9V Relight System

(with Solar Recharger)

M A N U F A C T U R I N G
Manufacturing and Equipment Distribution

The Ransome 9V Relight System

protects against pilot outage due to
unusually turbulent atmospheric conditions.

The 9V Relight System option is for use

in the field where 110V line power is
unavailable.

TYPICAL INSTALLATION

Unit operated by two 9V batteries

and Solar Panel.
The Ransome 9V Relight System
is available for RH50, RH80 and RH120
Models only.

Description Part Number

9V Relight System XE0120-009

3495 South Maple Avenue • Fresno, California 93725

Telephone (559) 485-0979 • (800) 342-8265 • Fax (559) 485-8869 www.ransomemfg.com
M A N U F A C T U R I N G
 ID Series
Water-Bath
LP-Gas
LP-Gas Equipment Distribution and Manufacturing Vaporizers
 The ID Series Vaporizer

The industries most complete line of large-capacity LP-Gas

Vaporizers combine safety and reliability. Ransome ID Series
Vaporizers range in size from 500 to 10,000 gallons per hour
propane capacity to produce the precise amount of vapor for
your industrial or commercial LP-Gas requirement.

Ransome ID Series Vaporizers are ideally suited for lumber

kilns, aggregate and gravel dryers, heat treating furnaces,
industrial boilers and heating equipment, stand-by fuel systems,
peak shaving plants, food drying and processing plants, and
any operation requiring an uninterrupted, reliable supply of LP-
Gas vapor. All models are fully automatic, designed for unat-
tended use in all climates.

Why an ID Vaporizer?

LP-Gas is stored as a liquid and used as a vapor. To change

it into a vapor, heat must be added at the rate of: 785 BTU's for
each gallon of propane, 808 BTU's for each gallon of butane.
The liquid will then boil, changing to vapor at the rate of: 36.4
cubic feet for each gallon of propane, 31.3 cubic feet for each
gallon of butane.

LP-Gas liquid is supplied to the inlet of the ID Vaporizer from

a suitable source. The liquid enters a header connected to a
series of heat exchanger tubes which run through a warm water
bath. This heats the liquid and converts it into vapor. The vapor
is collected in a header at the top of the tubes, where it is drawn
off to supply the needs of the application. The water is kept
warm by a power burner mounted in a large immersion tube
passing through the bath.

Features

1. Efficient propane combustion and consistent per- 4. All critical components are protected from outside
formance is maintained, since the power burner is weather conditions to assure maximum reliability.
substantially independent of weather conditions. These units are completely insulated for an eco-
Air is delivered to the combustion zone through the nomical operation.
burner by a heavy-duty fan and is discharged
through a diffuser specially designed to provide a 5. All models are built in accordance with Factory
firm flame anchor and stable, high-efficiency com- Mutual safety requirements.
bustion. The resultant flame stability provides quiet
operation, free from vibration, pulsation or flash- 6. Standard units feature safety interlocks which ini-
back. tiate automatic shut down sequence of power
2. burner and activate dry alarm contacts and light in
A low, attractive silhouette is maintained in all sizes, the event of excessive or insufficient burner gas
since the power burner requires only a short stack pressure, excessive bath temperature, low bath
and weather cap at the flue outlet. The neat level or flame failure.
rectangular housing is covered with stainless steel
and blends well with any architectural setting. 7. Integral liquid level control system prevents LP-Gas
3. liquid from entering vapor line.
A continuous supply of dry, warm vapor is assured
by providing additional heat exchange area over 8. Units are shipped ready for use, requiring only elec-
the amount required for rated capacity. The large trical power supply and connection of liquid and
water bath acts as a massive heat sink, eliminating vapor lines.
the need to shut down while servicing power burner
or controls.
 DIMENSIONS, IN. Approximate
Shipping
MODEL A B C D E F G H Weight LB.

ID500 1#& 1! 1$ 48 26.5 38.5 44.25 59 4500

ID750 145 1! 1$ 48 21.75 38.5 44.25 59 5800
ID1000 1') 1! 1$ 54 21.75 38.5 45.25 59 6450
ID1500 190 1! 1$ 58 24.5 42 49.5 63 9200
ID2000 2#" 1! 1$ 66 26.5 44 52 68 15000
ID2500 2#" 1! 1$ 74 27.5 45 53 68 17000
ID3000 25) 12 18 82 31 48.75 57.25 73 19500
ID4000 292 12 18 94 39.25 57 68.25 86 24000
ID5000 33! 12 18 100 42.5 60.5 68.5 87 28000
ID6000 372 12 18 102 44.5 68.5 77.75 94 32000

DIMENSIONS,CM. Approximate
Shipping
MODEL A B C D E F G H Weight KG.

ID500 346 28 36 122 67 98 112 150 2041

ID750 368 28 36 122 55 98 112 150 2631
ID1000 455 28 36 137 55 98 115 150 2925
ID1500 483 28 36 147 62 107 126 160 4173
ID2000 589 28 36 168 67 112 132 173 6804
ID2500 589 28 36 188 70 114 135 173 7711
ID3000 658 31 46 208 79 124 145 185 8845
ID4000 742 31 46 239 100 145 173 218 10886
ID5000 841 31 46 254 108 154 174 221 12701
ID6000 945 31 46 259 113 174 198 239 14515

NOTE: Ransome reserves the right to change or alter this equipment at any time without notice to customer.
All sizes are approximate, NOT to be used for engineering purposes.
Principal Features and Operating Characteristics

NOTES:
1. Equipment, piping and installation must be in accordance with 4. Do not install dripleg or other liquid trap upstream of outlet pressure
provisions of NFPA 58 and all applicable state, provincial and local regulator.
codes.
5. Regulator outlet pressure must be adjusted to a pressure below the
2. Liquid pump may be required to provide sufficient pressure to inlet vapor pressure of the saturated LP-Gas at lowest operating tempera-
of vaporizer during conditions of low tank pressure. ture or vapor my reliquefy in downsteam piping.

3. Outlet pressure regulator must be mounted at or above centerline 6. Liquid piping system must allow for occasional reverse flow toward
of vaporizer outlet and as close as practical. supply tank to prevent excessive pressure during operation.

Selection Chart
Approximate
If your Peak Load Requirments are up to (1) Water Capacity Ransome
GAL/Hr Thousands of Millions Model
Propane KG/Hr CF/Hr of BTU/HR Gallon Liter

500 960 18.3 45.8 425 1609 ID500

750 1440 27.5 68.8 425 1609 ID750
1000 1920 36.6 91.7 625 2366 ID1000
1500 2880 54.9 138 750 2839 ID1500
2000 3840 73.3 183 1340 5073 ID2000
2500 4800 91.6 229 1400 5300 ID2500
3000 5760 109.9 275 1900 7193 ID3000
4000 7680 146.6 367 2840 10571 ID4000
5000 9600 183.2 458 3360 12719 ID5000
6000 11520 219.8 550 4720 17867 ID6000
(1) Units may be parralleled to achieve greater capacities.
NOTE: For usage with other liquified gases, consult factory sizing information. (i.e. C3H6, NH3, SO2, C12)

Standard Specifications

Standard units are built to Factory Mutual specifications, factory tested and calibrated, ready for use. Capacities are
based on liquid inlet temperature of 20 degrees F and vapor outlet temperature of 100 degrees F, without use of pump,
using HD-5 spec. propane (butane capacity available upon request).

