Generator sizing guide, Table 5 – lp vapor (lpv) tank sizing – Siemens Standby Generators User Manual
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Generator Sizing Guide
Table 5 – LP Vapor (LPV) Tank Sizing
Vapor Withdrawal
Tank Capacity
Tank Capacity
Length
Diameter
Overall Ht.
Minimum Temp
Tank Capacity
Total (Gal.)
Useable (Gal.)
(Inches)
(Inches)
(Inches)
(°F)
(btu/hr.)
120
72
57
24
33
40
246,240
20
164,160
0
82,080
150
90
68
24
33
40
293,760
20
195,840
0
97,920
250
150
94
30
39
40
507,600
20
338,400
0
169,200
325
195
119
30
39
40
642,600
20
428,400
0
214,200
500
300
119
37
46
40
792,540
20
528,360
0
264,180
850
510
165
41
50
40 1,217,700
20
811,800
0
405,900
1000
600
192
41
50
40 1,416,960
20
944,640
0
472,320
LP Vapor (LPV) Withdrawal Fuel Consumption
Load (kW)
BTU / Hr
Gal / Hr
7
110,000
1.2
10
190,000
2.1
13
215,000
2.4
16
252,000
2.8
20
340,000
3.8
25
390,000
4.3
35
500,000
5.5
45
620,000
6.8
60
800,000
8.8
70
950,000
10.5
80
1,100,000
12.2
100
1,400,000
15.5
130
1,800,000
19.9
150
2,050,000
22.7
Note: Tank BTU capacity and generator run times based upon maintaining a minimum tank fuel level of 20%.
Note: Fuel consumption based on a generator 80% loaded.
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