Bromann The Design and Layout of Fire Sprinkler Systems, Second Edition

2. Auflage 2001
ISBN: 978-1-4200-3191-1
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 304 Seiten

Although effective fire sprinkler systems are crucial to public safety, for years, the designers of those systems had few published resources to reference and guide them through their design processes. The first edition of this book changed all that, and now The Design and Layout of Fire Sprinkler Systems Second Edition suits their needs even better.

Written and thoroughly updated by a fire prevention engineer with more than 20 years of experience, this book provides a complete, systematic introduction to automatic fire sprinkler design and layout, from design basics, code requirements, and pipe hanging to hydraulic calculations, retrofits, and details on fire pumps. The author carefully outlines all of a designer's responsibilities and includes an entire chapter dedicated to preparing for the NICET exam.

More than 150 sample diagrams, checklists, sample forms, spec sheets, photographs, and a glossary complement the text, and the larger page size of this edition permits clear presentation of diagrams and schematics. The Design and Layout of Fire Sprinkler Systems not only builds the foundation and skills of newcomers to the field, but also provides an outstanding reference for fire safety professionals, building inspectors, insurance underwriters, and municipal officials.

Zielgruppe

Engineers and materials scientists

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bromann, Mark

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Gesundheitsschutz und Kommunale Technologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

INTRODUCTION
FIRE SPRINKLERS: THEIR HISTORY AND BACKGROUND
OVERVIEW OF A BASIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM DESIGN (GETTING STARTED)
Plans and Specification
Starting the Work on Your Plan

BASIC DESIGN OVERVIEW (PART 2)
FURTHER SPECIFICS OF DESIGN BASICS
Dimensioning Pipe Lengths
Considerations for Office Areas

Take-Outs

Noted Dimensions

The System Header
At the End of the Job
ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING RESPONSIBILITIES
Locate Sprinklers in an Open Space

Some Other Red Flags

The Consulting Engineer's Onus

Hazard Evaluation o On-the-Job Responsibilities

Critical Design Considerations

Communicate!

Always be on the Alert

FINISHING THE PLAN
STOCKLISTING

Areas Subject to Freezing
Auxiliary Dry Systems
Anti-Freeze Systems
Factors to Consider
Sprinkler System Conversions
Engineering Design Options

PIPE HANGING
SYSTEM CODE REQUIREMENTS
Customizing Your Work to the Job at Hand

Code Specifics

Making Use of NFPA Pamphlet #13
Study Questions
BASICS OF HYDRAULIC CALCULATION
The Project Example

Primary Calculation Considerations

Cross-Main Calculation Procedures

Completing the Hydraulic Calculation

Proving System Adequacy

Some Finer Points

System Variations
PREPARATION FOR THE NICET EXAMINATION
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies

Study Questions
PIPING METHODS AND DETAILS
OPTIONS FOR HYDRAULIC DESIGN
The Grid Calculation

The Loop Calculation

To Bear in Mind
HIGH-PILED STORAGE
Commodity Classification

Commodity Piling Height

Code Application

Another Application Example

Sprinkler Options

Study Questions
TECHNIQUES FOR RETROFIT WORK
Measure and Quantify the Existing Buildings in Three Dimensions

Prepare the Design and Layout by Survey

Make a Comprehensive Effort

Recent Examples of Retrofit Design Work

THE ROLE OF FIRE PUMPS AND THEIR USAGE
The Horizontal Electric Fire Pump
Vertical Turbine Pumps
In-Line and End-Suction Pumps
Diesel-Drive Pumps

Pump Selection

Energy for Start-up and Operation

The Codes

Code Interpretations
Field Engineering Concerns

Size and Safety

BASICS OF FIRE PUMP LAYOUT
Proper Proximity of the Pump

What the Code Dictates

Fire Alarm Control Panels
Fire Pump Performance Curves

Sizing the Fire Pump

Detailing the Pump Plan

Installation Considerations

Fire Pump Testing Apparatus
RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLER DESIGN
Project Design Considerations

NFPA Pamplet #13-R Requirements

Laying Out the System Piping

Residential Sprinkler Plan Preparation

The Intent and Significance of Pamphlet #13-R

Study Questions

Additional Referenced Material
PROJECT ESTIMATING
ECONOMIES OF THE DESIGN FUNCTION
APPENDICES
Fire Sprinkler Application Review
In-House Engineer Training
Protecting Computer Rooms
Figures and Photos (136 figures and tables, 15 photos)
Friction Loss Tables for Thinwall Cross-Mains
ANSWER KEY

GLOSSARY
INDEX

Each chapter also contains an introduction, references, and endnotes.