Hydraulics 2014 Flashcards
1 cubic foot contains how many gallons of water?
7.5
1 cubic foot of fresh water weighs how many pounds?
62.5
1 gallon of fresh water weighs how many pounds?
8.33
One 50’ section of 1.75” hose contains how many gallons?
6.24
One 50’ section of 1.88” hose contains how many gallons?
7.2
One 50’ section of 2.5” hose contains how many gallons?
12.74
One 50’ section of 3” hose contains how many gallons?
18.35
A 100’ section of 4” contains how many gallons?
65.25
A 100’ section of 5” hose contains how many gallons?
101.94
What is the formula for calculating volume in a rectangular or square container?
Length * Width * Depth * 7.5
What is the formula for calculating the volume of a cylindrical shaped container?
Pi * radius squared * height or length * 7.5
What is the gallonage of a 1/2” smooth bore nozzle at 50psi?
Theoretical is 53. Fire ground is 50.
What is the gallonage of a 7/8” smooth bore nozzle at 50psi?
Theoretical is 161. Fire ground is 150.
What is the gallonage of a 15/16” smooth bore nozzle at 50psi?
Theoretical is 185. Fire ground is 185.
What is the gallonage of a 1” smooth bore nozzle at 50psi?
Theoretical is 210. Fire ground is 200.
What is the gallonage of a 1.125” smooth bore nozzle at 50psi?
Theoretical is 266. Fire ground is 250.
What is the gallonage of a 1.1875” smooth bore nozzle at 50psi?
Theoretical is 296. Fire ground is 300.
What is the gallonage of a 1.25” smooth bore nozzle at 50psi?
Theoretical is 328. Fire ground is 325.
What is the gallonage for a 1.25” smooth bore nozzle at 80psi?
Theoretical is 415. Fire ground is 400.
What is the gallonage of a 1.375” smooth bore nozzle at 80psi?
Theoretical is 502. Fire ground is 500.
What is the gallonage for a 1.5” smooth bore nozzle at 80psi?
Theoretical is 598. Fire ground is 600.