Ch 11 Static Water

Question 1

Theoretical lift

Answer 1

33.9 ft.

P. 404

Question 2

Maximum lift

Answer 2

25 ft.

P 404

Question 3

Dependable lift

Answer 3

14.7 ft

P. 406

Question 4

Determine maximum lift formula

Answer 4

L=1.13(hg)

Hg = mercury 
1.13 = constant 

Answer is in feet

P. 405

Question 5

All fire department pumping apparatus are rated when drafting with a minimum lift of ______ from the center of a pump I take to the surface of water through ____ of hard intake hose.

Answer 5

3 ft
20 ft

P. 406

Question 6

Determine met pump discharge pressure

Answer 6

Pc= lift+total intake hose friction loss /2.3

Pc= pressure correction
Lift = required lift in ft
Total intake hose friction loss= table 11.2 p 408
2.3= constant

P. 408