Fire Hose Reel System
HOSE REEL PUMPSETS Hosereel Pumps at Ground Floor
One Stack of HR Riser requires 0.4 L/s as per SS
Pump Capacity : 72 L/MIN X 7.8 BAR (78m Head) 575 Cl.[Link] (Assumed 3 Risers 3 x 0.4 l/s)
To Evaluate Pump Total Discharge Head
To evaluate hydraulic losses ( frictional ) of pipe works and ancillary fittings :
(1) From Water Tank to Pump Inlets:
(1.1) On Suction Line : ( Within Pump Room )
Approx Total 5 m length of 65 mm Diameter Steel Pipe
= 5.00 m
2 × 65 mm ( 2.5" ) Gate Valve = 1.02 m
1 × 65 mm( 2.5" ) Y-Strainer = 4.90 m
1 × 65 mm( 2.5" ) Expansion Joint = 2.00 m
Approx 3 × 90 Degree Elbow (Short Length) = 5.67 m
= 18.59 m
Flow Rate of Hose Reel Pumpsets = 1.2 L/s (72 L/min)
Frictional losses for 18.59 m length of pipe = 0.003 x 18.59
0.06 m
(1.2) On Discharge Line : ( Within Pump Room )
Approx Total 7 m length of 65 mm Diameter Steel Pipe
= 7.00 m
2 × 65 mm ( 2.5" ) Gate Valve = 1.02 m
1 × 65 mm( 2.5" ) Check Valve = 3.30 m
1 × 65 mm( 2.5" ) Expansion Joint = 2.00 m
Approx 4 × 90 Degree Elbow (Short Length) = 7.56 m
20.88 m
Flow Rate of Hose Reel Pumpsets = 1.2 L/s (72 L/min)
Frictional losses for 20.88 m length of pipe = 0.003 × 20.88
0.06 m
(2.1) On Horizontal pipeline : ( From Pump Room to Furthest HR Riser )
Approx Total 100 m length of 65 mm Diameter Steel Pipe
= 100.00 m
Approx 7 × 90 Degree Elbow (Short Length) = 13.23 m
= 113.23 m
Frictional losses for 113.23 m length of pipe = 0.003 × 113.23
= 0.34 m
(3) On Vertical pipeline : ( Basement 2 to 12 Storey )
Approx Total 50 m length of 50 mm Diameter Steel Pipe
= 50.00 m
Frictional losses for 50.00 m length of pipe = 0.009 × 50.00
= 0.45 m
(4) ( Based on SS 575 :2012, [Link] )
Minimum running pressure at entry to Hose Reel = 2.0 Bar or 20m (For 6mm nozzle 2 Bar; 4mm nozzle 6 Bar)
Estimated Total Pump Discharge Pressure = 0.06 m + 0.06 m + 0.34 m +
50 m + 0.45 m + 20 m
= 70.91 m
Required Pump Head including 10% Safety Margin = 78.00 m
NOTE : The maximum system pressure is 12 Bar as per SS 575 Cl.[Link]
quires 0.4 L/s as per SS
3 Risers 3 x 0.4 l/s)
0.003
0.003
0.003
0.009
m nozzle 2 Bar; 4mm nozzle 6 Bar)
Fire Hose Reel System
HOSE REEL PUMPSETS Hosereel Pumps at Roof
Pump Capacity : 72 L/MIN X 3 BARS
To Evaluate Pump Total Discharge Head
To evaluate hydraulic losses ( frictional ) of pipe works and ancillary fittings :
(1) From Water Tank to Pump Inlets:
(1.1) On Suction Line : ( Within Pump Room )
Approx Total 5 m length of 65 mm Diameter Steel Pipe
= 5.00 m
2 × 65 mm ( 2.5" ) Gate Valve = 1.02 m
1 × 65 mm( 2.5" ) Y-Strainer = 4.90 m
1 × 65 mm( 2.5" ) Expansion Joint = 2.00 m
Approx 3 × 90 Degree Elbow (Short Length) = 5.67 m
= 18.59 m
Flow Rate of Hose Reel Pumpsets = 1.2 L/s (72 L/min)
Frictional losses for 18.59 m length of pipe = 0.003 × 18.59
0.06 m
(1.2) On Discharge Line : ( Within Pump Room )
