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Design of Water Spray Nozzels
Design of Water Spray Nozzels
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that following these procedures will result in satisfactory system the problem. In an outdoor installation, because of wind
design for your particular project. problems, spray nozzles should be placed within two feet (.6M)
of the surface being protected unless this surface is relatively
Deluge systems are used in applications where there is an shielded from the wind.
extreme hazard. The principal purpose of a deluge system may Normally water applied at the top of the equipment will run
be either extinguishment or cooling or both. In the case of down the vertical sides, however, the actual amount of
volatile liquids, particularly outdoors, the principal purpose of
into the liquid or gas contained in the equipment in order to The designer attempting to fit a spray nozzle layout to a
keep the pressure in the equipment within tolerable limits. piece of equipment will encounter theoretical dry spots. He
Equipment can be expected to be exposed to heat from should give consideration to whether or not these will turn out to
basically two sources, either a spill fire where burning liquid or be actual dry spots and attempt to adjust his design
gas is present over, under or around the equipment or an accordingly. A dry spot, particularly on the top seam of a tank,
exposure fire adjacent to the equipment but not actually can be quite dangerous. If the dry spot is exposed to severe
involving it. radiation, a carbon deposit can form. This deposit greatly
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A vessel filled with liquid has a considerable capacity to increases the radiation heat transfer potential and, furthermore,
absorb heat without raising its temperature significantly. The because of the nature of the carbon, the spot becomes highly
liquid acts as a heat sink and because of the good heat transfer water repellent. Theoretical dry spots are much more important
characteristics between the vessel shell and the liquid, the shell in the top portion of a tank where there is little chance of
is kept relatively cool. It should be noted, however, that the rundown than they are on the tank shell or the bottom where
inside of a tank is seldom clean and deposits tend to build upon there usually would be some liquid.
the lower walls and the bottom. These deposits act as an In designing a deluge system primarily for cooling
insulator and can greatly reduce the heat transfer to the liquid. purposes, it is suggested that the designer follow these steps:
When the vessel is empty or filled with a gas, its heat absorbing 1. Determine equipment dimensions and water density
capacities are dramatically reduced, therefore, an empty requirements
vessel is much more susceptible to fire damage than a full one.
2. Establish individual design areas and total design area.
Similarly, if a vessel is partially full the top portion is much more
susceptible to damage than the bottom portion. 3. Determine individual and total design area water demand.
When a gas or volatile liquid is heated, the result is a 4. Determine water supply conditions and probable available
rapidly increasing pressure that must either be reduced or pressure for each design area.
relieved or there is danger that the equipment will rupture. If 5. Determine number and type of nozzles required to give
portions of the equipment have been either weakened or adequate coverage and water delivery (by trial and error).
overstressed by the fire, these provide specific points where
failure can more easily occur. Venting is usually employed to In selecting a nozzle arrangement to give suitable coverage,
keep the pressure within safe limits, however, if the fire is the designer has a choice of a number of coverage angles and
severe enough, the venting capacity may not be sufficient to a number of capacities. It will be necessary to select a proper
keep the pressure at safe levels. Cooling of the equipment may arrangement to provide adequate density and coverage. Often
well insure that the venting capacity is adequate. there will be a number of choices.
Form F_042602 New page replaces pages 279-293 dated June 1977.
(Updated data and renumbered page.)
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II SPECIFIC DESIGN PROCEDURES 6. Determine the design area for legs or supports (Ae)
Concrete or fireproof steel supports generally require no
A. DESIGN PROCEDURE WATER SPRAY PROTECTION protection. A short unprotected steel support up to about
FOR HORIZ0NTAL TANKS one foot C.3M) generally requires no protection as long as
it receives some rundown or splash. Longer unprotected
CAUTION supports require spray protection over the design area
These design procedures are provided to you only for the general indicated in Figure 2.
