European Fire Pump Listing

EN12259 - 12

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 Current Status of European Listings

 Germany - National Listings

 France - National Listings
 UK - National Listings
 Poland - National Listings
 Hungary - National Listings
 Czech Republic - National Listings

 Other areas may operate a policy of National Annex but do

not list or approve pump build or performance

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What is a fire pump listing standard and why is it important ?

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 Criteria to approve a Sprinkler Pump

 The LPC requirements for listing a Fire Pump are written to

reflect pump running life and design criteria that are far in
excess of requirements that would be needed for an
equivalent industrial application. The requirements take
into account the arduous operating parameters and critical
nature of a sprinkler pump.

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Procedure to approve a sprinkler pump with LPCB

 The manufacturer submits documents such as curves,

general arrangement drawing, sectional drawing, critical
components drawings (shaft, sleeve, Impeller), material
specs, parts list, installation instructions, manual to the
LPCB
 The next step is to submit design calculations (hydraulic
thrust loads, bearing loads, bearing life calculations, shaft
stresses) to prove the pump meets the requirements.
 Product test data (flow/head tests. Flow/ power tests,
NPSH tests) follow.

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 Procedure to approve a sprinkler pump

 LPC visit our facility to carry out Flow / Pressure / Power /

NPSH / Vibration / Temperature
 2 hours monitored run at closed valve
 Hydrostatic pressure test (flange and gasket tightness,
strength test)

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 Procedure to approve a Sprinkler Pump

 Calibration certificates (pressure transducers, flowmeter,

wattmeter, voltmeter, ammeter, optical tachometer, digital
thermometer, test motor/torque meter, vernier callipers,
micromete)r are inspected
 Calibration laboratories must be accredited to ISO/IEC
17025:2005 for all instrumentation i.e. UKAS for the UK

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Pump Name Plate

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 What differentiates a Fire Pump from an Industrial
pump.
 Fire pump runs 20 to 30 minutes per week
 Pump runs each week against closed valve / no flow
 90 minutes water supply when called into action.
 6, 8, 10, 12 hours (1 gallon per hp for NFPA) fuel supply
when running at duty
 Must perform to duty point as soon as possible

 On the face of it these issues seem small but there is a

world of difference between the applications

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 What differentiates the Fire Pump Shaft from
industrial pumps ?

- The forces on the impeller at no flow are at their maximum

resulting in shaft deflection
- Constant running at shut off has the highest load on the
bearings. This in time can be exacerbated and cause
vibration, out of balance, misalignment, excess heat can
result in premature shaft failure
- The pump has to react immediately and starting methods
are direct, with no run up time placing extra stress on the
shaft.
- Heat generated running at no flow with minimum flow lines
results in heat generation contributing to premature failure
- Correct materials are key as pump remains inactive for
prolonged periods and needs to avoid corrosion failures.

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What differentiates a Fire Pump from an Industrial
pump.
Fire pump design must take
into account :
Shaft diameter calculations due
to prolonged rest periods
then full load start
requirements
Bearing selection due to driver
loads when running at closed
valve
Curve shape to satisfy the fire
water demands.

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 Unstable H/Q Curve
 Unstable Curve means that
there is no predictable
operating point
 Pump can run at point A or
point B as they satisfy the
same presssure. There are
2 flow possibilities QA or
QB.
 Pump can oscillate or “hunt”
between flows QA and QB
 Stable curves are essential
for pumps operating in
parallel. A pump operating
at the top of the hump can
hold the check valve of the
second pump closed

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UK BSI National Annex

 NA.2.2 Pump stability

 In the UK, only pumps with a
Guidance and stable H(Q) curve are permitted
material related for use for sprinkler systems (i.e.
ones for which the maximum
to UK practice head and shut-off are
coincidental and the total head
declines continuously with
increasing rate of flow).

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 Curve Shapes have to be correct
 Shape of the curve is critical to the
operation of the system
 Curve C. Too flat results in high
power demand and reduced water
supply time
 Curve A. Too steep a curve and C
the pump pressure is reduced at B
the intersect. There may be
insufficient pressure for the spray A
pattern of the sprinkler head for Pres
some favourable areas of sure
operation.
 A steep curve means a high C.V.
 Flattening performance curves
means curve C, higher power
absorbed and water usage. Flow