Approx Total 5 m length of 65 mm Diameter Steel Pipe
= 5.00 m
2 × 65 mm ( 2.5" ) Gate Valve = 1.02 m
1 × 65 mm( 2.5" ) Check Valve = 3.30 m
1 × 65 mm( 2.5" ) Expansion Joint = 2.00 m
Approx 4 × 90 Degree Elbow (Short Length) = 7.56 m
18.88 m
Flow Rate of Hose Reel Pumpsets = 1.2 L/s (72 L/min)
Frictional losses for 18.88 m length of pipe = 0.003 × 18.88
0.06 m
(2.1) On Horizontal pipeline : ( From Pump Room to Furthest HR Riser )
Approx Total 20 m length of 65 mm Diameter Steel Pipe
= 20.00 m
Approx 5 × 90 Degree Elbow (Short Length) = 9.45 m
= 29.45 m
Frictional losses for 29.45 m length of pipe = 0.003 × 29.45
= 0.09 m
(3) On Vertical pipeline : ( To most favourable area )
Approx Total 20 m length of 50 mm Diameter Steel Pipe
( Static Gain 20m is not taken into consideration ) = 20.00 m
Frictional losses for 20.00 m length of pipe = 0.009 × 20.00
= 0.18 m
(4) ( Based on SS 575 :2012, [Link] )
Minimum running pressure at entry to Hose Reel = 2.0 Bar or 20m (For 6mm nozzle 2 Bar; 4mm nozzle 6 Bar)
Estimated Total Pump Discharge Pressure = 0.06 m + 0.06 m + 0.09 m +
0.18 m + 20 m
= 20.38 m
Required Pump Head including 10% Safety Margin = 22.42 m
NOTE : The maximum system pressure is 12 Bar as per SS 575 Cl.[Link]
0.003
0.003
0.003
0.009
m nozzle 2 Bar; 4mm nozzle 6 Bar)
Wet Riser System
WET RISER PUMPSETS Ground Floor Pump Room Pump Flow Rate is assuming 4 nos. of stacks or more as
per Table 3.2 of SS575. The flow rate will change base on
Pump Capacity : 5700 L/MIN X 20 BARS the nos of stacks and Occupancy Bdg. (27 l/s for
residential and 38 l/s for non-residential)
To Evaluate Pump Total Discharge Head
To evaluate hydraulic losses ( frictional ) of pipe works and ancillary fittings :
(1) From Water Tank to Pump Inlets:
(1.1) On Suction Line : ( Within Pump Room )
Approx Total 5 m length of 200 mm Diameter Steel Pipe
= 5.00 m
2 × 200 mm ( 8.0" ) Gate Valve = 3.20 m
1 × 200 mm ( 8.0" ) Y-Strainer = 15.00 m
1 × 200 mm ( 8.0" ) Expansion Joint = 6.00 m
Approx 3 × 90 Degree Elbow (Short Length) = 18.00 m
= 47.20 m
Flow Rate of Wet Riser Pumpsets = 5700 L/min (95 L/sec)
Frictional losses for 47.20 m length of pipe = 0.036 × 47.20
1.70 m
(1.2) On Discharge Line : ( Within Pump Room )
Approx Total 10 m length of 150 mm Diameter Steel Pipe
= 10.00 m
2 × 150 mm ( 6.0" ) Gate Valve = 2.40 m
1 × 150 mm ( 6.0" ) Check Valve = 7.50 m
1 × 150 mm ( 6.0" ) Expansion Joint = 4.50 m
Approx 3× 90 Degree Elbow (Short Length) = 13.50 m
37.90 m
Flow Rate of Wet Riser Pumpsets = 5700 L/min (95 L/sec)
Frictional losses for 37.90 m length of pipe = 0.16 × 37.90
6.06 m
(2.1) On Horizontal pipeline : (To most unfavorable area)
Approx Total 120 m length of 150 mm Diameter Steel Pipe
= 120.00 m
Approx 20 × 90 Degree Elbow (Short Length) = 90.00 m
= 210.00 m
Flow Rate of Wet Riser Pumpsets = 5700 L/min (95 L/sec)