guidance of your water spray system designers. They contain 7. Determine water required for each leg or support (Ql)
broad outlines of the types of considerations, which enter into the
design of water spray systems. Because of the many different The water demand equals the design area times the
types of equipment and applications encountered in practice, we required density. (Table A)
cannot provide general system design, which will satisfy all the Ql1=Al1(d)
varying needs of our customers. Therefore, you must rely on the
expertise of your system designer and encourage him to use all
8. Determine the total amount of water required (Qtot)
available information from the owner, insurance authorities and The total amount of water required is the sum of the water
local governmental units. Viking does not warrant or guarantee for the shell, both ends, the appendages and the supports
that following these procedures will result in satisfactory system Qtot = Qs+Qe1+Qe2+Qa+Ql1+Ql2 + . . . .
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design for your particular project.
9. Assume a nozzle pressure
Make a detailed survey of the tank and its surroundings. Based upon known water supply conditions and/or
Note diameter, length, height of ends, locations and assumed pump conditions and supply piping conditions,
dimensions of any irregularities which may impede distribution calculate pressure available to the tank. Note that in small
of water such as ladders, manholes, piping connections and diameter tanks the static pressure differential between the
the like. Note size, location and material of supporting structure highest and lowest nozzle will not be very great.
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for tank. Note proximity of other hazard producing equipment.
Note the presence of dikes, walls and barriers. Determine
contents of tank and establish water density requirements for
10. Select the most probable nozzle arrangement
A wide range of nozzle capacities and angles are
available. The objective is to obtain adequate coverage
protection. and flow with a minimum number of nozzles with no
Tank Diameter = D overspray. Overspray will occur on the shell when a large
Tank End Height = h angle nozzle is used on a small diameter tank. For nozzles
Tank Shell Length = L located 2 feet (.6M) from the tank surface, overspray will
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Density Required = d occur on tanks smaller than those listed:
1. Find the area of the cylindrical shell (As) Nozzle Angle Used Minimum Tank Diameter
See Figure 1. Shell area = Ag =TT DL ft. M
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2. Find the water required for the shell (Qs) 60 4.0 1.2
Water required is the shell area times the required density 90 10.0 3.0
Qs = As(d) 120 26.0 8.0
140 62.0 19.4
3. Find the area of the ends (Ae)
See Figure 1. Use the proper formula for the tank end. If Nozzles can be used on tanks smaller than listed by
both ends are not the same, use appropriate formula for mounting closer to tank. Eliminate those nozzles which are
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each end. Neglect the presence of tank fittings. suitable only for larger tanks.
Ae = TT D2 Lay out the tank to scale and place nozzles in accordance
Flat End with the following:
4 a. Nozzle direction
Ae = TT (D2 + h2) Nozzles protecting the tank shell should be pointed
Spherical End directly at the tank. Nozzles protecting the tank end
4 should be pointed directly at the ends except in the
A = TT D2 case of flat surfaces. In the case of vertical flat surfaces,
Hemispherical End e
2 the nozzle should be pointed down approximately 10°.
Nozzles protecting supports should be located at the
4. Find the water required for the ends (Qe) point where the tank protection will not cover the
Water required is the end area times the required density support and should point down the length of the
for each end. support.
Qe1 = Ae1 (d) b. Distance of nozzle from surface
Qe2 = Ae2 (d) Unless tanks are located indoors, where there are no
wind considerations, the face of the nozzle should be
5. Determine the water required for appendages (Qa) located no more than two feet (.6M) from the surface of
If there are appendages to the tank, which increase the the tank. Small angle nozzles or window sprinklers
basic area of coverage, estimate the water required to protecting columns should be located close to surface
protect these appendages using the required shell density. and arranged to spray down the columns.
Qa1=Aa1(d) c. Number of nozzles
The distance between nozzles covering the shell and
Qa =Qa1+Qa2 . . . . the end of the tank depends upon a number of factors.
