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 GRUNDFOS CORPORATE PRESENTATION 2

One man’s ambition

1945
“The world is full of problems that
can be solved in a better way”
Poul Due Jensen
Agenda:
1. Sprinkler Fire Systems Operation
2. Fire Pumps Range
3. EN 12845 Systems from Grundfos
4. Online selection tool
FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS| Safety and Protection

POSSIBLE MIND-SET
…the legislation imposes me to have safety protection. I’m going to spend money for something I will never use….
Just try to content the authorities and look for the cheapest solution…..

Why should we at
all look for the top
solutions for all this??

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| Safety and Protection Paradigm shift

….I will spend money for something I will never use…

Heat release rate

(HRR)
Time [s]

….I’m going to INVEST money for lives safety and property protection!!!!

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FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS | Safety and Protection
GOALS THE ‘HOW’
1 Lives Safety Fire prevention strategy
the primary goal of fire safety efforts is to protect The basic strategy of fire prevention
building occupants from injury and to prevent is to control or isolate sources of
loss of lives fuel and heat in order to halt
combustion – in other words, to
break the so-called ‘fire triangle’.
FIRE PROTECTION
2 Property Protection
the secondary goal of fire safety PASSIVE PROTECTION ACTIVE PROTECTION
is to prevent property damage • Study and design criteria for • Fumes detecting system
or loss adequate emergency exit for • Combustion gas removal system
buildings • Firefighting system
• Study of the reaction of the
material to a flame
• (…)

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FIRESYSTEMS Operation:

-Sprinkler system
-Water storage
-Pumps
• Duty pump
• Standby pump
• Jockey pump
FIRESYSTEMS Operation:

On = 5.0 Bar
Sprinklers
Stand
pipe On = 4.5 Bar

5.0 On = 6.0 Off =7.5 Bar

Pressure
4.5 gauge/switch
OC
Test valve and flow meter
6.0

Jockey pump Time

Pump Pump
with with Fire break out
Electric Diesel
motor engine >>
Temperature increase
FIRESYSTEMS Operation:

On = 5.0 Bar
Sprinklers
Stand
pipe On = 4.5 Bar
5.0 On = 6.0 Off =7.5 Bar
Pressure
4.5 gauge/switch
Test valve and flow meter Bar
6.0 7.5
6.0

Jockey pump Time

Pump Pump
with with Sprinkler open
Electric Diesel
motor engine >>
System pressure drop
FIRESYSTEMS Operation:

On = 5.0 Bar
Sprinklers
Stand
pipe On = 4.5 Bar
5.0 On = 6.0 Off =7.5 Bar
Pressure
4.5 gauge/switch
Test valve and flow meter 6.0 Bar
7.5
6.0

Jockey pump Time

Pump Pump
with with Jockey pump ON
Electric Diesel
motor engine >>
Maintain setpoint
FIRESYSTEMS Operation:

On = 5.0Bar
Sprinklers
Stand
pipe On = 4.5 Bar
5.0 On = 6.0 Off =7.5 Bar
Pressure
4.5 gauge/switch
Test valve and flow meter 6.0 Bar
7.5
6.0
5.0
Jockey pump Time

Pump Pump
with with Signal to Main pump
Electric Diesel
motor engine >>
No Stable pressure
FIRESYSTEMS Operation:

On = 5.0 Bar
Sprinklers
Stand
pipe On = 4.5 Bar
5.0 On = 6.0 Off =7.5 Bar
Pressure
4.5 gauge/switch
Test valve and flow meter 6.0 Bar
max
min

Jockey pump Time

Pump Pump
with with Main pump start
Electric Diesel
motor engine >>
Maintain setpoint
 PRODUCT RANGE

Listed
Highest level for fire systems. The system is built
acc. to a standard (e.g. NFPA 20,BS/EN12845) and is
$$$ approved (and listed) by a third party authority (like
e.g. HSF, DNF
3 FM/UL or LPCB).

According Systems According to Standard

to Std Systems are built acc. to a standard (e.g.
$$ (EN12845 e.g HYDRO EN NFPA, EN 12845 ) but without further
Trend

NFPA2 20) approval by a third party authority.

2

Free release
Ordinary pumps used for fire.
$ e.g FS
Red Pumps
1
1. Free Release Firesets

Free release in general refers to ordinary water pumps used for fire.
Red Pumps

According
to Std
(EN12845
NFPA 20)
2

e.g FS
 2. Firesets According to EN Standard

Firesets built according to a standard EN 12845 (or NFPA )

According
to Std
EN12845 e.g HYDRO EN

Components are not approved or listed by a third party.