Frictional losses for 210.00 m length of pipe = 0.16 × 210.00
= 33.60 m
(3) On Vertical pipeline : ( Pump Room to Roof )
Approx Total 100 m length of 150 mm Diameter Steel Pipe
= 100.00 m
Flow Rate of Wet Riser Pumpsets ( 38 L/sec ) = 2280 L/min (38 L/sec)
Frictional losses for 100.00 m length of dia 150 mm pipe = 0.03 × 100.00
= 3.00 m
Minimum Pressure at Landing Valve = 3.5 Bar (SS 575 Cl.3.1.33)
Estimated Total Pump Discharge Pressure = 1.7 m + 6.06 m +33.6 m +
100 m + 3 m + 35 m
= 179.36 m
Required Pump Head including 10% Safety Margin = 197.30 m
. of stacks or more as
te will change base on
dg. (27 l/s for
ential)
0.036
0.16
0.16
0.03
Fire Sprinkler System
SPRINKLER PUMSPETS Located at Fire Pump Room
To determine the selection of sprinkler pump flowrate & pressure head
Nominal Rating 3700 L/MIN X 380 KPA Refer to CP 52 : 2004 Edition Table 5 Page.48
(75M is assumed height of the highest
Minimum Characteristic 1350 L/MIN X 890 KPA OHG 3-75M sprinkler above the sprinkler control valve)
Minimum Characteristic 1100 L/MIN X 920 KPA
To evaluate hydraulic losses ( frictional ) of pipe works and ancillary fittings :
Based on flow rate of 3700L/min
(1) From Water Tank to Pump Inlets:
(1.1) On Suction Line : ( Within Pump Room )
Approx Total 5 m length of 200 mm Diameter Steel Pipe
= 5.00 m
2 × 200 mm ( 8.0" ) Gate Valve = 3.20 m
1 × 200 mm ( 8.0" ) Y-Strainer = 15.00 m
1 × 200 mm ( 8.0" ) Expansion Joint = 6.00 m
Approx 3 × 90 Degree Elbow (Short Length) = 18.00 m
= 47.20 m
Flow Rate of Sprinkler Pumpsets = 3700 L/min (61.7 L/sec)
Frictional losses for 47.20 m length of pipe = 0.02 × 47.20
0.94 m
(1.2) On Discharge Line : ( Within Pump Room )
Approx Total 5 m length of 150 mm Diameter Steel Pipe
= 5.00 m
2 × 150 mm ( 6.0" ) Gate Valve = 2.40 m
1 × 150 mm ( 6.0" ) Check Valve = 7.50 m
1 × 150 mm ( 6.0" ) Expansion Joint = 4.50 m
Approx 3× 90 Degree Elbow (Short Length) = 13.50 m
32.90 m
Flow Rate of Sprinkler Pumpsets = 3700 L/min (61.7 L/sec)
Frictional losses for 32.90 m length of dia 150 mm pipe = 0.07 × 32.90
2.30 m
(2.1) On Horizontal pipeline : (To most unfavorable CV)
Approx Total 25 m length of 150 mm Diameter Steel Pipe
= 25.00 m
Approx 5 × 90 Degree Elbow (Short Length) = 22.50 m
= 47.50 m
Frictional losses for 47.50 m length of pipe = 0.07 x 47.50
= 3.33 m
(3) On Vertical pipeline : (To most unfavorable CV)
Approx Total 50 m length of 150 mm Diameter Steel Pipe
= 50.00 m
Flow Rate of Wet Riser Pumpsets ( 38 L/sec ) = 3700 L/min (61.7 L/sec)
Frictional losses for 50.00 m length of dia 150 mm pipe = 0.07 x 50.00
= 3.50 m
Estimated Total Pump Discharge Pressure = 0.94 m + 2.3 m + 3.33 m +
50 m + 3.5m
= 60.07 m
Required Pump Head including 10% Safety Margin = 66.08 m
Edition Table 5 Page.48
ht of the highest
rinkler control valve)
0.02
0.07
0.07
0.07
The selected sprinkler pump as per CP 52 Table 5 is
