In nfpa 20, fire pump suction diameters are identified based on the maximum. The column pipe coupling has bronze centering spiders with flutedrubber line shaft bearings. Standard for the installation of stationary pumps for fire protection include a requirement for an alternate flow measurement means for flow meters, modifications to the water mist fire pump requirements, and limited service controller requirements. Vertical turbine pump the cvls vertical turbine pump is designed for a very vide range of applications. The turbines are designed for stand pipe, sprinkler, chemical mitigation and hydrant systems. Vertical turbine pumps are often staged that is, designed with more than one impeller. With individual pump capacities over 30,000 gallons per minute, hydroflo has provided many industrial and municipal cooling tower projects. Vertical turbine pumps installation double casing vpc operation. Vertical turbine pumps installation double casing vpc.
Floway pumps excellent vertical turbine pumps solutions. The 1580 series fire pumps are designed to provide water to stand pipe, sprinkler, chemical mitigation and hydrant systems for fire suppression in industrial and commercial facilities. For information or questions not covered in this manual, contact ac fire pump systems at 847 9663700. It has a long vertical shaft connected to several impellers, and each additional impeller increases the amount of pump head. This is important when the pump support floor or foundation is above the suction lift of a horizontal fire pump. Learn more the 8100 series fire pump is designed to provide water to stand pipe, sprinkler, chemical mitigation and hydrant systems for fire.
Multistage vertical turbine pumps with bronze impellers and cast iron bowls. Vertical turbine pumps vertical turbine pumps 3 goulds vertical turbine pumps pump bowl assembly the bowl assembly is the heart of the vertical turbine pump. Fire pumps are part of an applications water supply and are powered by electricity, diesel or steam. Vertical turbine fire pump 2 fittings and other accessories fire pump systems include valves and fittings to insure the proper delivery and control of water to the sprinkler heads or hydrants. Pdf hydroflo get more information about vertical turbine pump. Inspection and maintenance schedule vertical turbine pumps. For example, if a singlestage turbine one with only one impeller is designed to produce 1,000 gallons per minute gpm at 100 feet total. They comply either with iso, asme or api standards, and guarantee reliable and efficient processes. The test pressure is to be upto 2 times the maximum working pressure of the pump, but in no case less than 250 psi 1724 kpa to ensure no rupture or leakage through the castings at the test pressure. Vertical turbine pump pumping infrastructure excel. Number of column pipes and stages, types of impellers and bowls, sealing systems, bearing arrangements and the material selection will meet any requirements within its working area. Use of the equipment on a service other than stated in the order will nullify the warranty, unless written approval is obtained in advance from ac fire pumps. Among the most versatile pumps in pattersons arsenal, the sentinel vertical turbine fire pump stands on our vertical pump expertise. The fire pumps come in a wide range of flows and pressures ranges.
Ac fire pump offers a range of vertical inline pumps. Our vertical turbine fire pumps are ul listed and are in compliance to nfpa 20 design requirements. Main parts and material carbon steel ss cast iron bronze ss brass available size 500 750 1250 1500 2000 2500 3000. Pump shaft, pump shaft coupling column shaft c45 1. A thorough examination of this subject is beyond the scope of this session, however there are points that can be addressed in the time allowed. The bowls are vitraglass coated in the waterways for improved efficiencies. Vertical turbine fire pumps 500 70 162 6x6x12 175 1. Vertical turbine fire pumps from ac fire pump are designed to provide water to stand pipe, sprinkler, chemical mitigation and hydrant systems for fire suppression in industrial and commercial facilities. Recommendations in this presentation follow guidelines set forth by the hydraulic institute, section 9.
The modular construction assures complete flexibility in selecting a pump. Fire pump sizing the estimated performance of the fire pump between 100% and 150% of rated flow can be calculated using the following formula. Naffcos ul listed vertical turbine fire pumps provide you with a reliable solution for your underground water source type fire fighting. A fire pump is a part of a fire sprinkler systems water supply and powered by electric, diesel or steam. Ac fire pump xylem applied water systems united states.
Goulds vit vertical industrial turbine pumps product description using stateoftheart techniques in turbine pump design, goulds vertical turbine line covers a wide range of hydraulic conditions to meet virtually every pumping service in the industry with optimum efficiency. Zerocompromise fire protection with zerocompromise pumps. Patterson pumps are effec tive in fire control systems. Aurora fire pumps section 914 page 201 vertical turbine date. Aurora fire pumps electric driven vertical turbine section 914 page 202 date april 2006 supersedes section 914 page 202 dated may 2004 notes 1. Ac fire pump offers vertical turbine fire pumps with spacesaving designs. Floway pumps are built around the versatility of the vertical pump design. Total volume faction 0 12 inhouse hydraulic design 4. Vertical turbine pumps fire fighting system off shore. Box 790 toccoa, georgia 30577 706 8862101 fax 706 8860023.
Although each fire pump system is different, most systems include a pressure gauge on the discharge of the. Steel mills to classrooms, our engineers have met the pumping requirements. Using stateoftheart techniques in turbine pump design, goulds vertical turbine line covers a wide range of hydraulic conditions to meet virtually every pumping service in the industry with optimum efficiency. Insulated work gloves when handling hot bearings or using bearing heater. The turbines are designed for stand pipe, sprinkler. Installation operation and maintenance manual iom hydraulic coverage. Vertical turbines are used for fire protection where the water source is below ground or deck level. The model vtp pump is a vertical turbine lineshaft pump, which is designed to meet wide ranges of service with maximum dependability. Flowserve products are designed, developed and manufactured with stateoftheart technologies in.
