Introductory training on fire water pumping system

INTRODUCTION TO
FIRE WATER PUMPING SYSTEM
Presented by
Engr. Sabrul Jamil, PRINCE2
Manager, Fire Safety, Ezzy Automations Ltd,
Bangladesh
Phone: +88 01617181910
eMail: jamil@sabrul.com Website: www.sabrul.com

A fire hydrant system is a water supply with a sufficient
pressure and flow delivered through pipes throughout a
building to strategically located network of valves for fire-
fighting purposes.
OVERVIEW
FIRE HYDRANT SYSTEM

 An uninterrupted water supply is the primary weapon for
extinguishment
Water sources include:
 Municipal and private water systems (WASA etc)
 Static water sources (Reservoir)
 Mobile water supply operations (Fire Tender)
Recommended treatments
 Remove impurities
 All water must be suitable for drinking.
 Chemicals used to kill bacteria and
 Harmful organisms.
OVERVIEW
FIRE HYDRANT SYSTEM

 Pump set
 Water Supply & Storage
 Pipework & Valves
 Fire Brigade Booster
 Hydrant, Hydrant Valve or Landing Valve & Coupling
 Fire Hose
PRIMARY COMPONENTS
FIRE HYDRANT SYSTEM

 Flooded Suction: Where water flows from a reservoir to the pump
directly without any help from outside.
 Head (Discharge Head): How high the pump can through water.
 Discharge Pressure: The total pressure available at the fire pump
discharge flange.
 Pressure-Regulating Device: A device designed for the purpose of
reducing, regulating, controlling, or restricting water pressure.
 Fire Pump: A pump that is a provider of liquid flow and pressure
dedicated to fire protection.
 Foam Concentrate Pump: A pump that inject an additional
element, foam concentrate, in existing stream of water
TERMINOLOGY

 Centrifugal Pump: A pump in which the pressure is developed
principally by the action of centrifugal force.
 End Suction Pump: A single suction pump having its suction nozzle
on the opposite side of the casing from the stuffing box and having
the face of the suction nozzle perpendicular to the longitudinal axis
of the shaft.
 Horizontal Pump: A pump with the shaft normally in a horizontal
position.
 Horizontal Split-Case Pump: A centrifugal pump characterized by a
housing that is split parallel to the shaft.
 In-Line Pump: A centrifugal pump whose drive unit is supported by
the pump having its suction and discharge flanges on
approximately the same centerline.
TERMINOLOGY

 Multistage Multiport Pump: A single-driver pump with multiple
impellers operating in series where the discharge from each
impeller, except the last impeller, is the suction for the next
impeller, and discharge ports are provided after multiple impellers.
 High-Rise Building: A building where the floor of an occupiable
story is greater than 75 ft (23 m) above the lowest level of fire
department vehicle access.
 Pressure Control Valve: A pilot-operated pressure reducing valve
designed for the purpose of reducing the downstream water
pressure to a specific value under both flowing (residual) and
nonflowing (static) conditions.
 Pressure-Reducing Valve: A valve designed for the purpose of
reducing the downstream water pressure under both flowing
(residual) and nonflowing (static) conditions.
TERMINOLOGY

 Relief Valve: A device that allows the diversion of liquid to limit
excess pressure in a system.
 Circulation Relief Valve: A valve used to cool a pump by
discharging a small quantity of water. This valve is separate from
and independent of the main relief valve.
 Rated Flow: The capacity of the pump at rated speed and rated
pressure as marked on the manufacturer's nameplate.
 Rated Pressure: The net pressure (differential pressure) at rated
flow and rated speed as marked on the manufacturer’s nameplate.
TERMINOLOGY

NFPA®20 Standard for the
Installation of Stationary
Pumps for Fire Protection
NFPA® 24 Standard for the
Installation of Private Fire Service
Mains and Their Appurtenances
(For Underground Pipe)
NFPA® 70 National Electric Code
STANDARDS