Warranty

Ransome Manufacturing, 3495 South Maple Avenue, Fresno, California, warrants to all parties all equipment manufac-
tured and sold by it to be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service. when installed
and used in accordance with all applicable state and local codes, regulations and laws or in accotdance with National
Fire Protection Pamphlet 58. Ransome Manufacturing agrees to repair or replace any equipment which its examination
reveals to have been defective due to faulty workmanship or material, if returned to factory, transportation charges
prepaid. Deviations from recomendedapplications, system design, installation and service practices, as well as
deterioration or wear due to foreign materials or contamination present in LP-Gas or air shall be considered as abuse
and render this warranty void.
This warranty applies for a period of one year from date of installation, but not more than eighteen months after
shipment from factory.
This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, and of all obligations or liabilities on its part
for damages including but not limited to consequential damages, following the use or misuse of equipment sold by it.
No agent is authorized to assume any liability for Ransome Manufacturing, except as set forth above.

3495 South Maple Avenue • Fresno, CA. 93725 • Phone (559) 485-0979 • Fax (559) 485-8869 • www.ransomemfg.com
0496
 RE Series
Electric
M A N U F A C T U R I N G LP-Gas
Engineering and Equipment Manufacturing Vaporizers

Standard Features
• Ransome's unique liquid level float switch
configuration. The high liquid level switch prevents
liquid from entering the outlet.
• Precision operating and high temperature switches.
The electronic operating temperature controller
operates the heater circuit(s) for the desired outlet
vapor temperature set point. The high temperature
switches turn the vaporizer off in case of runaway
heater malfunction.
• The solenoid valve, in conjunction with the high liquid
level switch, closes the inlet preventing the liquid from
spilling over to the outlet.
• Electric resistance cartridge heaters. Located inside
the heat exchange tubes or cylinders. They never
come in direct contact with LP-Gas. Rather, they
provide the heat required for vaporization through the
walls of the heat exchange tubes.
• ASME stamped relief valve. Each vaporizer unit is
adequately protected in accordance with NFPA 58 and
California Title 8 codes.
• 480V AC , 3PH, 60 Hz Input power. No other power is
required. (380V AC, 3PH, 50Hz China ONLY)
• All sizes are capable of infinite turndown and will
maintain a ready supply of vapor from zero load to full
capacity. At no load, only enough heat will be
generated to maintain set point temperature.

• Standard electrical configuration Class I,

Division II. (Class I, Division I, also available.)

Models are available in a complete range of of Mechanical Engineers Section VIII and
sizes from 25 GPH to 400 GPH propane California Code of Regulations Title 8. All
capacity, allowing you to buy precisely the models are Underwriters Laboratories.
vaporization you need.
Standard models are built to conform with
requirements of National Fire Protection
Association pamphlet 58, American Society
UL
Selection Chart
If your maximum propane load requirements are up to * Height Width Depth Shipping Weight
RANSOME
MILLIONS OF MODEL
GAL/HR BTU/HR CF/HR KG/HR IN. CM. IN. CM. IN. CM. LB. KG.

25 2.28 912 48 22 56 10.5 27 10.5 27 90 41 RE25

50 4.58 1,825 96 35.5 90 10.5 27 10.5 27 125 57 RE50
80 7.32 2,920 153 51.5 131 10.5 27 10.5 27 165 75 RE80
160 14.64 5,840 307 51.5 131 20.5 52 10.5 27 325 147 RE160
240 21.96 8,760 460 51.5 131 30.5 77 10.5 27 485 220 RE240
320 29.28 11,680 614 51.5 131 40.5 103 10.5 27 645 293 RE320
400 36.60 14,600 768 51.5 131 50.5 128 10.5 27 820 372 RE400
* Rated capacity in GPH of propane @ 0 degrees F with a minimum vapor outlet temperature of 100 degrees F.
NOTE: Rated capacity for butane will be lower than that of propane.

Theory of Operation
RE Series Electric Vaporizers are microprocessor
controlled vaporizers capable of providing precise heat SOLID STATE
CONTACTOR
control for the vaporization of LP-Gas. Units are
available in capacities ranging from 25 to 400 GPH. INCOMING POWER
Standard units are completely self-contained requiring (380V 3PH)
connection of LP-Gas inlet/outlet and heater circuit CONTROL POWER Vapor
electrical power. All are factory tested on propane and (110V 1PH)
shipped ready for use. TEMPERATURE
CONTROLLER
Liquid
RE Series Electric Vaporizers have two high SAFETY RELIEF
temperature protection devices to protect the system in VALVE
the event of an over-temperature condition. A separate
precision Snapdisk type high temperature switch is
installed in the potentially hottest part of the heat
exchange vessel. Incorporated within the electronic
temperature controller is another high temperature
monitor to provide protection against high temperatures. RTD
In addition, the electronic temperature controller protects
against a low temperature condition in the event of over LIQUID LEVEL
capacity or heater failure and the resultant loss of heat. FLOAT SWITCH
In any of the above cases, a safety shutdown will occur
requiring a manual restart once the problem has been HIGH TEMP.
SWITCH
resolved.
The Vapor Outlet Line pressure is monitored by the BACK CHECK VALVE
CARTRIDGE HEATERS
Safety Relief Valve which opens when the line pressure (SPECIFY VOLTAGE)
exceeds 250 psig. LP-GAS LIQUID INLET
SOLENOID VALVE

ASME Code Heat exchange pressure vessels with

VESSEL LP-GAS DRAIN
internal heat exchange cylinders. Each vessel is
constructed of carbon steel material for its high strength,
thermal conductivity characteristics and
high resistance to thermal damage (melting down).
Because it is made of high strength carbon steel, it is
virtually impossible to damage the vessel even Vessel Shell : SA106 Grade B Carbon Steel.
under the most extreme condition: a runaway heater in a Heat Exchange Cylinders : SA214 Carbon Steel.
dry vessel. Connections: SA105 Carbon Steel.

Warranty
Ransome Manufacturing, 3495 South Maple Avenue, Fresno, California, warrants to all parties all equipment manufactured and sold by it to be free
from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service, when installed and used in accordance with all applicable state and local
codes, regulations and laws in accordance with National Fire Protection Pamphlet 58. Ransome Manufacturing agrees to repair or replace any
equipment which its examination reveals to have been defective due to faulty workmanship or material, if returned to factory, transportation charges
prepaid. Deviations from recommended applications, system design, installation and service practices, as well as deterioration or wear due to
foreign materials or contamination present in LP-Gas or air shall be considered as abuses and render this warranty void.
This warranty applies for a period of one year from date of installation, but not more than eighteen months after shipment from factory.
This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, and of all obligations or liabilities on its part for damages including but
not limited to consequential damages, following the use or misuse of equipment sold by it. No agent is authorized to assume any liability for
Ransome Manufacturing, except as set forth above.

