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  1. adson

    Attenuator

    Hi , I'm not very familiar with ventilation but locating an attenuator on a smoke exhaust duct possible ? or in otherwords sense ? Thanks
  2. adson

    Pressure Balance

    NFPA 13 - 22.4.2.4 states that "Pressures at hydraulic junction points shall balance within 0.5 psi (0.03 bar)" . I was not able to clarify what it refers to. On an elbow or on a tee how am i going to do that ?
  3. adson

    Fire pump suction

    NFPA 20 indicates that; (2003 ed. ) , 5.14.6.3 Elbows and Tees. 5.14.6.3.1 Unless the requirements of 5.14.6.3.2 are met, elbows and tees with a centerline plane parallel to a horizontal split-case pump shaft shall not be permitted. (See Figure A.5.14.6.) 5.14.6.3.2 The requirements of...
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    Suspended ceiling sprinklers

    Hi all, we have to do calculation for a sprinkler system. But we have upright sprinklers in concealed spaces below ceiling with in the sprinklers protecting the room ( as in FIGURE 8.14.19.3.3 of the NFPA 13 -2003 ed) . For the hydraulic calculation shall i have to consider all these suspended...
  5. adson

    IR Flame Detectors in Aircraft Hangar

    Hi All, We are planning to install a Deluge Foam-Water sprinkler system in an ( Group 1 - Acc. to NFPA 409) Aircraft hangar. In NFPA 409 chapter 6.2.8.2.1 it's said that, for actuating the deluge system rate of rise, fixed temperature or rate compensation type detectors shall be used...

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