Vulcan-Hart K40DLT, K60DL Maximum Flow Rate of Dry Steam in Pounds per Hour, Initial Start-Up

DIRECT STEAM KETTLES

Maximum Flow Rate of Dry Steam in Pounds per Hour

Supply			Standard Pipe Size
Pressure
	1/2"	3/4"		1"	11/4"	11/2"	2"
5 PSIG	20	40		70	140	210	380
10 PSIG	30	60		110	220	320	600
15 PSIG	40	80		150	290	430	n/a
20 PSIG	50	100		180	360	530	n/a
25 PSIG	60	120		220	430	n/a	n/a
30 PSIG	70	140		250	500	n/a	n/a
35 PSIG	80	160		290	570	n/a	n/a
50 PSIG	100	210		380	760	n/a	n/a

Chart values are based on 100' of clean iron pipe. Steam losses due to elbows, reductions, heat loss or condensing steam were not considered.

Connect the kettle condensate return line (Fig. 2) to an open drain or to a boiler condensate return line. Boiler condensate return lines must have a check valve (not supplied).

STEAM

STRAINER TRAP

FROM KETTLE	TO DRAIN OR BOILER
	CONDENSATE RETURN

CHECK

VALVE

Fig. 2

INITIAL START-UP

•Pour a small amount of water into the kettle.

•Open the steam inlet valve.

•When the water begins to boil, inspect all of the fittings to ensure that there are no leaks.

•Check the safety valve by pulling the ring far enough to allow steam to escape. Let the valve snap back into place to reseat the valve so it will not leak.

•Shut down the unit by closing the steam inlet valve.

•Open the draw-off valve to ensure that it functions from fully opened to fully closed position. If it functions properly, then the kettle is ready for use.

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