HydraulicCalculations

TS30012
Friday2:45pm5:45pm
JimLake

Hydraulic Calculations for Fire Sprinkler Systems

James D. Lake, Assistant Vice President of Training and Education
National Fire Sprinkler Association

Introduction
The intent of this presentation is to provide a basic overview of the information and data that is necessary for
developing hydraulic calculations for fire sprinkler systems.

Learning Objectives
At the end of this presentation the participants will be able to:
1. Discuss the basic steps in the process of developing hydraulic calculations
2. Identify key data and information necessary to complete hydraulic calculations
3. Explain the relationship between the sprinkler plans and the hydraulic calculation sheets
4. Explain the relationship between the sprinkler system demand and the water supply information.
Participant Materials
The materials necessary for participants are found on the following pages and include the following:
From NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems 2010 Edition
1. Sample Owner Information Certificate
2. Sample Hydraulic Calculation Summary Sheet
3. Sample Sprinkler System Plans
4. Sample Hydraulic Calculation Worksheet
From National Fire Sprinkler Association publications
1. Water Supply Information Sheet
2. Hydraulic Calculation Worksheet (not completed)

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Sample Hydraulic Calculations Submittal.

From NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems 2010 Edition

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Water Supply Curve

600 gpm @ 75psi

Calculated System Demand