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Industrial Pump V Fire Pump

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 EN12845 Firepumps
For an EN12845 high hazard sprinkler system, the
pump selection must comply with:-
• Pump rated duty is a function of the most unfavourable area (MRA)
• Pump curve pressure must be at least 0.5 Bar higher than the MRA
requirement
• Pump must be able to supply 140% of the MRA flow at a pressure of
not less than 70% of the MRA pressure
• Pump NPSHR at 140% must be 1 m less that the NPSHA at the pump
inlet
• Pump driver must cater for the maximum pump power absorbed or the
power absorbed at the flowrate where the pump NPSHR is equal to
16m or maximum suction static head plus 11m

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 EN 12845

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 EN12845 Firepumps
How to make an EN12845 high hazard pump selection:-
The most unfavourable area (MRA) demand is - 4500 l/min at 8.5 Bar

So the pump selection criteria to consider is:-

• Impeller must be sized to achieve a minimum duty of 4500 l/min at 9.0
Bar
• Pump must be able to achieve a flowrate of 6300 l/min at least 5.95
Bar
• Pump flowrate must be increased to compensate for pump circulation
relief valve or engine cooling water demand
• Pump NPSHR at 6300 l/min must be 1 m less that the NPSHA at the
pump inlet

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NPSH Calculation

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 Driver Required Power Calculation

 Pumps shall be driven either by electric motors or diesel

engines, capable of providing at least the power required to
conform to the following:

 a) for pumps with non-overloading power characteristic

curves, the maximum power required at the peak of the
power curve;
 b) for pumps with rising power characteristic curves, the
maximum power for any conditions of pump load, from zero
flow to a flow corresponding to a pump NPSH required
equals to 16 m or maximum suction static head plus 11 m,
whichever is greater.

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 Why have European Listings ?

 Confidence in the products installed when investing in

projects in all parts of the EU.
 Create a minimum quality, design and build standard for
pump supply throughout the European Union.
 Ensure a product is compatible for the application.
 Harmonise requirements throughout the EU.
 Develop a listing procedure that is compatible and
complimentary to EN12845.
 Develop standards that are based around the listings that
already exist in the countries that have adopted listing
procedures.

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 EN12259

Fixed firefighting systems —

Components for sprinkler and water
spray systems — Part 12: Pumps

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 EN12259 - 12

 Listings will remain in place for products which have

already secured European listings with current listing
bodies.

 Document must meet the criteria of the CEN Consultant

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 EN12259-12

1 Scope ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Normative references ........................................................................................................................... 4
3 Terms, definitions and symbols .......................................................................................................... 5
4 Product characteristics ........................................................................................................................ 5
4.1 Operational Reliability and Performance parameters under fire conditions .................................. 5
4.2 Durability of Operational Reliability and Performance parameters under fire conditions ............ 6
4.3 Connections........................................................................................................................................... 6
5 Testing, assessment and sampling methods .................................................................................... 6
5.1 Operational Reliability and Performance parameters under fire conditions .................................. 6
6 Evaluation of conformity ...................................................................................................................... 8
6.1 General ................................................................................................................................................... 8
6.2 Type Testing .......................................................................................................................................... 8
6.3 Factory production control (FPC)...................................................................................................... 10
7 Marking, labelling and packaging ..................................................................................................... 14
7.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 14
7.2 Marking................................................................................................................................................. 15
Annex A (informative) Specimen of manufacturer’s name plate ............................................................... 16
Annex B (informative) Typical pump characteristic curve sheets ............................................................. 17
Annex C (informative) Documentation.......................................................................................................... 20
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU
Construction Products Regulation.................................................................................................... 21
ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics ................................................................................................... 21
ZA.2 Procedure for AVCP of Pumps .......................................................................................................... 22
ZA.3 CE marking and labelling ................................................................................................................... 25

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 1 Scope

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This European
Standard is
applicable for:

End suction pumps

Axial horizontal split

case pumps

Ring section pumps

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This European
Standard is
applicable for:

Inline pumps
(Vertical shaft pump
with inlet and outlet
in line)

Vertical turbine
pumps

Submersible motor
pumps

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 4. Product Characteristics

• 4.1 Operational Reliability and Performance parameters

under fire conditions (working pressure, range of operation, pump
characteristic in accordance with annex B)
• 4.2 Durability of Operational Reliability and Performance
parameters under fire conditions (resistance to deterioration,
material and build)
• 4.3 Connections

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 4.1 Operational Reliability and
Performance parameters under fire
conditions

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 EN12259-12

 4.1.2.4 When tested in accordance with 5.1.2.1 taking into

account 5.1.2.3, pumps shall have a stable characteristic
curve H(Q) within the measurement uncertainty range as
specified in EN ISO 9906:2000 Grade 2.

