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If I change k factor, will it affect fire pump capacity?

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Question added by gipson n j
Date Posted: 2016/06/13
khaled ellboudy
by khaled ellboudy , fire fighting Consultant Engineering , Al-alamia Engineering Consultants

k =. C d2

 so we have relation between k & d if k Increase d the same 

d :Sprinkler Diameter in inch.

c : constant

k :Standard 5.3 –5.8 " PERCENT OF NOMINAL1/2" 

DISCHARGE" =

if we need more discharge from the sprinkler like the high in the factory more than m so k=.5 and d=3/4"

so the diameter of pipe increase and the pump capacity.

sameh effat
by sameh effat , Mechanical Engineer , Gulf Consultant

yes pump capacity change but why you will change the k factor?

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