Preferred Fire Water Pump
Preferred Fire Water Pump
(OP)
Hi
I would like some pros and cons between two different fire water pumps.
I know a lot about the submersible pump, and it is a really good alternative as a fire water pump for FPSOs and other floating production units offshore. However, US Operators/Contractors seem to prefer a vertical line-shaft pump, which I don't know a lot about. I would like some help with pros and cons between these two and in which cases one of them is preferred over the other.
I would like some pros and cons between two different fire water pumps.
I know a lot about the submersible pump, and it is a really good alternative as a fire water pump for FPSOs and other floating production units offshore. However, US Operators/Contractors seem to prefer a vertical line-shaft pump, which I don't know a lot about. I would like some help with pros and cons between these two and in which cases one of them is preferred over the other.





RE: Preferred Fire Water Pump
It is a capital mistake to theorise before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts. (Sherlock Holmes - A Scandal in Bohemia.)
RE: Preferred Fire Water Pump
Fire pumps by design are normally direct driven self contained diesel units which will run to destruction without external sources of power, controls, switchgear, cables etc, all of which might be vulnerable in the event of fire or explosion.
The direct drive bit is probably what leans you towards the vertical line pump.
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RE: Preferred Fire Water Pump
RE: Preferred Fire Water Pump
It is a capital mistake to theorise before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts. (Sherlock Holmes - A Scandal in Bohemia.)
RE: Preferred Fire Water Pump
RE: Preferred Fire Water Pump
The certified pumps may be found on the Factory Mutual site.
http://www.approvalguide.com/CC_host/pages/custom/...
RE: Preferred Fire Water Pump
RE: Preferred Fire Water Pump