STEAM BOILER SIZING GUIDE

1 Boiler Horsepower (BHP) = Approximately 33, 475 BTU 1 Boiler Horsepower (BHP) = Approximately 10 kW 1 Boiler Horsepower (BHP) = Approximately 34.5 LBS./Hour of steam Actual steam output depends upon boiler efficiency As a general rule: Blodgett Convection Steamers - require 30 LBS./hour of steam at start-up & operation or each steamer requires approximately 1 BHP per compartment Blodgett Steam Kettles - require approximately 1 BHP per 20 gallons to operate at medium heat. Example - 40 Gals = 2 BHP STEAM FLOW RATING OF BLODGETT STEAM BOILERS
ENERGY INPUT (BTU) 140,000 BTU 200,000 BTU (24") 200,000 BTU (36") 250,000 BTU 300,000 BTU INPUT (Kw) 24 kW 36 kW 42 kW 48 kW STEAM OUPUT LBS./HOUR 100 110 138 155 183 BOILER HORSEPOWER 2.9 3.2 4.0 4.5 5.3

69 107 128 148

2.0 3.1 3.7 4.3

STEAM FLOW RATE REQUIREMENTS OF BLODGETT DIRECT STEAM KETTLES (15 PSI AT THE KETTLE)
CAPACITY GALS. 6 10 20 30 40 60 80 100 LITRE 23 38 76 114 152 227 303 379 FAST COOK LBS./HR 11 22 44 66 88 132 176 220 KGS./HR 5 10 20 30 40 60 80 100 MEDIUM COOK LBS./HR 9 18 35 53 70 105 140 175 KGS./HR 4 8 16 24 32 48 64 80 STOCK KETTLE LBS./HR 6 11 22 33 44 66 88 110 KGS./HR 3 5 10 15 20 30 40 50

SIZING EXAMPLE Quantity (1) 40 Gallon Direct Steam Kettle (Cooking on medium heat) 70 LBS./HR Quantity (1) 6-Pan Convection Steamer (30 LBS./HR x 2 Compartments) 60 LBS./HR ___________ Total Requirement 130 LBS./HR 130 / 34.5 LBS./HR = 3.77 BHP - select boiler accordingly