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Hydraulics for Firefighting

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ISBN-10: 0766819051

ISBN-13: 9780766819054

Edition: 2002

Authors: William F. Crapo

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The newest edition to Delmar's successful Fire Rescue line, Hydraulics for Firefighting leads readers through the principles, theory, and practical application of fire service hydraulics. Written in a format that will help guide the new firefighter through even the most technical hydraulic principles and complex laws of physics, the first 9 chapters concentrate heavily on theory and formulas. The author takes care to explain theories in ways that are easily understood by anyone with knowledge of basic algebra. In addition, examples appear immediately after detailed technical explanations, presenting the requisite theory in terms of a practical application. The final 4 chapters offer…    
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Book details

List price: $102.95
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: 8/27/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 288
Size: 7.75" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.232
Language: English

Preface
Introduction to Hydraulics
Introduction
History Of Hydraulics In The Fire Service
Water
A Note Of Caution
Application Activities
Summary
Review Questions
List Of Formulas
Force and Pressure
Introduction
Pressure
Force
Application Activities
Summary
Review Questions
List Of Formulas
Bernoulli's Theorem
Introduction
Conservation Of Energy
Bernoulli's Theory
Bernoulli's Equation
Application Of Bernoulli's Theorem
Application Activities
Summary
Review Questions
List of Formulas
Reference
Velocity and Flow
Introduction
Velocity
Area And Velocity
Calculating Flow
Calculating Flow In One Minute
Application Activities
Summary
Review Questions
List of Formulas
GPM
Introduction
Calculating Gallons Per Minute
Freeman's Formula
Calculating Velocity When GPM And Nozzle Diameter Are Known
Calculating GPM From Sprinkler Heads
Application Activities
Summary
Review Question
List Of Formulas
Reference
Friction Loss
Introduction
Factors Affecting Friction Loss
Four Laws Governing Friction Loss
Calculating Friction Loss
Finding Equivalent Hose Length
Finding Equivalent Friction Loss
Calculating GPM From Friction Loss
Conversion Factors For Parallel Hose Layouts
Application Activities
Summary
Review Questions
List of Formulas
Pump Theory
Introduction
A Brief History Of Fire Pumps
Types Of Pumps
Application Activities
Summary
Review Questions
List of Formulas
Reference
Theory of Drafting
Introduction
Drafting
Calculating Lift
Calculating Intake Loss
Calculating Total Work
Testing Pumps
Application Activities
Summary
Review Questions
List of Formulas
Reference
Fire Streams
Introduction
Effective Fire Streams
The Nozzle
Back Pressure
Special Appliances
Application Activities
Summary
Review Questions
List Of Formulas
Calculating Engine Pressure
Introduction
The Engine Pressure Formula
Engine Pressure And Parallel Lines
Relay Formula
Application Activities
Summary
Review Questions
List of Formulas
Advanced Problems in Hydraulics
Introduction
Siamesed Lines
Wyed Lines
Maximum Lay Calculations
Maximum Flow Calculations
Finding Correct Nozzle Pressure, GPM, And Friction Loss
Application Activities
Summary
Review Questions
List of Formulas
Water Supply
Introduction
Water Supply Requirements
Sources Of Water Supply
Fire Hydrants
Pressure Loss In Pipe
Water Supply Testing
Getting The Most Out Of The Water Supply
Application Activities
Summary
Review Questions
List Of Formulas
References
Standpipes, Sprinklers, and Fireground Formulas
Introduction
Standpipe Systems
Sprinkler Systems
Inspection Of Water-Based Suppression Systems
Fireground Formulas
Application Activities
Summary
Review Questions
List of Formulas
References
Appendix A
Appendix B
Acronyms
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
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