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Hydraulic Flow Calculation (FPS Fire Fighting System)

  Hydraulic Flow Calculation (FPS Fire Fighting System) 1. Basic Concept Hydraulic calculation ensures that required flow and pressure reach the most remote sprinkler /hydrant point under worst-case conditions. It is based on: Flow demand (Q) Pressure requirement (P) Pipe losses (friction + fittings) Elevation differences 2. Core Hydraulic Formula Flow-Pressure Relationship (Sprinkler) Q=KPQ = K \sqrt{P}Q=KP Where: Q = Flow rate (LPM or GPM) K = Sprinkler discharge coefficient P = Pressure at sprinkler (bar or psi) 3. Head Loss Calculation (Pipe Friction) Hazen-Williams Formula (most commonly used) As forluma given in image. 4. Total Head Requirement Total Pump Head HT=Hs+Hf+Hv+Hr Where: Hs = Static head (height difference) Hf = Friction loss Hv = Velocity head Hr = Residual pressure required at sprinkler/hydrant 5. Typical Data Center Design Criteria For data centers (high-value assets): 5 reaction

Hydraulic Flow Calculation (FPS Fire Fighting System)

 Hydraulic Flow Calculation (FPS Fire Fighting System)

1. Basic Concept Hydraulic calculation ensures that required flow and pressure reach the most remote sprinkler /hydrant point under worst-case conditions. It is based on: Flow demand (Q) Pressure requirement (P) Pipe losses (friction + fittings) Elevation differences 2. Core Hydraulic Formula Flow-Pressure Relationship (Sprinkler) Q=KPQ = K \sqrt{P}Q=KP Where: Q = Flow rate (LPM or GPM) K = Sprinkler discharge coefficient P = Pressure at sprinkler (bar or psi) 3. Head Loss Calculation (Pipe Friction) Hazen-Williams Formula (most commonly used) As forluma given in image. 4. Total Head Requirement Total Pump Head HT=Hs+Hf+Hv+Hr Where: Hs = Static head (height difference) Hf = Friction loss Hv = Velocity head Hr = Residual pressure required at sprinkler/hydrant 5. Typical Data Center Design Criteria For data centers (high-value assets):

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