Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 2 Edition
Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 2 Edition
Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 2 Edition
Driver/Operator — Lesson 12
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–5
Static Water Source Terms
• Drafting — Raising
water from a static
source to supply a
pumper
• Lift — Elevation
difference between
static water source
and pump intake
(Continued)
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–6
Static Water Source Terms
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–8
Theoretical Lift
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–10
Maximum Lift
• Varies depending on
the atmospheric
pressure and the
condition of the fire
pump and primer
• Is no more than 25
feet (7.5 m) in most
circumstances
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–11
Calculating Maximum Lift
• Customary
L = 1.13 Hg
L = Height of lift in feet
1.13 = A constant
Hg = Inches of mercury
(Continued)
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–12
Calculating Maximum Lift
• Metric
L = (0.013 56)(Hg)
L = Height of lift in meters
0.013 56 = A constant
Hg = mm of mercury
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–13
Dependable Lift
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–15
Determining Pressure Correction
• Customary
Pressure correction =
Lift + Total intake hose friction loss
2.3
• Metric
Pressure correction =
Lift + Total intake hose friction loss
0.1
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–16
Determining Net Pump
Discharge Pressure at Draft
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–17
Natural Static Water
Supply Sources
• Lakes
• Ponds
• Rivers
• Oceans
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–18
Adequacy of Natural Static
Water Supply Source
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–19
Calculating Natural
Stream Adequacy
• Customary
Q = A x V x 7.5
Q = Flow in gpm
A = Area in ft2 (width x depth)
V = Velocity in ft/min
7.5 = A constant (the number of gallons
per ft3)
(Continued)
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–20
Calculating Natural
Stream Adequacy
• Metric
Q = A x V x 1 000
Q = Flow in L/min
A = Area in m2 (width x depth)
V = Velocity in m/min
1 000= A constant (the number of liters
per m3)
(Continued)
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–21
Calculating Natural
Stream Adequacy
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–22
Accessibility of Natural Static
Water Supply Sources
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–23
Inability to Reach the
Water with a Pumper
(Continued)
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–24
Inability to Reach the
Water with a Pumper
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–27
Inadequate Depth for Drafting
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–29
Silt and Debris
(Continued)
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–30
Silt and Debris
(Continued)
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–31
Silt and Debris
(Continued)
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–32
Silt and Debris
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–33
Aiding Access to
Frozen Ponds and Lakes
(Continued)
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–34
Aiding Access to
Frozen Ponds and Lakes
(Continued)
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–35
Aiding Access to
Frozen Ponds and Lakes
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–36
Swift Water
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–37
Man-Made Water Supply Sources
• Cisterns
• Ground reservoirs
• Swimming pools
• Underground water
storage receptacles
found in areas not
serviced by a
hydrant system
• Receive water from
wells or rainwater
runoff
(Continued)
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–39
Cisterns
(Continued)
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–40
Cisterns
(Continued)
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–42
Private Water Storage Tanks
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–43
Ground Reservoirs
• Man-made
impoundments that have
same characteristics as
a pond or small lake
• Are commonly found on
commercial or industrial
properties and at
municipal water
treatment facilities
(Continued)
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–44
Ground Reservoirs
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–45
Swimming Pools
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–46
Calculating Swimming Pool
Capacities (Square/Rectangular)
• Customary
Capacity in gallons = L x W x D x 7.5
L = Length in feet
W = Width in feet
D = Average depth in feet
7.5 = Number of gallons per cubic foot
(Continued)
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–47
Calculating Swimming Pool
Capacities (Square/Rectangular)
• Metric
Capacity in liters = L x W x D x 1 000
L = Length in meters
W = Width in meters
D = Average depth in meters
1 000 = Number of liters per cubic meter
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–48
Calculating Swimming
Pool Capacities (Round)
• Customary
Capacity in gallons = x r2 x D x 7.5
(Pi) = 3.14
r = Radius or ½ the diameter in feet
D = Average depth in feet
7.5 = Number of gallons per cubic foot
(Continued)
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–49
Calculating Swimming
Pool Capacities (Round)
• Metric
Capacity in liters = x r2 x D x 1 000
(Pi) = 3.14
r = Radius or ½ the diameter in meters
D = Average depth in meters
7.5 = Number of liters per cubic meter
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–50
Agricultural Irrigation Systems
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–51
Summary
(Continued)
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–52
Summary
Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator
12–53
Discussion Questions