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Sharing Knowledge Process Safety - Sprinkler System
SPRINKLER SYSTEM
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1.Basic Requirement
2.Classify the building
3.Determine water density/application rate
4.Determine sprinkler nozzle/head spacing
5.Verify spacing
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1. Basic Requirement
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2. Classify the building
Extra Hazard Very high Very high High - Dust, lint, etc.
(Group 1) (rapid fire) No
combustible /
flammable
fluid
Extra Hazard Moderate ~ substantial Moderate ~ substantial - - -
(Group 2) flammable/combustible flammable/combustible
liquid liquid
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3. Determine water density/application
rate
TYPE OF
BUILDING
OCCUPANCY
DENSITY / MINIMUM
DENSITY APPLICATION FIRE WATER
CURVE RATE DEMAND
AREA OF
BUILDING
EXPECTED
IN FIRE
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3. Determine water density/application
rate
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3. Determine water density/application
rate
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4. Determine sprinkler nozzle/head
spacing
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4. Determine sprinkler nozzle/head
spacing
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5. Verify spacing
Area Protection Sprinkler < Max. protection area for a sprinkler nozzle/head
As = S x L
As = Area Protection Sprinkler
S = Distance between sprinkler heads
L = Distance between branch lines
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