Might want to check API 2030. American Petroleum Institute. Application of Fixed Water Spray Systems for Fire Protection ......
On Thu, Aug 8, 2019 at 11:33 AM Kyle.Montgomery via Sprinklerforum < sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org> wrote: > Who better to give guidance than the engineer(s) that helped develop the > product? And the guidance will likely be free, because they want you to > purchase their product. > > > > So, you may be right that it isn’t necessary, but I still think it is > advisable. > > > > -Kyle M > > > > > > *From:* Prahl, Craig/GVL [mailto:craig.pr...@jacobs.com] > *Sent:* Thursday, August 8, 2019 9:25 AM > *To:* sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org > *Cc:* Kyle.Montgomery <kmontgom...@aerofire.com> > *Subject:* [EXTERNAL] RE: 30' diameter and 30' high storage tank > > > > Not necessary. It’s a basic engineering exercise. > > > > Craig Prahl | Jacobs | Group Lead/SME – Fire Protection | 864.676.5252 | > craig.pr...@jacobs.com | www.jacobs.com > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.jacobs.com_&d=DwMFAg&c=wn3mZQLIuInh2ClcJ0_DIA&r=Z_2A85VL7AQzoqudh6uOyS3bn8etxB7nLN8OBJwQd9A&m=zM6BsF-u2_otcyDZ4TDx8_6rtng-tspUq16YjM8RkTQ&s=ekEFYfncgvGgJI0GFb8RJoNrLiPX2HYXw3nUp6UOUmA&e=> > > 1041 East Butler Road Greenville, South Carolina 29606 > > > > *From:* Sprinklerforum <sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org> *On > Behalf Of *Kyle.Montgomery via Sprinklerforum > *Sent:* Thursday, August 8, 2019 12:24 PM > *To:* sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org > *Cc:* Kyle.Montgomery <kmontgom...@aerofire.com> > *Subject:* [EXTERNAL] RE: 30' diameter and 30' high storage tank > > > > I think this is one of those things, just like with Hi-Ex foam generators, > where you really want to get some input from the manufacturer. > > > > *From:* Sprinklerforum [ > mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org > <sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org>] *On Behalf Of *Prahl, > Craig/GVL > *Sent:* Thursday, August 8, 2019 8:51 AM > *To:* sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org > *Subject:* [EXTERNAL] RE: 30' diameter and 30' high storage tank > > > > Spray nozzles are selected based on their angle of spray. So depending on > the distance off the wall of the tank, the pressure and flow > characteristics, you select your nozzle. Once you know what the area of > coverage based on the above info will be for the nozzle, you can determine > the horizontal spacing since there needs to be some overlap of the spray > pattern in order to insure complete coverage of the tank surface. You do > not want a ton of over spray nor do you want dry spots. There is no > specific spacing rules as there are too many variables for anyone to make a > blanket statement on spacing. > > > > As far as vertical, 12 ft. is subjective also. If there are appendages > off the tank which could interrupt run-down or deflect the spray pattern, > you might need to have them closer. In the vertical the spray impingement > may not contact the tank wall 100% between nozzles but you have run-down > that is taken into consideration to some extent. > > > > Check your email inbox. > > > > Craig Prahl | Jacobs | Group Lead/SME – Fire Protection | 864.676.5252 | > craig.pr...@jacobs.com | www.jacobs.com > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.jacobs.com_&d=DwMFAg&c=wn3mZQLIuInh2ClcJ0_DIA&r=Z_2A85VL7AQzoqudh6uOyS3bn8etxB7nLN8OBJwQd9A&m=UlKWpTB5Cum9vJEFVDR00XnSSTmzOu0NITkY_43dMH4&s=P3PlyEfsimUF_KTKonkk8ZU6dRBpmWnfePtdqVVq3xY&e=> > > 1041 East Butler Road Greenville, South Carolina 29606 > > > > *From:* Sprinklerforum <sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org> *On > Behalf Of *Easter, Tim (Contractor) > *Sent:* Thursday, August 8, 2019 11:34 AM > *To:* sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org > *Subject:* [EXTERNAL] 30' diameter and 30' high storage tank > > > > How do you space nozzles horizontally on a 30’ diameter flammable liquid > storage tank? I know to space 12’ vertically. My question is horizontally. > > > > Best, > > Timothy M. Easter > > > > > ------------------------------ > > > NOTICE - This communication may contain confidential and privileged > information that is for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any > viewing, copying or distribution of, or reliance on this message by > unintended recipients is strictly prohibited. If you have received this > message in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message > and deleting it from your computer. > > > ------------------------------ > > > NOTICE - This communication may contain confidential and privileged > information that is for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any > viewing, copying or distribution of, or reliance on this message by > unintended recipients is strictly prohibited. If you have received this > message in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message > and deleting it from your computer. > _______________________________________________ > Sprinklerforum mailing list > Sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org > > http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org >
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