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New Firewater Ringmain

11/19/2007 9:10 AM

Dear all,

How to conduct a hydraulic calculation for firewater ringmain, conected with sprinkler systems around the equipment and foam systems in oil&gas processing plant? I know this sounds too general, but I am at the beginning of the project and dunno how to start. Therefore I'm expecting to see all kinds of replies - from usual design inputs/requirements, to experiences from some specific applications, and to deepen the discussion as much as possible. Therefore be as detailed or as general as much as you like, any answer/further question is very welcome.

Thx in advance and regards.
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Re: New Firewater Ringmain

11/21/2007 9:18 AM

Buy, beg, borrow, or steal a copy of NFPA 14, 16, 15, and 13 standards and study the water supply requirements for a start.

If the owner is insured, see if the insurance company has any requirements or if the can help get you requirements (they may have an interest in minimizing any insured losses).

Find out what the local standards might be for fire protection.

My first choice would be a gridded distribution system (usually most expensive, most redundancy), followed by a perimeter loop (ringmain), with a trunk and branch system (least costly, and least redundant) being least favored for water supply distribution.

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