Diesel Driven fire pumps
Diesel Driven fire pumps
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I have an application that requires a diesel driven pump rather than an electric pump with a standby generator.
My question is how to handle ventilation requirements. The unit will be located in a basement below grade with access to louvers in wall at grade. The engine is approximately 50 Hp and maximum room temp allowed is 120 deg F.
Since it's assumed that electric power is off while diesel is running mechanical ventilation is not available.
Is it typical practice to depend upon the engine fan to pull all the required cfm thru the room??
what other issues need to be addressed?






RE: Diesel Driven fire pumps
The radiator fan is capable of pulling the required air, no additional mechanical ventilation is required. The intake louver has to be correct type. Gravity closed and open upon negative pressure in the room.
Radiator air duct is usally very short.
The flue exhaust is separate.
RE: Diesel Driven fire pumps
RE: Diesel Driven fire pumps