Frequently Overlooked Issues in Designing Fire Pump Systems

摘要

Some important considerations are often missing in fire pump system design. Asking the following questions will help the designer avoid overlooking some key concerns: Were adjustments made for altitude, pump-room temperature and for a right angle drive on a diesel-engine pump? On one engine derating table, the temperature graph begins at 77°F. The horsepower can be increased 1.0 % for each 10°F increase in temperature. Add 3% horse-power for each 1,000 ft. of elevation.