3495 South Maple Avenue • Fresno, California 93725 • USA

Telephone (559) 485-0979 • Fax (559) 485-8869 • www.ransomemfg.com

REA.CDR0698
 RH Series
Direct-Fired
M A N U F A C T U R I N G LP-Gas
Engineering and Equipment Manufacturing Vaporizers

Standard Features
• Mechanical liquid inlet valve provides positive
control of LP-Gas liquid level on all RH 50, 80 and
RH 120 sizes. Larger sizes use reliable float switch
and electric inlet valve to prevent liquid carryover.

• Millivolt-powered gas control system maintains

consistent vapor temperature under changing
load conditions.

• Gas control valve is located inside the protective

dry cabinet with the regulator mounted on the
exterior providing for total ventilation.
• Precision operating temperature switch, factory-
set and sealed against tampering, incorporates
precious metal contacts for extended service life.
• Two-stage pressure regulation provides accurate
burner gas burner pressures and performance
regardless of changes in inlet pressure.
• ASME code vaporizing tubes with integral heat
exchange vanes and insulated ducts provide
efficient vaporization with minimum burner input.
• Modular design provides maximum capacity in a
compact, rectangular unit.
• Double-Louvered combustion air baffles assure
freedom from outages even during adverse
weather conditions. (For extreme conditions,
optional electric pilot reignitors are available).

• All sizes are capable of infinite turndown and will

maintain a ready supply of vapor from zero load
to full capacity. At no load, only enough heat will
be generated to maintain vapor temperature and
to prevent condensation.

Models are available in a complete American Society of Mechanical

range of sizes from 50 GPH to 1,000 GPH Engineers Section VIII and California
propane capacity, allowing you to buy Code of Regulations Title 8. All models
precisely the vaporization you need. are Underwriters Laboratories, Factory
Mutual System and Railroad Commission
Standard models are built to conform of Texas approved.
with requirements of National Fire
Protection Association pamphlet 58,
UL Factory
Mutual
R
System
Selection Chart
If your max. propane load requirements are up to * Height Width Depth Shipping Weight
RANSOME
MILLIONS OF MODEL
GAL/HR BTU/HR CF/HR KG/HR IN. CM. IN. CM. IN. CM. LB. KG.

50 4.58 1823 96 31 79 16.5 42 20.5 52 205 92.8 RH50

80 7.32 2916 154 41 104 16.5 42 20.5 52 245 110.9 RH80
120 10.98 4374 231 48.5 123 16.5 42 20.5 52 285 129.1 RH120
200 18.30 7290 384 67.5 171 16.5 42 20.5 52 380 172.1 RH200
400 36.60 14580 768 69.5 177 28 71 26.25 67 920 416.7 RH400
600 54.90 21870 1152 69.5 177 42 107 26.25 67 1380 625.1 RH600
800 73.20 29160 1536 69.5 177 56 142 26.25 67 1840 833.5 RH800
1000 91.50 36450 1920 69.5 177 70 178 26.25 67 2300 1041.9 RH1000
(1) Units may be paralleled to achieve greater capacities. NOTE: For usage with other gases, consult factory for sizing information. (i.e. C3H6, NH3, SO2, C12)

Theory of Operation
The RH Series vaporizer consists of a vertical ASME
rated pressure vessel which is directly heated by a
gas fired burner. The burner consumes a small
portion of vapor from the vessel to develop the
heat required for vaporization.
As liquid enters the vessel, it begins to vaporize as
heat is absorbed from the warm heat exchanger. VAPOR
This causes the vapor temperature to decrease.
The operating temperature switch monitors vapor
temperature and signals the gas control valve to
fire the burner when vapor temperature drops
below set point (120 degree F).
Ransome Models RH50 thru RH120 use a LIQUID
mechanical liquid level control system that consists
of a mechanical inlet valve, which is actuated by a
stainless steel ball located inside the vessel. If the
liquid level rises above the desired level, the float
will lift off the inlet valve lever allowing it to to close,
preventing a liquid carryover. Once the level drops, Vapor
the inlet valve will re-open.
Ransome Models RH200 thru RH1000 use an Liquid
electrically operated liquid level control system
which consists of an external float switch and
solenoid valve. If the liquid rises above the desired
level, the float will close the solenoid valve to
prevent a liquid carryover.

RH Options
Option Description Add Suffix

Electric Pilot Reignitor Protects against pilot outage due to unusually turbulent winds and eliminates E
need for matches to start vaporizer. 110v. required.

Warranty
Ransome Manufacturing, 3495 South Maple Avenue, Fresno, California, warrants to all parties all equipment manufactured and sold by
it to be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service, when installed and used in accordance with all
applicable state and local codes, regulations and laws in accordance with National Fire Protection Pamphlet 58. Ransome
Manufacturing agrees to repair or replace any equipment which its examination reveals to have been defective due to faulty
workmanship or material, if returned to factory, transportation charges prepaid. Deviations from recommended applications, system
design, installation and service practices, as well as deterioration or wear due to foreign materials or contamination present in LP-Gas
or air shall be considered as abuses and render this warranty void.
This warranty applies for a period of one year from date of installation, but not more than eighteen months after shipment from factory.
This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, and of all obligations or liabilities on its part for damages
including but not limited to consequential damages, following the use or misuse of equipment sold by it. No agent is authorized to
assume any liability for Ransome Manufacturing, except as set forth above.

3495 South Maple Avenue • Fresno, California 93725 • USA

Telephone (559) 485-0979 • Fax (559) 485-8869 • www.ransomemfg.com

RH.CDR1194
M A N U F A C T U R I N G
 RW Series
Water-Bath
M A N U F A C T U R I N G LP-Gas
Engineering and Equipment Manufacturing Vaporizers
Standard Features
• Mechanical liquid inlet valve provides positive
control of LP-Gas liquid level on all RW 100 units.
RW 180 thru RW 900, use a reliable float switch and
electric inlet valve to prevent liquid carryover.

• Millivolt-powered gas control system maintains

proper water bath temperature under changing
load conditions.

• Gas control valve is located inside the protective

dry cabinet with the regulator mounted on the
exterior providing for total ventilation.
• Precision operating temperature switch, factory-
set and tamper resistant, incorporates precious
metal contacts for extended service life.
• Two-stage pressure regulation provides accurate
burner gas burner pressures and performance
regardless of changes in inlet pressure.
• ASME code vaporizing tubes with integral heat
exchange vanes and internal water chamber
provide efficient vaporization with minimum
burner input.
• Integral circulating pumps enhance heat transfer
and temperature control capabilities.
• Modular design provides maximum capacity in a
compact, rectangular unit.
• Double-Louvered combustion air baffles assure
freedom from outages even during adverse
weather conditions. (For extreme conditions,
optional electric pilot reignitors are available).
• All sizes are capable of infinite turndown and will
maintain a ready supply of vapor from zero load
to full capacity. At no load, only enough heat will
be generated to maintain water temperature and
to prevent condensation.

