What is the fire pump working principle?

What is the fire pump working principle?

We can call fire pumps the “brain” of watery fire extinguishing systems. Because if it is used with faulty or missing fire equipment, it may cause the entire system to be disabled. Therefore, it acts as the main mechanism. It is necessary to be sensitive and meticulous about the selection, installation and maintenance of the fire pump. Because in the event of a possible fire, the most important point to protect you is the “faultless and correct” measures taken. At this point, we see the importance of the fire pump performance test.

Let’s summarize the working principles of the fire pump with a few items;
• The fire pump should be selected to meet the pressure and flow required during a fire; this is one of the critical points in fire pump selection.
• Fire pump systems consist of main and backup pumps. In this sense, it is an important detail to project the main fire pumps as redundant, because a B plan is always required in case of possible risks.
• Fire pumps used in fire extinguishing systems are controlled by a control panel. A separate control panel for each fire pump These panels are positioned in accordance with the relevant standards and regulations.
• Electric motor driven or diesel fire pumps can be used in fire extinguishing systems.
• If the system pressure in the fire extinguishing installation falls below the value set by the pressure switch of the fire pump, the fire pump is activated automatically. Signal information comes from the pressure switch and this information is transmitted to the control panel. The fire pump is activated according to the incoming pressure information and is deactivated when necessary with the stop switch on the control panel.