Gas Piping; Gas Ratings; Specific Gravity Correction Factors For Natural Gas - Burnham PVG Installation, Operating And Service Instructions

V. Gas Piping
WARNING
Failure to properly pipe gas supply to boiler may
result in improper operation and damage to the
boiler or structure. Always assure gas piping is
absolutely leak free and of the proper size and
type for the connected load.
An additional gas pressure regulator may be
needed. Consult gas supplier.
A.
Size gas piping. Design system to provide adequate gas
supply to boiler. Consider these factors:
1. Allowable pressure drop from point of delivery to
boiler. Maximum allowable system pressure is ½
psig. Actual point of delivery pressure may be less;
contact gas supplier for additional information.
Minimum gas valve inlet pressure is stamped on
the rating label located in the boiler's vestibule
compartment.
2. Maximum gas demand. Refer to the boiler's input as
printed on its rating label. Also consider existing and
expected future gas utilization equipment (i.e. water
heater, cooking equipment).
3. Length of piping and number of fittings. Refer to
Table 7 for maximum capacity of Schedule 40 pipe.
Table 5: Gas Ratings
Boiler Natural/LP
Maximum
Model
Number
Gas Pressure
PVG-3
PVG-4
PVG-5
PVG-6
PVG-7
PVG-8
PVG-9
PVG boilers built for altitudes greater than 4,999 feet above sea level need to be specially orificed to adjust for
changes in atmospheric conditions. The PVG boiler "H" Model has been certified to operate in atmospheric
conditions from 5,000 to 10,000 feet above sea level. Input is derated by 10% for applications at 5,000 feet
above sea level, and 0% for applications at 10,000 feet above sea levels. Derate is based on % reduction
per 1000 feet.
The PVG boiler is available in two (2) altitude Models: The "S" Model 0 to 4,999 feet above sea level, and the
"H" Model 5,000 to 10,000 feet above sea level.
For applications above 10,000 feet, consult the manufacturer.
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Minimum Natural
Gas Pressure
(in. w.c.)
(in. w.c.) Inlet to Gas Valve
4.5
14
Table 8 lists equivalent pipe length for standard
fittings.
4. Corrections for the specific gravity of natural gas
can be found in Table 6.
Table 6: Specific Gravity Correction Factors for
Natural Gas
Specific
Gravity
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0.60
0.65
0.70
0.75
0.80
For materials or conditions other than those listed
above, refer to National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA54/ANSI
Z223.1, or size system using standard engineering
methods acceptable to authority having jurisdiction.
Minimum LP
Gas Pressure
(in. w.c.)
Inlet to Gas Valve
11.5
NOTICE
Correction Specific
Gravity
Factor
0.85
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0.90
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1.00 1.00
0.96 1.10
0.93 1.20
0.90 1.30
0.87 1.40
Natural LP
Manifold Manifold
Pressure Pressure
(in. w.c.) (in. w.c.)
3.5 10.5
Correction
Factor
0.81
0.82
0.78
0.74
0.71
0.68
0.66