Models are available in a complete American Society of Mechanical

range of sizes from 100 GPH to 900 GPH Engineers Section VIII and California
propane capacity, allowing you to buy Code of Regulations Title 8. All models
precisely the vaporization you need. are Factory Mutual System and Railroad
Commission of Texas approved.
Standard models are built to conform
with requirements of National Fire
Protection Association pamphlet 58, Factory
Mutual
System
Selection Chart
If your max. propane load requirements are up to * Height Width Depth Shipping Weight
RANSOME
MILLIONS OF MODEL
GAL/HR BTU/HR CF/HR KG/HR IN. CM. IN. CM. IN. CM. LB. KG.

100 9.16 3645 192 48 122 16.5 42 20.75 53 450 204 RW100
180 16.49 6561 345 67.5 172 16.5 42 20.75 53 750 340 RW180
360 32.98 13122 690 69.5 177 28 71 26.25 67 1390 630 RW360
540 49.46 19683 1035 69.5 177 42 107 26.25 67 1950 883 RW540
720 65.95 26244 1380 69.5 177 56 142 26.25 67 2510 1137 RW720
900 82.44 32805 1725 69.5 177 70 178 26.25 67 3070 1391 RW900
(1) Units may be paralleled to achieve greater capacities. NOTE: For usage with other gases, consult factory for sizing information. (i.e. C3H6, NH3, SO2, C12)

Theory of Operation
The RW Series vaporizer consists of a verticle ASME
rated pressure vessel which is submerged in a water
bath. The water is heated by a gas fired burner
which consumes a small amount of vapor from the
vessel to develop the heat required for
vaporization.
As liquid enters the vessel, it begins to vaporize,
absorbing the heat stored in the water causing its
temperature to decrease.
The operating temperature switch monitors water
temperature and signals the gas control valve to
fire the burner when water temperature drops
below set point (175 degrees F).
The circulating pump keeps the water and glycol
properly mixed and assists in heat transfer by
circulating the water throughout the tube,
eliminating hot spots.
Ransome Model RW100 uses a mechanical liquid
inlet valve that is actuated by a stainless steel ball
located inside the vessel. If the liquid level rises
above the inlet connection, the float will lift off the
inlet valve allowing it to close, stopping the liquid
flow. Once the liquid drops, the valve will re-open.
Ransome Models RW180 thru RW900 use an
external float switch and electrically operated
solenoid valve to stop the liquid flow. Once the
liquid drops to a safe level, the float switch will re-
open the valve.

RW Options
Option Description Add Suffix

Electric Pilot Reignitor Protects against pilot outage due to unusually turbulent winds and eliminates E
need for matches to start vaporizer. 110v. required.

Warranty
Ransome Manufacturing, 3495 South Maple Avenue, Fresno, California, warrants to all parties all equipment manufactured and sold by
it to be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service, when installed and used in accordance with all
applicable state and local codes, regulations and laws in accordance with National Fire Protection Pamphlet 58. Ransome
Manufacturing agrees to repair or replace any equipment which its examination reveals to have been defective due to faulty
workmanship or material, if returned to factory, transportation charges prepaid. Deviations from recommended applications, system
design, installation and service practices, as well as deterioration or wear due to foreign materials or contamination present in LP-Gas
or air shall be considered as abuses and render this warranty void.
This warranty applies for a period of one year from date of installation, but not more than eighteen months after shipment from factory.
This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, and of all obligations or liabilities on its part for damages
including but not limited to consequential damages, following the use or misuse of equipment sold by it. No agent is authorized to
assume any liability for Ransome Manufacturing, except as set forth above.

3495 South Maple Avenue • Fresno, California 93725 • USA

Telephone (559) 485-0979 • Fax (559) 485-8869 • www.ransomemfg.com

RW.CDR1194
 RE Series
LP-Gas Tank Heater
M A N U F A C T U R I N G Bulletin
Engineering and Equipment Manufacturing

Product Description
RE Series Horizontal Tank Heaters are pressure controlled
evaporators capable of providing the heat required
to vaporize LP-Gas and thereby "heat" an LP-Gas
storage vessel. Units are available in standard
capacities ranging from 25 to 400 gallons per hour.

Limits and Safety Features

RE Series Tank Heaters have high temperature and
high pressure protection devices to protect the
system in the event of an over-temperature or over-
pressure condition. A Snapdisk
type high temperature switch is
installed in the potentially
hottest part of immersion
vessel. It monitors the
temperature of the surrounding
liquid propane bath and the
immersion heater elements. The high
pressure switch monitors the system pressure.
If either of these safety limits are exceeded, a
safety shutdown occurs. Manual restart of the
system is required once the source of the
problem has been resolved.
Model RE50 TH
Tank Heater

Features and Benefits

ASME Code Pressure Vessel. Each vessel is constructed of high strength carbon steel as per Section Vll,
Div. I of the ASME Code.
Precision operating and safety limit switches.
Top quality flanged immersion heater. Steel elements are standard. Stainless steel availabIe. Heaters are
sized for the exact heat required.
ASME stamped relief valve. ASME pressure vessel is adequately protected by an external safety relief valve.
All controls (contactors, relays, etc.) are located inside a NEMA 4 control panel for dependable
performance even in extreme weather conditions.
All sizes are capable of infinite turndown and will maintain heat supply and resultant pressure in LPG storage
vessel from zero load to full capacity. At no load, only enough heat will be generated to maintain set
point pressure.

Standard electrical configuration Class I, Div. II. (Class I, Div. I also available)
Control Operation
The RE Series Tank Heater uses pressure actuated The RE Series Tank Heater is installed as close to and
ON/OFF control to maintain a desired pressure in as far below the LPG storage tank as practical. This
the LPG storage vessel. An operating pressure is very important since the tank heater is dependent
switch cycles an immersion heater full ON or OFF. on gravity for the flow of LPG liquid into it. The shortest
Pressure sensitivity (hysteresis) is designed into the possible run of adequately sized supply piping minimizes
control action between ON and OFF. This pressure drop and maximizes the value of liquid head
sensitivity is designed to prevent the switching of pressure to the tank heater. As liquid flows into the
the immersion heater ON and OFF within a tank heater, it is immediately vaporized by the warm
pressure span that is too narrow. Pressure is always immersion heater. The resultant warm vapor is naturally
maintained "about the set point." This is dictated re-circulated back into the LPG storage vessel. This
by the switching sensitivity of the ON/OFF control. addition of heat raises the temperature and
The control action further dictates that there will consequently raises the pressure in the system. As
be a certain amount of pressure overshoot and system pressure varies due to rise and fall of ambient
undershoot. The degree of overshoot and temperature or vapor withdrawal from tank, the tank
under-shoot will be dependent on the heater will circulate sufficient LPG to maintain desired
characteristics of the entire thermal system. set point pressure as long as heat losses do not
exceed capacity of tank heater input.