When the water spray hits the tank, there will be a
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certain amount of tangential movement on the tank B. DESIGN PROCEDURE WATER SPRAY PROTECTION
surface. The amount of this tangential movement FOR VERTICAL TANKS
depends upon the pressure and the angle at which the
spray strikes the surface. Also it should be noted that CAUTION
the coverage area of the pattern on the shell increases These design procedures are provided to you only for the general
around the circumference as opposed to the axis. guidance of our water spray system designers. They contain
Similarly the density decreases. Generally the number broad outlines of the types of considerations, which enter into the
of nozzles indicated in the below listed tables can be design of water spray systems. Because of the many different
arranged to produce adequate coverage. types of equipment and applications encountered in practice, we
1. Tank End-See Table B cannot provide general system design, which will satisfy all the
varying needs of our customers. Therefore you must rely on the
2. Tank Shell-See Table C expertise of your system designer and encourage him to use all
d. Overspray available information from the owner, insurance authorities and
If nozzles are located too far from the tank, or if the tank local governmental units. Viking does not warrant or guarantee
is of a too small diameter, there will be overspray, that that following these procedures will result in satisfactory system
is, water coming from the nozzle will not impinge on the design for your particular project.
tank and will be wasted. In order to avoid overspray.
locate the nozzle closer to tank or use smaller angle.
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Make a detailed survey of the tank and its surroundings.
e. Rundown considerations Note diameter, length, height of top and bottom, locations and
Rundown will occur over the top half of the tank shell, dimensions of any irregularities which may impede distribution
over the top half of a convex spherical end and over an of water such as ladders, manholes, piping connections and
entire flat end. There will be little or no rundown over the the like. Note size, location and material of supporting structure
bottom half of the shell, the bottom half of a convex end
and a concave end. There also may be projections from for tank. Note proximity of other hazard producing equipment.
the tank, which will “roof off” certain areas, which would Note the presence of dikes, walls and barriers. Determine
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normally be covered by rundown. These “roofed off”
areas often require specific nozzle coverage. In
contents of tank and establish water density requirements for
protection.
horizontal tanks the designer generally should protect Tanks are generally protected using nozzles on the top
the “roofed off” areas first and apply the remainder of and rings of nozzles around the shell at various levels. These
the required water uniformly over the entire outside nozzles must provide the proper quantity of water into a
surface. “Design Area”.
f. Support Nozzles
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Concrete or adequately fireproofed steel supports Tank Diameter = D
require no protection. Short, unprotected steel supports Top Height = h
up to about one foot (.3M) long generally require no Shell Height = H
protection as long as they receive some rundown or
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number of nozzles discharging into the design area. such that the height of the upper area is one-third the
height of the lower areas. The height of the lower areas
Q area must not exceed 12 feet (3.7M). (The upper area is
Q nozzle = Number of nozzles included in the top design area - See Step 2-
12. Select the proper nozzle capacity A).
Consult the K tables and determine the nozzle which will L= H (Solve by trial and error)
produce the discharge closest to the required at the N +1/3
assumed pressure.
b. Smooth, flat or conical top tanks (See Figure 3)
13. Determine the required nozzle pressure The shell is divided into areas of equal height not
Consult the K tables and determine the pressure which will exceeding 12 feet (3.7M).
give the required flow for the nozzle selected. L= H (Solve by trial and error)
14. Adjust the design N
Hydraulically calculate the piping system to produce the c. Other considerations
required nozzle flow. For each individual design area If there are appendages to the tank which “roof off”
required water demand must be discharged into the areas so that there is no coverage either by rundown or
design area. Discharge from each nozzle must be as tangential flow, then these areas may constitute
uniform as possible. If total discharge of water into design additional design areas. When a flange is encountered
area is below calculated requirements, add additional on the circumference of a tank, the design area begins
nozzles. immediately under the flange and extends downward
until the next flange or the bottom. Often the design
area of very tall tanks is limited to the lower 30 feet
(9.2M) from the ground because the danger of fire
exposure above this level is small. In this case top
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The design area equals the area of the top. 11. Find total water required (Qtot)
Total water required equals the sum of the water demand
Flat top At = TT D2 for the top, bottom, all rings, all legs, and all appendages.
