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SPRINKLER

The document provides calculations for sprinkler flow rates in a main building, detailing the flow rates (GPM) based on the number of sprinklers and other parameters. It also includes pressure losses for right and left branch fittings, as well as pipeline pressure losses for various tee branches. The total flow rate and pressure losses are summarized at the end of the document.

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SPRINKLER

The document provides calculations for sprinkler flow rates in a main building, detailing the flow rates (GPM) based on the number of sprinklers and other parameters. It also includes pressure losses for right and left branch fittings, as well as pipeline pressure losses for various tee branches. The total flow rate and pressure losses are summarized at the end of the document.

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SPRINKLER FLOW RATE (GPM)

MAIN BUILDING

Qs = (Density)(AS)(#S)(F.S.f)

No. of Sprinkler Density AS #S F.S.f Qs


1 0.196 124.43 ft 2
1 1.1 26.83 GPM
2 0.196 124.43 ft 2 2 1.1 53.65 GPM
3 0.196 124.43 ft 2 3 1.1 80.38 GPM
4 0.196 124.43 ft 2 4 1.1 107. 31 GPM
5 0.196 124.43 ft 2 5 1.1 134.14 GPM
6 0.196 124.43 ft 2 6 1.1 160.96 GPM
7 0.196 124.43 ft 2 7 1.1 187.79 GPM
8 0.196 124.43 ft 2 8 1.1 214.62 GPM
9 0.196 124.43 ft 2 9 1.1 241.44 GPM
10 0.196 124.43 ft 2 10 1.1 268.27 GPM
15 0.196 124.43 ft 2 15 1.1 402.41 GPM
20 0.196 124.43 ft 2 20 1.1 536.54 GPM
30 0.196 124.43 ft 2 30 1.1 804.81 GPM
40 0.196 124.43 ft 2 40 1.1 1073.084 GPM
50 0.196 124.43 ft 2 50 1.1 1341.355 GPM
100 0.196 124.43 ft 2 100 1.1 2682.71 GPM
150 0.196 124.43 ft 2 150 1.1 4024.066 GPM
200 0.196 124.43 ft 2 200 1.1 5365.422 GPM
240 0.196 124.43 ft 2 240 1.1 6438.506 GPM
TOTAL 0.196 124.43 ft 2 1 1.1 24144.397 GPM
Pressure Required to Overcome Friction Losses
MAIN BUILDING
Pf = 4.52
x Right Branches Sprinkler
Fitting Length (p+f) ft Size(inches) Qs Pressure Loss
A Elbow 18 + 2 = 20 ft 1 26.83 GPM 3.74 psi
B Tee Line 18 ft 1 53.65 GPM 12.14 psi
C Tee line 18 ft 1 80.38 GPM 25.65 psi
D Tee line 18 ft 1 107. 31 GPM 44.1 psi
E Tee line 18 ft 1 134.14 GPM 66.6 psi
F Tee line 18 ft 1 1/4 160.96 GPM 93.4 psi
TOTAL 245.63 psi
1.85
Q −4.87
( ) xd xL
C

Left Branches Sprinkler


Fitting Length (p+f) ft Size(inches) Qs Pressure Loss
G Elbow 18 + 2 = 20 ft 1 26.83 GPM 3.74 psi
H Tee line 18 ft 1 53.65 GPM 12.14 psi
I Tee line 18 ft 1 80.38 GPM 25.65 psi
J Tee line 18 ft 1 107. 31 GPM 44.1 psi
TOTAL 85.63 psi
Pipeline
MAIN BUILDING

Row Fitting Qs Size (inches) Length (p + f) ft Pressure Loss

1 Tee Branch 214.62 GPM 2 18 + 8 = 26 7.9 psi


2 Tee Branch 241.44 GPM 2 18+ 8 = 26 9.8 psi
3 Tee Branch 268.27 GPM 2 1/2 18 + 10 = 28 4.3 psi
4 Tee Branch 402.41 GPM 2 1/2 18 +10 = 28 9.2 psi
5 Tee Branch 536.54 GPM 2 1/2 18 + 12 = 30 16.8 psi
6 Tee Branch 804.81 GPM 3 18 + 12 = 30 14.6 psi
7 Tee Branch 1073.084 GPM 3 18 + 12 = 30 24.9 psi
8 Tee Branch 1341.355 GPM 3 18 + 12 = 30 37.7 psi
9 Tee Branch 2682.71 GPM 4 18 + 12 = 30 33.5 psi
10 Tee Branch 4024.066 GPM 4 18 + 12 = 30 71.1 psi
11 Tee Branch 5365.422 GPM 4 18 + 15 = 33 133.2 psi
12 Tee Branch 6438.506 GPM 5 18 + 15 = 33 63 psi
TOTAL 426 psi

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