 You can use the UL Online Certification Directory to:
 Verify a UL Listing or Classification
 Verify a UL Listed product use
 Verify a product safety standard
 Search The UL Online Certification Directory Using:
 Company name/location
 UL File Number
 Category Code/Guide Information
 Fire Resistance Assemblies and Systems
 Appliance Wiring Material
 Keyword
UISING UL ONLINE DIRECTORY

GOOGLE: UL Online
Certification Directory
 https://www.ul.com/ul-databases-and-
directories/
 http://database.ul.com/cgi-
bin/XYV/template/LISEXT/1FRAME/inde
x.html?utm_source=button&utm_mediu
m=ulcom&utm_campaign=ulwebsite_oc
d_referral
CHECKING UL
LISTING ONLINE

 Pumps shall furnish not less than 150 percent of rated
capacity at a total head of not less than 65 percent of the
total rated head.
 Pump set and related equipment shall be listed for 150%
of rated capacity.
 Pumps, Drivers, and Controllers
 STANDARD APPROVAL, NFPA20 AND UL LISTED

PUMPS- Philosophy
 To protect lives and properties against fire by
supplying an adequate water supply to automatic
sprinklers or standpipe systems
 A fire pump system should operate irrespective of
any damage it may cause to itself
 No element of the system under emergency
conditions should:
 Prevent a fire pump from turning on
 Cause a fire pump to turn off

PUMPS- OPEN VIEW
1. Lower Casing Cast Iron ASTM A48 Class 40
2. Upper Casing Cast Iron ASTM A48 Class 40
3. Impeller Bronze SAE 40
4. Shaft Sleeve Stainless Steel AISI 420
5. Bearing Cover Cast Iron ASTM A48 Class 40
6. Gland Bronze SAE 40
7. Stuffing Box Cast Iron ASTM A48 Class 40
8. Shaft Alloy Steel AISI 4340
9. Wear Ring Bronze SAE 40
10. Flushing Pipe Stainless Steel, Gr. 304
11. Coupling Key Stainless Steel AISI 420
12. Gland Packing Graphite Impregnated 8
13. Lantern Ring Bronze SAE 40
14. Bearing Housing Cast Iron ASTM A48 Class
40

PUMP
NFPA PUMP CHARACTARISTICS CURVE

PUMPS
Type
Horizontal Single Stage
End Suction Top
Discharge Back Pull Out
Application
Main Hydrant, Sprinkler
& Jockey
Flow
750 m3/hr
(3302.151 US GPM)
Head 160 m
Temperature Up to 100 Deg C
Max Speed 2900 RPM / 2 Pole
Seal
Gland Packed /
Mechanical Seal
MOC Cast Iron / Bronze / SS
Prime Mover
Motor Driven/Engine
Driven

PUMPS
Type
Horizontal Single
Stage/Multistage Split
Case Type
Application Main Hydrant, Sprinkler
Flow
18,000 m3/hr
79251.62 US GPM
Head 270 m
Max Speed
2900 RPM,2 Pole // 1480
RPM,4 Pole
Seal
Gland Packed /
Mechanical Seal
MOC Cast Iron / Bronze / SS
Prime Mover
Motor Driven/Engine
Driven

PUMPS
Type
Vertical Multistage
Inline Pump
Application Jockey
Flow
130 m3/hr
572.37 US GPM
Head 220 m
Seal Mechanical Seal
Standard ISO 2858
MOC
Cast Iron / Stainless
Steel
Prime Mover Motor Driven

Type
Horizontal
Multistage Type
Application
Main Hydrant,
Sprinkler & Jockey
Flow 1,000 m3/hr
Head 1500 m
Seal
Gland Packed /
Mechanical Seal
MOC
Cast Iron / Bronze
/ SS
Prime Mover Motor Driven
PUMPS

