Technical Datasheets Sheets - TDS

 Many fire sprinkler installations now use flexible sprinkler connections such as the Rapiddrop® system. These types of systems usually consist of a corrugated stainless-steel pipe and a bracketing system which allows the sprinkler head to be located centrally in ceiling tile, this type of system can save a considerable amount of installation time with the 2nd fix installation pipework.

The FHC hydraulic calculation software can calculate almost any type of fire protection system where water is discharged from a device. This is often a fire sprinkler or water mist nozzle, but we can also calculate wet or dry riser outlets, fire hydrants and water cannons. The list is not limited to these devices, but they are probably the most common; you can apply the same principles as outlined in this technical data sheet to foam pourers, hose reels and other devices where you know the required pressure and flow at the outlet

This technical data sheet provides information on how to interpret the FHC hydraulic calculation report and
each item.

The report is divided into three sections:

1. The first page provides an overall summary of the project (project data and design parameters)
2. Operating sprinkler heads, nozzles, and hydrant
3. Hydraulically significant pipes

This technical data sheet provides information on how to interpret the FHC hydraulic calculation report and each item of information.

You can use FHC to calculate sprinkler, deluge, or cannon systems when they are enhanced with foam. For the most part, you can use FHC as you would for any other system, which is just water-based; however you will need to consider how the foam is injected into the water, which is usually with a foam proportioner and the pressure loss across this device.