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    A fire sprinkler system consists of a water supply and distribution piping connected to sprinklers. It protects buildings by automatically dispersing water when heat causes a sprinkler head to activate. There are different types of systems - wet pipe systems have water in the pipes at all times, dry pipe systems use air pressure until activation, and deluge systems have open sprinklers and a mechanically latched valve. Sprinkler heads each contain a glass bulb filled with liquid that shatters at a specific heat threshold, releasing water flow.

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    A fire sprinkler system consists of a water supply and distribution piping connected to sprinklers. It protects buildings by automatically dispersing water when heat causes a sprinkler head to activate. There are different types of systems - wet pipe systems have water in the pipes at all times, dry pipe systems use air pressure until activation, and deluge systems have open sprinklers and a mechanically latched valve. Sprinkler heads each contain a glass bulb filled with liquid that shatters at a specific heat threshold, releasing water flow.

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    A fire sprinkler system consists of a water supply and distribution piping connected to sprinklers. It protects buildings by automatically dispersing water when heat causes a sprinkler head to activate. There are different types of systems - wet pipe systems have water in the pipes at all times, dry pipe systems use air pressure until activation, and deluge systems have open sprinklers and a mechanically latched valve. Sprinkler heads each contain a glass bulb filled with liquid that shatters at a specific heat threshold, releasing water flow.

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    11-Fire Protection System

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    A fire sprinkler system consists of a water supply and distribution piping connected to sprinklers. It protects buildings by automatically dispersing water when heat causes a sprinkler head to activate. There are different types of systems - wet pipe systems have water in the pipes at all times, dry pipe systems use air pressure until activation, and deluge systems have open sprinklers and a mechanically latched valve. Sprinkler heads each contain a glass bulb filled with liquid that shatters at a specific heat threshold, releasing water flow.

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    FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM

    Fire sprinkler system is an active fire protection measure, consisting of a water supply, providing adequate pressure and flow rate to a water distribution piping system, onto which fire sprinklers are connected. Although historically only used in factories and large commercial buildings, home and small building systems are now available at a relatively cost-effective price.

    FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM


    HISTORY:
    From 1852 to 1885, perforated pipe systems were used in textile mills throughout New England as a means of fire protection. However, they were not automatic systems; they did not turn on by themselves. Inventors first began experimenting with automatic sprinklers around 1860. The first automatic sprinkler system was patented by Philip W. Pratt of Abington, MA, in 1872.

    FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM


    HISTORY: Henry S. Parmalee of New Haven, Connecticut is considered the inventor of the first automatic sprinkler head. Until the 1940s, sprinklers were installed almost exclusively for the protection of commercial buildings. Over the years, fire sprinklers have become mandatory safety equipment, and are required by building codes to be placed in hospitals, schools, hotels and other public buildings.

    FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM


    TYPES: Wet pipe systems:
    An automatic water supply provides water under pressure to the system piping. All of the piping is filled with water. Until sufficient heat is applied, causing one or more sprinklers to fuse (open), the automatic sprinklers prevent the water from being discharged.

    FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM

    FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM

    FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM


    TYPES: Dry pipe systems:
    Water is not present in the piping until the system operates. The piping is pressurized with air, at a "maintenance" pressure which is relatively low compared with the water supply pressure. To prevent the larger water supply pressure from forcing water into the piping, the design of the dry pipe valve (a specialized type of check valve) intentionally includes a larger valve clapper area exposed to the maintenance air pressure, as compared to the water pressure.

    FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM


    TYPES: Deluge System:

    "Deluge" systems are systems that have open sprinklers, i.e. the heat sensing operating element is removed during installation, so that all sprinklers connected to the water piping system are open. Water is not present in the piping until the system operates. Because the sprinkler orifices are open, the piping is at ambient air pressure. To prevent the water supply pressure from forcing water into the piping, a deluge valve is used in the water supply connection, which is a mechanically latched valve. It is a non-resetting valve, and stays open once tripped.

    FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM


    SPRINKLER HEADS
    A sprinkler head will spray water into the room if sufficient heat reaches the bulb and causes it to shatter. Sprinkler heads operate individually. Note the red liquid in the glass bulb. Each closed-head sprinkler is held closed by a heat-sensitive device called a fusible link. The link applies pressure to a seal which prevents water from flowing until the ambient temperature around the sprinkler reaches the design temperature of the individual sprinkler head.

    FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM

    FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM

    TYPICAL DIAGRAM

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