PUMPS
Type Vertical Turbine Type
Application Main Hydrant
Flow 50,000 m3/hr
Head 450 m
Seal
Gland Packed /
Mechanical Seal
MOC
Cast Iron / Bronze /
SS
Prime Mover
Motor / Engine
Driven with Gear box
Used where a flooded suction cannot be
maintained Underground water sources or
below ground tanks with above ground
pump room

PUMPS
Type
Horizontal
Multistage
Multioutlet Type
Application
Main Hydrant,
Sprinkler
Seal
Gland Packed /
Mechanical Seal
MOC
Cast Iron / Bronze
/ SS
Prime Mover
Motor Driven /
Engine Driven

PUMPS
Pump Model
Skid Mounted
System
Type
Horizontal End
Suction Back Pull Out
/ Split Case / Jockey
Pumps
Application
Main Hydrant,
Sprinkler, Jockey
Max Speed
2900 RPM, 2 Pole /
1480 RPM , 4 Pole
Seal
Gland Packed /
Mechanical Seal
MOC
Cast Iron / Bronze /
SS
Prime Mover
Motor Driven /
Engine Driven

DRIVER
 DRIVER: Whatever drives the pumps
 Electricity Driven Motor for Main and Jockey Pump
 Diesel Driven Engine for Standby Pump

DRIVER-ENGINE

 ENGINE POWER (HP)=
POWER TO MOVE THE PUMP SHAFT (PUMP
PERFORMANCE AT 150%)
+ DERATING FACTOR DUE TO HEIGHT (3% for
each 305-meter elevation above MSL)
+ DERATING FACTOR DUE TO TEMPARATURE (1%
for each 5.6 0 C rise in air temperature above 15.
6 DEG C)
+ 20% GREATER THAN THE REQUIREMENT AT
THE DUTY POINT
+ COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE SIZE
DRIVER-ENGINE

 Diesel Engine Can be Started by Three Methods:
 Pressure Switch (In the Automatic/ Test Mode)
 Manual Cranking (In the Automatic or Manual Mode)
 If diesel engine fails to start, an alarm is
activated
 Diesel Engine Can be Stopped by Two Methods:
 Manually by Pushing the Stop Button
 Automatically after 30 minutes during weekly test
DRIVER-ENGINE

DRIVER-MOTOR, GA DRAWING

 MOTOR POWER (KW)=
POWER TO MOVE THE PUMP SHAFT (PUMP
PERFORMANCE AT 150%)
+ 20% GREATER THAN THE REQUIREMENT AT
THE DUTY POINT
+ COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE SIZE
DRIVER-MOTOR

 Motor Can be Started by Three Methods:
 Pressure Switch (In the Automatic/ Test Mode)
 Manual Switching (In the Automatic or Manual Mode)
 If motor fails to start, an alarm activation is
possible
 Motor Can be Stopped by Two Methods:
 Manually by Pushing the Stop Button
 Automatically after 30 minutes during weekly test
DRIVER-MOTOR

CONTROLLER

• 230 / 380 / 415 VAC, 50/60 Hz
main 3 phase system power.
• Voltage Surge Protector.
• 20x4 LCD display showing all
system parameters and variables.
• User friendly software enables
user to program all related
parameters like timers, pressure,
inputs, outputs … etc.
• Shows real value of discharge
pressure.
• Starting delay timer
(programmable) for sequence
multiple pumps starting.
• Automatic or manual shutdown
after automatic start (selectable).
• Auto/ Manual mode indicator.
• Auxiliary Contacts
• Motor overload alarm/ indicator
/ free contact (programmable).
• Deluge valve on alarm /
indicator / free contact
(programmable).
• Fail while run alarm / indicator /
free contact (programmable).
• Pressure transducer with analog
voltage output.
• USB port for saving recorded
pressure and events on USB
memory, and can be viewed with
MS word and Excel.
MOTOR CONTROLLER- SALIENT FEATURES

