Type SHEM-T

Steel Horizontal Elevated Make-up Boiler Feed Unit (Turbine pumps)

Boiler Feed Pumps & Surge Tanks

A Steel Horizontal Elevated Make-up boiler feed unit with turbine pumps for low flow, high pressure applications. A standard , 3/16" thick, black steel receiver is ASME code constructed with dished heads; tank can be ASME code stamped if needed. Material thickness ranges from 3/16" to 3/8" for years of service; an option for heavier thickness is available. Receiver also can be 300 series stainless steel for maximum corrosion resistance; most receiver sizes can be epoxy-lined or plasite-lined. Standard receiver sizes range from 77 gallons and up; customized receivers can be made for unique applications. Unit can handle a wide range of flows and pressures.

An electrical solenoid make-up water valve with float switch control is standard. Units typically available in either simplex or duplex configurations; other configurations such as triplex or quadraplex available if needed. Pump motors can be either 1750 RPM or 3500 RPM, single or three phase. Unit equipped with bronze-fitted, turbines pumps bronze fitted with industry standard motors and with mechanical seals rated for temperatures up to 225°F.

Other accessories include gauge glass assembly, thermometer, inlet strainer, butterfly isolation valve, low-water cut-off, submerged heater tube for preheating feed water, electrical control panels and tank insulation.