4 12. Determine probable nozzle pressure
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Conical top t = TT D (D2 + h2 ) 1/2 Based upon known water supply conditions and/or
2 4 assumed pump conditions and supply piping conditions
3. Find the total water required for the top (Qt)
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The total water required for the top equals the design area
and water demand, calculate pressure available to the
various areas of the tank. Note that in high tanks there will
be a significant static pressure difference between the top
for the top times the required density (Table A) and bottom nozzles.
Qt = At (d) 13. Select the most probable nozzle arrangement
4. Find the design area for the shell rings (As) A wide range of nozzle capacities and angles are
See Figure 3. For smooth tanks the design area will be the available. The objective is to obtain adequate coverage
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same for each ring. For tanks with appendages or and flow with a minimum number of nozzles with no
obstructions, design areas may differ. overspray Overspray will occur on the shell when a large
As = TT DL angle nozzle is used on a small diameter tank. For nozzles
located 2 feet (.6M) from the tank, surface, overspray will
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5. Find the water required for the shell rings (Qs) occur on tanks smaller than those listed:
Water required equals design area times required density Nozzle Angle Used Minimum Tank Diameter
(Table A) for each ring. In the case of smooth tanks, water Ft. M
demand will be the same for each ring.
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Qs1 = As1(d) 60 4.0 1.2
6. Find the design area for the bottom (Ab) 90 10.0 3.0
See Figure 3. 120 26.0 8.0
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The shell rings should be located so that the spray will 16. Determine the required nozzle pressure
impinge at the top boundary of each shell design area. Consult the K tables and determine the pressure which will
It may be advantageous to stagger the nozzles in each give the required flow for the nozzle selected.
successive ring. Generally the number of nozzles 17. Adjust the design
indicated in Table B can be arranged to produce
adequate coverage. Hydraulically calculate the piping system to produce the
e. Location of bottom nozzles required nozzle flow. For each individual design area
If the tank is mounted on the ground, no bottom
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protection is required. If the tank is skirted with the skirt
required water demand must be discharged into the
design area. Discharge from each nozzle must be as
uniform as possible. If total discharge of water into design
extending to the ground and generally enclosing the
tank bottom, sufficient protection is usually provided by area is below calculated requirements, add additional
a conventional sprinkler or a pendent sprinkler in the nozzles.
upright position delivering .1 GPM/Sq. Ft. (4.9 MM/Min)
over the design area. If the bottom is essentially open, C. DESIGN PROCEDURE WATER SPRAY PROTECTION
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however, it should be protected using somewhat the FOR TRANSFORMERS
same system as the top. The difference is that no
gravity run-off can be expected. If the tank contains a CAUTION
liquid, the heat absorbing capacity of the bottom will be These design procedures are provided to you only for the general
guidance of our water spray system designers. They contain
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should be applied on the inside of the channel or H that following these procedures will result in satisfactory system
column or as uniformly as possible around the circular design for your particular project.
column at or above the point where rundown or splash
becomes ineffective. Use a small angle spray nozzle or Transformers come in many sizes and configurations. Before
window sprinkler. It may be possible to place a attempting to design the protection it is essential to have the
conventional sprinkler or a pendent sprinkler in the following information:
upright position as high as possible inside a hollow 1. Length
circular column. In this case use .1 CPM/Sq. Ft. 2. Width
(5MM/Min.) over the leg design area. 3. Height of transformer
g. Rundown considerations 4. Location and height of bushings
Rundown will occur over the top of a spherical top tank 5. Height and location of lightning, if any
and over the vertical shell. There will be little or no
rundown over the bottom. There also may be 6. Size and location of oil expansion tank, if any
projections from the tank which will “roof off” certain 7. Location of any switch boxes and any equipment that may
areas which would normally be covered by rundown. interfere with water distribution
These “roofed off” areas often require specific nozzle 8. Size of transformer, i.e., high and low voltage
coverage. In vertical tanks “roofed off” areas constitute 9. Phase of transformer, either single or three phase
separate design areas and require nozzles which 10. Direction of incoming high voltage and low voltage wire or
protect directly under the roof. bus bars to the transformer
h. Nozzle direction 11. Setting of transformer, whether surrounded by concrete or
Nozzles protecting the tank top and bottom should be crushed rock
pointed directly at the tank. Nozzles protecting the tank 12. Elevation of bottom of transformer above grade
shell should be pointed down 10". Nozzles protecting
legs should point down the length of the leg.
