REVISED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF SKID MOUNTED FIRE PUMP (2250 LPM)

1.0 SCOPE AND APPLICATION:

This specification covers the minimum requirement for general description, material,
construction workmanship, quality standard & quality assurance and performance of Skid
Mounted Engine Driven Fire Pump of minimum 2250 LPM Capacity.

The main function of Skid Mounted Engine Driven Fire Pump is to supply water open source
and to extinguish fires of carbonaceous materials such as paper, wood, textiles,
inflammable liquids, inflammable gas in oil field area etc.

2.0 GENERAL FEATURES:

2.1 Fire Pump and Engine shall be new i.e. not more than 1 year old as on the date of inspection.

2.2 Fire Pump shall be of proven design, compact and robust for operation under adverse /
extreme tropical environment / condition.

2.3 All the dimensions shall be in metric system.

2.4 The operation and maintenance of the Fire Pump shall be user friendly.

2.5 Any other accessories not covered in the specification, but necessary for smooth
operation of the unit for the intended purpose shall also be provided along with the unit.

3.0 TECHNICAL FEATURES

3.1 Codes & Standards:

Unit be designed, constructed & tested in accordance with the latest applicable
codes/standards but not limited to the following:

S.N. BIS No. DESCRIPTION

1 IS:5 Colors for ready mixed paints & enamels.
2 IS : 318 Leaded Tin Bronze ingots & castings.
3 IS : 444 General Purpose Rubber water hose
4 IS : 636 Non percolating flexible fire fighting delivery hose Type B
5 IS: 649 Diesel Engines for general purpose
6 IS : 902 Specification for suction hose couplings for fire fighting
purposes
7 IS : 903 Specification for fire hose delivery couplings, branch pipe,
nozzles
and nozzle spanner
8 IS : 907 Specification for suction strainers, cylindrical type for fire
fighting purposes
9 IS: 944 Functional Requirements of Trailer Pump For Fire Brigade
Use
10 IS: 2482 The performance and other requirement of Suction Hose
11 IS : 4928 Spec for Delivery valve for Centrifugal Fire pump out let.
12 IS: 5919 Reciprocating IC Engines
13 IS : 6603 Stainless Steel bars and flats
14 Testing Bidder has to submit engine test report from the
of manufacture
Engine /OEM of engine.
 15 IS : 10002 Specification for performance requirements for constant
speed compression ignition (diesel) engines for general
purposes (above 20
kW)
16 IS-9137 Code for acceptance test for centrifugal, mixed flow and
axial pumps
– class C

3.2 Fire Pump shall be designed in accordance with NFPA 20 / EN standard. The pump shall
have UL Listed / CE Mark.

3.3 TECHNICAL PARAMETERS: Technical requirement of Fire Pump:

3.3.1 Liquid to be pumped - Fresh & Salty Water

3.3.2 Duty point capacity - Minimum 2250 LPM
3.3.3 Differential Head - Minimum 88 Meters

4.0 PERFORMANCE PARAMETER

4.1 Performance parameters for Fire Pump shall be as given below,

OUTPUT LPM PRESSUR SUCTION CONDITION

E KG/CM² LIFT METER
2250 8.8 3.0 4.5 meter X 2 suction
Hose.

4.2 Minimum Performance for Fire Pump shall be 2250 LPM output at 8.8 Kg/Cm2 Pressure
with 3 meter suction lift.

4.3 The primers of Fire Pump shall be capable of lifting water from at least 7.0 m (measured
vertically from water level to the center of suction eye of the pump at NTP) in not more
than 24 seconds Allowances for output & lift shall be as per IS: 944.

4.4 The pump shall run continuously for a period of 4 hours delivering rated output at 3
meter lift and at 8.8 kg/cm2.

5.0 CONSTRUCTIONAL FEATURES:

5.1 Engine:-

5.1.1 The diesel engine shall be 4 stroke, 4 cylinders, open circuit water cooled with Electrical
starter and suitable for above pump performance. The diesel engine shall be capable of
minimum 70 BHP at max. 3000 RPM power to give rated performance of the pump.

5.1.2 Engine shall have provided reliable and quick starting of the engine.

5.1.3 Engine shall be Kirlosker / Cummins/ Volvo/ Caterpillar/Ashok Leyland / Tata / Mahindra
& Mahindra / Eicher make.

5.1.4 Radiator with Fan and Heat Exchanger shall be provided in front of engine.

5.1.5 Engine exhaust shall be arranged so as to discharge as far as possible away from
pump operating position.
 5.1.6 Engine exhaust shall be fitted with PESO approved Spark Arrestor.

5.1.7 The air quality of Engine shall meet the applicable pollution norms.

5.1.8 A standard alternator of sufficient power to charge the battery and operate control
panel, flood light etc. shall be provided.

