Understanding fire pumps, their applications and sizing

摘要

Fire pumps are an essential part of most fire protection systems, as they allow for taller buildings, smaller piping and higher pressure and flow rates in systems. Incorrectly sized or selected pumps can result in not enough pressure or flow being created, which can cause several problems: 1.Systems function incorrectly. 2.Spray patterns from sprinklers don't develop properly. 3.Not give enough pressure to hose valves at the top of a high-rise building. 4.Too much pressure, causing components to burst and break open during use.