 EN 12845-EUROPEAN NORM AND INTERACTING
STANDARDS
EN 12845 is the European Norm for Design, installation and
maintenance of fixed fire firefighting systems and sprinkler system.

Accepted as national standards without alteration by the

following countries
Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
Hydro EN

(numbers in bracket refer to paragraph of EN 12845 Standard)

Options

Fireset set with 1 diesel driven duty pump, 1 electric

Hen- Y
duty pump, 1 jockey (most common for GKE market)

Hen-S2 Fireset set with 2 electric duty pumps plus 1 jockey

Fireset set with 1 diesel driven duty pump plus 1

Hen-T1
jockey

Fireset set with 2 diesel driven duty pumps plus 1

Hen-T2
jockey

Hen-S1 Fireset set with 1 electric duty pump plus 1 jockey

HYDRO EN | EN 12845 – Product portfolio
SIMPLEX DUPLEX ACCESSORIES

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HYDRO EN | EN 12845 – Product portfolio
 Dedicated pump range up to 650
m3/h each duty pump - fixed impeller
size to optimize drivers combinations
 All drive combination - electric and/or
diesel driven
 Modular construction to fit all pump
room’s layout needs
 Complete documentation package
 MODBUS RTU as standard scope of
supply for the remote monitoring of the
system alarm

Jockey pump
Control Panel

Engine driven Electric driven Master

unit Control unit Control PLC /
Panel Panel PC

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HYDRO EN | EN 12845 – Product portfolio
 Jockey pump always included Priming tanks
on request
Priming tanks
on request

 Built-in accessories and optional kits

(e.g. flow measuring kit, negative
suction kit, etc)

 Plug&Pump solution; One stop shop

- piping and fittings already assembled
and tested

 Completely Grundfos
designed for all parts,
top performance Pos.
A
Connection/description
Scope of supply limits
Pos. Connection/description
Priming circuit connection for the duty or standby electric
6
B Duty electric pump pump
Priming circuit connection for the duty or standby diesel
C Jockey pump 7
pump
D Standby diesel pump 8 Priming circuit connection for the jockey pump
E Diaphragm pressure tank 9 System outlet connection
1 Independent inlet connection for the duty electric pump 10 Connection for technical room sprinkler
2 Independent inlet connectionfor the standby diesel pump 11 Test circuit outlet
Fully EN1845 compliant for peace of 3 Inlet connection for the jockey pump 12 Diesel tank vent
Recirculation circuit connection for the duty or standby Cooling circuit outlet with water/water heat exchanger, if
mind for our customers!! 4
electric pump
Recirculation circuit connection for the duty or standby
13
available
5 14 Diesel engine exhaust gas outlet
diesel pump with direct air cooling

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HYDRO EN | Modularized concept
 Shipped in macro block to ease the installation,  More connection point to the sprinkler net
handling and positioning. Lifting lugs and anchoring  Flow measuring loop can be connected to any of the
eyes. available ports
 Double discharge connection for a ring design
connection Galvanised steel
manifolds with Three
(3) connection ports

 The diesel control panel

and the tank
can be separated
from the skid and
re-positioned
Remember to consider the clearances to be able
where best suited Hi
nt to move the equipment into the installation room.
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HYDRO EN | Modularized concept
 Sometimes the pump
room layout is not
ideal, neither known
in advance. Some
other times small
details are overseen
and discovered only
upon erection
(possibly too late)….

Structural
Pillar

Width of entry!

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HYDRO EN | Modularized concept
 Sometimes the pump
room layout is not
ideal, neither known
in advance. Some
other times small
details are overseen
and discovered only
upon erection
(possibly too late)….

