Multi-stage Multi-outlet Firepumps

To illustrate how we select a multi-stage multi-outlet

firepump to suit specific building designs, we would like to
take you through an example projects –

Heron Tower
London
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Heron Tower, London

Building height – 210 m

Sprinkler protection – OHG 3 Zone 5
Building split into 5 separate zones
Zone 1 – 42 m Zone 4
Zone 2 – 38 m
Zone 3 – 38 m Zone 3
Zone 4 – 41 m
Zone 5 – 35 m Zone 2

Zone 1
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Heron Tower, London
So using EN12845, the pump duty for Zone 1 is:-

Zone requirement – OHG3 < 45m

Distance between highest & lowest sprinkler head – 42 m

Nominal - 3100 l/min @ 2.5 Bar

NLT - 1350 l/min @ 5.9 Bar
NLT - 1100 l/min @ 6.2 Bar
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Heron Tower, London

So using EN12845, the pump duty for Zone 2 is:-

Zone requirement – OHG3 < 45m
Distance between highest & lowest sprinkler head – 38 m
Distance between zones is 4 m per zone
Nominal - 3100 l/min @ 7.1 Bar (2.5+4.2+0.4)
NLT - 1350 l/min @ 10.5 Bar (5.9+4.2+0.4)
NLT - 1100 l/min @ 10.8 Bar (6.2+4.2+0.4)
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Heron Tower, London

So using EN12845, the pump duty for Zone 3 is:-

Zone requirement – OHG3 < 45m
Distance between highest & lowest sprinkler head – 38 m
Distance between zones is 4 m per zone
Nominal - 3100 l/min @ 11.3 Bar (2.5+8.0+0.8)
NLT - 1350 l/min @ 14.7 Bar (5.9+8.0+0.8)
NLT - 1100 l/min @ 15.0 Bar (6.2+8.0+0.8)
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Heron Tower, London

So using EN12845, the pump duty for Zone 4 is:-

Zone requirement – OHG3 < 45m
Distance between highest & lowest sprinkler head – 41 m
Distance between zones is 4 m per zone
Nominal - 3100 l/min @ 15.5 Bar (2.5+11.8+1.2)
NLT - 1350 l/min @ 18.9 Bar (5.9+11.8+1.2)
NLT - 1100 l/min @ 19.2 Bar (6.2+11.8+1.2)
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Heron Tower, London
So using EN12845, the pump duty for Zone 5 is:-
Zone requirement – OHG3 < 45m
Distance between highest & lowest sprinkler head – 35 m
Distance between zones is 4 m per zone
Nominal - 3100 l/min @ 20.0 Bar (2.5+15.9+1.6)
NLT - 1350 l/min @ 23.4 Bar (5.9+15.9+1.6)
NLT - 1100 l/min @ 23.7 Bar (6.2+15.9+1.6)
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Heron Tower, London
• Zone 1 Nom 3100 l/min @ 2.5 Bar
NLT 1350 l/min @ 5.9 Bar
NLT 1100 l/min @ 6.2 Bar

• Zone 2 Nom 3100 l/min @ 7.1 Bar

Zone 5
NLT 1350 l/min @ 10.5 Bar
NLT 1100 l/min @ 10.8 Bar

Zone 4
• Zone 3 Nom 3100 l/min @ 11.3 Bar
NLT 1350 l/min @ 14.7 Bar
NLT 1100 l/min @ 15.0 Bar
Zone 3
• Zone 4 Nom 3100 l/min @ 15.5 Bar
NLT
NLT
1350 l/min @ 18.9 Bar
1100 l/min @ 19.2 Bar
Zone 2

• Zone 5 Nom 3100 l/min @ 20.0 Bar

Zone 1
NLT 1350 l/min @ 23.4 Bar
NLT 1100 l/min @ 23.7 Bar
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Having determined the duty
requirement, we generate a
pump selection that covers all
of the duty requirement and
produce a performance curve.
Curve for Zone 5

Curve for Zone 4

Curve for Zone 3

Curve for Zone 2

Curve for Zone 1

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Now to have a closer look at the pump curve

Zone 5

Zone 4

Not Less Than Conditions

Zone 3

Nominal Duty Conditions

Zone 2

Zone 1

Flow
1000 l/min 2000 l/min 3000 l/min
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Why use SPP’s multi-stage multi-outlet firepumps:-
• Pumps performance verified by independent approval authorities
• Pumps manufactured in accordance with strict engineering standards
• Pumps as standard can be use on buildings of up to 300 m tall
• Reduced pump room space requirement
• Reduced overall power supply requirement
• Avoids over pressurisation of sprinkler heads
• No need to use pressure reducing valves through out the system
• Pumps fully factory performance tested before despatch
• Reduces overall cost for fire protection system