20 HP Fulton Boiler VSRT 20 Firetube Steam Boiler

OVERVIEW

This sale includes the Fulton feedwater tank system and the Fulton blowdown separator along with the boiler.

Used 2018 Fulton VSRT 20 Vertical Spiral Rib Tubeless steam boiler, 20 BHP, 150 PSI MAWP, natural gas fired. Nameplate rating is 690 lb/hr steam (from and at 212°F) and 670,000 BTU/hr output. National Board No. 228. The unit is skid mounted with a Fulton burner, a Fulton control panel with digital display, and a feedwater column with sight glass. It is offered with the auxiliary equipment shown in the photos (see Included Equipment below). Built by Fulton Steam Solutions, Inc., Pulaski, NY.

EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS

• Manufacturer: Fulton Steam Solutions, Inc. (Pulaski, NY)
• Product line: Vertical Spiral Rib Tubeless (VSRT) Boiler
• Model: VSRT 20
• National Board No.: 228
• CRN: blank on nameplate
• Year built: 2018
• Type: steam, vertical spiral rib tubeless
• Fuel: natural gas
• Shell thickness: 0.375 in
• Head thickness: 1.25 in
• Heating surface: 65 sq ft
• MAWP: 150 PSI (steam)
• Mounting: skid mounted
• Dimensions (Fulton VSRT-20 data sheet): 79 in high without trim, 86 in with trim, 110 in burner pull height; 33 in wide without trim, 60 in with trim; 59 in deep
• Weights (Fulton VSRT-20 data sheet): 3,100 lb dry, 4,100 lb operating, 4,400 lb flooded
• Water volume at normal working level (Fulton data sheet): 112 gal
• Connections (Fulton data sheet): 2 in steam outlet (above 75 psig operation), 1 in feedwater, 1 in bottom blowdown, 3/4 in surface blowdown, 1 in gas train inlet, 6 in combustion air inlet, 8 in stack

Performance Ratings

• Boiler horsepower: 20 BHP
• Steam output: 690 lb/hr from and at 212°F
• BTU output: 670,000 BTU/hr
• Max BTU input (0 to 1,999 ft altitude): 800,000 BTU/hr (faint on the plate; matches Fulton's rated input for the VSRT-20)
• Max BTU input (2,000 ft and above): not legible on nameplate
• Minimum input at low fire (Fulton data sheet): 200,000 BTU/hr, which is a 4:1 turndown
• Natural gas usage at rated input (Fulton data sheet): about 800 SCFH
• Efficiency, emissions: Fulton lists operating efficiencies up to 86% and low NOx below 20 ppm for the VSRT series. Not specified for this individual unit.

Burner System

• Fulton fully modulating natural gas burner, 4:1 turndown per Fulton data sheet
• Gas supply pressure: 3 in WC min, 13.8 in WC max
• Manifold gas pressure: -2.6 in WC min, -2.9 in WC max
• Boiler electrical: 120V / 60 Hz / 1 PH, 27 FLA
• Burner motor: 120V / 60 Hz / 1 PH
• Controls: 120V / 60 Hz / 1 PH
• VFD rating: blank on nameplate
• Water pump motor rating: blank on nameplate

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Condition: used
• Location: Massachusetts
• Operating hours, service history and inspection records: not specified

Included Equipment (as seen in photos; model numbers not confirmed):

• INCLUDED: Fulton feedwater / condensate return tank system with insulated tank, control panel and pumps
• INCLUDED: Fulton blowdown separator tank with temperature gauge and sight glass
• Cast-iron condensate receiver with pump
• Walchem boiler controller (blowdown / chem feed)

Specifications marked "Fulton data sheet" come from Fulton's current VSRT-20 technical data sheet and brochure. They are for reference and may differ slightly for a 2018 build.

Yard tag: BSF20HP228