPT 2” FNPT 2” FNPT 2” FNPT 2” FNPT 12x16 M.W.
E CLEANOUT / FLUSHING DRAIN 2” FNPT 2” FNPT 2” FNPT 2” FNPT 2” FNPT 2” FNPT 3” FNPT 3” FNPT 3” FNPT 2” FNPT
F PRESSURE GAGE CONNECTION * 1/2” FNPT 1/2” FNPT 1/2” FNPT 1/2” FNPT 1/2” FNPT 1/2” FNPT 1/2” FNPT 1/2” FNPT 1/2” FNPT 1/2” FNPT
G GAUGE GLASS CONNECTIONS (2) * 1/2” FNPT 1/2” FNPT 1/2” FNPT 1/2” FNPT 1/2” FNPT 1/2” FNPT 1/2” FNPT 1/2” FNPT 1/2” FNPT 1/2” FNPT
I THERMOMETER CONNECTION * 3/4” FNPT 3/4” FNPT 3/4” FNPT 3/4” FNPT 3/4” FNPT 3/4” FNPT 3/4” FNPT 3/4” FNPT 3/4” FNPT 3/4” FNPT
J COLD WATER CONNECTION * 3/4” FNPT 3/4” FNPT 3/4” FNPT 3/4” FNPT 3/4” FNPT 3/4” FNPT 3/4” FNPT 3/4” FNPT 3/4” FNPT 3/4” FNPT
O.D. OUTSIDE DIAMETER INCHES (cm) 16 (41) 18 (46) 18 (46) 24 (61) 24 (61) 24 (61) 30 (77) 30 (77) 36 (92) 42 (107)
S.L. SHELL LENGTH INCHES (cm) 48 (122) 60 (153) 72 (183) 48 (122) 60 (153) 72 (183) 60 (153) 72 (183) 72 (183) 60 (153)
O.A.H. OVERALL HEIGHT INCHES (cm) 75 (191) 88 (224) 96 (244) 78 (198) 90 (229) 98 (249) 92 (234) 104 (264) 107 (272) 98 (249)
BLOWDOWN CAPACITY (HALF TANK) 21 36 40 54 65 76 106 124 183 222
GALLONS (LITERS) (79) (136) (151) (204) (246) (288) (401) (469) (693) (840)
NORMAL OPERATING WEIGHT 610 890 993 1165 1350 1540 1984 2254 3041 3481
(TANK HALF FULL) POUNDS (kg) (277) (404) (450) (528) (612) (699) (900) (1022) (1379) (1579)
960 1190 1327 1615 1894 2172 2867 3288 4566 5332
FLOODED WEIGHT (FULL) POUNDS (kg)
(435) (540) (602) (733) (859) (985) (1300) (1491) (2071) (2419)
435 590 660 715 810 905 1150 1350 1590 1650
SHIPPING WEIGHT POUNDS (kg)
(197) (268) (299) (324) (367) (411) (522) (612) (721) (748)
MAX. BOILER OPERATING PRESSURE 150 psi 150 psi 150 psi 150 psi 150 psi 150 psi 150 psi 150 psi 150 psi 150 psi

* If supplied. Rev. 12/2013

 Blowdown (Blowoff) Tanks
Installation & Operation

INSTALLATION
1. Level tank on concrete pad (with shims if
required) until plumb.
2. Limit the number of elbows in vent piping
to two 45 degree offsets.
3. Do not use plastic pipe or fittings.
4. Do not insulate the tank.
5. For multiple boiler connections, con-
tinuous blowdown systems or frequent
blowoff operations - an aftercooler may
be required to keep the tempered wa-
ter outlet temperature at or below 140 OPTIONAL
degrees F. Use cold water connection J OPTIONAL 1” COLD WATER
SUPPLY
1/2” CONNECTION
for manual control, or install automatic FOR 0-50 PSIG
PRESSURE GAUGE
aftercooler system at the tempered water
outlet nozzle C.
6. Dashed lines indicate field piping.

GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Electrically turn off boiler feed pump.
2. Blowdown low pressure steam boilers at OPTIONAL
1/2” GAUGE GLASS
or near operating pressure. CONNECTION (2)

3. Blowdown high pressure steam boilers

between 50-75 PSIG.
4. Note the water level in the boiler gauge
glass.
5. If boiler is equipped with fast & slow open-
OPTIONAL
ing blowdown valves, open the fast one 3/4” THERMOMETER
GAUGE CONNECTION
first, the slow one second. Shut blow-
down valves off after water level in boiler
gauge glass drops about 4” (see step 7).
6. Restore power to boiler feed pump. Pump
should come on and refill the boiler to
normal operating level.
7. Your chemical treatment company may
alter the amount and frequency of blow-
down based on job conditions.

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

Rev. 12/2013
 Blowdown Tanks
For High Pressure Steam Process Boilers
Specification and Order Form
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NB

Provide __________ Rite Blowdown Tank Model BDTHPS__________. Blowdown tank shall be
constructed in accordance with the ASME Code Section VII, Division 1 for a maximum allowable working
pressure of 150 psig and shall be National Board “U” stamped and registered. Shell and head thickness
shall be 3/8” (.375”). The tank shall have the following standard connections: vent, tangential blowdown
inlet, tempered water outlet, thermometer, pressure gauge, gauge glass, inspection openings, and a clea-
nout/flushing drain. Cold water supply is optional.
The blowdown inlet nozzle shall be tangential entry and constructed from Schedule 80 pipe. A 1/2”
thick by 12” wide carbon steel full circumference wear plate shall be welded inside the tank at the inlet
nozzle point of entry to protect the tank shell from erosion during blowdowns. The tempered water outlet
nozzle shall be larger than the blowdown inlet nozzle for faster drainage and shall incorporate a water seal
leg and integral anti-siphon feature.
The tank shall be supported by four heavy duty angle iron legs on feet with anchoring holes. Tanks
shall be furnished with lifting lug(s) and painted with two or more coats of hard metallic blue polyurethane
paint.

The following options shall also be required:

_____ Industrial grade thermometer (shipped loose).
_____ Pressure gauge with siphon loop (shipped loose).
_____ Gauge glass assembly (shipped loose).
_____ Automatic aftercooler assembly (shipped loose).
_____ 4X6 handhole assembly (except on model BDT-4260 where 12” x 16” is standard).
_____ Other: ________________________________________________________________.

Blowdown tank is for a ____________________ Boiler, Model __________ A# __________

A copy of this brochure shall ship with the tank __________ or mailed ahead of time to:

__________________________________________________________________________________________

Representative ___________________ Job Name ___________________ Ship to: ___________________

Requested Ship Date ___________________ Purchase Order # ___________________

Price: _______________ Freight _______________ Attn: _______________ Tag: _______________

Call __________ Hrs. Ahead: ____________________

Contact: ____________________

RITE ENGINEERING & MFG. CORP. COMMERCE, CALIFORNIA 90040 PHONE (562) 862-2135 FAX (562) 861-9821
www.riteboiler.com Rev. 12/2013