Formulas & Cheat Sheet

Handy formulas, calculations, and reference tables for field use.

Universal Hydronic Formula:

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Buffer Tank Sizing Formula:

Buffer Volume Required = Min. Desired Runtime x (Min. Boiler Output - Min. System Load) / (Delta-T x 500)

Converting PSI to 'HD:

PSI x 2.307 = 'HD

Calculating Increased Stored Capacity w/ Mixing Valves:

(Tmix – Tincoming) / (Tstored – Tincoming) = Storage Factor
Useable Store Capacity (Typ. 80%) / Storage Factor = Tempered Capacity

Converting BTU to kW:

BTU / 3412 = kW

Calculating Pressure Drop when Cv and GPM are known:

Pressure Drop (PSI) = (GPM / Cv)2

Pipe Sizing Recommendations:

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