Serve Three Basic Functions:
 Start the Diesel Engine in an emergency
 Monitor the Operation and Condition of the Diesel Engine
 Keep the batteries charged
Battery Charging Systems:
 One charger for each set of batteries
 Chargers are capable of fully charging the batteries in 24
hours
 Batteries remain in an overcharged condition
ENGINE CONTROLLER- BASIC FEATURES

• Programmable indicators, digital
inputs, output relays
• Electrical alarm bell.
• System error alarm / indicator.
• AC/ DC power healthy indicator.
• USB port for saving recorded
pressure and events on USB
Memory, and can be viewed with
MS word and Excel.
• Remote start on alarm /
indicator / free contact
(programmable).
• Pressure transducer with analog
voltage output.
• Two 12 / 24 VDC, 10 Amps
smart automatic microprocessor
battery chargers.
• 20x4 LCD display showing all
system parameters and variables.
• Automatic cranking from two
different batteries.
• Battery/Charger 1/2 error
indicator.
• Engine failed to start alarm /
indicator.
• Cranking coil 1/2 failure alarm /
indicator.
• Automatic or manual shutdown
after automatic start (selectable).
ENGINE CONTROLLER- SALIENT FEATURES

PUMPS ACCESSORIES

Compound Gauge, Air Relief Valve, Pressure Gauge

 PRESSURE GAUGE: Measures the pressure
of water at the DISCHARGE side of the
pump, starts from zero, limit is 200% of
rated pressure.
 VACUUM GAUGE: Measures the pressure
of water at the SUCTION side of the
pump, starts from (-) 200% and limit is
(+) 200% of rated pressure.
 COMPOUND GAUGE: Combination of both
pressure gauge and vacuum gauge
 Dial Size: ~ 100mm /4”
 Connection Size: ~ 15mm /0.5”
ACCESSORIES, GAUGE

 Release Air Pockets, that
Collect At Each High Point Of
A Full Pressured Pipeline
 An Open Against Internal
Pressure
 1/2” Air Release Valve Is
Required
 Exception: Top Centre-line
Discharge End Suction And
Vertical Fire Pumps
ACCESSORIES, Air Release Valve

• Allows A Small Amount Of Water
To Discharge
• From The Pump Casing
• To Keep The Fire Pump From
Overheating
• When Operating At No Flow Or
Very Low Flows.
• 3/4” (up to 2500usgpm) or 1”
(over 3000usgpm)
• Piped before the fire pump
discharge check valve
ACCESSORIES, Circulation relief valve

 TO MEASURE THE FLOW OF WATER
AT PUMPS DISCHARGE
 Gauge reading is a minimum of
175% the pump rated flow
 Must be installed with isolation
valves per manufacturer’s
specifications
 RULE OF THUMB:
 Annular Type, Electromagnetic
Type, Venturi Type
ACCESSORIES- FLOWMETER

 Reduces the excess
pressure of the
pumping system,
including total
discharge pipeline
 Sized by pump rated
capacity
 Spring or pilot operated
 Waste cone provides
visibility of flow
through the valve
ACCESSORIES, PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE

FM/UL ENGINE PUMP SET SCOPE OF
SUPPLY:
 FM/UL PUMP (CI/BR/CS)
 FM/UL ENGINE
 FM/UL CONTROLLER MOUNTED ON
COMMON BASE FRAME
 FM/UL AUTO AIR RELEASE VALVE
 CASING CIRCULATION RELIEF
VALVE - ¾"
 SUCTION COMPOUND GAUGE - 4"
DIAL ½" CONNECTION
 DISCHARGE PRESSURE GAUGES -
3½" DIAL ¼" CONNECTION
 COOLING LOOP FOR HE COOLED
ENGINE / RADIATOR FOR AIR
COOLED ENGINE AS PER
REQUIREMENT OF NFPA 20
 COUPLING/DRIVE SHAFT AND
COUPLING GUARD
 WIRING HARNESS TO CONNECT
ENGINE AND CONTROLLER
 FLOW METER – 6“
 FUEL TANK WITH FITTINGS – 250
GALLONS
 FIRE PUMP DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM
 DUAL SET OF BATTERIES &
BATTERY CABLE
 INDUSTRIAL MUFFLER
 FLEXIBLE EXHAUST CONNECTOR
DRIVER-ENGINE

