Theory behind the Fire Flow Analysis
Theory behind the Fire Flow Analysis
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Hello everybody,
I've been using Haestad Method's WaterCAD for the Fire Flow Analysis of my water distribution system related to sub-division project.
I found that my distribution system having 10", 8" and 6" dia. pipes can provide fire flow of 700 gpm at each node without lowering down the system pressure below 20 psi.
My question is- Is that Fire Flow available through each fire hydrant runing all simultaneously or runing one hydrant at a time?
I've been using Haestad Method's WaterCAD for the Fire Flow Analysis of my water distribution system related to sub-division project.
I found that my distribution system having 10", 8" and 6" dia. pipes can provide fire flow of 700 gpm at each node without lowering down the system pressure below 20 psi.
My question is- Is that Fire Flow available through each fire hydrant runing all simultaneously or runing one hydrant at a time?





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Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
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Do you have any idea how do I change the scenario to simulate fire flow through two or more fire hydrants at the same time (for the worst case scenario)?