Boiler Feed Pump Systems
From Albany Pump Company Ltd

Simplex Boiler Feed Pump System

Includes one pump and motor unit sized to handle rated boiler horsepower with a 300% safety margin. A horizontal steel holding tank is mounted above the pump with necessary openings for returns, vent and drain. A float operated make-up water valve is standard. Suitable pipe connections from the tank to the pump are provided and include a suction strainer and hand operated valve. All components are mounted on a steel base. Pump operation is controlled from the boiler.

Duplex Boiler Feed Pump System

Includes two pump and motor units, each sized to handle rated boiler horsepower with a 300% safety margin. Since each pump is sized to adequately handle rated boiler either pump pump can be removed for service or adjustment without interruption of system operation. A horizontal steel holding tank is mounted above the pumps with necessary openings for returns, vent and drain. A float operated make-up water valve is standard. Suitable pipe connections from the tank to the pump are provided and include a suction strainer and hand operated valve. All components are mounted on a steel base. Pump operation is controlled from the boiler.

Sizing a Boiler Feed Pump System

Condensate Return Pumps are sized based on 0.2 USGPM per boiler Horsepower or 3 times the actual evaporation rate. For Example: A 100 Horsepower Boiler requires a 20 USGPM pump.