Structural
Pillar

Hi Grundfos modular
nt
construction reduces Width of entry!
the risk of major problem
during installation

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 Hydro EN

3. Complete scope of supply and wide accessory list

On request
 Flow measuring loop

-Connecting a measuring loop with flow meter

allows for flow and pressure testing whenever
required.
-Measuring loop is piped back to storage tank
 Grundfos Hydro EN – the active fire protection for customer peace of mind

Pump - fully in compliance EN12845, para 10.1

Duty pumps
 the Q-H performance curve has to be stable - the total head declines
continuously with increasing rate of flow

CUSTOMER BENEFIT: safety 120

the pump is the hart of the 100

active protection system , we

80
design and test a dedicated H0 = HMAX
range for Fire application
H[m]

60

with special impeller design 40

20

0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
3
Q[m /h]
 Grundfos Hydro EN – the active fire protection for customer peace of mind

Pump coupling EN12845, para 10.1

Duty pumps
 …….end suction pump shall be of the “back pull-out”

Duty pumps - both the electric and diesel pumps have to be equipped with spacer
coupling so that inner parts of the hydraulics can be inspected without
disconnecting the piping from the pump body

CUSTOMER BENEFIT: electric pump and diesel pump fully in compliance,

fast and easy maintenance
 Grundfos Hydro EN – the active fire protection for customer peace of mind

Diesel cooling EN 12845 para 10.9.3

1. Direct air cooling
2. Liquid cooled via radiator (Air/water)
3. Liquid cooled Heat exchanger, with water taken
from the pump

CUSTOMER BENEFIT:
Grundfos propose solution 1 and 3 , to ease the installation room design

Air/water radiator heat exchanger

 Grundfos Hydro EN – the active fire protection for customer peace of mind

Diesel tank EN 12845 para 10.9.6

1. Welded steel
2. Shall contain sufficient fuel to enable the
engine to run at full load for 6 h (hazards
level HHP & HHS)
3. Fixed at higher level than the fuel pump
4. Not installed directly above the engine

CUSTOMER BENEFIT: peace of mind

• always sized for 6h,
• tank can be moved aside the engine
• with leak tray to prevent pollution
• with visual indication of leakage (if any)
 Grundfos Hydro EN – the active fire protection for customer peace of mind

Diesel engine starting mechanism EN 12845 para 10.9.7

 The automatic starting sequence shall make six

attempts to start the engine
 Two separate battery power supplies shall be
provided and shall be used for no other purpose. Batteries shall be
complying with EN 50342-1 and EN 50342-2.
CUSTOMER BENEFIT: safety and conformity
• 2 batteries and 4 power relay always in the scope of supply

 Automatic and manual starting systems shall be

provided and shall be independent except that the
starter motor and batteries may be common to the
two systems => => 2 relays for automatic starter
+ 2 relays for manual starter
 Grundfos Hydro EN – the active fire protection for customer peace of mind

Engine factory test EN 12845 para 10.9.13

Each complete engine and pump set shall be tested by the supplier for no less
than 1,5 h at the rated flow.

CUSTOMER BENEFIT: safety

• always included (no extra €)
• no surprise on site
• safety and conformity
 Grundfos Hydro EN – the active fire protection for customer peace of mind

• Correct exhaust ducts size is

mandatory for a good and long
lasting operation of diesel engine
• Engine heat dissipation data are
mandatory for the compartment
size

CUSTOMER BENEFIT:
• Technical sheet per single model,
ready to be included in the
customer spec. bidding
• Streamline the compartment room
design
• Allow a correct compartment
cooling system dimensioning
 Grundfos Hydro EN – the active fire protection for customer peace of mind
Panels EN 12845 para 10.8.5, 10.8.1.3, 10.8.6, 10.9.7.2,

1x220V, PE, 50Hz

10.9.11 – Separate control panel for duty pumps and jockey
CUSTOMER BENEFIT:
Electric duty pump
• Grundfos design fully
in compliance with Diesel
control panel
the norm

3x400V, PE, 50Hz

• One stop shop
Jokey pump
control
 Metal enclosure IP54
 General main switch (padlockable).
3x400V, PE, 50Hz

 Electronic control unit with

 Metal enclosure IP54 microprocessor, push buttons, LEDs
 Fuse of high rupturing capacity and LCD
 General main switch (padlockable).  Key selector for operating mode
 Electronic control unit with push MAN – 0- AUT
 Plastic enclosure IP54 buttons and LEDs  Manual stop
 General main switch  Key selector for operating mode  Manual start
(padlockable). MAN – 0- AUT  Emergency start (breakable cover)
 Start push button.  Manual stop &Manual start  2 battery charger
 DOL starting  Ammeter  Pressure switch test push buttons
 LEDs test  LEDs test
 Pressure switch test push buttons
 Grundfos Hydro EN – the active fire protection for customer peace of mind
Hydro EN – pipe and fittings
Grundfos Hydro EN design the hydraulic components so to minimize the friction
losses and guarantee the water speed in respect
of the values established by the Discharge manifold with
standard in any useful capacity conenction for the flow
measuring kit
value expressed on the
performance curve. Isolating valve - of the
handwheel type from DN 100.

