21 - FFx County Hydraulics Manual Flashcards
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What is the formula to find the nozzle discharge from a smooth bore nozzle?
29.7xD^2x√NP
What is the formula to calculate nozzle reaction from a smooth bore?
1.57xD^2xNP
What is the formula to calculate nozzle reaction for a fog stream nozzle?
.0505xQx√NP
A column of water 1’ high exerts a pressure of what at its base?
.434 psi
Smooth bore handline pressure can be increased to what PSI for a higher flow?
65 psi
How many GPM does a handline tip size of 1 1/4” flow? (Theoretical)
328 gpm
How many GPM does a master stream flow with a tip size of 1 3/8”? (Theoretical?
502 gpm
The 2 1/2” cellar nozzle flows how many GPM and at what PSI?
350 gpm, 100 psi
What is the tip size of the smooth bore nozzle used on the Akron Quick-Attack Mercury Monitor?
1 3/8”
What is the maximum inlet pressure for the Mercury Monitor?
150 psi
Below what GPM is there no appliance loss?
350 gpm
What is the maximum safe PDP?
250 psi
How many GPM does a hadline tip size of 7/8” flow? (Theoretical)
161 gpm
At what PSI and how many GPM does the JS-10 nozzle flow?
100 psi, 100 gpm
The Portable Foam Eductor must be placed how many feet from the pump panel and within how many feet of the nozzle?
50’, 200’
When using CAFS, the amount of water required to create an effective stream is decreased by?
25%
Most Fairfax County pumpers are rated at what GPM at 150 psi?
1500 gpm
What is the coefficient for using one 4” and one 3” line?
0.09
When drafting, what is the RPM range to set at the pump panel?
1000-1200 RPM
What intake is best used during drafting operations?
Side intake
How many gallons does one cubic foot contain?
7.5 gal
How much pressure does a column of 1 foot of water exert?
.434 psi
How much water does a 50’ section of 1.88” hose contain?
7.2 gal
What is the term to describe the water pressure due to elevation?
Head pressure