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 FIREWATER PUMP NFPA20
 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for
Fire Protection
Purpose of a Fire Pump

 A fire pump is an primary part of a fire

sprinkler system, as it provides high-pressure
water accessibility to the fire sprinkler system
& standpipe systems increasing the flow rate
of the water
.
Listing Authorities

• Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

• Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FM)
 Codes and Standards

NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire
Protection
Allowable Pump Types

– Horizontal Split Case

– Vertical In-Line
– End Suction
– Vertical Turbine( VIP PROJECT )
Vertical Turbine Fire Pumps
vertical turbine fire pump diagram
Jockey pump

A jockey pump is a small pump connected to

a fire sprinkler system to maintain pressure
in the sprinkler pipes. This is to ensure that if a
fire-sprinkler is activated, there will be a pressure
drop
FIRE PUMP SEQUENCE OF
DESCRIPTION ACTION
OPERATION
The jockey pump will start and maintain
If the system pressure decrease to the pressure until the pressure
due 107 PSI to any demand reached117PSI.If the pressure reached
above the 117 psi the jockey pump will
stop automatically

If the system pressure decrease to The duty pump will start and maintains the
100 Psi due to increase in the demand pressure at117 psi .The duty pump will be
stop after set time delay

If the system pressure decrease to The stand by pump will start and maintain
90 psi due to the increase in the the pressure 117 psi(If duty pump get any
demand (Also the duty pump fail to failure alarm mode )
operate due to any failure )
NFPA Required Pump accessories
• Pressure gauge, instrument
for measuring the condition of a
fluid (liquid or gas)

Pressure gauge
Air Release Valve

• 1/2” Air Release Valve is required

• Exception: top centre-line discharge
end vertical fire pumps
Pressure Relief Valve

Angle Pressure Relief Valve is designed specifically to automatically relieve

excess pressure in fire protection pumping systems. Pilot controlled, it maintains
constant system pressure at the pump discharge within very close limits as
demands change. At pump start, Cla-Val Relief Valve modulates to relieve excess
pump capacity, maintaining positive system pressure at the pump discharge
Isolation Valves

 One type of valve commonly used to control water flow to fire

sprinkler systems is known as an OS&Y gate valve. OS&Y means
“outside stem and yoke” or "outside screw and yoke". OS&Y gate
valves operate by opening and closing via a gate, which lowers into
or rises out of the valve.
Non return valve
A non-return valve allows flow in only one direction , protecting
to the reversed flow
Flow meter

A flow meter is a device used to

measure the volume or mass of a
gas or liquid. Flow meters are referred
to by many names, such as flow gauge,
flow indicator, liquid meter, flow rate
sensor
Test header for fire pump

A test header allows for

the flowing of large
quantities of water
through multiple landing
valve
pressure reducing

When the water enters the regulator at

high pressure, the inner mechanism
constricts the diaphragm to narrow the
flow of water
JOCKEY PUMP REQUIREMENTS &
SIZING - NFPA 20
Pressure Maintenance Pump
(Jockey)
• Every system has a normal leakage rate that will result in a pressure drop
• Jockey Pump will maintain the pressure in the system
• This will prevent the main fire pump from starting for minor leaks
• Jockey (pressure maintenance) pumps and jockey controllers need not be listed for
fire protection service.

• “The primary or standby fire pump shall not be used as a pressure maintenance pump.”
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF JOCKEY PUMP

 A rule of thumb for sizing jockey pump supplying underground piping

is to use 1% of the fire pump rated capacity.
 For example:
 A fire pump with rated capacity of 2000 gpm.
 Then the jockey pump flow rate is 2000 gpm * 1% = 20 gpm
The jockey pump shall not be required to have alternate or standby
power.
 VALVES OF JOCKEY PUMP:
 An isolation valve shall be installed on the suction side of the jockey
pump to isolate the pump for repair.
 A check valve and isolation valve shall be installed in the discharge
pipe of the jockey pump.
SENSING LINE FOR JOCKEY PUMP

 Jockey pump shall have its own individual pressure sensing line (15 to
25 mm ) nominal size made between its discharge check & isolation
valve.
Jockey Pump Controllers
 Color Touchscreen Display
 The JOCKEY Touch - Jockey Pump Controllers are supplied with a
micro-processor based, color touchscreen.
 The touchscreen display allows the user to monitor and program func-
tions and values.
 Pressure input is provided by a 4-20mA pressure sensor.
Vertical turbine pump
What is vertical turbine fire pump?