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13. Location of radiators and distance between radiators. Water required equals the design area of the top and sides
When space between radiators exceeds 12 inches (.3M) it times the required density. (Table A)
must be covered Qts = Ats(d)
14. Size and location of, if any 3. Determine the design area of the bottom (Ab)
15. Estimate of possible effects of wind, and size and location The design area of the bottom is the area of the bottom of
of any wind protection. the transformer which is 12 inches (.3M) or more above
If the transformer is not existing, it will be necessary to grade.
obtain a manufacturer’s dimensional drawing of the proposed
transformer. 4. Determine the water required for the bottom (Qb)
The drawings for the transformer should be made to a Water required for the bottom equals the bottom design
large scale, e.g., 3/8" to 1’-0" or 1/2" to 1’-0" (1/30 or 1/25), and area times the required density. (Table A)
there should be three views: top, side and bottom. If more than Qb = Ab(d)
one ring is necessary an additional plan view may be 5. Determine the design area for the grade (if any) (Ag)
necessary. The design area for the grade is the area which appears on
In addition to the transformer, a detail plan should be the simplified bottom view of the transformer plus an area
drawn to show the general view, such as fire walls between
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extending 3 feet (.9M) on all sides of the view. Grade
transformers, water supply location, valve location, electrical protection is required only when a nonabsorbing surface
poles and any other obstructions that may interfere with the such as concrete or asphalt paving is employed. Grade
sprinkler piping. surfaces such as gravel or crushed rock. do not normally
Transformers present particular design problems for water require nozzle protection. Grade protection is not
spray protection, primarily because of their irregular shape and required directly under the transformer unless it is located
the necessary clearances to be provided from high voltage
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wiring. Generally speaking, there is much more interference 6. Find the water required for the grade (Qg)
with the water flow on the surface of the transformer than there Water required for the grade is equal to design area for the
is on a tank. For this reason protection systems for grade times the required density (Table A)
transformers generally involve a large number of small capacity (Qg) = Ag(dg)
nozzles. Often it will be necessary to put more water on the
transformer than is actually required simply to achieve 7. Find the total water required for the entire transformer
coverage. It is most useful to use a large scale drawing of the (Qtot)
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transformer and project theoretical nozzle discharge patterns Total water required equals the sum of the water demand
on it to get an idea of the type of coverage to be expected. for the top and sides, the bottom and the grade.
Transformers are generally protected using rings of Qtot = Qts+Qb+Qg
nozzles around the transformer with the top ring being located 8. Assume a nozzle pressure
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near the top of the transformer and subsequent rings being Nozzle pressures under 30 psi (2 bars) generally do not
located every 12 feet (3.6M) from the top to the bottom of the produce adequate water throw. Based upon known water
transformer or beneath each continuous obstruction. Nozzles supply conditions and/or assumed pump conditions and
are also employed to spray water on the bottom of the supply piping conditions, calculate the pressure available
transformer in the event it is more than 12 inches (.3M) above at the transformer. Note that in high assemblies there will
the ground. In addition, if the ground is covered with solid be a significant static pressure difference between the top
material such as concrete or asphalt, nozzles must be located and the bottom nozzles.