EXCESS FLOW VALVE

SHUT-OFF VALVE
FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR

FIRST STAGE REGULATOR RELIEF VALVE

(SET 265 PSIG)

FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR

HIGH PRESS./OPERATING PRESS. SWITCH

(HIGH SET 240/ OPERATING SET 100)

CONTROL BOX
START STOP

HIGH TEMP SWITCH

(SET 140 DEGREES F)

EXCESS FLOW VALVE SHUT-OFF VALVE

SHUT-OFF VALVE FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR

Electrical and Physical Specifications

Amps/Line Conduit Size Number Approx. Approx.
480V - 3Ph Heater of Shell LPG LPG Overall Overall Ransome
KW 50/60 Hz Circuit Lines O.D. Inlet Outlet Length Height Model

8 10A 3/4 in. 3 4-1/2 in. 2 in. NPT 2 in. NPT 56 in. 24 in. RE 25
16 19A 3/4 in. 3 8-5/8 in. 2 in. NPT 2 in. NPT 36 in. 30 in. RE 50
25 31A 3/4 in. 3 8-5/8 in. 2 in. NPT 2 in. NPT 45 in. 30 in. RE 80
50 30A 1 in. 6 10-3/4 in. 2 in. NPT 3 in. 300 CL 64 in. 32 in. RE 160
75 45A 1 in. 6 10-3/4 in. 2 in. NPT 3 in. 300 CL 82 in. 32 in. RE 240
100 40A 1-1/4 in. 9 12-3/4 in. 3 in. 300 CL 3 in. 300 CL 74 in. 36 in. RE 320
125 50A 1-1/4 in. 9 12-3/4 in. 3 in. 300 CL 3 in. 300 CL 92 in. 36 in. RE 400
NOTE: 1. All control circuits 120V AC, 50/60 Hz, 10A 2. Consult factory for larger sizes.

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NH3 Tank Heater
Bulletin
Engineering and Equipment Manufacturing January 2000

Product Description
RE Series Horizontal Tank Heaters are pressure controlled
evaporators capable of providing the heat required
to vaporize NH3 liquid (Anhydrous ammonia) and
thereby "heat" an NH3 storage vessel. Units are
available in standard capacities ranging from 40 to
900 pounds per hour.

Limits and Safety Features

RE Series Tank Heaters have high temperature and
high pressure protection devices to protect the
system in the event of an over-temperature or over-
pressure condition. A Snapdisk
type high temperature switch is
installed in the potentially
hottest part of immersion
vessel. It monitors the
temperature of the surrounding
ammonia bath and the immersion
heater elements. The high pressure
switch monitors the system pressure. If either
of these safety limits are exceeded, a safety
shutdown occurs. Manual restart of the
system is required once the source of the
problem has been resolved.

Model RE50 TH
Tank Heater

Features and Benefits

ASME Code Pressure Vessel. Each vessel is constructed of high strength carbon steel as per Section Vll,
Div. I of the ASME Code.
Precision operating and safety limit switches. All parts are steel or stainless steel. All wetted parts are of
stainless steel construction.
Top quality flanged immersion heater. Steel elements are standard. Stainless steel availabIe. Heaters are
sized for the exact heat required.
ASME stamped relief valve. ASME pressure vessel is adequately protected by an external safety relief valve.
All controls (contactors, relays, etc.) are located inside a NEMA 4 control panel for dependable
performance even in extreme weather conditions.
All sizes are capable of infinite turndown and will maintain heat supply and resultant pressure in NH3 storage
vessel from zero load to full capacity. At no load, only enough heat will be generated to maintain set
point pressure.

Standard electrical configuration Class I, Div. II. (Class I, Div. I also available)
Control Operation
The RE Series Tank Heater uses pressure actuated The RE Series Tank Heater is installed as close to and
ON/OFF control to maintain a desired pressure in as far below the NH3 storage tank as practical. This
the NH3 storage vessel. An operating pressure is very important since the tank heater is dependent
switch cycles an immersion heater full ON or OFF. on gravity for the flow of NH3 liquid into it. The shortest
Pressure sensitivity (hysteresis) is designed into the possible run of adequately sized supply piping minimizes
control action between ON and OFF. This pressure drop and maximizes the value of liquid head
sensitivity is designed to prevent the switching of pressure to the tank heater. As liquid flows into the
the immersion heater ON and OFF within a tank heater, it is immediately vaporized by the warm
pressure span that is too narrow. Pressure is always immersion heater. The resultant warm vapor is naturally
maintained "about the set point." This is dictated re-circulated back into the NH3 storage vessel. This
by the switching sensitivity of the ON/OFF control. addition of heat raises the temperature and
The control action further dictates that there will consequently raises the pressure in the system. As
be a certain amount of pressure overshoot and system pressure varies due to rise and fall of ambient
undershoot. The degree of overshoot and temperature or vapor withdrawal from tank, the tank
under-shoot will be dependent on the heater will circulate sufficient NH3 to maintain desired
characteristics of the entire thermal system. set point pressure as long as heat losses do not
exceed capacity of tank heater input.

EXCESS FLOW VALVE

SHUT-OFF VALVE
V A P O R T O L O A D
VAPOR
FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR
LIQUID
FIRST STAGE REGULATOR RELIEF VALVE
(SET 265 PSIG)

FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR

HIGH PRESS./OPERATING PRESS. SWITCH

(HIGH SET 240/ OPERATING SET 100)

CONTROL BOX
START STOP

HIGH TEMP SWITCH

(SET 140 DEGREES F)

EXCESS FLOW VALVE SHUT-OFF VALVE

SHUT-OFF VALVE FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR

Electrical and Physical Specifications

Amps/Line Number Approx. Approx.
NH3 480V - 3Ph of Shell NH3 NH3 Overall Overall Ransome
LB/HR KW 50/60 Hz Lines O.D. Inlet Outlet Length Height Model

40 8 10A 3 4-1/2“ 2“ NPT 2“ NPT 56“ 24“ RE 25

80 16 19A 3 8-5/8“ 2“ NPT 2“ NPT 36“ 30“ RE 50
128 25 31A 3 8-5/8“ 2“ NPT 2“ NPT 45“ 30“ RE 80
256 50 30A 6 10-3/4“ 2“ NPT 3“ 300 CL 64“ 32“ RE 160
384 75 45A 6 10-3/4“ 2“ NPT 3“ 300 CL 82“ 32“ RE 240
512 100 40A 9 12-3/4“ 3“ 300 CL 3“ 300 CL 74“ 36“ RE 320
640 125 50A 9 12-3/4“ 3“ 300 CL 3“ 300 CL 92“ 36“ RE 400

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Steam Vaporizer
M A N U F A C T U R I N G Bulletin
Engineering and Equipment Manufacturing

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

VS Series Steam Vaporizers are designed and engineered

to provide an economical and dependable source of LP-
Gas vapor for a wide range of applications from 55 GPH up
to 11,800 GPH. Standard units are completely self-
contained requiring connection of LP-Gas inlet and outlet,
steam inlet and condensate outlet. All are factory tested
on propane and shipped ready for use.