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 EN12259 -12 Pump
Performance

Line 9 is the maximum point of the

rated flow limit. The rated flow
should be within 5m NPSH
Required

The pump shall be capable of

140% of the rated flow at a
pressure of no less than 70% of the
rated pressure.
This NPSH available at the
maximum demand flow point
should be at least 1m more than
required at that point by the pump.

1 NPSHR in m 9 Rated flow limit Qr (corresponding to NPSHR of 5m)

2 P in kW 10 Maximum demand flow (EN12845 7.3.2.2 and Table 7) and nominal
3 H in m pump flow (EN12845 10.7.2 and Figure 7)
4 Q in l/min 11 Specified higher pump flow (EN 12845 10.7.2)
5 Impeller Ø1 in mm 12 Maximum demand flow Qm
6 Impeller Ø2 in mm 13 Specified high flow Qs
7 Impeller Ø3 in mm 14 Head at maximum demand flow Hm
8 Impeller Ø4 in mm 15 Head at specified high flow Hs
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EN12259 -12 Pump
Performance

Pumps should be 0.5 bar higher

than that required for the MRA

Line 9 is MRA limitation line at 5m

NPSH Required
The pump set shall also be
capable of supplying the flow and
pressure at the MFA for all water
supply levels.
This NPSH available at the MFA
point should be at least 1m more
than required at that point by the
pump

1 NPSHR in m 8 Impeller Ø4 in mm
2 P in kW 9 Rated flow limit Qr (corresponding to NPSHR of 5m)
3 H in m 10 Installation demand point, most unfavourable area of operation,
4 Q in l/min 11 Installation demand point most favourable area of operation,
5 Impeller Ø1 in mm 12 Most unfavourable area demand flow
6 Impeller Ø2 in mm 13 Most favourable area demand flow
7 Impeller Ø3 in mm 14 Maximum demand flow
a
The pump shall provide at least 0.5 bar higher than that required for the most unfavourable area,
reference EN12845 10.7.3
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4.2 Durability of Operational Reliability
and Performance parameters under fire
conditions

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 Resistance to deterioration

 4.2.1.1 The pump shall meet the requirements of 4.2.1.2

and 4.2.1.3
 The performance shall be expressed as the description
“Requirements are met”.
 4.2.1.2 The pump casing shall be made from cast iron, cast
steel, stainless steel, bronze or aluminium bronze.
 Pump shafts shall be made from stainless steel.
 Protective sleeves for shafts, metal parts of mechanical
seals, impellers, impeller fastenings (impeller nuts, locking
plates or washers and adjusting springs) and wear rings,
including their counterparts shall be made from bronze or
stainless steel.
 4.2.1.3 Casing wear rings shall be fitted and shall be
prevented from rotating.

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 4.3 Connections

The dimensions of all connections shall

be specified by the pump manufacturer.

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5.0 Testing, assessment and sampling methods

• 5.1 Operational Reliability and Performance parameters

under fire conditions
• 5.1.1 Working Pressure
5.1.1.1 Hydrostatic test pressure will be a minimum of
1.5 the maximum working pressure and maintained
for a period of at least 10 minutes.

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 5.1.2 Range of operation

 5.1.2.1
 Where there are a range of impeller diameters, tests shall
include the maximum and minimum impeller diameters.
 Performance between tested impeller diameters may be
interpolated
 5.1.2.2 The pump shall be run for a minimum of 2 hours
with the maximum impeller diameter at maximum allowable
continuous speed and the minimum by-pass flow specified
by the manufacturer.
 The pump inlet and outlet temperatures shall be measured
throughout the test.
 The maximum water temperature rise across the pump
shall not exceed 10 °C for the duration of the test.
 Measure the head, flow rate and power input throughout
the test at intervals not exceeding 15min.

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 The test data required for the purpose of evaluation is
established at a minimum of 7 points uniformly distributed
between the lowest rate of flow and the highest rate of flow
to be measured. The lowest rate of flow to be measured
shall be between zero and the minimum by-pass flow.
NPSHR shall be determined for minimum and maximum
impeller diameters and speeds at 5 points between rated
flow and the highest flow. The highest flow to be measured
shall be sufficient to demonstrate a non-overloading power
characteristic or a flow corresponding to at least NPSHR of
16m.
 Pumps intended for use in High Hazard Process (HHP) or
High Hazard Storage (HHP) pre-calculated systems shall
be tested to at least 140 % of the maximum demand flow
where it shall be demonstrated that the total differential
head of the pump is at least 70 % of the total differential
head at the design flow.
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