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to wash flammable liquid away from the transformer. Nozzles 9. Select the probable nozzle arrangement
must be located so as to spray the proper amount of water into A wide range of nozzle capacities and angles are
the “design area”. available. The objective is to obtain adequate coverage
To determine the various design areas of the transformer, and flow with a minimum number of nozzles with no
consider that the elements of the transformer are a collection of overspray. Lay out the transformer to scale and place
simple geometric figures (cylinders, cubes, etc.). Make a plan nozzles in accordance with the following:
and elevation view of the simplified transformer concept. If the a. Minimum electrical clearances
transformer is located 12 inches (.3M) or more above grade, One of the most important considerations in locating
also make a bottom view. Neglect small protrusions or increase the piping around the transformer is the distance of the
size of figure slightly to compensate. Radiators should be pipe from the electrical components or energized parts,
considered as a single unit unless there is more than a 12 inch such as bare cables, bus ducts, and the low voltage and
(.3M) space between them. In this case, they must be high voltage bushings. The clearance between any
considered as multiple units. portion of the water spray equipment and the
Required Density = d unenclosed or uninsulated electrical components, at
other than ground potential, should not be less than
Required Grade Density = dg given in the following table. These clearances are for
1. Determine the design area for the top and sides of the the altitude of 3,300 feet (1000M) or less. The distance
transformer (Ats) should be increased at the rate of one percent for each
Referring to the simplified view of the transformer, the 330 feet (100,M) increase of altitude above 3,300 feet
design area is the total exposed outside area of the (1000M).
simplified transformer concept less the area of the bottom.
2. Determine the water required for the transformer top
and sides (Qts)
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COMMONLY ACCEPTED CLEARANCES FROM nozzles have a maximum effective horizontal throw of 6
WATER SPRAY feet at 30 psi (1.8m at 2.0 bars). It may be desirable to
EQUIPMENT TO LIVE locate nozzles at the corner to achieve increased
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS coverage.
d. Horizontal distance between nozzles
The horizontal distance between nozzles should be
Nominal
Nominal Design such that their patterns intersect along the horizontal
Line Minimum Clearance line. For nozzles located 2 feet (.6m) from the surface,
Voltage to BIL
Voltage (Inches) (mm)
(KV)
Ground (KV) (KV) the following horizontal distances should be used:
30 degrees 13 inches .33m
To 15 To 9 110 7 178
60 degrees 28 inches .77m
23 13 150 10 254 90 degrees 48 inches 1.22m
34.5 20 200 13 330 e. Two sets of nozzles from the same ring
46 27 250 17 432 Because, generally speaking, small capacity nozzles
will be used, it will often be possible to extend the
69 40 350 25 635
nozzles above and below the loop by means of a nipple.
115 66 550 37 939
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Nipples longer than 2 feet (.6m) generally require
138 80 650 44 1117 additional support.
161 93 750 52 1320 f. Bottom nozzles
If the transformer or radiator is located more than 12
900 63 1600
196-230 114-132
1050 76 1930
inches (.3m) off the ground, it is necessary to protect
the bottom. This is generally done with wide angle
1175 87 2209 spray nozzles pointing upward.
1300 98 2489
287-380 166-220 g. Between radiator protection
1425
1550
1675
109
120
131
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If the radiators are more than 12 inches (.3m) apart,
nozzles must be arranged to spray into this space. A
500 290 nozzle angle should be selected so that the cone
1800 142 3606
diameter at the entrance is equal to or slightly larger
1925 153 3886
500-700 290-400 2100 168 4267 than the space between the radiators.
2300 184 4673 h. Rundown considerations
Rundown will occur on smooth, vertical surfaces.
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Projections from the surfaces, however, will “roof off”
NOTE: When the design BIL is not available, and when nominal voltage is certain areas which would normally be covered by
used for the design criteria, the highest minimum clearance listed for this rundown. These “roofed off” areas usually require
group shall be used. specific nozzle coverage.
