Can anyone point me in the right direction for sizing an expansion tank for a hydronics system? I followed a step-by-step calculated procedure by hand with a mentor once about a year ago, but he's not around at the moment for me to turn to. I found calculators online, but I was hoping somebody here may be a able to direct me to the method that requires multiplying each pipe size's total lineal feet by a conversion factor and summing the totals to get a volume.
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Expansion tank sizing for hydronic system
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Paul Sweet
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Hot Water Expansion Tanks - Sizing
Required hot water expansion volume in open, closed and diaphragm tanks.
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I suggest contacting a hydronics system expansion tank manufacturer. They may even have the information you need on their website. I know Amtrol used to have their equations for sizing domestic water heater expansion tanks available online. It was a simple 4 step process.