Fire Pump Exhaust Pipe System
What is a fire pump system?
A fire pump is specifically designed to supply large volumes of water and plays a vital role in safeguarding property and saving lives during a fire. It typically consists of an engine-driven centrifugal pump, In addition, the fire pump also functions as a backup power source, utilizing either a diesel or gas engine.
Commonly found in commercial buildings with sprinkler systems, as they are essential for delivering adequate water supply under fire conditions. It’s usually placed in an underground room separate from all other rooms.
- 2.1 metres head clearance.
- 1 metre wide, clear path of travel to the fire pump controller
- 1 metre wide, clear path of travel to the manual shut-down for diesel drivers
- 1 metre wide, clear path of travel to all other required control valves
Fire Pump Diesel Exhaust Complete Design, Supply & Insulation
Fire pumps can be dangerous and hazardous to personnel due to the fumes and heat it generates.
A compliant exhaust system design should be a top priority for a company that utilizes it. Using top-quality materials is crucial for preventing accidents and fire hazards.
Investing in such materials not only ensures safety but also leads to long-term cost savings.
Fire Pump Exhaust Package
Flowtech has a proven track record in installing fire pump exhausts system, using the following materials.
- Aluminised or stainless steel pipes (not Galvanised click here to learn why)
- Engineering Bends
- Catalyst Filter ( to reduce particulates coming from the Firepump)
- Clamps
- Heat tape
- Thermal blanket
Fire pump Exhaust Pipes
Some of our clients expressed dissatisfaction with their previous exhaust pipes due to their use of Galvanised material, which is susceptible to corrosion, lead release, chipping, cracking, and long-term rusting. To ensure quality, we recommend aluminised or stainless steel pipes for your fire pump system.
Aluminised pipes are affordable and ideal for moderate corrosive environments. They have a durable coating that can withstand high temperatures and while stainless steel pipes are slightly dearer but offer superior corrosion resistance for harsher environments.
Advantage of using Flowtech Pipes
- Top-quality pipe materials
- Corrosion resistant
- Customisable to fit preferred size for easy transport
- Flaring the pipe for easy installation (Male & Female)
Engineering Bends
Fire Pump Catalyst Filter
Catalysts or Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) help reduce particulates coming from the fire pump engine that is hazardous to personnel.
They trap and burn combustible particles in the exhaust gases, thereby improving air quality.
A Catalyst filter should be installed in a fire pump engine to improve air quality in confined spaces and avoid the need for additional pipes to release fumes in multi-story buildings. Saving costs and minimising installation time.
Fire Pump Thermal Insulation
High temperature insulation for Fire Pump using Thermal Tape & Blanket
The primary use of thermal insulation is to act as a heat shield to the custom-fitted pipes, bends and catalyst filter is essential to containing the heat within the system.
Any exposed pipes that are not insulated can cause discomfort for personnel and could be a potential fire hazard.
Flowtech provides Thermal tape and blanket insulation services which add an extra layer of protection, offering peace of mind as well as improved air quality in confined spaces.
Flowtech thermal tapes also provide long-term cost savings as they prevent the need for frequent replacement of pipes and bends due to corrosion.
Thermally insulated fire pumps exhaust
Flowtech Advantage provided a solution to meet the customer’s specific needs. We design and supply high-grade thermal insulation to reduce heat transmission from the pump engine to the exhaust pipes.
Summary
- Fire pump diesel exhaust systems are an essential part of ensuring safety in commercial buildings thru sprinkler systems.
- Use top-quality materials and experienced manufacturers to install exhaust systems correctly.
- Investing in quality materials helps ensure that the system is safe and reliable, and also leads to long-term cost savings.
- Flowtech offers complete design, supply and insulation services for fire pump systems
- Choose aluminised or stainless steel pipes and void using galvanised pipes
- Install Catalyst Filter (to reduce particulates coming from the fire pump engine)
- Use Heat tape and a Thermal blanket to act as a heat shield.
- Flowtech team ensure that your fire pump exhaust system will meet all safety requirements.
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