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There are design variations in the clearance required at i. Vertical distance between nozzles
higher voltages as shown in the table where a range of For unobstructed vertical surfaces with no “roofed off” area
voltages is indicated opposite the various BIL test and unobstructed rundown, a maximum vertical distance
values in the high voltage portion of the table. Up to between nozzles is 12 feet (3.6m). In practice, however,
system voltages of 161 kv, the design BIL kv and unobstructed areas of this size are rarely encountered.
corresponding minimum clearances, phase to ground, j. Nozzle direction
have been established through long usage. At the Nozzles protecting the transformer top should be aimed
higher voltages, the relationship between design BIL kv slightly down so that all of the water impinges upon the
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and the various system voltages has not been transformer with either all on the top or some on top and
established in practice and is dependent upon several some on vertical sides. Nozzles protecting vertical
variables, so that the required clearance to ground sides and bottom should point directly at the surface to
should be based upon the design BIL used, rather than be protected. Nozzles covering irregular areas should
on the nominal line voltage or voltage to ground. Check be located for best coverage generally spraying into
latest rules of authority having jurisdiction. corners. Overspray must be avoided. Nozzles covering
b. Distance of nozzle from surface space between radiators should be arranged to spray
Unless the transformers are located indoors where directly into the open space.
there are no wind conditions, the surface of the nozzle k. Overspray
should be located no more than 2 feet (.6M) from the If nozzles are located too far from the surface, or if the
vertical surface to the transformer. angle is too large, there will be overspray, that is, water
c. Coverage for transformer top coming from the nozzle will not impinge on the
It is generally not satisfactory to run piping directly transformer and will be wasted. In order to avoid
across the top of a transformer; therefore, most of the overspray, locate nozzle closer to the transformer or
top coverage is obtained by spray nozzles throwing in use a smaller angle. Always observe electrical
from the outside. It is, however, often acceptable to run clearances.
a line between the transformer body and radiators l. Grade protection
above the transformer. Necessary electrical clearances If the transformer is located 12 inches (.3m) or more
must be maintained. Generally 30, 60 or 90 degree above a non-absorbing surface such as asphalt or
spray nozzles are installed in this top loop with the concrete, nozzles must be located under the
nozzles located approximately 1 to 2 feet (.3 to .6m) transformer pointing down and outside the transformer
above the transformer top and pointed so that the water covering an area 3 feet (.9m) around the transformer
will impinge upon the transformer. Water should not be pointing generally outward. The purpose of the grade
directed at the high voltage bushings. The above protection nozzles is to wash flammable liquid away
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from the transformer (consider grade slope). It is often III - TABLES & FORMULAS
possible to feed both bottom protection nozzles and
grade protection nozzles from the same pipe. In some TABLE A, COMMONLY ACCEPTED DENSITIES
cases (usually small transformers) it may be acceptable
to use an open pendent sprinkler in the upright position.
No grade protection is required when readily absorbs CAUTION
the flammable liquid. These design procedures are provided to you only for the general
m. Wind guidance of our water spray system designers. They contain
Often, because of transformer configuration and broad outlines of the types of considerations, which enter into the
electrical clearances, it will not be possible to locate design of water spray systems. Because of the many different
spray nozzles close to the areas that they are expected types of equipment and applications encountered in practice, we
to protect. When the installation is outside, the effect of cannot provide general system design, which will satisfy all the
varying needs of our customers. Therefore you must rely on the
the wind must be seriously considered. Small spray expertise of your system designer and encourage him to use all
nozzles operating at high pressure produce small drops available information from the owner, insurance authorities and
that are particularly susceptible to being blown away by local governmental units. Viking does not warrant or guarantee
the wind. It may be necessary to increase water density that following these procedures will result in satisfactory system
in questionable conditions. design for your particular project.
