Hindustan Zinc Limited

R.D.Mill

SMP for Fire Hydrant System

Doc No. : HZL/ZSRP/Zone 1/SMP/RDM/Mill/14 Date of First Issue : 10.06.2016
Revision Number : R2 Last Revision on : 10/3/2019

SMP FOR
Fire Hydrant System

Anup Das, AM(Mech.)

Prepared by :
Applicable to RD-Mill
Signature:
Vivian Dutt , Engineering Head, RD Mill
Reviewed by :
Signature :
Sunil Sampla , Mill Head, RD Mine
Approved by :
Signature :
Ram Murari , Unit Head, RD Mine
Approved by :
Signature :

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 Hindustan Zinc Limited
R.D.Mill

SMP for Fire Hydrant System

Doc No. : HZL/ZSRP/Zone 1/SMP/RDM/Mill/14 Date of First Issue : 10.06.2016
Revision Number : R2 Last Revision on : 10/3/2019

A. Purpose – To minimize the risk of accident/hazard/fatality due to Fire by using fire hydrant system
B. Scope – Standard Operating Procedure for use of fire hydrant system
C. Competency Skill and Knowledge
 VTC Trained fitter, welder, helper with ITI or 4 years of experience

D. PREREQUISITES:-
1. Basic Qualification – Experience as Fitter, Mechanic, Welder.
2. Basic Safety Training – VTC Training as per HZL rules
3. Mandatory PPEs – Safety Helmet, Safety Shoes, Dust Mask, Reflector Jacket, Welding Goggles, Hand Gloves.
4. Tools / Equipment’s –
 General Tools.

D. Activities :
PTW and LOTOTO
1. Hot work permit to be taken for in case of any maintenance in the pipeline network.
2. Electrical isolation of the pump is to be taken.
3. All valves at the suction lines of the pumps to be closed and plugs at the suction nipple to be removed
for complete draining.

Working principle

 A fire hydrant system is a water supply with a sufficient pressure and flow delivered through pipes
throughout the plant to strategically located network of valves for fire-fighting purposes.
 In some circumstances, water from a reticulated fire hydrant system can also be shared with other safety
measures such as automatic fire sprinkler systems or fire hose reels.
 System comprised of one main pump and one jockey pump and distribution line with hydrant landing valve
that can be connected with Non-percolating flexible hose.
 Both the pumps are connected in Parallel type so as to maintain the required pressure in the pipeline. Both
have the provision of running in Auto mode as well as manual mode. And one pressure gauge and two nos.
of pressure switch are mounted in the line for each pump to measure and maintain the pressure.
 For additional safety of the pressurized line on PRV (Pressure Release Valve) is also installed and is set at
10.0 Kg/cm2. If the line pressure exceeds the desired limit the PRV will automatically open up to release
the pressure.
 The two Pressure switch are set on the following limits
Main Pump Jockey Pump
Max. Pressure (kg/cm2) 8 8
Min. Pressure (kg/cm2) 4 6

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 Hindustan Zinc Limited
R.D.Mill

SMP for Fire Hydrant System

Doc No. : HZL/ZSRP/Zone 1/SMP/RDM/Mill/14 Date of First Issue : 10.06.2016
Revision Number : R2 Last Revision on : 10/3/2019

 Max pressure indicates that as the pressure reaches to that pressure pump will automatically stop in auto
mode and as soon as the pressure touches the min limit pump will start.
 Jockey pump’s pressure is set as to just maintain the required pressure in case like small water out. Main
pump will start automatically when jockey is unable to maintain the required pressure in case of High
volume of water being taken out in case of emergency.

Procedure: to operate in Auto Mode

 Main incoming valve (8” valve) should be open all the time. In case on any work to be done in line both two
inlet vale of Pump to be closed.
 Open two inlet valves of both the pumps and let the water fill the complete line for 10min or to reach the
gravity line pressure of about 2Kg/cm2.
 As the line maintain the gravity pressure, switch on the main Switch in MCC panel. And switch on the knob
for power supply in main pump.
 Now both the pump is supplied with power, after that rotate the knob in auto mode for both the pumps.
In auto mode you need not to push on the green button to start because it will automatically operate as
per line pressure.
 Counter check the line pressure from the pressure gauge installed in the discharge line of the main pump.

Procedure: to operate in Manual Mode

 Main incoming valve (8” valve) should be open all the time. In case on any work to be done in line both two
inlet vale of Pump to be closed.
 Open two inlet valves of both the pumps and let the water fill the complete line for 10min or to reach the
gravity line pressure of about 2Kg/cm2.
 As the line maintain the gravity pressure, switch on the main Switch in MCC panel. And switch on the knob
for power supply in main pump.
 Now both the pump is supplied with power, Rotate the Main pump knob in manual mode and push on the
start button when it reaches the 8Kg/cm2 switch off the main pump.
 Similarly when pressure drops little small jockey pump can be started in case of small water being taken
out.

Precaution
 Do not close the main line valve (8” line valve)
 Do not close discharge butterfly valve of both the pumps.
 Before starting of the pump ensure line inlet and discharge valves are in open condition.
 Check regularly the line pressure in manual mode operation.
 Close the water discharge valve after use and fold the flexible hoses.

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 Hindustan Zinc Limited
R.D.Mill

SMP for Fire Hydrant System

Doc No. : HZL/ZSRP/Zone 1/SMP/RDM/Mill/14 Date of First Issue : 10.06.2016
Revision Number : R2 Last Revision on : 10/3/2019

FIRE HYDRANT PUMP STATION

Isolation Gate Valve

Strainer Strainer

Suction Valve Suction Valve

Main Pump Box Jockey Pump

Check Valve Check Valve

Butterfly Valve Butterfly Valve

Pressure Pressure
Transmitter Transmitter

Common Outlet Header