HOW THEY WORK

The VS Series Steam Vaporizer uses a thermally actuated

control system to regulate the flow of steam into a shell and
tube heat exchanger. The thermal system consists of a
liquid filled diaphragm actuator connected by means of a
filled, semi-flexible capillary tube to a partially filled sensing
bulb inserted in the LP-Gas vapor stream. As temperature
at the sensing bulb increases (as would occur during a low
LP-Gas flow condition), the fluid in the bulb partially
vaporizes, applies pressure to the diaphragm and closes
the valve. As temperature at the sensing bulb decreases
(during a higher LP-Gas flow condition), the fluid would
recondense, reducing pressure on the diaphragm and
opening the valve. Depending on gas flow conditions, the
valve will throttle the flow of steam to maintain the desired
temperature range.

LIMITS AND SAFETY FEATURES

• ASME Code Heat exchange pressure vessels. The • Bottom steam feed protects against freeze up. The
shell is constructed of rugged carbon steel for high condensate is constantly warmed by incomming hot
strength and good heat exchange characteristics. steam. Even if the vaporizing temperature in the shell
falls below freezing, there is no risk of the condensate
• The removable, field replaceable tube bundle is freezing with the resultant bursting of the tube.
constructed entitrely of stainless steel to ensure long life
and corrosion resistance. • ASME stamped safety relief valve. Each vaporizer unit
is adequately protected in accordance with NFPA 58 and
• Ransome’s unique liquid level float configuration. The California Title 8 codes.
high liquid level float prevents liquid from entering the
outlet. • All sizes are capable of infinite turndown and will
maintain a ready supply of vapor from zero load to full
• Inlet solenoid valve with bypass back check valve. The capacity.
solenoid valve, in conjunction with the high liquid level
switch, closes the inlet preventing the liquid from spilling • Standard electrical configuration Class I, Division I.
over into the outlet.
• Vertical design provides maximum capacity in a
compact unit.
PERFORMANCE

Rated capacity in GPH of Propane @ 0 F with a minimum VAPOR

vapor outlet temperature of 100 F. (Note: Rated capacity LIQUID

for butane and other LP-Gas mixtures will be lower than STEAM
that of propane. For units operating on hot water (180 F)
CONDENSATE
capacity is reduced approximately 50%.
RELIEF VALVE

BULB AND
CONSTRUCTION CAPILLARY TUBE
ULTRA SONIC
Base and Frame: Carbon Steel structural channel VAPOR
FLOAT SWITCH

Vap. Vessel Shell: Carbon Steel

Vap. Tube Bundle: Stainless Steel
Connections: Carbon Steel INLET
CHECK VALVE
INLET
STRAINER LP DRAIN
STEAM CONTROL
Operating Temperature Range: 80-140 F VALVE
ISOLATION
LIQUID VALVES
250 psig (normally open)
LP-Gas Safety Relief Valve Setting: BYPASS VALVE
LP-GAS INLET
SOLENOID VALVE (normally closed)

Steam Relief Vlv. Setting (15 psig steam): 50 psig STEAM

BYPASS VALVE
250 psig (normally closed) SWING CHECK
Design pressure, LP-Gas side: VALVE
ISOLATION BYPASS VALVE
VALVES (normally
Design pressure, Steam side: 100 psig (normally
open)
closed)
ISOLATION
VALVES
Design Temperature: 650 F (normally open)

CONDENSATE TRAP CONDENSATE

TRAP

The high liquid level float breaks on liquid rise.

Physical Description
Dimensions
Ransome
Condensate Base Dimensions
Model
Height Overall Shell O.D. LP Liquid Inlet LP Vapor Outlet Steam Inlet Outlet Width/Length
73-1/2" 3-1/2" 1" NPT 1-1/2" NPT 1/2" NPT 1/2" NPT 42" x 48" VS 55
78" 4-1/2" 1" NPT 1-1/2" NPT 3/4" NPT 1/2" NPT 42" x 48" VS 100
84" 6-5/8" 1" NPT 2" NPT 1-1/4" NPT 3/4" NPT 42" x 48" VS 330
84" 8-5/8" 1" NPT 2" NPT 1-1/4" NPT 3/4" NPT 48" x 60" VS 660
84" 10-3/4" 1" NPT 3" 300 # F. 2" NPT 1" NPT 48" x 60" VS 1000
84" 12-3/4" 1-1/4" NPT 3" 300 # F. 2-1/2" NPT 1-1/4" NPT 48" x 60" VS 1500
84" 16" 1-1/2" NPT 4" 300 # F. 2-1/2" NPT 1-1/2" NPT 60" x 72" VS 2400
92" 20" 2" NPT 4" 300 # F. 3" 150 # F. 2" NPT 72" x 84" VS 3780
92" 24" 3" 300 # F. 4" 300 # F. 4" 150 # F. 3" 150 # F. Call Factory VS 5460
116” 30" 3" 300 # F. 6" 300 # F. 6" 150 # F. 3" 150 # F. Call Factory VS 7700
126" 36" 3" 300 # F. 8" 300 # F. 8" 150 # F. 4" 150 # F. Call Factory VS 11800

Selection Chart
Propane Capacity Approx. Standard Approximate Shipping
Steam Steam Steam Weight Ransome
Millions of Required Pressure Pressure Model
BTU/Hr CF/Hr GAL/Hr BTU/Hr PSI PSI LB KG
5.03 2,001 55 55 15 10 890 404.5 VS 55
9.15 3,639 100 100 15 10 1,000 454.5 VS 100
30.2 12,009 330 330 15 10 1,125 511.4 VS 330
60.4 24,017 660 660 15 10 1,250 568.2 VS 660
91.5 36,390 1,000 1,000 15 10 1,500 681.8 VS 1000
137.3 54,585 1,500 1,500 15 10 1,805 820.5 VS 1500
219.6 873,36 2,400 2,400 25 15 2,360 1072.7 VS 2400
345.4 137,554 3,780 3,780 25 25 2,915 1325 VS 3780
499.6 198,689 5,460 5,460 25 25 3,470 1577.3 VS 5460
704.6 280,203 7,700 7,700 50 25 4,025 1829.5 VS 7700
1079.7 429,402 11,800 11,800 50 50 4,580 2081.8 VS 11800

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Bulletin
January 2000

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

VS Series Steam Vaporizers are designed and engineered

to provide an economical and dependable source of NH3
vapor for a wide range of applications from 90 LB/HR up to
20,000 LB/HR. Standard units are completely self-con-
tained requiring connection of NH3 inlet and outlet, steam
inlet and condensate outlet.

