SPP Pumps Inc.
Atlanta
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UL Listed, FM Approved Fire Pump Sets
– Horizontal Split Case Pumps
• Flows from 200-5000 US GPM
– Vertical Turbine
• Flows to 5000 US GPM
– In-Line Pumps
• Flows to 750 US GPM
– End Suction
• Flows to 1500 US GPM
– Residential 13D
• Flows to 70 US GPM
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What’s new and coming up…
 Grooved end jockey pumps
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Already standard
 Grooved increasers standard
with NBG packs
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New standard
Class 250# flanges
 Grooved fire pumps
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Spring 2013
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Types of Fire Pumps
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Split Case Fire Pumps
Inline Fire Pumps
Vertical Turbine Fire Pumps
End Suction Fire Pumps
Residential 13D Fire pumps
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Everything you need to
know about fire pumps….
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Types of Fire Pumps
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HORIZONTAL SPLIT CASE ELECTRIC
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HORIZONTAL SPLIT CASE DIESEL
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Split Case Fire Pump Models
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Ease of Installation and
Maintenance
Longevity and Durability
Serviceability
Reliability
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Typical applications
Warehouse
Hospital
Manufacturing plant
University or large school
Office High Rise
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VERTICAL INLINE (ELECTRIC ONLY)
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Vertical In-Line
 Requires less space than split
case pump of the same capacity
 Typically Less expensive
 Motor can be serviced without
disconnecting suction &
discharge flanges from piping
Typical applications
 Small schools
 Churches
 Parking garages
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END SUCTION ELECTRIC
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END SUCTION DIESEL
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VERTICAL TURBINE ELECTRIC
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VERTICAL TURBINE DIESEL
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Vertical Turbine
Fire Pumps
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Vertical Turbine Design Features
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No priming
Adaptability to water level
Adaptability to various driver combinations
Compact “footprint”
No alignment necessary
Minimal maintenance
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Vertical Turbine Applications
Vertical Turbines
Applications where city water is not available
Ponds and lakes to utilize water supply
Only pump approved for suction lift conditions
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90% rule…
 90% of what drives a pump quote is?
 Flow
 Pressure
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Electric or Diesel?
 Electric sets are typically used where there is a reliable source of power
 What to ask..
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What voltage?
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208? 230? 460?
Transfer Switch?
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Transfer switch is used when the source of power may not be reliable and/or
precaution.
– Transfer switch for 2nd utility
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Starting method?
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Full voltage?
– across the line
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Reduced Voltage?
– Part winding
– Primary reactor
– Wye Delta Open
– Wye Delta closed
– Soft Start
– Auto Transformer
 That’s all you need to know……. See rapid
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Typical Brands of Fire Pump Controllers
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Firetrol
Master
Metron
Cutler Hammer
Joslyn Clarke
Tornatech
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Electric motors
 Electric motors are used to drive
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Horizontal split case
End suction
Vertical inline
Vertical turbine
 Motors are selected based on
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Voltage
HP required by the pump
Frame size
Configuration of pump (i.e. vertical or horizontal)
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Typical Brands of Electric Motors
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WEG Motors
US Electric Motors
Marathon
GE
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Why Diesel?
 Diesel units are used primarily where there is not a reliable
source of power or by preference
 Typical Engine Manufacturers
– Clarke engines (John Deere)
– Cummins
– Caterpiller
 Diesel units may drive
– Horizontal split case
– Vertical turbine
– End suction
 Engines are selected based on
– HP of pump requirement
– RPM
– EPA emissions standards as stated on presentation below
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Diesel controllers
 Diesel engine fire pumps are especially nice because of
how reliable they can be and by the inexpensive control
panel.
 There are only a few options tend to be required on diesel
control panels. The most distinct difference is voltage of
the battery used to back up the engine
– 12 volt DC?
– 24 volt DC?
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What is a jockey pump?
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A jockey pump is a pressure
maintenance pump set so that in the
event of slight fluctuations in
sprinkler system pressure, the fire
pump will not need to turn on.
Typically set 10 psi over the fire
pump
Jockey pumps are replaced
frequently and can be purchased
from you….
What to ask? In order to sell a
jockey pump, you will need to know.
