Fire Service Hydraulics and Pump Operations

Name: Fire Service Hydraulics and Pump Operations
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ISBN: 9781593702854

ISBN-10: 159370285X

ISBN-13: 9781593702854

Edition: 2012

Authors: Paul Spurgeon

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Author Paul Spurgeon, engineer/pump operator with the Denver Fire Department, breaks down into easily learned steps the sometimes difficult-to-understand formulas of hydraulics and pumps, taking care to explain the hows and whys of each formula discussed.Using an in-the-street, practical approach, Spurgeon teaches readers how to develop proper fire streams as well as how they relate to overall fireground strategies. He covers hydraulics and pumps extensively--from the properties of water to its supply to pumping to sprinkler systems and foams.So readers can put what they've learned into practice, Spurgeon provides both end-of-chapter tests and practice sets at the end of the book, complete…

Book details

List price: $83.00
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Fire Engineering Books & Videos
Publication date: 1/31/2012
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 242
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.298
Language: English



Introduction


FESHE Objectives Correlation






Why We Use Water


Water as an Extinguishing Agent


Properties of Water


Basic Fire Service Hydraulic Figures


Force vs. Pressure


Rules Governing Fluid Pressure


Formulas


Summary of Chapter Formulas


Test 1


Test 1 Answers



The Equation


Nozzle Pressure


Friction Loss


Appliance Friction Loss


Elevation


Putting It All Together


Conclusion


Summary of Chapter Formulas


Test 2


Test 2 Answers



Water Supply


History


Consumption


Water Source


Treatment Process


Water Distribution System


Fire Hydrants


Storage Tanks


Test 3


Test 3 Answers



Drafting


Reasons for Drafting


Drafting Basics


Equipment Needed for Drafting


Lift


How Far Can Water Be Lifted?


Altitude


Amount of Water That Can Be Lifted


Net Pump Pressure


Drafting Procedures


Summary of Chapter Formulas


Test 4


Test 4 Answers



Relay Pumping


Reasons for Relay Pumping


Setting Up the Relay


Determining the Number of Pumpers Needed


The Capacity of the Pumpers


Pressure Relays


Test 5


Test 5 Answers



Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems


Sprinkler Systems


Standpipe Systems


Test6


Test 6 Answers






Types of Pumps


Piston Pumps


Centrifugal Pumps


Rotary Pumps


Test 7


Test 7 Answers



The Pump Panel


Intake Valves


Master Discharge Gauge


Intake Gauge


Discharge Outlets and Valves


Transfer Valve


Pressure Relief Valve or Pressure Governor


Drain Valves


Miscellaneous Knobs, Levers, and Switches


Test 8


Test 8 Answers



Foam


Foam Tetrahedron


How Foam Works


When Can Foam Be Used Effectively?


When Is Foam Not Effective?


Types of Foam


Foam Proportioning Devices


Test 9


Test 9 Answers


Appendix


Problems


Answers


Glossary


Index