It's a good idea every once in a while to go back and look at things
like this to see if they still (or ever did) make sense and then
update them if necessary. Hey, I'm still wondering why most hydraulic
programs are still printing out calculations in the same format as
the old hand calculation forms?
At 05:37 PM 1/10/2007, you wrote:
Greg,
What a GOOD question! I, too, have long wondered why flow data is omitted
from data plates. Maybe this post will get the issue to the right party who
can initiate a change.
John R. O'Connor, SET
National Fire Sprinklers, Inc.
Nashville TN 370214
----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg McGahan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 3:16 PM
Subject: Another Dumb QUESTION
> Why does a calc plate state that the flow and pressure are taken from the
> base of riser and ask what hose stream is taken at the base of riser as
well
> when most hose streams for residential, light and ordinary hazard projects
> is placed outside near at the source?
>
> I understand the theory but it seems we should be able to explain on the
> plate that a hose stream was included but not at the base of riser or the
> readings should be taken from the source as well and included on the
plate.
>
> Also, it seems to me that providing the static and residual pressures used
> on the calcs should be there as well so you can not only check the
pressure
> required at the riser but compare the water supply. I know this is
supposed
> to be kept on the report by the owner but it seems rare that the numbers
are
> readily available.
>
> Greg McGahan
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sprinklerforum mailing list
> [email protected]
> http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum
>
_______________________________________________
Sprinklerforum mailing list
[email protected]
http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum
Todd G. Williams, PE
Fire Protection Design/Consulting
Stonington, Connecticut
860-535-2080
www.fpdc.com
_______________________________________________
Sprinklerforum mailing list
[email protected]
http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum
