Fire Document Sa 001
Fire Document Sa 001
Fire Document Sa 001
1- Abbreviations:
Hs = Static Head (m)
Hr = Residual Head (m)
HL = Friction Loss Head (m)
Q = Flow rate (gpm)
C = Hazen-Williams C value
d = Diameter of pipe (inches)
P = Frictional resistance (psi /ft of pipe)
2- Parameters:
Q1 = 1000 gpm
Q2 = 475 gpm
Q3 = 250 gpm
d1 = 8 inch
d2 = 6 inch
d3 = 6 inch
L1 = 280 m
= 918.64 ft
L2 = 30 m
= 98.43 ft
L3 = 120 m
= 393.70 ft
C = 120 (see NFPA13 - Table 27.2.3.2)
P = 4.52 * (Q)1.85/C1.85 * d4.87 (see NFPA13 - Enc# 27.2.2.1.1)
3- Static Head:
Hs = 12 m
= 39.37 ft
4- Residual Pressure:
Hr = 3.5 bar
= 117.10 ft
H = Hs + Hr + HLF + HLP
= 185.35 ft
= 56.50 m
= 5.54 bar
= 80.35 Psi
Note: Pump head calculation are indicative only contractor should cross check with fire fighting supplier
13-292 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
27.1.5* Working Plans for Automatic Sprinkler Systems with 27.2.2.1.2 For SI units, the following equation shall be used:
Non–Fire Protection Connections.
27.1.5.1 Special symbols shall be used and explained for auxil‐ [27.2.2.1.2]
iary piping, pumps, heat exchangers, valves, strainers, and the Q 1.85
like, clearly distinguishing these devices and piping runs from pm = 6.05 1.85m 4.87 105
those of the sprinkler system. C dm
27.1.5.2 Model number, type, and manufacturer’s name shall where:
be identified for each piece of auxiliary equipment. pm = frictional resistance (bar/m of pipe)
27.2 Hydraulic Calculation Procedures. Qm = flow (L/min)
C = friction loss coefficient
27.2.1* General. dm = actual internal diameter (mm)
27.2.1.1 A calculated system for a building, or a calculated 27.2.2.1.3 For antifreeze systems greater than 40 gal (150 L)
addition to a system in an existing sprinklered building, shall in size, the friction loss shall also be calculated using the
supersede the rules in this standard governing pipe schedules, Darcy–Weisbach formula:
except that all systems shall continue to be limited by area.
27.2.1.2 Pipe sizes shall be no less than 1 in. (25 mm) nominal [27.2.2.1.3]
for black or galvanized steel piping and 3∕4 in. (20 mm) nominal
for copper tubing or brass, stainless steel, or nonmetallic l ρQ 2
∆P = 0.000216 f
piping listed for fire sprinkler service unless permitted by d5
Sections 29.4 and 29.5.
where:
27.2.1.3 The size of pipe, number of sprinklers per branch %P = friction loss (psi)
line, and number of branch lines per cross main shall other‐ f = friction loss factor from Moody diagram
wise be limited only by the available water supply. l = length of pipe or tube (ft)
27.2.1.4* Unless required by other NFPA standards, the veloc‐ S = density of fluid (lb/ft3)
ity of water flow shall not be limited when hydraulic calcula‐ Q = flow in pipe or tube (gpm)
tions are performed using the Hazen–Williams or Darcy d = inside diameter of tube (in.)
Weisbach formulas. 27.2.2.2 Velocity Pressure Formula. Velocity pressure shall be
27.2.1.5 However, sprinkler spacing and all other rules determined on the basis of the following formula:
covered in this and other applicable standards shall be
observed. [27.2.2.2]
27.2.1.6 Hydraulic calculations shall extend to the effective 0.001123Q 2
point of the water supply where the characteristics of the water Pv =
D4
supply are known.
27.2.2 Formulas. where:
Pv = velocity pressure (psi) (SI, 1 psi = 0.0689 bar)
27.2.2.1 Friction Loss Formula. Q = flow (gpm) (SI, 1 gal = 3.785 L)
27.2.2.1.1 Pipe friction losses shall be determined on the basis D = inside diameter (in.) (SI, 1 in. = 25.4 mm)
of the Hazen–Williams formula, as follows: 27.2.2.3 Normal Pressure Formula. Normal pressure (Pn)
shall be determined on the basis of the following formula:
[27.2.2.1.1]
4.52Q 1.85 [27.2.2.3]
p = 1.85 4.87
C d Pn = Pt − Pv
where: where:
p = frictional resistance (psi/ft of pipe) Pn = normal pressure
Q = flow (gpm) Pt = total pressure [psi (bar)]
C = friction loss coefficient Pv = velocity pressure [psi (bar)]
d = actual internal diameter of pipe (in.)
27.2.2.4 Hydraulic Junction Points.
27.2.2.4.1 Pressures at hydraulic junction points shall balance
within 0.5 psi (0.03 bar).
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PLANS AND CALCULATIONS 13-293
27.2.2.4.2 The highest pressure at the junction point, and the 27.2.3.1.3.2 The factor thus obtained shall be further modi‐
total flows as adjusted, shall be carried into the calculations. fied as required by Table 27.2.3.1.1. This table shall apply to
other types of pipe listed in Table 27.2.3.1.1 only where modi‐
27.2.2.4.3 Pressure balancing shall be permitted through the fied by factors from 27.2.3.1.1 and 27.2.3.2.
use of a K-factor developed for branch lines or portions of
systems using the formula in 27.2.2.5. 27.2.3.2 C Factors. Table 27.2.3.1.1 shall be used with a
Hazen–Williams C factor of 120 only.
27.2.2.5 K-Factor Formula. K-factors, flow from an orifice, or
pressure from an orifice shall be determined on the basis of the 27.2.3.2.1 For other values of C, the values in Table 27.2.3.1.1
following formula: shall be multiplied by the factors indicated in Table 27.2.3.2.1.
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