much safer than actual required pump head
Fire Sprinkler System
SPRINKLER PUMSPETS Fire Pump Room at Roof Refer to CP 52 : 2004 Edition Table 5
To determine the selection of sprinkler pump flowrate & pressure head Page.48 (75M is assumed height of the
Nominal Rating 2250 L/MIN X 140 KPA highest sprinkler above the sprinkler
control valve)
Minimum Characteristic 1350 L/MIN X 290 KPA OHG 3-15M
Minimum Characteristic 1100 L/MIN X 320 KPA
To evaluate hydraulic losses ( frictional ) of pipe works and ancillary fittings :
Based on flow rate of 2250L/min
(1) From Water Tank to Pump Inlets:
(1.1) On Suction Line : ( Within Pump Room )
Approx Total 5 m length of 200 mm Diameter Steel Pipe
= 5.00 m
2 × 150 mm ( 6.0" ) Gate Valve = 2.40 m
1 × 150 mm ( 6.0" ) Y-Strainer = 11.25 m
1 × 150 mm ( 6.0" ) Expansion Joint = 4.50 m
Approx 3 × 90 Degree Elbow (Short Length) = 18.00 m
= 41.15 m
Flow Rate of Sprinkler Pumpsets = 2250 L/min (37.5 L/sec)
Frictional losses for 41.15 m length of pipe = 0.03 × 41.15
1.23 m
(1.2) On Discharge Line : ( Within Pump Room )
Approx Total 7 m length of 150 mm Diameter Steel Pipe
= 7.00 m
2 × 150 mm ( 6.0" ) Gate Valve = 2.40 m
1 × 150 mm ( 6.0" ) Check Valve = 7.50 m
1 × 150 mm ( 6.0" ) Expansion Joint = 4.50 m
Approx 3× 90 Degree Elbow (Short Length) = 13.50 m
34.90 m
Flow Rate of Sprinkler Pumpsets = 2250 L/min (37.5 L/sec)
Frictional losses for 34.90 m length of dia 150 mm pipe = 0.03 × 34.90
1.05 m
(2.1) On Horizontal pipeline : (To most unfavorable CV)
Approx Total 25 m length of 150 mm Diameter Steel Pipe
= 25.00 m
Approx 6 × 90 Degree Elbow (Short Length) = 27.00 m
= 52.00 m
Frictional losses for 52.00 m length of pipe = 0.03 × 52.00
= 1.56 m
(3) On Vertical pipeline : (To most unfavorable CV)
Approx Total 8 m length of 150 mm Diameter Steel Pipe
( Static Gain 8.10m is not taken into consideration ) = 8.00 m
Flow Rate of Wet Riser Pumpsets ( 38 L/sec ) = 3700 L/min (61.7 L/sec)
Frictional losses for 8.00 m length of dia 150 mm pipe = 0.03 × 8.00
= 0.24 m
Estimated Total Pump Discharge Pressure = 1.23 m + 1.05 m + 1.56 m +
0.24 m
= 4.08 m
Required Pump Head including 10% Safety Margin = 4.49 m
CP 52 : 2004 Edition Table 5
75M is assumed height of the
prinkler above the sprinkler
alve)
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
The selected sprinkler pump as per CP 52 Table 5 is
much safer than actual required pump head
Nominal Rating 3700 L/MIN X 380 KPA
Minimum Characteristic 1350 L/MIN X 890 KPA OHG 3-75M
Minimum Characteristic 1100 L/MIN X 920 KPA
PRESSURE AND FLOW REQUIREMENTS OHG 3-75M
To evaluate actual required running pressure at CV located furthest from pump room
CONTROL VALVE SCV / 11-15 ( xxxx Room )
Based on Readings at CV
Difference in static height between CV & highest Sprinkler = 22.25 m
Frictional losses calculated = 57.22 m Assumed Frictional loss.