Turbine pumps xylem applied water systems united states. Because it embodies the latest design concepts and engineering technology, this pump is ideal for fighting fire. Bowls and suction bell are bolted together allowing for easier disassembly. Vertical turbine pumps deep well national pump company. The range of flowserve vertical pumps covers wetpit, double case, submersible, slurry and solid handling, sump and concrete volute configurations. Pentair aurora vertical turbine fire pump series 914. Vertical turbine pumps vtps centrifugal pumps english 71569224 10 page 4 of 76 1 introduction and safety 1.
The lineshaft turbine pumps have aboveground discharge with waterlubricated line shaft bearings. Unlike centrifugal designs, vertical turbine fire pumps can be used with water supply levels that are below the pump suction. Depending upon exact job specifications, our engineers select the best combination of pump components and materials of constructions to meet virtually any water application. A vertical turbine fire pump can be installed in wells, offshore platforms, rivers, or wherever a fluctuating water level exists. Fire pump systems in nfpa 20 standard etna pompa ve hidrofor. Vit vertical industrial turbine pumps goulds pumps. Vertical turbine pumps xylem applied water systems canada. A vertical turbine type fire pump with a diesel engine attached on the right. They activate when the pressure in the fire sprinkler systems falls beneath a certain. Pentairs fairbanks nijhuis offers a quality line of vertical turbine pumps, suitable for various liquids and applications. Vertical orientation turbine pumps with a vertical orientation, also called deep well pumps, are designed to pump media vertically through the pump body. The pump intake is either connected to the public underground water supply piping, or. Each additional impeller increases the amount of head the pump can produce while the flow remains unchanged. The armstrong vertical turbine vt fire pumps are the only pump type allowed to draw water from belowgrade sources.
The pump is available with a dry motor installation, in a wide range of flow rates, pressure heads and. Vertical turbine pumps ac fire pump xylem hong kong. The impeller and diffuser type casing are designed to deliver the head and capacity that your system requires in. Pentair aurora vertical turbine fire pump series 914 fire. B102 ols threaded vertical turbine b1500 peerless fire product line brochure b2301 end suction series c pump b2302 end suction series f pump b1522 pvf inline fire pump package b1200 horizontal split case series ae b185 vertical turbine pump data b110 vertical turbine brochureposter b110 poster 16 x 20. The pump is operational drain the pump and isolate pipework before dismantling the pump the appropriate safety precautions should be taken where the pumped liquids are hazardous. The deepset vertical turbine pumps are available in configurations that include either oillubricated or fresh water flushed enclosed lineshaft or. Spp pumps is the worlds leading specialist manufacturer of quality fire protection pump packages.
Sffeco products centrifugal fire pumps vertical turbine. The fairbanks nijhuis vertical turbine pump is an energy efficient and reliable pump for specific applications. Each pump is tested hydrostatically for not less than 5 minutes. This style of pump offers more material and configurationread more. Wissam minkara export department 1 vertical turbine pump installation notes v1 type electrical motor. Warranty is valid only when genuine ac fire pumps parts are used.
Lineshaft vertical turbines are configured such that the hydraulic components are submerged into the pumped fluid while the motor is located above ground, making it easy to access electrical components. Updates to nfpa 20 significant changes to the 20 edition of nfpa 20. Vt pumps dont need priming as their impellers stay submerged in water ate all times. Typical specifications vertical turbine fire pump motor driven section 914 page 103 date april 1, 2006 controller the electric motor controller shall be arranged to start the fire pump motor automatically on loss of system pressure with automatic stop manual stop. Vertical turbine fire pump hvac fluidflow solutions. Numerous sizes, hydraulics and material combinations are particularly well suited for use in applications where uncompromising reliability and. Peerless pump offers fire pumps, centrifugal pumps. Vertical turbine pump pumping infrastructure excel fluid. Vit short set lineshaft turbine pumps xylem applied water. Ulfm multistage vertical fire pump 80% 80% 60% 65% 70% 75% 75% 70% 65% 60% 82% 250 gpm 375 gpm bhp 216. Date of manufacture the date of manufacture is indicated on the pump data plate. Vit short set lineshaft turbine pumps xylem applied.
Multistage lineshaft vertical turbine pumps are ideal for wet pit, open sump, or deep well pumping. The impeller and diffuser type casing are designed to deliver the head and capacity that your system requires in the most efficient way possible. Vertical turbine fire pump on sales quality vertical. Ac fire pump vertical turbine fire pump ac model fp instruction manual iomac8499r00en installer. See figure 1 for open lineshaft pump and figure 2 for enclosed lineshaft pump with vhs and vss motors. Goulds vertical turbine pumps 3 goulds vertical turbine pumpsev v pump bowl assembly the bowl assembly is the heart of the vertical turbine pump. Peerless pump offers fire pumps, centrifugal pumps, vertical. Vertical turbine pumps lineshaft turbine pumps xylem us. Shut off head feet shut off head psi pump max bhp or max pump gear bhp wpi mtr hp 1. Vertical turbine fire pump normally moves water from deep well or reservoir below ground level. They are specially designed for pumping water from deep water sources such as wells, and are mainly used over other types of pumps in applications where the water surface fluctuates. Series 480 vertical turbine 5 pump identification manufacturer americanmarsh pumps 185 progress road collierville, tn 38017 united states of america type of pump the americanmarsh vertical turbine pump is a vertical, multistage turbine centrifugal pump. Flexible staging enables these units to meet capacity requirements in a minimum of floor space. Vertical turbine pumps should be applied for any underground water source where the supply water level is below the pump suction.