We created the interactive pump test hose calculator that estimates the. The fire pump evaluation program 2002 again was developed by the same fire protection engineers who were at that time in the field conducting fire pump test on a daily basis. A test header allows for the flowing of large quantities of water through multiple hoses. Im currently working on a project where i need to size the test header for a gpm pump.
Select ac fire pump is here to help make specific pump selections and give easy access to technical product data, performance curves, dimensional drawings, operational and maintenance manuals all in one easy to use tool. A fire pump is designed to increase water pressure. A connection on the discharge side of the fire pump routes water out of the. Finding a pump to fit your duty points and application can be time consuming. When starting a fire pump design, the most important item to consider is the water supply. Failure of a fire pump to operate under fire conditions can result in a major loss. Horizontal elbows or tees upstream of a fire pump must be 10 pipe diameters from the suction flange on a splitcase fire pump.
Size such that it is possible to flowtest at 150% of nominal pump flowrate. Dixon offers grooved, flanged and threaded steel bodies for the fire protection market. Ac fire pump systems ac fire pump selection program. Water is flowed out of the system through a hosevalveheader picture, left and the flow is measured with a calibrated pitot tube. Since jockey pumps are not required to be listed, any pump capable of producing necessary pressure is acceptable. Locating the alternate means of measuring flow test header in the manner required by nfpa 20 facilitates this calibration activity and better ensures an accurate assessment of fire pump performance. Generally, pump testers plan on flowing a maximum of 500 gpm per hose.
Select a pump based on flowrate and total head loss requirements. The program streamlines the fire pump test process. Software update we have added the capability to include all the required state, local or other license fields to your fpt software report. A break tank is a water tank providing suction to a fire pump, but the tanks capacity or size is less than that required by the fire protection systems served. Summary of centrifugal fire pump data for test test header sizes. I wonder if you could help me with this we tested a fire pump last week. Use our fire pump test hose caclulator to estimate how many hoses will be required to test a. Fire pump sizing fire pump installation houston, texas.
With 100 years of experience, aurora provides consistent, quality manufacturing and performance. Austin ave morton grove il 60053 usa tel 847 9663700 fax 847 9661914. Is it acceptable to place the connection for the fire pump test header on the. Fpt aims to make fire pump testing as easy as possible. C a f a b e d f id15371171 pdfmachine by broadgun software a great pdf. I was teaching a piping system fundamentals course at an open pit copper mine and mill in. Provide a fire pump test header with a 212 hose valve for every 250 gpm of the rated flow of the fire pump per nfpa 20. Gvi has become the most trusted and requested fire pump test meter in the world. The calculations of fire pump flows and the graphing of fire pump performance can require a relatively high amount of technical knowledge and training to do manually by hand. Fire pump testing is complex and must be performed by qualified professionals.
Fire pump inspection testing and maintenance the hanover. Using stateoftheart solution algorithms and an intuitive draganddrop interface, psim makes it easy to calculate the pressure drop and flow distribution in both straightpath and simple. The fire pump flow test is required by nfpa 25 to be conducted once a year in order to measure the pumps flow and pressure. When starting a fire pump design, the most important item to consider is the. Ac fire pump xylem applied water systems united states. Size the fire pump test header based on the fire pump rating. We have to test a fire pump rated capacity 4000 gpm. Every pump operators basic equation fire engineering. We created the interactive pump test hose calculator that estimates the number of hoses required for a specific pump test based on the pump ratingscapacity, water supply, job conditions, hose. When reading pump curves, simply type in your duty point or just click directly on the graph and compare it to the pump curve. Fire pump sizing and selection if youve been paying any attention to our blog, you already know how important it is to have a working, wellmaintained fire sprinkler system in your building. Piping arrangements for fire pumps specifying engineer. Every pump operators basic equation by paul spurgeon continuing education course to earn continuing education credits, you must successfully complete the course examination. On some projects, the commissioning agent may wish to witness the shop test.
Use minimum suction pressure possible, which is residual pressure at pumping flowrate, at the residual hydrant tapin, less losses between the residual hydrant and the pump suction flange. From minimum pump suction size to number of test header hose outlets. Fire pumps are used to ensure an adequate water supply by increasing pressure for fire suppression and, as such, are an integral part of the fire protection system for a facility. Fire fighting how to calculate fire pump electrical driven pump diesel driven pump and jockey pump capacity in fire fighting system.
The pump intake and discharge piping must be capable of flowing the required volume to which the pump will add the needed pressure for fire protection. Total friction loss from pump to test header at 150% flow psi. But if the header is more then 15 away from the fire pump then the size increases to 10 or u can also do a calculation for the size, section 5. The home of fire protection engineering software, designed and sold by fire protection engineers. To help ensure the fire or booster pump is working, there needs to be periodic inspection, maintenance and testing of the pump.
