6. How Is Nozzles And Flow Rates Flashcards
Streams that are produced by deflecting water around an inside circular stem in the nozzle.
Periphery-deflected
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_____ stream nozzles break water into fine, evenly divided particles by driving several jets of water together at an angle.
Impinging stream
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Nozzle design the flow of specific volume of water on all stream patterns at a specific nozzle discharge pressure.
Constant flow fog nozzle
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Type of variable flow nozzle with the ability to change patterns while maintaining the same nozzle pressure.
Automatic fog nozzles
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Commonly used nozzle in aircraft fire fighting, car fires, or to apply water to voids, attics, or other areas inaccessible to standard fire streams.
Piercing nozzles
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