Fire Fighting System
Fire Fighting System
A Fire Fighting System is probably the most important of the Industrial service, as its aim is to protect human life and industrial property, strictly in that order. The National Safety Council (NSC) of India keeps an eye on the Safety Rules and Regulation
The Fire Fighting System Consist of Three Basic Parts:
A large storage of water in tanks, either underground or on top of the building, called a fire storage tank.
A fire water Pump House
A Large Network of pipes ending in either hydrants or sprinklers (covering all areas in the plant)
The Storage Tanks
If you have observed carefully in the industrial area or in the individual chemical factory you must have seen the RED color large storage tanks, these are a water storage tanks for an emergency fire situation. Its capacity depends on the area of how much you need to cover with water.The storage water can be done in any way such as discussed a large tank or a underground storage with open to atmosphere.
Jockey Pumps
The Jockey pump name itself tells us the pump is in jogging mode i.e. it’s just maintain the Water Pressure in the fire water pipeline which is running around the Industry. The water pressure to be maintained in the pipeline is in between 5 to 7 kg/cm2. Pressure transmitters are mounted on the fire water pipelines to monitor the pressure, usually 3 no.s. will be installed or depends on plant philosophy.