 In this type of pump the impellers are fully immersed in water,

maintaining priming at all times. The pumps are driven by
vertical electric motors or by diesel engines through a right-angle
gearbox.
 Vertical Turbine Fire Pumps
• BENFITS
– Will operate under suction lift
– Available in electric or diesel drive
– Available over wide flow and head range
Vertical turbine pump

 In this design, the pump is installed, submerged in water and its

motor is installed at ground or surface level. The
power for driving the pump is transmitted through a rigid shaft
running into the underground water tank or well. The
pump having impeller of either or semi axial flow type. Since these
impeller resemble to those of turbine, such pumps are generally
called vertical turbine pumps.
Turbine pumps has got three distinct
sections
 Bowl assembly
 Column assembly
 Head assembly
Pump Bowl Assembly of Turbine Pumps
 The core of the vertical turbine pump is the bowl assembly. The
casing of the impeller and diffuser
type is optimized for the efficient delivery of head and capability that
your device
needs. The pump can be initiated without the priming with the
submerged impellers. The discharge from bowl assembly is co-axial
with the shaft and contained by a vertical column pipe or discharge
pipe through which water is delivered.
Design Features of Turbine
Pumps
 Suction bell bearing – Provided for shaft stability
 Sand collar – Prevents solids from entering suction bearing
 Impeller – Semi-open or enclosed for appropriate service conditions
 Taper lock – Carbon or alloy steel for fastening impellers
 Keyed – Impeller fastened on to shaft by key and split ring
 Pump shaft – Heavy duty stainless steel, Monel and other alloys for
high strength and corrosion resistance
 Stages – Flanged and bolted together for ease of maintenance
Touchscreen based electric fi re
pump controllers

Product Features
Touchscreen Display
General
Speed of commissioning, configuration and troubleshooting are use of a 7”
touchscreen, users can easily program all site specific
set points through an intuitive menu structure, view all critical system
information, and troubleshoot quickly and accurately via on-screen
diagnostics.
 Automatic Transfer Switch
Integration
An automatic transfer switch (ATS) is a
device that automatically transfers a
power supply from its primary source
to a backup source when it senses a
failure or outage in the primary source.
Remote Alarm Panels

The remote alarm panel shall be equipped Monitoring provision . B. The panel shall
automatically detect input alarm from main panel
What is the NFPA Standard for
pump testing
 According to NFPA 25, fire pumps must be tested on both a monthly
and annual basis to ensure that they will perform as designed. These
two different tests are referred to as a monthly “churn” test and
an annual flow test.
Churn test for fire pump
The fire pump churn test is done by running the fire
pump without the water flowing. The churn pressure is
measured. This is a measure of the pressure the pump
delivers when it is running without water flowing through it.
OPERATION
PRE-STARTING CHECKS:
Before starting the pump the following checks should be made:

 Rotate the pump shaft by hand to make sure the pump is free and the impeller is correctly
positioned
 Make sure the shaft-adjusting nut is property locked into position.
 Be sure the driver has been properly lubricated in accordance with the instructions
furnished with the driver.
 Check the driver rotation. Remember the pump must be disconnected from the driver
before checking. The driver must rotate COUNTER-CLOCKWISE when looking down at the top
of the driver.
 Check all connections to the driver and control equipment.
 Check that all piping connections are tight.
 Check all anchor bolts for tightness.
 Check all bolting and tubing connections for tightness (driver mounting bolts, flanged
coupling bolts, seal housing cover bolts, seal piping, etc.).
 Make sure the mechanical seal is properly adjusted and locked into place.
INITIAL STARTUP:

