NAME: ___________________________________ ME 462: INDUSTRIAL PLANT ENGINEERING (P1)

Fire Protection System (Automatic Fire Sprinkler System)

Determine the flow in gpm and total pressure in the crossmain at the point indicated. Use the following data and fill-up the form provided
below:
Known Parameters
Classification Sprinkler Area cover per Sprinkler Distance Distance of Distance
Group Density sprinkler constant, k between sprinkler down between
(gpm/sq.ft) (sq.ft.) sprinklers to crossmain branch lines
(m) (m) (m)
1 Ordinary Haz 0.19 100 5.60 3.0 0.70 3.0
Additional data: 1 Fire hose cabinet; System riser height = 12 m.; Pump efficiency = 60%

HAZARD CLASSIFICATION:
Area of
Operation
Hazard:         =   sq.ft.
Sprinkler Sprinkler
Size:         Density =   gpm/sq.ft.
Temp.
Rating:         k-value =  
SPRINKLER SYSTEM:
TYPE:          
HYDRAULIC
DESIGN: Most hydraulically remote sprinklers.
HOSE DEMAND:
For suppression mode sprinklers:   gpm
DURATION OF WATER SUPPLY:
For suppression mode sprinklers:   minutes

DETAILED HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS

Flow from most remote sprinkler =   gpm  
Note: As per NFPA-13, section 22.4.4.10.1, states that NO sprinkler may operate at less than 7-psi.  
Minimum flow from a sprinkler at this minimum operating pressure =   gpm  
                         
Sprinkler Flow Pipe Size Fittings & Pipe Equiv. Length C- Pressure Reqd Pressure K-
Location (gpm) (inches) Devices (feet) Factor Loss, psi/ft. (psi) Factor
#1 q   Nom     lgth     Pt  
  None ftg       Pf    
Q   Act.  
    tot     Pe  
#2 q   Nom     lgth     Pt  
  None ftg       Pf    
Q   Act.  
    tot     Pe  
Node A q   Nom     lgth     Pt  
  (Neglect) ftg       Pf    
Q   Act.  
    tot     Pe  
Node B q   Nom     lgth     Pt  
  (Neglect) ftg       Pf    
Q   Act.  
    tot     Pe  

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Node C q   Nom     lgth     Pt  

  (Neglect) ftg       Pf    
Q   Act.  
    tot     Pe  
HOSE Q  
(PUMP
Rm.) Q  
 
Fire Pump
Operating
Pressure =     psi

WATER SUPPLY FIRE PUMP JOCKEY PUMP  

Volume   Total Pump Pump Volume Optg. Pump Pump  
Flow Time Fire Reserve Head Power Rating Flow Pressure Head Rating  
(gpm) (min.) gal. (cu.m.) (feet) (hp) (gpm) (psi) (ft) (hp)  
                   
                   
                   

AFSS Hydraulic Calculation Summary

Item No. Particulars Your Answer
1 Complete Calculation Table? (Y/N)  
2 Flow from sprinkler, gpm  
3 Minimum flow reqd., gpm  
4 S1 flow rate, gpm  
5 Pressure at S1, psi  
6 Total Flow (Q) at Node-A, gpm  
7 Press at Node-A, psi  
8 K-Equivalent in each branchline  
9 Total Flow (Q ) at Node-C, gpm  
10 Pressure at Node-C, psi  
11 Total Flow rate (including 1 Fire Hose), gpm  
12 Fire Reserve Tank Capacity, gal  
13 Fire Pump Power, HP  
     

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