To find Discharge 'Q' for ORDINARY HAZARD

Q=
K=

LPM

K x Sqrt of P

Discharge
K - Factor

80
0.35 Kg/CM2
47.3286382648 LPM

P=
Q=

Deponds on the bulb which you are selecting

Pressure
For one sprinkler

We have to cosider for max water demand i.e, 16/18

sprinkler
Actual discharge for 16 sprinkler
16 x Q
2727.55 LPM

Q=

For 12 sprinklers

To find diametre of the pipe the Q" sall be in M3

Q=

M3 /sec

LPM /( 60 *1000)
45.459228297

0.0454592283 M3 /s

Q=
Q=

AxV

A=
V=

3.14 x D2 / 4

Q
D

(3.14/D)2/4 x V
Sqrt ((4 x Q ) / (3.14 x V M

To convert M to MM

D x 1000

M2

Area
Medium velocity

2.5 M/Sec

Diametre

MM
0.1818369132
7.85
0.023163938
0.1521970367 M
152.197036718 MM

D=

To find a Pressure Loss P"

6.05 X 105
X L X
Q1.85
p=

C1.85 X d4.87

Bar

p = loss of pressure per meter length of pipe (bar)

Q = flow rate through the pipe (in LPM)
d = mean bore of the pipe (in MM)
C = a constant for the type and condition of pipe
L = equivalent length of pipe and fittings (in M)

2727.554
152.197
120
600 AS per the Drawing

The following values shall be used for C in sprinkler installations for

calculation purpose:
cast iron
= 100
mild steel

= 120

galvanized steel

= 120
605000
7022.3958231677
42493076812.2586
298403205119950
0.000000002
1.21647486947764E-006
2270809.08119068
2.7623821807

To find a Pump Head

Bar

Pressure

MWC

Pressure loss through pipes + minimum pressure at sprinkler + static head

Mininum pressure
sprinkler
Static head

at

0.35 Kg/CM2
3.5

For Ordinary Hazard

Height of the Building

Total Head

6.6123821807 Bar
66.1238218065 MWC

10 m =

1 Kg/CM2
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To find Discharge 'Q' for ORDINARY HAZARD

Pressure required at
remotest point

55 - 100 hydrants
LPM
3.59 Kg/CM2

Pressure

273 M3 /HR
273000

Q=

Discharge

60
4550 LPM

Q=

Min

To find a Pressure Loss P"

6.05 X 105
X L X
Q1.85
p=

C1.85 X d4.87

Bar

p = loss of pressure per meter length of pipe (bar)

Q = flow rate through the pipe (in LPM)
d = mean bore of the pipe (in MM)
C = a constant for the type and condition of pipe
L = equivalent length of pipe and fittings (in M)

4550
200 To Find Reff Sprinkler
120
600 AS per the Drawing

The following values shall be used for C in sprinkler installations for

calculation purpose:
cast iron
= 100
mild steel

= 120

galvanized steel

= 120
605000
7022.3958231677
160700074789.647
1128499533985550
5.36110101759018E-010
3.21666061055411E-007
5852225.92653312
1.8824624622

To find a Pump Head

Bar

Pressure

MWC

head shall be 3.5 bar + pressure loss through the pipes / fittings / valves etc.
+ Static head
Pressure required at
remotest point
Static head
Total Head

3.59 Kg/CM2
5 Kg/CM
10.4724624622 Bar
104.7246246219 MWC

For Ordinary Hazard

Height of the Building
10 m =
1 Kg/CM2

To find Discharge 'Q' for ORDINARY HAZARD

Pressure required at
remotest point

20 - 55 hydrants
LPM
3.5 Kg/CM2

Pressure

171 M3 /HR
171000

Q=

Discharge

60
2850 LPM

Q=

Min

To find a Pressure Loss P"

6.05 X 105
X L X
Q1.85
p=

C1.85 X d4.87

Bar

p = loss of pressure per meter length of pipe (bar)

Q = flow rate through the pipe (in LPM)
d = mean bore of the pipe (in MM)
C = a constant for the type and condition of pipe
L = equivalent length of pipe and fittings (in M)

2850
200 To Find Reff Sprinkler
120
600 AS per the Drawing

The following values shall be used for C in sprinkler installations for

calculation purpose:
cast iron
= 100
mild steel

= 120

galvanized steel

= 120
605000
7022.3958231677
160700074789.647
1128499533985550
5.36110101759018E-010
3.21666061055411E-007
2462991.94214443
0.7922609164

To find a Pump Head

Bar

Pressure

MWC

head shall be 3.5 bar + pressure loss through the pipes / fittings / valves etc.
Pressure required at
remotest point
Static head
Total Head

3.5 Kg/CM2
5 Kg/CM
9.2922609164 Bar
92.9226091644 MWC

For Ordinary Hazard

Height of the Building
10 m =
1 Kg/CM2

To find Discharge 'Q' for ORDINARY HAZARD

Pressure required at
remotest point

Up to 100 hydrants
LPM
3.5 Kg/CM2

Pressure

137 M3 /HR
137000

Q=

Discharge

60
2283.3333333333 LPM

Q=

Min

To find a Pressure Loss P"

6.05 X 105
X L X
Q1.85
p=

C1.85 X d4.87

Bar

p = loss of pressure per meter length of pipe (bar)

Q = flow rate through the pipe (in LPM)
d = mean bore of the pipe (in MM)
C = a constant for the type and condition of pipe
L = equivalent length of pipe and fittings (in M)

2283.333
200 To Find Reff Sprinkler
120
600 AS per the Drawing

The following values shall be used for C in sprinkler installations for

calculation purpose:
cast iron
= 100
mild steel

= 120

galvanized steel

= 120
605000
7022.3958231677
160700074789.647
1128499533985550
5.36110101759018E-010
3.21666061055411E-007
1634380.74083836
0.5257248152

To find a Pump Head

Bar

Pressure

MWC

head shall be 3.5 bar + pressure loss through the pipes / fittings / valves etc.
Pressure required at
remotest point
Static head
Total Head

3.5 Kg/CM2
5 Kg/CM
9.0257248152 Bar
90.2572481517 MWC

For Ordinary Hazard

Height of the Building
10 m =
1 Kg/CM2