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The boiler output is based on the total heat losses for the building
plus hot water boiler power.
Other additional items that can be considered are; heater battery
outputs and other equipment that require heat.
For details of Boiler Power for Hot Water cylinder see Hot and Cold
water section Hot water generation & storage page 2.
Boiler Margin.
Note:
In most cases a margin has already been added to the heat loss to size
heat emitters.
It should be remembered that if this margin is 10% and a further 20%
margin is added for boiler sizing then the net resultant margin is 32%.
In continuously operated heating systems such as hospitals, a smaller
margin is acceptable since the system is not heated from cold each
morning.
In the past if two boilers were to be installed, each one was sized
at 2/3rds of the total capacity.
This overall margin of 33% is on the high side so a lower margin is
more acceptable.
A multiple boiler installation is a more efficient method of
providing heating since the more boilers that are installed the
more they will operate at full load when switched on.
Recommendations
Also for Hot Water calorifier sizing the following yard sticks can be
used; 4 l/person for offices, retail, education and restaurant
establishments, 23 l/person for hotels, 33 l/person for health care.
CIBSE guide B1 (2002) section 4.7 gives details of Plant Size Ratio
(PSR).
2) Sump
Clean and inspect for corrosion
3) Cooling Coil
Inspect and clean surfaces
Comb bent fins
Check for leaks and corrosion
5) Compressor
Check refrigerant charge
Check crankcase heater
Check for oil and refrigerant leaks
Check oil levels and change oil as needed
Check for vibration
Observe the operating temperatures
6) Condenser Coil
Clean fin surfaces and comb bent fins
Check for leaks or corrosion
7) Condenser Fan
Clean any dirt accumulation
Lubricate bearings and check for wear
Check drive couplings and belts; adjust tightness of belts if necessary
8) Electrical Disconnect
Inspect and clean contacts
Check for proper operation
Chillers are expensive to purchase so its a good idea to perform preventative maintenance on a
regular basis to prevent equipment breakdowns and extend the lifespan of the equipment.
Chillers often require more energy use than other pieces of heating and cooling equipment. By
keeping up on routine inspections and adjustments you can improve the efficiency of your
chiller and help keep your energy costs under control.