CUSTOMER BENEFIT: one stop shop

Check valve – inspected to ease
• Grundfos design for all the parts the maintenance
• All in compliance with the norm
• Inspected check valve for time Compensation joint – on the
upper part of the cone (bigger
saving during maintenance size to reduce fricton losses)
• Handwheel batterfly valve for Concentric divergent with
bigger size copntroloed tape - inclusive of
priming connection and
recirculation circuit
 Grundfos Hydro EN – the active fire protection for customer peace of mind

Pressure maintenance pump EN 12845 10.6.2.5

ALWAYS IN THE SCOPE OF SUPPLY
Pressure tank – optimize
the jockey pump operation.
Connection for the technical
room sprinkler CUSTOMER BENEFIT:
EN12845, para 10.3.2.
• Automatic compensation of
Check valve - spring small leakage
type • Compact unit
• Connection for the technical
room sprinkler included

Priming connection for

Pessure switch – to control the jockey pump
the jockey ON/OFF

Suction ball valve

 Grundfos Hydro EN – the active fire protection for customer peace of mind
Pressure switches EN 12845 para 10.7.5
CUSTOMER BENEFIT:
• All included and easy to use
• Fully in compliance
• Grundfos customized

 2 pressure switches
 Pressure gauge
 Gate valve
 Non return valve
EN 12845 Figure 6
 Drain valve
 Priming tank connection.
 Grundfos Hydro EN – the active fire protection for customer peace of mind
Pump running indication EN 12845 para 10.8.6.1

Pressure switch on the pump

discharge - allow the correct
indication that the pump generate
pressure if required to start

CUSTOMER BENEFIT: safety

• The pressure switch provide a real
indication of pumping water
• Alarm release in case of no
pumping when required
• Some suppliers check with
closure of electric contactor= no
check in case of discontented
wire, coupling failure or pump
non in operation
 Grundfos Hydro EN – the active fire protection for customer peace of mind
Suction kit
EN 12845 para 10.6.2.5.6.1

Suction lift installation Positive head installation

DN 80 as minimum and sized DN65 as minimum and sized to
to guaranteed a max water guaranteed a max water
velocity of 1,5 m/s. Eccentric cone with velocity of 1,8 m/s.
controlled taper
Grundfos Compensation joint Grundfos
customized design sized to reduce the friction customized design
for Fire application losses for Fire application
Pressure gauge
Glicerine type for stable
reading
Isolating valve
butterfly type, handwheel for
DN 100 and upward,
Close/open position
HYDRO EN | Diesel engine exhaust gasses
Exhaust gasses data is supplied in the technical proposals in order to allow design of a proper layout and sizing of the
exhaust line.

I da

Remember to
install the
flexible
element
Exhaust line friction losses should include muffler
Hi
nt
pressure drop as well. Exit of exhaust line should not
be at reach of people and consider protection against
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 punto 10.6.2.5
User's programme of inspection and checking

EN12845
EN 12845 para 20
Grundfos propose a kit to respect all the indication
in the EN 12845.
• to ease the routine check and
• with the the requested accuracy,
The customer can benefit of reduced test time
(cost saving ).
Grundfos
customized design
for Fire application
 Priming tank

3. Complete scope of supply and wide

accessory list
On request
Acustic and visual alarm panel Spare parts set for diesel Micro Switch to remote the
according to EN 12845 isolating valves position

Acustic and visual alarm panel + Manual pump for fuel tank Emergency power supply unit for
GSM / WEB communication refilling drainage pump

Multi Led alarm panel Residencial muffler Drainage pump

Ref. Page 13,14

Selection

1. Use data booklet (page 19-20 to select fireset) or online tool

2. You can download datasheet, perfomance curve and pdf drawings

3. Request for quote for the Hydro EN set for pump and accessories.
-Firepump set
-Flow measuring loop- Optional
-Remote alarm signalling device PN 3A0097C9-Optional
-Suction accessories- optional
Selection
Accessories
 Draft specification
ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY RATE AMOUNT
No. (Kshs) (Kshs. )