 1. If the discharge line has a valve in it, it should be partially open for initial starting.
 2. Start lubrication liquid flow on enclosed lineshaft units.
 3. Start the pump and observe the operation. If there is any excess noise or
 vibration, or if the pump seems sluggish, or will not run, disconnect the pump
 immediately and refer to Section 6 for probable cause.
 4. If the pump starts satisfactorily, open the discharge valve as desired.
 5. Check complete pump and driver for leaks, loose connections or improper
 operation.
 6. If possible, the pump should be left running for approximately 1/2 hour on the
 initial startup. This will allow the bearings, packing or seals, and other parts to
 "run-in" and reduce the possibility of trouble on future starts.
MAINTENANCE

 PERIODIC INSPECTION:
 A periodic (once a month) detailed inspection is suggested for all units. During this inspection.
The pump and driver should be checked for performance and change in noise or vibration
level, loose bolts or piping, dirt and corrosion. Clean and repaint all areas that are rusted or
corroded.

 Flow need to check for pump & electrical parts

 Function of ats operation
 PUMP LUBRICATION:
 Other than the packing box lubrication outlined in the Greasing The Packing Box Section
and lineshaft lubrication outlined in Lineshaft Lubrication Section, the pump will not require
further periodic lubrication. The suction bearing on the bowl assembly should be repacked
when repairs are made, however, no attempt should be made to repack until repairs to the bowl
assembly are necessary.

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 Check list

SI remark
no T&c check list for the duty pump& stand by pump
1
Check the suction valve and check valve for any leakage from pump
2
Check the control panel doe cleanness
3
Check the control cable inside the panel for looseness’s
4
Check the incoming voltage & power available indication on
5
Check the manual start button
6
Check the pressure relief valve installed or not
7
Check the cut in pressure & cut of pressure
8
Check the automatic start stop function
9
Check the run status in controller
10 Check proper anchoring as per drawings and manufacturer recommendation
11 Direction of flow through pump match direction of water flow
12 Pump’s manifold connection is aligned with suction and discharge pipeline.
13 Pump is not stressed by piping
14 Pipes are supported independently of the pump
15 Re-check horizontal and vertical alignment after connection to pipeline
16 Gaskets are properly inserted in each connection
17 Torqueing of the flanges is done as per manufacturer’s recommendation
18 Pump label is permanently fixed
19 Pump is lubricated (if applicable)
20 Installation of pump accessories is as per manufacturer recommendation
21 Check installation of control panels and remote alarm panels
22 Check earthing and bonding as per manufacturer recommendations
23 Check wiring and connection to control panels and remote alarm panels
24 Fire pump controller is not used as a junction box to supply other equipment
 FIRE PUMP DETAIL

DUTY PUMP 1 STAND BY PUMP 1

Model 250VTP550-26X3 Model 250VTP550-26X3
SL NO V202004290007
SL NO V202004290006
TYPE CENTERIFUGAL FIRE PUMP-VERTICAL SHAFT
TYPE CENTERIFUGAL FIRE PUMP-VERTICAL SHAFT
TURBINE TURBINE
MANUFACTOR CNP NM FIRE MANUFACTOR CNP NM FIRE
SUTION 7 M(NPSH) SUTION 7 M(NPSH)
RATED RPM 1480 RPM RATED RPM 1480 RPM
FLOW RATE 2000 GPM FLOW RATE 2000 GPM
HEAD 131 PSI HEAD 131 PSI
MAX PRESSURE 175 PSI MAX PRESSURE 175 PSI
RATED POWER 415 V RATED POWER 415 V
RATED AMPS 275 A RATED AMPS 275 A
PHASE PHASE 3 PHASE
3 PHASE
MODEL OF CONTROLLER MODEL OF CONTROLLER FT90-200-J-L1-B-P7-P8
FT90-200-J-L1-B-P7-P8
JOCKEY PUMP 1
Model CDL8-12
SL NO 2006000314
TYPE CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
MANUFACTOR CNP
SUTION 2 M (NPSH)
RATED RPM 2900
FLOW RATE 40 GPM
HEAD 101.8 M
MAX PRESSURE 25 BAR
RATED POWER 415 V
RATED AMPS 10.0 A
PHASE 3 PHASE
MODEL OF CONTROLLER XTJP-GO7-L1
 Thank you!