HOW THEY WORK

The VS Series Steam Vaporizer uses a thermally actuated

control system to regulate the flow of steam into a shell and
tube heat exchanger. The thermal system consists of a
liquid filled diaphragm actuator connected by means of a
filled, semi-flexible capillary tube to a partially filled sens-
ing bulb inserted in the NH3 vapor stream. As temperature
at the sensing bulb increases (as would occur during a low
NH3 flow condition), the fluid in the bulb partially vaporizes,
applies pressure to the diaphragm and closes the valve. As
temperature at the sensing bulb decreases (during a higher
NH3 flow condition), the fluid would recondense, reducing
pressure on the diaphragm and opening the valve. Depend-
ing on gas flow conditions, the valve will throttle the flow of
steam to maintain the desired temperature range.

LIMITS AND SAFETY FEATURES

• ASME Code Heat exchange pressure vessels. The • Bottom steam feed protects against freeze up. The
shell is constructed of rugged carbon steel for high condensate is constantly warmed by incomming hot
strength and good heat exchange characteristics. steam. Even if the vaporizing temperature in the shell
falls below freezing, there is no risk of the condensate
• The removable, field replaceable tube bundle is con- freezing with the resultant bursting of the tube.
structed entitrely of stainless steel to ensure long life
and corrosion resistance. • ASME stamped safety relief valve. Each vaporizer unit
is adequately protected in accordance with ANSI
• Ransome’s unique liquid level float configuration. The K61.1.
high liquid level switch prevents liquid from entering the
outlet. • All sizes are capable of infinite turndown and will
maintain a ready supply of vapor from zero load to full
• Inlet solenoid valve with bypass back check valve. The capacity.
solenoid valve, in conjunction with the high liquid level
switch, closes the inlet preventing the liquid from • Standard electrical configuration Class I, Division I.
spilling over into the outlet.
• Vertical design provides maximum capacity in com-
pact, rectangular unit.
 PERFORMANCE Operating Temperature Range: 80-140 F

Rated capacity in LB/HR of NH3 @ 0 F with a minimum NH3 Safety Relief Valve Setting: 265 psig
vapor outlet temperature of 100 F. For units operating on
hot water (180 degrees F) capacity is reduced approxi- Steam Relief Valve Setting (15 psig steam): 50 psig
mately 30%.
Design pressure, NH3 side: 265 psig
CONSTRUCTION
Design pressure, Steam side: 100 psig
Base and Frame: Carbon Steel structural channel
Vap. Vessel Shell: Carbon Steel Design Temperature: 650 F
Vap. Tube Bundle: Stainless Steel
Connections: Carbon Steel The high liquid level switch breaks on liquid rise.

Selection Chart
NH3 Capacity Approximate Standard Approximate Shipping Weight
Ransome
Steam Required Steam Pressure Model
NH3 LB/HR GAL/HR LB/HR PSI LB KG

90 17 55 15 890 404.5 VS 55
165 32 100 15 1,000 454.5 VS 100
258 50 160 15 1,050 477.3 VS 160
550 107 330 15 1,125 511.4 VS 330
1,100 214 660 15 1,250 568.2 VS 660
1,665 323 1,000 15 1,500 681.8 VS 1000
2,500 485 1,500 15 1,805 820.5 VS 1500
4,000 777 2,400 25 2,360 1072.7 VS 2400
6,300 1,223 3,780 25 2,915 1325 VS 3780
9,100 1,767 5,460 25 3,470 1577.3 VS 5460
12,830 2,491 7,700 50 4,025 1829.5 VS 7700
19,665 3,818 11,800 50 4,580 2081.8 VS 11800

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 VS Series
Hot Water Vaporizer
M A N U F A C T U R I N G Bulletin
Engineering and Equipment Manufacturing

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

VS Series Hot Water Vaporizers are designed and

engineered to provide an economical and dependable
source of LP-Gas vapor for a wide range of applications
from 280 GPH up to 5,900 GPH. Standard units are
completely self-contained requiring connection of LP-Gas
inlet and outlet, water inlet and warm water outlet. All are
factory tested on propane and shipped ready for use.

HOW THEY WORK

The VS Series Hot Water Vaporizer uses a thermally

actuated control system to regulate the flow of hot water
into a shell and tube heat exchanger. The thermal system
consists of a liquid filled diaphragm actuator connected by
means of a filled, semi-flexible capillary tube to a partially
filled sensing bulb inserted in the LP-Gas vapor stream. As
temperature at the sensing bulb increases (as would occur
during a low LP-Gas flow condition), the fluid in the bulb
partially vaporizes, applies pressure to the diaphragm and
closes the valve. As temperature at the sensing bulb
decreases (during a higher LP-Gas flow condition), the
fluid would recondense, reducing pressure on the
diaphragm and opening the valve. Depending on gas flow
conditions, the valve will throttle the flow of hot water to
maintain the desired temperature range.

LIMITS AND SAFETY FEATURES

• ASME Code Heat exchange pressure vessels. The • Bottom hot water feed protects against freeze up. The
shell is constructed of rugged carbon steel for high warm water is constantly warmed by incomming hot
strength and good heat exchange characteristics. water. Even if the vaporizing temperature in the shell
falls below freezing, there is no risk of the warm water
• The removable, field replaceable tube bundle is freezing with the resultant bursting of the tube.
constructed entitrely of stainless steel to ensure long life
and corrosion resistance. • ASME stamped safety relief valve. Each vaporizer unit
is adequately protected in accordance with NFPA 58 and
• Ransome’s unique liquid level float configuration. The California Title 8 codes.
high liquid level float prevents liquid from entering the
outlet. • All sizes are capable of infinite turndown and will
maintain a ready supply of vapor from zero load to full
• Inlet solenoid valve with bypass back check valve. The capacity.
solenoid valve, in conjunction with the high liquid level
switch, closes the inlet preventing the liquid from spilling • Standard electrical configuration Class I, Division I.
over into the outlet.
• Vertical design provides maximum capacity in a
compact unit.
PERFORMANCE

Rated capacity in GPH of Propane @ 0 F with a minimum VAPOR

vapor outlet temperature of 100 F. (Note: Rated capacity LIQUID
for butane and other LP-Gas mixtures will be lower than HOT WATER
that of propane. For units operating on hot water (180 F)
WARM WATER
capacity is reduced approximately 50%.
RELIEF VALVE

BULB AND
CONSTRUCTION CAPILLARY TUBE
ULTRA SONIC
Base and Frame: Carbon Steel structural channel FLOAT SWITCH
VAPOR
Vap. Vessel Shell: Carbon Steel
Vap. Tube Bundle: Stainless Steel
Connections: Carbon Steel INLET CHECK VALVE

INLET STRAINER
WATER CONTROL
LP DRAIN VALVE
Operating Temperature Range: 80-140 F
ISOLATION
VALVES
(normally open)
LP-Gas Safety Relief Valve Setting: 250 psig LIQUID
BYPASS VALVE
(normally
LP-GAS INLET closed)
Hot Water Temperature Setting: 180 psig SOLENOID VALVE

Design pressure, LP-Gas side: 250 psig WARM WATER WATER

Design pressure, Hot Water side: 100 psig SWING CHECK VALVE

Design Temperature: 650 F

The high liquid level float breaks on liquid rise.

