Engineers Test Flashcards

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2 1/2” Smoothbore Tip Sizes

A

1” = 1.000 | 1 1/8” = 1.125 | 1 1/4” = 1.250

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Master Stream Stacked Tip Sizes

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1 3/8” = 1.375 | 1 1/2 = 1.500 | 1 3/4” = 1.750 | 2” = 2.000

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2 1/2” Smoothbore GPMs

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1” = 210gpm | 1 1/8” = 267gpm | 1 1/4” = 330gpm

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Master Stream Stacked Tip GPMs

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1 3/8” = 505gpm | 1 1/2” = 600gpm | 1 3/4” = 800gpm | 2” = 1000gpm

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5
Q

1” Hose Coefficient

A

150

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1 1/2” Coefficient

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24

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1 3/4” Hose Coefficient

A

15.5

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2 1/2” Hose Coefficient

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2

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9
Q

3” Hose Coefficient

A

0.8

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10
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5” Hose Coefficient

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0.08

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11
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Nozzle Pressures

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Fog Nozzle = 150 psi
Solid Stream = 50 psi
Master Stream = 80 psi

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12
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Friction Loss Calculations

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FL = C x Q(squared) x L
100. 100
Friction Loss = Coefficient x Quantity (squared) x Length

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13
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Elevation Pressure Calulations Formula

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0.5H = EP

5 psi x (Number of stories -1)

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PDP (Pump Discharge Pressure) Formula

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PDP = NP + TPL

PDP = Nozzle Pressure + Total Pressure Loss

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15
Q

Pressures

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Atmospheric
Head
Static
Normal Operating
Residual
Flow
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16
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PSI for FDCs

17
Q

Hose Testing

A

5” 300’ @ 200 psi for 5 mins

all other hose 300’ @ 250 psi for 5 mins

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Q

Hose length and pressure for foam

A

1 3/4” hose @ 300’ max

eductor operated @ 200 psi

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Q

Weight Limits for Platforms

A

1000 # w/o waterflow

500 # w/ waterflow

20
Q

Means of moving water in Distribution systems

A

Direct pumping
Gravity System
Combintation System

21
Q

Appliance Friction Loss

A

0 psi when flowing less than 350 gpm
10 psi when over 350 gpm
25 psi for all master stream devices regardless of flow

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Q

Static Pressure

A

Pump is connected to a hydrant and IS NOT discharging water

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Residual Pressure

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Pump is connected to a hydrant and IS discharging water

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Q

Atmospheric Pressure

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Pressure exerted by the atmosphere at the surface due to the weight of air

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Head Pressure
Water pressure due to elevation (0.434 x height in feet)
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Flow Pressure
Pressure created by the rate of flow or velocity of water coming from a discharge opening
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SOP - At no time shall PDP exceed ______ PSI when pumping LDH
175 psi
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What are the two general types of sprinkler coverage?
Complete & Partial
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What are the major applications of sprinkler systems?
``` Wet Dry Preaction Deluge Residential ```
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What are the different types of indicator valves?
Outside Stem & Yoke (OS+Y) Post Indicator Valve (PIV) Wall Post Indicator Valve (WPIV) Post Indicator Valve Assembly (PIVA)
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Sprinkler Head Types
Pendant Upright Sidewall Special Purpose
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How many lines can you add for Intake drop of 10% or less
5 lines of same size
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How many lines can you add for intake drop of 10% - 20%
4 lines of same size
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How many lines can you add for intake drop of 20% - 30%
3 lines of same size
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How many lines can you add for intake drop of 30% - 40%
2 lines of same size
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How many lines can you add for intake drop of 50% or more
1 line of same size
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What are the GPM Ratings of our trucks
All Engines except E3 - 1500 GPM E3 - 2000GPM P1 - 1750GPM P2 - 2000GPM
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How is the GPM of the truck determined
based on gpms flowed from static draft