FIRE PUMP
A Supply, install and commission firepump set comprising of electric duty SET 1
pump, diesel engine driven standby pump and jockey for pressure
sustainance. The automatic operation pumping set shall be in accordance
with European Norm EN 12845 covering automatic fire sprinkler systems,
and UNI 10779 covering hydrant networks. The equipment shall be as
Grundfos Hydro EN Y-65-200-170 or equivalent and will comprise of:
1 No. Electric driven NKF single-stage, end-suction automatic start/manual
stop centrifugal pump set with a flow rate of 1750lpm against 2.8 bars
head and a power supply of 15 Kw, 415V, 50Hz.
1 No. automatic diesel driven engine fire pump set with a flow rate of
1750lpm against 2.8 bars water head.
All pumps shall be of back pull out design with space coupling allowing
for removal of hydraulic parts without having to remove motor or pipe

connections. All pumps shall be PN 16 rated with stable curves per EN12845
The engine shall be capable of delivering 10% more power than required
by the pump at any of the performance values within the recommended
fields of use, and have a twin-belt drive of the cooling fan and/or pump to

guarantee smooth operation even if one should fail.

The diesel tank shall be sized to ensure at least 6 hours of continous
operation and be equiped with containement basin and vent connection
in accordand with UNI 11292 standard for fireset compartments.
The engine pump will also be equiped with an industrial silencer
1 No. Grundfos CM 3-6multistage, electrically powered Jockey pump with
a flow rate of 0.8l/s against 4 bars and a power supply of
0.65 kW, 415V, 50Hz. The jockey pump automatically maintains pressure
in the system in case of leaks and prevents the duty pumps from starting
up when not required. Jockey pump flow shall be limited to ensure it is not
able to service one sprinkler if open.
There shall be one separate control panel for each pump. In order

to prevent damage caused by overheating due to possible operation against

closed isolating valve, the pumps shall be equipped with connection for a
 3. LISTED FIRESETS
Listed
Highest level for fire systems. The system
is built acc. to a standard (e.g. NFPA 20,
BS/EN12845) and is approved (and listed)
by a third party authority (like FM/UL or
LPCB).

• NFPA 20 is The Standard for the Installation of

Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection
• Defines Performance of the:
• Fire Pump
• Driver: Diesel Engine or Electric Motor
• Fire Pump Controller

>>>> A MINIMUM Standard <<<<

 Name Plate
5.9 Nameplate. Pumps shall be provided with a nameplate.

The pump nameplate gives identification and rating information as identified

Permanent records for this pump are kept by the serial number and it must therefore
be used with all correspondence and spare parts orders.
 Confirmation of listing/approval
FM approval can be confirmed by:
1. Checking nameplate of approved component (e.g. pump, engine)
2. Checking approval on FM website.
http://www.approvalguide.com/CC_host/pages/public/custom/FM/login.cfm
(create a username and password -mine is email and password- fire)
3. Requesting for certificate of compliance for specific components of the
fireset e.g. engine, pump, controller, etc from supplier.

UL Listing can be confirmed by:

1. Checking nameplate of listed component (e.g. pump, engine)
2. Check UL online directory by searching by company, country etc
http://database.ul.com/cgibin/XYV/template/LISEXT/1FRAME/index.html
FIRE STANDARDS
Notes/comparisons

Pressure Engine Motor Controller Suction Controls Phase Stop

Vs Flow protection
NFPA 65% at Listed by UL Listed & UL Listed Positive No No Phase Stopped
20 150% FM & UL NEMA (flooded) Overload protection manually

EN 70% at Per standard Per standard Per standard Max No No Phase Stopped
12845 150% /non-listed /non-listed /non-listed 3.2M Overload protection manually
at NPSH
Max 5M
Free Not Non-listed Non-listed Non-Listed Not No No Phase Stopped
Release defined defined Overload protection manually

NFPA requires tank sized to 8 hours vs EN 12845 requires 6 hours

NFPA must be water cooled vs EN allows air or water cooled engines
FIRE PROJECT REFERENCES

East African Breweries Limited

LPG Station
Client required UL FM approved
fireset

Supplied
2 no. Splitcase pumps driven by
Clarke engines + Jockey
FIRE PROJECT REFERENCES

TWO RIVERS MALL

Sprinkler Pumps: UL-FM firesets
Britam Tower
Hydrant: UL-FM firesets
Sprinkler Pumps:
(Largest mall in East & Central UL-FM firesets
Africa, mixed use Development) Low Pressure zone set- 10 bar
High pressures zone set- 20 bar
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