5.2 PUMP:-

5.2.1 The pump shall be single/multi stage centrifugal pump coupled to the engine with
clutch and gear arrangement for engaging and disengaging of engine.

5.2.2 The impeller shall be dynamically balanced and designed in such a way to offer easy
access to the same.

5.2.3 A self-adjustable Mechanical Seal shall be provided.

5.2.4 An easily accessible drain plug shall be provided at the bottom of the pump casing to
facilitate complete drainage of the pump casing as & when required.

5.2.5 The Pump shall have suction inlet of minimum 100 mm dia, 02 (two) numbers of
delivery outlets of 63mm each with screw down valve. (IS: 902) with blank cap and
another outlet of 100 mm with female coupling with lugs & control valve arrangement.

5.2.6 The pump shall not show any sign of leakage, when subjected to a hydraulic pressure
of 21 kg/cm².

5.2.7 During the test mentioned in Clause 4.4 the liquid in the engine cooling system shall
not be replaced and the temperature of engine lubricating oil shall not exceed the
specified value of the manufacturer.

5.2.8 The inlet of the pump shall be protected with stainless steel or brass filter to prevent
entry of grit and other materials.

5.2.9 The pump shall be of Firefly / Kirloskar / Godiva / Mather & Platt / Magirus / Greaves
/ Rosen Bauer / Lubi make.

5.3 PRIMER:

5.0.1 The pump shall be provided with an Automatic Primatic priming system and an
Exhaust Gas Ejector priming system manually operated by a lever. The primers shall
be capable of lifting water from 7 m in 24 sec under NTP conditions. The Primers and
its other body material and connecting pipe shall be of SS for Primatic priming system.
In case of exhaust ejector priming system the venturi & fulcrum rod shall be of
stainless steel, rest of the parts shall be made of cast iron.

5.4 COOLING SYSTEM: -

5.4.1 An open type cooling system with suitable heat exchanger shall be provided to
maintain the correct engine operating temp as specified by the engine manufacturer.
5.5 TRANSMISSION:-

5.5.1 The assembly of pump and engine shall be as compact as possible and Gear &
Clutch arrangement shall be incorporated between the pump and engine for
engaging and disengaging pump from engine. The engine and pump should be
mounted on anti-vibration mounting so as to reduce vibration to a minimum.

5.6 FUEL TANK: -

5.6.1 It shall be of adequate capacity for minimum continuous run of at least 4 hrs.
Without refueling.

5.6.2 Graduated dip stick should be provided to check fuel level.

5.6.3 It shall also have a digital fuel gauge.

5.7 ELECRICAL SYSTEM:-

5.7.1 The Fire Pump shall be provided with an ignition switch for self-starter. The pump
shall be fitted with LED Flood light of minimum 20 Watt. Alternator shall be provided
for charging the battery. Battery of 12 V shall be provided for self-starter operation of
minimum 250 watts, 90 AH. The battery shall be compact and maintenance free type
Kirloskar/ Exide/ Ameron / Panasonic / SF Sonic / TATA make.

5.7.2 The electrical equipment starter, alternator shall be suitably protected against
weather specifically from rain.

5.8 CONTROL PANEL:-

Control panel of Fire Pump shall consist of followings:-

a. On/off switch
b. Push Button Starter
c. Ignition indicator light
d. Throttle control
e. Pump priming lever
f. Compound gauge - Glycerine filled (Make HD, SMA Kapadia & Co, Subh Instrument,
Mumbai, Jay Bee Enterprises, Mumbai, Hydraulics & Pneumatic, Jaipur, B r in d a,
Ma n o m e t er, B aum er , P o in t e r )
g. Pressure gauge - Glycerine filled (Make HD, SMA Kapadia & Co, Subh Instrument,
Mumbai, Jay Bee Enterprises, Mumbai, Hydraulics & Pneumatic, Jaipur, B r in d a,
Ma n o m e t er, B aum er , P o in t e r )
h. Digital Oil pressure gauge
i. Digital Temperature gauge
j. Digital Ampere meter
k. Digital Engine Running Hours Meter
l. Digital Fuel Gauge
m. Low lubrication indicator warning light
n. Operating Instruction plate
o. Switch for flood light (LED minimum 20 watt)
 p. Pump panel light (LED minimum 5 watt)
q. Primer Control Valve

Control Panel shall be covered with suitable all weather protection cover.

5.9 MOUNTING:-

5.9.1 The pump & engine shall be mounted on skid. Four lifting hook shall be provided to
facilitate the lifting and lowering by crane.
5.9.2 Provision shall be provided to lift the Fire unit by Fork Lifter.

