Operation, Required pressure drop across the heater – Fulton Vertical Coil (FT-C_S) Thermal Fluid (hot oil) Heater User Manual
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OPERATION
FTCS-IOM-2013-1114
SECTION 3
!
WARNING
All information in this manual is for
reference and guidance purposes,
and does not substitute for required
professional training, conduct,
and strict adherence to applicable
jurisdictional/professional codes and
regulations.
Required Pressure Drop Across the Heater
The thermal fl uid pressure drop across your heater is critical. This should be
recorded at the completion of start-up, as follows:
1. The pressure drop value is obtained by subtracting the heater outlet
pressure from the heater inlet pressure when the thermal fl uid is at normal
operating temperature.
2. At the recommended standard fl ow rates, and .7 sp gr, the pressure drop
cross the heater should be as shown in Table 10.
3. In the event of an abnormal reading, contact Fulton Service immediately.
Failure to take immediate action in the event of reduced fl uid fl ow may
result in rapid and serious degradation of the fl uid, with possible damage
to the heater.
TABLE 10 - REQUIRED PRESSURE DROP ACROSS THE HEATER
Model
Recommended
GPM (schedule 80)
Recommended
GPM (schedule 40)
Pressure Drop PSI
FT-0080-C
44
50
25
FT-0120-C
66
75
27
FT-0160-C
88
100
20
FT-0240-C
132
150
30
FT-0320-C
NA
250
25
FT-0400-C
220
250
25
FT-0600-C
330
375
26
FT-0800-C
440
500
26
FT-1000-C
550
615
18
FT-1200-C
660
730
27
FT-1400-C
NA
800
27
FT-0400-S
NA
400
18
FT-0600-S
NA
600
16
FT-0800-S
NA
800
19