Hydralic Theory & Practical Applications Flashcards
One cubic ft contains ___ gallons?
7.5
One cubic ft of water weighs __ lbs.
62.5 lbs
How much doea 1 gallon of fresh water weigh?
8.33 lbs
A column of water 1 ft high exerts a pressure of what at its base?
.434 psi
50 ft of 1 3/4 contains how many gallons of water?
6.24
50 ft of 2 1/2 in hose contains how many gallons of water?
12.74
50 ft of 3 in hose contains how many gallons of water?
18.35
100 ft of 4in hose contains how many gallons of water?
65.25 gallons
Nozzle Pressure for handlines with SMOOTH BORE NOZZLES is ___ but can be increased to ___ psi to achieve higher flow.
50 psi, 65 psi
Nozzle Pressure for master streams with SMOOTH BORE NOZZLES is __ psi, but can be increased to __ psi to achieve higher flow rates.
80 psi, 100 psi
Akron assault nozzles are designed for a nozzle pressure of what?
And flows ______ or ________
50 psi Nozzle Pressure
175 gpm or 185 gpm with breakaway 15/16 slug.
What is the Nozzle pressure for all other Fog Nozzles?
100 psi
Define a Centrifugal Pump?
Used in All modern fire apparatus, takes advantage of incoming pressure, water enters eye of pump then traveks through one or more impellars.
Define a Primer Pump?
Small positive displacement pump used to evacuate air from centrifugal pump housing allow pump to recieve water.
What is the formula to determine the volume for a rectangle or square container in gallons?
L’ x W’ x D’ x 7.5
Length x Width x Depth (or average depth) x 7.5
To determine the Volume of a cylinder, pipes, or hose in gallons using what formula?
3.14 x radius squared × height or length x 7.5
Theoretical Tip Sizes and GPM for a handline
1/2" 53 GPM 7/8" 161 GPM 15/16" 185 GPM 1 " 210 GPM 1 1/8" 266 GPM 1 1/4" 328 GPM
Theoretical Tip Sizes and GPM for a handline
1/2" 53 GPM 7/8" 161 GPM 15/16" 185 GPM 1 " 210 GPM 1 1/8" 266 GPM 1 1/4" 328 GPM
Fire Ground Calculations
Tip Size and GPM for
Handline
1/2" 50 GPM 7/8" 150 GPM 15/16" 185 GPM 1" 200 GPM 1 1/8" 250 GPM 1 1/4" 325 GPM
Theoretical Tip Sizes and GPM for
Master Stream Operation
1 1/4" 415 GPM 1 3/8" 502 GPM 1 1/2" 598 GPM 1 3/4" 814 GPM 2 " 1,062 GPM