Within the pump body are three main parts.
Fire water pump diagram.
Pump accessories electric drive.
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Once a hazard analysis and preliminary hydraulic calculations have established the fire flow and pressure required to meet the standpipe or sprinkler system demand a review of a recent water flow test can identify if a fire pump is necessary.
The pump body is the part of the fire pump that controls and directs the flow of water from the inlet side through to the discharge.
Annual pump testing provides the necessary data to determine continued fire pump capability.
When designing or installing electrical power supplies for fire pumps and their accessories you must apply special rules as listed in nfpa 70 the national electrical code nec and the standard for centrifugal fire pumps cfp nfpa 20.
Designing electrical systems for fire pumps since fire pumps are considered life safety equipment they must be reliable.
A fire pump is a device that provides the required water flow and pressure for a fire protection system.
The right pump for every application can be chosen.
The fire pump unit itself consists of a pump a drive a driver coupling connecting the two and a base plate.
Fire pumps are normally purchased as a complete package that includes the following.
The intake section the volute section and the discharge section.