Steam requirements for kettles, Steam pipe sizing – Cleveland Range KDL-SH User Manual
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STEAM REQUIREMENTS FOR KETTLES
Kettle Cap.
Kettle
25 psi Steam 265°F
40 psi Steam 287°F
80 psi Steam 302°F
U.S. Gal.
Dia.
Lbs./Hr.
Hp./Hr.
Lbs./Hr.
Hp./Hr.
Lbs./Hr.
Hp./Hr.
40
26"
100
3
120
4
150
4.5
60
29.5"
150
4.5
190
5.5
230
7.0
80
33"
210
6.0
260
7.5
300
9.0
100
36"
260
7.5
320
9.5
390
11.0
125
40"
320
9.5
400
11.5
470
14.0
150
40"
390
11.0
480
14.0
570
17.0
Steam requirements are maximum per hour.
If more than one unit is on the same line then add the steam usage for each one to reach a total.
STEAM PIPE SIZING
Required pipe length in feet/meters
Steam Required
200 Ft.
400 Ft.
600 Ft.
Lbs./Kg. per hour
60 Meters
125 Meters
185 Meters
100/45 Kg.
3/4"
1"
1 1/4"
200/91 Kg.
1"
1 1/4"
1 1/2"
300/136 Kg.
1"
1 1/4"
1 1/2"
400/182 Kg.
1"
1 1/2"
1 3/4"
500/227 Kg.
1 1/4"
1 1/2"
1 3/4"
700/318 Kg.
1 1/2"
1 3/4"
2"
900/409 Kg.
1 1/2"
1 3/4"
2"
NOTES:
Pipe size in inches.
Less than 50 PSI (3.4
BAR) pressure, increase
pipe size by 1/4".
80 to 100 PSI (5.5 to 6.8
BAR), Decrease pipe
size by 1/4".