
- 216 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
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Fire Fighting Pumping Systems at Industrial Facilities
About this book
Written from the perspective of industrial users, this is the only book that describes how to install an effective firewater pumping system in a pragmatic and budget-conscious way rather than with purely the regulatory framework in mind. Based on the wide-ranging industrial experience of the author, this book is also the only one that deals with the particular risks and requirements of off-shore facilities. This book takes the reader beyond the prescriptive requirements of the fire code (NFPA, UL) and considers how to make the best choice of design for the budget available as well as how to ensure the other components of the pumping system and supporting services are optimized.- The only alternative to guides written by regulatory enforcement bodies, this book is uniquely practical and objective – demonstrating how and why the standards need to be met- Covers a wide range of industries, including those with exceptional requirements such as off-shore petroleum facilities and chemical plants- Written by someone who has been responsible for the safety of large numbers of workers and billions of dollars worth of equipment, for those in similarly responsible positions
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Table of contents
- Cover image
- Table of Contents
- Front matter
- Copyright
- Dedication
- About the author
- Acknowledgments
- Notice
- Preface
- Introduction
- List of tables
- List of figures
- List of acronyms
- Chapter 1. Historical applications of firewater pumping systems
- Chapter 2. Philosophy of protection
- Chapter 3. Firewater flow requirements
- Chapter 4. Duration of firewater supplies
- Chapter 5. Sources of firewater pump supply
- Chapter 6. Pump types and applications
- Chapter 7. Pump installation, piping arrangements and accessories
- Chapter 8. Materials of construction
- Chapter 9. Pump drivers and power transmission
- Chapter 10. Firewater pump controllers
- Chapter 11. Reliability
- Chapter 12. Classified area pump installations
- Chapter 13. Firewater pump acceptance and flow testing
- Chapter 14. Human factors and quality control
- Appendix. Selected major incidents affecting the performance of firewater pumping systems
- Bibliography
- Glossary
- FM global report on fire pump loss history
- Purchase data/specification sheet
- Index