Physical Description
Dimensions
Ransome
Base Dimensions
Model
Height Overall Shell O.D. LP Liquid Inlet LP Vapor Outlet Hot Water Inlet Hot Water Outlet Width/Length
73-1/2" 3-1/2" 1" NPT 1-1/2" NPT 1/2" NPT 1/2" NPT 42" x 48" VS 55
78" 4-1/2" 1" NPT 1-1/2" NPT 3/4" NPT 1/2" NPT 42" x 48" VS 100
84" 6-5/8" 1" NPT 2" NPT 1-1/4" NPT 3/4" NPT 42" x 48" VS 330
84" 8-5/8" 1" NPT 2" NPT 1-1/4" NPT 3/4" NPT 48" x 60" VS 660
84" 10-3/4" 1" NPT 3" 300 # F. 2" NPT 1" NPT 48" x 60" VS 1000
84" 12-3/4" 1-1/4" NPT 3" 300 # F. 2-1/2" NPT 1-1/4" NPT 48" x 60" VS 1500
84" 16" 1-1/2" NPT 4" 300 # F. 2-1/2" NPT 1-1/2" NPT 60" x 72" VS 2400
92" 20" 2" NPT 4" 300 # F. 3" 150 # F. 2" NPT 72" x 84" VS 3780
92" 24" 3" 300 # F. 4" 300 # F. 4" 150 # F. 3" 150 # F. Call Factory VS 5460
116” 30" 3" 300 # F. 6" 300 # F. 6" 150 # F. 3" 150 # F. Call Factory VS 7700
126" 36" 3" 300 # F. 8" 300 # F. 8" 150 # F. 4" 150 # F. Call Factory VS 11800

Selection Chart
Propane Capacity Min. Heated Approximate Shipping
Approx. Hot Water Weight Ransome
Millions of Required 60 F to 180 F Model
BTU/Hr CF/Hr GAL/Hr BTU/Hr GPH LB KG
2.51 1,000 28 53,570 10 890 404.5 VS 55
4.75 1,819 50 97,400 10 1,000 454.5 VS 100
15.10 6,004 165 321,420 10 1,125 511.4 VS 330
30.20 10,508 330 642,840 10 1,250 568.2 VS 660
45.75 18,195 500 974,000 10 1,500 681.8 VS 1000
65.65 27,292 750 1,461,000 10 1,805 820.5 VS 1500
109.80 43,668 1,200 2,435,000 15 2,360 1072.7 VS 2400
172.70 68,777 1,890 3,896,000 25 2,915 1325 VS 3780
249.80 99,344 2,730 5,318,040 25 3,470 1577.3 VS 5460
352.30 140,101 3,850 7,291,900 25 4,025 1829.5 VS 7700
539.85 214,701 5,900 11,493,200 50 4,580 2081.8 VS 11800

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 VHW Series Hot Water Vaporizer - NH3
Bulletin
January 2000

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

VHW Series Hot Water Vaporizers are designed and

engineered to provide an economical and dependable
source of NH3 vapor for a wide range of applications from
65 LB/HR up to 13,000 LB/HR. Standard units are
completely self-contained requiring connection of NH3
inlet and outlet, hot water inlet and water outlet.

HOW THEY WORK

The VHW Series Hot Water Vaporizer uses a thermally

actuated control system to regulate the flow of hot water
into a shell and tube heat exchanger. The thermal system
consists of a liquid filled diaphragm actuator connected by
means of a filled, semi-flexible capillary tube to a partially
filled sensing bulb inserted in the NH3 vapor stream. As
temperature at the sensing bulb increases (as would occur
during a low NH3 flow condition), the fluid in the bulb
partially vaporizes, applies pressure to the diaphragm and
closes the valve. As temperature at the sensing bulb
decreases (during a higher NH3 flow condition), the fluid
would recondense, reducing pressure on the diaphragm
and opening the valve. Depending on gas flow conditions,
the valve will throttle the flow of hot water to maintain the
desired temperature range.

LIMITS AND SAFETY FEATURES

• ASME Code Heat exchange pressure vessels. The • Bottom hot water feed protects against freeze up. The
shell is constructed of rugged carbon steel for high warm water is constantly warmed by incomming hot
strength and good heat exchange characteristics. water. Even if the vaporizing temperature in the shell
falls below freezing, there is no risk of the warm water
• The removable, field replaceable tube bundle is con- freezing with the resultant bursting of the tube.
structed entitrely of stainless steel to ensure long life
and corrosion resistance. • ASME stamped safety relief valve. Each vaporizer unit
is adequately protected in accordance with ANSI
• Ransome’s unique liquid level switch configuration. K61.1.
The high liquid level switch prevents liquid from enter-
ing the outlet. • All sizes are capable of infinite turndown and will
maintain a ready supply of vapor from zero load to full
• Inlet solenoid valve with bypass back check valve. The capacity.
solenoid valve, in conjunction with the high liquid level
switch, closes the inlet preventing the liquid from • Standard electrical configuration Class I, Division I.
spilling over into the outlet.
• Vertical design provides maximum capacity in com-
pact, rectangular unit.
 PERFORMANCE Operating Temperature Range: 80-140 F

Rated capacity in LB/HR of NH3 @ 0 F with a minimum NH3 Safety Relief Valve Setting: 265 psig
vapor outlet temperature of 100 F.
Design pressure, NH3 side: 265 psig

CONSTRUCTION Design pressure, Water side: 100 psig

Base and Frame: Carbon Steel structural channel Design Temperature: 650 F
Vap. Vessel Shell: Carbon Steel
Vap. Tube Bundle: Stainless Steel
Connections: Carbon Steel The high liquid level switch breaks on liquid rise.

Selection Chart
NH3 Capacity Minimum Maximum Approximate Shipping Weight
Ransome
Hot Water Required Water Pressure Model
NH3 LB/HR GAL/HR GPM PSIG LB KG

65 12.5 4 100 890 404.5 VHW 55

114 22 7 100 1,000 454.5 VHW 100
178 34 11 100 1,050 477.3 VHW 160
379 73 23 100 1,125 511.4 VHW 330
756 145 46 100 1,250 568.2 VHW 660
1,150 221 69 100 1,500 681.8 VHW 1000
1,640 315 99 100 1,805 820.5 VHW 1500
2,745 528 165 100 2,360 1072.7 VHW 2400
4,463 858 268 100 2,915 1325 VHW 3780
6,288 1,209 378 100 3,470 1577.3 VHW 5460
8,866 1,705 533 100 4,025 1829.5 VHW 7700
13,590 2,613 817 100 4,580 2081.8 VHW 11800

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