5.10 FRAME WORK:

5.10.1 Platform used for mounting of pump shall be vibration free, strong and long lasting.
The frame shall be of heavy Mild Steel section.

5.10.2 The handles shall be fitted with synthetic or rubberized handgrips.

5.10.3 The control panel shall be mounted on the frame work and comprise of a Delivery
Pressure gauge ( 0 to 15 bars), a compound gauge ( -1.0 to 7 bars), ammeter for
monitoring battery condition & ignition switch.
5.11 CANOPY:

Foldable and detachable metallic canopy with frame support shall be provided for weather
protection for Engine & Pump. Two openable windows with stand one at each side of pump
& Engine shall be provided.

6.0 MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION:

Sl. No Description Material

1. Pump casing, Impeller Gun Metal
2. The pump shaft SS 316
3. Mechanical Seal Carbon: Resin-Impregnated Carbon
Graphite.
4. Male & female coupling of SS 304
Pump
5. Pipes & Fittings SS 304
6. Base Frame of Pump & MS
Engine
7. Pressure Gauges SS 304
8. Primers and its connections SS 304 / Cast iron/GM Confirming
to LTN grade 2 of IS318/SS.
9. Suction pipe Male & Female SS 304
couplings
10. Valves & Liver SS 304
11. Nuts/ Bolts / Studs (High SS 304
Tensile)
12. Suction Strainer & Foot valve SS 304
13. Suction Wrenches SS 304
14. Delivery valves SS 304
15. Control Panel SS 304 & SS Sheet
16. Fuel Tanks SS 304
17. Frame Suitable Mild Steel Sections.
 18. Engine and Pump Cover SS 304 & SS Sheet
19. Female Blank cap & Chain SS 304

7.0 ACCESSORIES:

Fire Pump shall be provided with following accessories.

Sl. Description Quantity

No
1. Suction hose: - The hose shall be made of heavy duty 02 Nos
PVC gray colour as per IS: 2482, Length of each piece shall
be 4.5 meter & each length shall be
fitted with male/female round thread coupling as per IS: 902.
2. Delivery hoses: Type B (63 mm) with ISI Marked (IS: 06 Nos
636) fitted with
male/female instantaneous coupling (15 meter length each)
3. Suction wrench 02 Pair
4. Matching Suction Strainer with foot valve (female round 01 No
thread) & Basket each
Strainer.
5. Variable Select-O-Flow Brach of Minimum 600 LPM 01 Nos
6. Dividing Breaching with control valves 100mm x 2 (63 mm) 02 Nos
7. Variable Select-O-Flow Brach of Minimum 400 LPM 01No.
8. Pistol grip type Hand control Branch 01 No

8.0 MARKING
Fire Pump unit shall be clearly and permanently marked with the following preferably on a
metal plate attached at the rear pump skid / operating control panel.

9.0 TOOLS:
The following tools shall be provided in strong rigid tool box.

S.No Description Quantity

1 Fixed spanner (6 mm to 24 mm) 1 Set
2 Ring spanner (6 mm to 24 mm) 1 Set
3 Adjustable wrench 200 mm 1 No.
4 Plier cutting 200 mm 1 No.
5 Plier round nose 150 mm 1 No.
6 Pipe wrench 300 mm 1 No.
7 Screw driver 150 mm 1 No.
8 Screw driver 250 mm 1 No.
9 Hammer 1 Kg 1 No
10.0 INSPECTION:

Inspection shall be carried in conformity with the specification, approved drawing and
standard specified in the specification.

i. Check material Test Certificates (MTC), components / sub-assemblies identification

before fabrication.

ii. Check dimensions of fabricated components as per specifications & approved drawings.

iii. Check all document including documents of imported items if any.

iv. Check welding procedure, welder qualifications as per relevant ASME codes / standard.

v. Check overall dimensions, Check location / placement of control panel, Instruments,

controls, other equipment & accessories etc.

vi. Carry out hydrostatic test of pump.

vii. Check quality of workmanship.

viii. Painting of exterior of the sheet and pump.

ix. Check completeness of equipment for any deficiency in quantity to standard quality
or non- conformation to specification should be rechecked.

x. Check calibration of instruments, gauges, tools, accessories etc.

xi. Check operation of various levers, locks, and caps, fitment, markings and plumbing work.

11.0 TESTING:

PERFORMANCE TESTING:
The following performance test shall be carried out at vendor’s site as per the performance of
pump and primer as per clause 4.0.

The following test shall be carried out at vendor’s site.

i. Pump Performance Test:

The Pump shall be run for a period of 04 (four) hours non-stop delivering the rated output
with a lift of 3 meter at sea level with NTP conditions. During the test all parameter like
cooling system, temperature of the engine, oil temperature shall match as per manufacturer’s
recommendation.