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10. Find the total amount of water delivered into each
design area by the probable nozzle arrangement
Using the assumed nozzle pressure and the smallest GPM/Ft. Sq. MM/Min.
available capacity nozzles, determine the amount of water Transformers
discharged by each nozzle and the total amount of water in Top & Sides .25 10.18
each design area. Bottom .25 10.18
Grade .15 6.11
11. Adjust the design
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Compare the water delivered to the design area by the
Pipe Racks
probable nozzle arrangement with that required. Increase
or reduce nozzle sizes and pressures as necessary. (Note Pipe Surface .10 4.07
that because of the irregularities of transformers, many Maximum over plan area
nozzles are required to provide coverage. In addition, projected on grade .50 20.35
because of electrical clearances, some of these nozzles Legs .10 4.07
O
are required to throw at maximum distances. For this
reason it may not be possible to reduce the number of Tanks
nozzles or the operating pressure far enough to approach Shells .25 10.18
the minimum. In practice it may be possible to reduce the Supports .25 10.18
BS
Concaved
Area of Shell = As = TT DL End
Length = l
Design Area - AL = (w + h) l Design Area - AL = TT Dl
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WATER SPRAY
DESIGN DATA DESIGN
L= H N = number of rings -
N must be a whole number.
L must not exceed 12 ft. or 3.7 M.
TE
Fig. 3c - Spherical Design Area = At = Ab = TT D2
LE Top and bottom 2
O
BS
L= H
N + 1/3
N = number of rings -
must be a whole number.
L must not exceed 12 ft. or 3.7 M.
WATER SPRAY
DESIGN DATA DESIGN
TABLE B
Water Spray Protection
Vertical Tanks: Top and Bottom
Horizontal Tanks: Ends
Commonly accepted maximum tank diameters for effective coverage by generally uniformally spaced spray nozzles located 2 ft.
(.6 M) from the surface of vertical or horizontal tank ends of Flat, Concaved or Convex form.
TE
LE
O
BS
Number
O
WATER SPRAY
DESIGN DATA DESIGN
TABLE C
Water Spray Protection
Vertical and Horizontal Tank Shells
Commonly accepted maximum tank diameters for effective coverage by equal radially spaced spray nozzles located 2 ft. (.6 M)
from tank surface of vertical or horizontal tanks.
TE
LE
Number MAXIMUM TANK DIAMETER FOR VARIOUS ANGLE NOZZLES
Angle
of
Between 30° 60° 90° 120° 140°
Nozzles
Nozzles
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Used Ft. M Ft. M Ft. M Ft. M Ft. M
1 -- .8* ,24 1.5* ,46 2* ,61 * * * *
2 180 1.5* ,46 3* ,92 5* 1,5 * * * *
BS
WATER SPRAY
DESIGN DATA DESIGN
IV -- WORK SHEETS
WORK SHEET A
WATER SPRAY
Tank Diameter = D = Tank Shell Length = L =
PROTECTION FOR
HORIZONTAL TANKS Tank End Height = h = Density Required = d =
TE
D2 = h2 )
Spherical End Ae = TT
( 4
4 Find Water
Required for
LE
Qe1 = Ae1 x Density = Ae1(d)
Qe2 = Ae2 x Density = Ae2(d)
Ends Qe1 = Ae1 =
Supports
WATER SPRAY
DESIGN DATA DESIGN
TE
Solve by Trial & Error L= N=
2 ( 4 )
O
Spherical A t = TT D2 At =
2
BS
4 Find Design A s - TT D L
Area of Shell
O
Rings A s1 = As 2 =
WATER SPRAY
DESIGN DATA DESIGN
TE
8 Find Water Required Qa1 = Aa1 x d
for Appendages Qa = Qa + Qa2 ----
Qa =
9 Find Design
Al = See Fig. 4
Area of Legs Al =
10 Find Water
LE
Demand for Ql1 = Al1 x dl
Each Leg Ql1
Nozzle
Arrangement
WATER SPRAY
DESIGN DATA DESIGN
WORK SHEET C
TE
Demand for
Top & Sides Qts =
7 Find Total
Water Demand Qtot = Qts + Qb + Qg Qtot
Top & Sides Bottom Grade
8 Assume Calculate Based on
Nozzle Pressure Water Supply
Form F_042602 New page replaces pages 279-293 dated June 1977.
(Updated data and renumbered page.)