John D. Jensen, P.E., Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory, Idaho Falls, Idaho

Frequently Overlooked Issues in Designing Fire Pump Systems

Some important considerations are often missing in fire pump system design. Asking the following questions will help the designer avoid overlooking some key concerns: Were adjustments made for altitude, pump-room temperature and for a right angle drive on a diesel-engine pump? On one engine derating table, the temperature graph begins at 77ºF.