Based on OHG 3 - 75M
AT FLOWRATE OF 1350 L/MIN,
Minimum Pressure Required = Difference in static height between CV & highest
Sprinkler + 1.4bar ( min. pressure ) + Pipe Frictional Losses
= 22.25 m + 14 m + 57.22 m
= 93.47 m
AT FLOWRATE OF 1100 L/MIN,
Minimum Pressure Required = Difference in static height between CV & highest
Sprinkler + 1.7bar ( min. pressure ) + Pipe Frictional Losses
= 22.25 m + 17 m + 57.22 m
= 96.47 m
Assumed Frictional loss.
Nominal Rating 2250 L/MIN X 140 KPA
Minimum Characteristic 1350 L/MIN X 290 KPA OHG 3-15M
Minimum Characteristic 1100 L/MIN X 320 KPA
PRESSURE AND FLOW REQUIREMENTS OHG 3-15M
To evaluate actual required running pressure at CV located furthest from pump room
CONTROL VALVE SCV/15-15 ( Serving 19th to 21st Storey )
Based on Readings at CV
Difference in static height between CV & highest Sprinkler = 8.10 m
Frictional losses calculated = 4.15 m Assumed Frictional loss.
Based on OHG 3 - 15M
AT FLOWRATE OF 1350 L/MIN,
Minimum Pressure Required = Difference in static height between CV & highest
Sprinkler + 1.4bar ( min. pressure ) + Pipe Frictional Losses
= 8.1 m + 14 m + 4.15 m
= 26.25 m
AT FLOWRATE OF 1100 L/MIN,
Minimum Pressure Required = Difference in static height between CV & highest
Sprinkler + 1.7bar ( min. pressure ) + Pipe Frictional Losses
= 8.1 m + 17 m + 4.15 m
= 29.25 m
Assumed Frictional loss.
To find out where
we get 1350 l/min
at 1.4 bar and 1100
l/min at 1.7 bar,
please refer to Table
15 of CP 52.
Calculating Pressure loss for any size of pipe (CP52 - Pg133 Hazen-Williams Formula)
P= 6.05 x Q^1.85 x 10^7
C^1.85 x d^4.87
Q *l/min C d
2250 120 155
0.295048 KPa 0.029505 m
P= loss of pressure per meter of pipe in kilopascals (Kpa)
Q= flow rate of water through pipe in litres per minute (L/min)
C= roughness coefficient for the type of pipe (Refer to CP 52 Table 27)
d= mean internal diameter of pipe millimetres (Refer to CP 52 Table 28 & 29)
Water Supply Requirement for Wet Riser System
(As per Table 3.2 of SS 575)
No. of Stacks Water Flow Rate Min Time (min)
Water Flow Rate for for Residential
non-residential Building Building
1 38 L/s 27 L/s 45
2 57 L/s 40.5 L/s 45
3 76 L/s 54 L/s 45
4 and above 95 L/s 67.5L/s 45
The selection of Water Storage Capacity for Fire Sprinkler System shall refer to Table 16 of CP 52 as follow.
Tank Capacity (L) for Tank Capacity (L) for
Non-Residential Residential
102600 72900
153900 109350
205200 145800
256500 182250
ble 16 of CP 52 as follow. If both Fire Sprinkler System and Wet Riser System
are required, the latgest storage capacity shall be
selected. In norm, Wet Riser System requires the
largest Water Storage Capacity.
nd Wet Riser System
e capacity shall be
ystem requires the
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