The fdny, nfpa 25 and your fire insurance company all require monthly nonflow testing of fire pumps, known as the churn test in this test the qualified tester looks at the supply water gauge going to the pump 50 psi and looks at the water gauge on the system side of the pump discharge 150 psi in this example it means that the pump has added 100 psi to the water. Fire pump test header sizing fire pump test header sizing rolland1 mechanical op 4 aug 10 10. The hoses are run to a safe location where the flow of water will cause no damage. Know how to design fire pump piping to meet nfpa 20 requirements. Question asked by waelio on mar 5, 2019 latest reply on mar 5. A preliminary hydraulic calculation for this area indicates a required system. With over 30 years of experience is proud to be the premier supplier of fire pump products in the united states. Download a pdf version of our printed croker catalog. We offer the following online applications to our clients. Correct application of the data obtained from the use of this program is the responsibility of the user. Fire pump test header sizing nfpa fire code issues. The fire department connection fdc allows the fire department to supplement the fire protection system in the event of a fire refer to the august 2006 quick response newsletter.
By ray hardee, chief engineer, engineered software choosing the size of a pump discharge pipe can be a complicated process, with a range of factors to consider. Patterson offers an extensive line of products that serves customers worldwide. If you are utilizing the city water supply as the primary source for the pump, you need to make sure that an accurate city water test is used. Following are some code requirements for fire pumps that you should factor into pump selection and system design. Mobile app for pump testing android and ios fire pump sizing. Nfpa 25 includes provisions that fire pump metering devices be recalibrated every 3 years.
Cummins gensizetm sizing software allows a complete analysis of fire pump starting requirements. Potter roemer provides a freestanding connection where up to three pump tests can be performed. Aurora is a reknowned supplier of pumps and pump systems used in a variety of commercial, fire suppression, hvac, industrial, marine, oil and gas and municipalwater treatment markets and applications throughout the world. Being protected means being prepared in 1911, edward croker, chief of the new york city fire department founded croker fire prevention, a company that specialized in the manufacture and supply of the highest quality interior fire equipment for the protection of commercial buildings throughout the united states. This app provides a visual representation of the minimum pipe sizes required per nfpa 20 table 4. But grundfos product center helps you find the information you need fast from application through to installation.
There are other variables to consider such as pump capacity and hose length. Pump test outlet connection fire protection potter roemer. Each outlet capable of a minimum flow of 250 gallon 946 liter per minute. The most important thing you can do for your fire sprinkler system is have a fire pump big enough to support the whole building. Using a special fire pump load icon in gensize for the fire pump motor, establishes a maximum allowable peak voltage dip of 15% while starting the fire pump load all fire pump loads will be included in the peak load calculations after. Model 5869 sixway freestanding fire pump test connections. Even without a fire pump, the forward flow backflow preventer test, required annually, needs a place to dump several hundred or thousand gpm. You can also do quick calculations on efficiency, speed and p1. Pressure readings are taken as the pump is run through its. Pump selection program ac fire pump systems is a world. Cast iron hose manifolds are used for fire pump testing and provide hose outlets for flow testing of the fire pump.
A connection on the discharge side of a fire pump system for use in testing system performance. A test header is not specifically required, but a specific amount of hose valves is needed somewhere in the system, capable of discharging the full capacity of the fire pump see table 5. Patterson pump company is one of the worlds leading suppliers of quality pumps for the fire, municipal, industrial, flood control, plumbing, and hvac markets. Model 5862 twoway flush fire pump test connections. Make sure the water test is performed as close to the tap point as possible. A jockey pump is not required on systems utilizing a fire pump, however, due to their relative simplicity, jockey pumps are the most common method used to maintain system pressure. Inspection, testing and maintenance of fire pump 1. Peerless pump offers fire pumps, centrifugal pumps. Ray hardee shares his insights into how choosing the right size discharge pipe can reduce operating time and costs. Fire pump tester software fpt allows fire protection contractors, fire protection engineers, and building managers to collect fire pump test data in a professional and comprehensive format. Certified shop test curves showing head capacity and brake horsepower of the pump shall be furnished by the manufacturer to the purchaser. Custom assemblies are available, please consult dixon to order.
Simple, we offer the greatest accuracy, we carry the longest warranty full 5 years, outstanding pricing, and our customer service responsiveness to client needs is second to none. The flow test will be conducted with test valve header. However, nfpa 25 charges the property owner with maintaining complete written reports of fire pump test results 8. Pump system improvement modeling toolt psim is a free educational tool focused on helping you better understand the hydraulic behavior of pumping systems. Test header flow meter city bypass talco fire systems.
Pumps must maintain a positive suction pressure at the suction flange. Select the print option if you would like to make a pdf of the pump and print and the relevant data you need, such as sizing results, installation and pump dimensions. All raw data necessary for a complete evaluation of fire pump performance, including suction and. Located in the midwest, we can ship quickly to the entire usa, canada and mexico. This header has 16 hose valves 2 12, but we have 8 flow nozzles akron fk25 of 2 diameter, discharge coefficient 1,004 ul classified. Flowbuster for flow testing fire pumps, hydrants, standpipes inspection, testing, and maintenance equipment. Fpt eliminates the need for users to perform complicated tasks such as calculating flowrates, calculating performance corrected flow, and graphing flow curves. Guidance on sizing of pump accessories per nfpa 20 requirements. Sizing a pump discharge pipe pump industry magazine. For additional information please see the aes master catalog or call our tech support line at 4075432295. Size the fire pump test header based on the fire pump rating per nfpa 20.
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