Motor pump set scope of supply:
 FM/UL Pump (CI/Br/CS)
 Motor (UL Listed) (Open, Drip-Proff ODP or Totally Enclosed Fan
Cooled TEFC)
 UL Listed controller
 Coupling SNAP-WRAP
 SUCTION COMPOUND GAUGE - 4" DIAL ½" CONNECTION
 DISCHARGE PRESSURE GAUGES - 3½" DIAL ¼" CONNECTION
 AUTOMATIC AIR RELEASE VALVE-1/2”
 PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE – 4”
DRIVER-MOTOR

PUMP HOUSE EQUPMENTS

 OS&Y / NRS GATE VALVES
 Working pressure:
175/200/250/300 PSI
 Connection ends: Flange/
Grooved according to ANSI
B16.1 Class 125, EN1092-2
PN10 or EN1092-2 PN16
 Temperature range: 0ºC to
80ºC
 Coating: Fusion bonded epoxy
coating internally and externally
in accordance with ANSI/AWWA
C550
PUMP HOUSE EQUPMENTS,
GATE/ SLUICE VALVE

 Swing Check Valve Or Tilting Disc
Check Valve AND Diaphragm
Check Valve
175/200/250/300 PSI
Grooved according to ANSI B16.1
Class 125, EN1092-2 PN10 or
EN1092-2 PN16
 Temperature range: 0ºC to 80ºC
C550
CHECK/ NON RETURN

 Y STRAINER/ BUSKET STRAINER/
ROSE STRAINER
175/200/250/300 PSI
Grooved
C550
 Coating: GALVANISED for
underground use
STRAINER

 Wafer Type, with Supervisory Switch
 The gearbox is fitted with one
internal supervisory position switch
and one internal auxiliary switch.
 Working pressure: 175/200/250/300
PSI
 Connection ends: Flange/ Grooved/
Wafer
coating internally and externally in
accordance with ANSI/AWWA C550
BUTTERFLY VALVE

 When pump runs, it always vibrates
 Flexible joints prevents transfer this
vibration to piping
 Also keep pumps isolated from
external vibration
Rubber Expansion Joint

 Steel pipe should be
used for above ground
applications.
 For underground
applications NFPA 24
should be followed
which includes
 Ductile Iron Pipe
 Galvanized steel Pipe
 Pipe with Anti
Corrosive Coating
PIPING

 Steel pipes
should be joined
by means of
 Threaded,
 Flanged
(Flanges
Welded To
Pipes Are
Preferred),
 Grooved
Joints.
PIPING

PRESSURE SENSING & FUEL

 Made of SS/ Copper
 Sense pressure to
operate all three
pumps controller
 Mandatory for
automatic operation
 Some valves maybe
used in the line for
ease of maintenance,
eg, NRV or Ball Valve
PRESSURE SENSING LINE

 Fuel Delivery to
Engine’s fuel inlet
 Fuel Return from
Engine’s fuel outlet
 Made of Seamless
Steel Pipes
FUEL LINE

ELECTRICAL CABLING
DB BOX CONTROLLER DRIVER

 For Motor (Main Pump)
 3.5C x 240 sqmm XLPE Copper
Armored Cable
 For Motor (Jockey)
 4C x 10 sqmm Copper Armored
Cable
 For Engine
 3C x 2.5 sqmm Copper Armored
Cable
 12C x 1.5 +2C x 2.5 sqmm
Copper Cable (For transferring
signal from Controller to Engine)
 For Flowmeter
 2C x 2.5 sqmm Copper Armored
Cable
ELECTRICAL CABLING-SAMPLE (1250 GPM/9 Bar)

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