Fire Service Hydraulics & Pump Operations

by Spurgeon, Paul

• ISBN13: 9781593702854
• ISBN10: 159370285X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-01-31
• Publisher: Fire Engineering Books & Videos

Summary

Author Paul Spurgeon, engineer/pump operator with the Denver Fire Department, breaks down into easily learned steps the sometimes difficult-to-understand formulas of hydraulics and pumps, taking care to explain the hows and whys of each formula discussed. Using an in-the-street, practical approach, Spurgeon teaches readers how to develop proper fire streams as well as how they relate to overall fireground strategies. He covers hydraulics and pumps extensively--from the properties of water to its supply to pumping to sprinkler systems and foams. So readers can put what they've learned into practice, Spurgeon provides both end-of-chapter tests and practice sets at the end of the book, complete with answers so that readers can check their knowledge. This text meets the learning objectives for FESHE Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply course work.

Author Biography

A 20-year veteran of the fire service, Paul Spurgeon began his career with the Denver Fire Department in 1991. After probation, he was first assigned to Truck 19 on Denver's east side and then transferred to Engine 19. In 1998, he was promoted to the rank of engineer and assigned to Engine 7 in northwest Denver. He continues his career with the Denver Fire Department. Spurgeon received his AAS degree in fire science technology from Red Rocks Community College.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. xi
FESHE Objectives Correlation	p. xiii
Why We Use Water	p. 1
Water as an Extinguishing Agent	p. 1
Properties of Water	p. 3
Basic Fire Service Hydraulic Figures	p. 5
Force vs. Pressure	p. 9
Rules Governing Fluid Pressure	p. 11
Formulas	p. 14
Summary of Chapter Formulas	p. 18
Test 1	p. 19
Test 1 Answers	p. 21
The Equation	p. 23
Nozzle Pressure	p. 24
Friction Loss	p. 30
Appliance Friction Loss	p. 43
Elevation	p. 45
Putting It All Together	p. 52
Conclusion	p. 54
Summary of Chapter Formulas	p. 55
Test 2	p. 56
Test 2 Answers	p. 59
Water Supply	p. 61
History	p. 61
Consumption	p. 62
Water Source	p. 63
Treatment Process	p. 64
Water Distribution System	p. 64
Fire Hydrants	p. 67
Storage Tanks	p. 79
Test 3	p. 81
Test 3 Answers	p. 82
Drafting	p. 85
Reasons for Drafting	p. 85
Drafting Basics	p. 86
Equipment Needed for Drafting	p. 87
Lift	p. 88
How Far Can Water Be Lifted?	p. 89
Altitude	p. 90
Amount of Water That Can Be Lifted	p. 92
Net Pump Pressure	p. 92
Drafting Procedures	p. 93
Summary of Chapter Formulas	p. 95
Test 4	p. 96
Test 4 Answers	p. 97
Relay Pumping	p. 99
Reasons for Relay Pumping	p. 99
Setting Up the Relay	p. 100
Determining the Number of Pumpers Needed	p. 100
The Capacity of the Pumpers	p. 103
Pressure Relays	p. 104
Test 5	p. 108
Test 5 Answers	p. 109
Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems	p. 111
Sprinkler Systems	p. 111
Standpipe Systems	p. 111
Test6	p. 134
Test 6 Answers	p. 135
Types of Pumps	p. 137
Piston Pumps	p. 137
Centrifugal Pumps	p. 140
Rotary Pumps	p. 147
Test 7	p. 149
Test 7 Answers	p. 151
The Pump Panel	p. 153
Intake Valves	p. l55
Master Discharge Gauge	p. 158
Intake Gauge	p. 159
Discharge Outlets and Valves	p. 160
Transfer Valve	p. 163
Pressure Relief Valve or Pressure Governor	p. 164
Drain Valves	p. 168
Miscellaneous Knobs, Levers, and Switches	p. 170
Test 8	p. 174
Test 8 Answers	p. 176
Foam	p. 177
Foam Tetrahedron	p. 177
How Foam Works	p. 178
When Can Foam Be Used Effectively?	p. 179
When Is Foam Not Effective?	p. 180
Types of Foam	p. 181
Foam Proportioning Devices	p. 184
Test 9	p. 190
Test 9 Answers	p. 191
Appendix	p. 193
Problems	p. 194
Answers	p. 201
Glossary	p. 207
Index	p. 217
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