If the customer is replacing a jockey
pump, you will at least need to know
the following
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Boost pressure (can be found by
adding at least 10 psi to the fire
pump pressure setting
HP (should be on the motor
nameplate or jockey pump
controller)
Voltage (also on motor nameplate or
jockey pump controller)
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Jockey Pumps
 Regenerative Turbine Pumps
 Vertical Multi-stage
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Jockey pump controller
 Jockey pump controllers
very small and meant to
supply power exclusively to
the jockey pump
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Fire pump accessories and NFPA 20
 NFPA 20 suggests minimum pipe and accessory sizes
based on flow. In the chart below, you can see how based
on the flow, you can select what size flow meter you might
need, what size suction and discharge pipe is needed and
what size test header etc… Thought you do not need to
memorize this chart, it is a helpful tool….
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Fire Pump Standards
NFPA-20 Minimum Pipe Sizes For Fire Systems
Based on NFPA-20, 1996 Edition
Pump Rating in Suction
GPM
In.
25
1
50
1-1/2
100
2
150
2-1/2
200
3
250
3-1/2
300
4
400
4
450
5
500
5
750
6
1000
8
1250
8
1500
8
2000
10
2500
10
3000
12
3500
12
4000
14
Discharge
In.
1
1-1/4
2
2-1/2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
8
8
10
10
12
12
12
Relief
Valve In.
3/4
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2
2
2-1/2
3
3
3
4
4
6
6
6
6
8
8
8
Relief Valve
Discharge In.
1
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
2-1/2
2-1/2
3-1/2
5
5
5
6
8
8
8
10
10
12
12
14
Meter
Number and Size of Hose
Device In.
Valves In.
1-1/4
(1) 1-1/2
2
(1) 1-1/2
2-1/2
(1) 2-1/2
3
(1) 2-1/2
3
(1) 2-1/2
3-1/2
(1) 2-1/2
3-1/2
(1) 2-1/2
4
(2) 2-1/2
4
(2) 2-1/2
5
(2) 2-1/2
5
(3) 2-1/2
6
(4) 2-1/2
6
(6) 2-1/2
8
(6) 2-1/2
8
(6) 2-1/2
8
(8) 2-1/2
8
(12) 2-1/2
10
(12) 2-1/2
10
(16) 2-1/2
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Hose Header
Supply In.
1
1-1/2
2-1/2
2-1/2
2-1/2
3
3
4
4
4
6
6
8
8
8
10
10
12
12
Fire Pump System Components
Electric Fire Pumps
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Pump, base, coupling & guard
Electric motor
Controller - motor
Suction and discharge gauges
Automatic air release valve
Casing relief valve
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Fire Pump System Components
Diesel Fire Pumps
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Pump, base, coupling & guard
Diesel engine & fuel tank
Controller - engine
Suction and discharge gauges
Automatic air release valve
Batteries, racks & cables
Cooling loop
Commercial grade muffler, flexible exhaust connector & fittings
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Accessories for Fire Pump
ClaVal 55L Casing relief Valve
ClaVal 2050B-4KG Main Relief
Valve
ClaVal 90G-21 Pressure
Reducing Valve
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Additional Accessories for fire pump
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Suction side eccentric reducer
Discharge side concentric increaser
Test Header
Hose valves caps and chains
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Residential 13D
 The Resistream comes in 2 styles both the open unit with
corrosion resistant base for mounting as well as the fully
enclosed unit for simple and complete installation.
 Both units are available in either 115 or 220 volt single phase
power depending on horsepower
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Suction Piping
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Pump Rotation
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How well do you know Fire Pumps?
Fill in the blanks
 The first thing to ask when looking for a fire pump quote is the
required ________________ and __________________
 What are the 4 main types of fire pumps?
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Horizontal ___________ __________
Vertical _______
___________ Turbine
End ___________
 Is the pump set driven by ____________ motor or
_________________ Engine
 Do you need a __________ __________ (hint adds $13,000)
 What is the site _____________? (hint 208/230/460)
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 I need a 1000 gpm at 90 psi fire pump, what size jockey do I
need?
 What are the 3 points on a NFPA 20 pump curve?
– ______________ (no flow)
– _______________ %
– _______________ %
 You have a 500 gpm fire pump, what is the flow at 100%?
– ______________________
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