1. Allowances for output:

a. One percent for every 2.5 0C rise in water temperature.

b. Four percent for every 300 m above mean sea level.

 c. No allowances shall be made for humidity up to 75 percent. However an allowance
at the rate of 1 percent for every 3 percent change in humidity shall be made when
humidity ranges from 75 to 90 percent.

2. Allowances for lift:

a. 300 mm for every 300 m above mean sea level, and

b. One percent for 2.5 0C rises in water temperature.

c. The pump casing and impeller shall be subjected to a hydraulic pressure 21 Kg/Cm2
to detect leakage performance etc.

ii. Priming Test:

The primer shall be capable of lifting water at least 7 meter in less than 24 seconds.

iii. A test certificate along with the results shall be provided by the vendor during
inspection of Fire Pumps.

a. Hydrostatic testing from OEM/ Manufacturer

b. Dynamic balancing test for impeller at reduced speed as per ISO 1940 from
Manufacturer / OEM.
c. Performance test as per clause No. 4.0 to be witnessed by Inspection Team.
d. Vibration test to be witnessed by the Inspection Team.

12.0 Nil

13.0 DOCUMENTATION

i. Certification that the pump and skid has been designed manufactured and tested to
meet the specified requirement.

ii. Performance Test Certificates.

iii. Warranty / Guarantee Certificates.

14.0 WORKMANSHIP, FINISH AND PAINTING:

The standard of workmanship & finish of all mechanical & other parts shall be such that
the parts normally required to be replaced can be supplied and will fit in correctly.

14.1 All forging and casting shall be sound and free from pits, blowholes. Scales, cracks
and other imperfection and shall not be repaired or filled so as to hide casting defects.
All burrs and sharp edges shall be removed and / or rounded and made smooth.

14.2 Complete unit shall be painted with fire red paint (Shade No. 536 of IS: 5) finished in
natural colour, varnished or polished.

14.3 Fluorescent paint/marking must be made on body for easy identification during dark.
14.4 All exposed ferrous metal surfaces except chrome plated or of stainless steel shall
be thoroughly cleaned, primed (2 coats of primer) & painted with the fire red colour
to shade No.536 of IS: 5.the paint shall conform to IS: 2932.

14.5 The TFT of film thickness should be at least 140 micron after applying two coats of
primer & two coats of paint. The paint used for this purpose should be of make
Burger/Asian/Nerolac.

15.0 DATA SHEET: All information in the data sheet shall be furnished completely by the
Vendor along with the BID – As per Annexure I

16.0 TECHNICAL LITERATURE:

Vendor shall submit the 02 (two) sets of following documents / literature for the Fire Pump Unit

a. Fire Pump Identification part list (IPL) / Spare Parts with price of each item, giving detail
such as material, dimensions, exploded illustration.
b. User Hand Book (UHB) covering operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of
equipment.
c. Detailed as built drawings.

17.0 TESTING FACILITIES:

Vendor shall arrange all the necessary testing facilities including consumables/stores for
checking the performance of the Fire Pump free of cost and test reports will be duly signed,
dated & stamped by the ONGC Inspection Team and representative of the vendor.

18.0 TECHNICAL DETAILS/DRAWING:

After issue of NOA, Vendor / Manufacturer shall submit the detailed dimensional drawings and
Technical details for approval.

19.0 INSPECTION PROCEDURE:

19.1 PRE INSPECTION:

19.1.1 Manufacturer must satisfy first that the stores manufactured are in accordance with
the contract and fully conform to the specification by carrying out thorough pre
inspection before actually offering the same for inspection to the Quality Assurance
Officer.

19.1.2 A Declaration by the contractor that necessary pre-inspection/ tests have been
carried out on the stores tendered and the same are fit for inspection & test shall be
rendered along with challan. The declaration shall include the method followed in
pre inspection showing features checked/ tested and observed values will be
recorded and the delivery challan will be accompanied by the test reports.
19.1.3 If the QAD finds that pre inspection of the consignment as required above has not
been carried out, the consignment is liable for rejection.
19.2 Inspection/testing shall be carried out in conformance to the various parameters of
the specification by ONGC authorized inspection agency.
19.3 QAP (Quality Assurance Plan) shall be submitted by the bidder
(vendor/manufacturer) for approval of the indenter/user. Inspection shall be as per
prevailing standard industrial practices
19.3.1 Performance parameters to be verified as per clause 4.0
19.3.2 Material Test certificates of the components shall be provided.
19.3.3 Hydro pressure test as recommended.

20.0 WARRANTEE & GUARANTEE:

Vendor shall provide warranty & guarantees for Complete Fire Pump Unit as per ONGC laid
down procedure.