Where to Begin?
What is the available water supply?
Fire pump flow test
Hydrant flow test
Available pressure and flow at the base of the riser
Determine the location of existing transformer deluge
valves and routing of existing feed mains
Where to Begin?
Where to Begin?
What is the ground below the
transformer?
Absorbing pit with stone fill
or
Non-absorbing with exposed
concrete containment
Obtain any specific electrical
clearance requirements based
on Basic Impulse Level (BIL)
as specified in NFPA-15 or
other specific requirements
defined by Owner
Typical Nozzles
Spot-Type
Electric
Detection
Protectowire Linear
Heat Detector
Dry pilot
sprinkler
Design 3D Animation
Pre-Construction Planning
Scheduling
Assist owner in schedule
development to be sure all activities
are captured and correct durations
are utilized
Pre-Construction Planning
Scope
Meet with Project Manager to verify scope and ensure all aspects of
construction are discussed so that everyone is on the same page
Identify and plan for any required pre-outage work
Verify that the Owner is aware of items and services that are expected
to be Owner-provided:
Materials and equipment
Labor and services such as electrical install, painting, excavation
and backfilling, etc.
Construction-related requirements such as aerial lifts, scaffolding,
laydown requirements, job trailers, etc.
Pre-Construction Planning
Safety
Prepare a job safety analysis for
specific work activities
Review installation sequence in
detail with Owners project manager
and field superintendent
Installation
Coordination with other activities:
Access to work areas
Scaffolding erection
Aerial lift usage
Installation
Pre-job briefing:
Work activities change
Safety concerns
Weather
Jobsite working conditions
change due to the type of
activities being undertaken by
others
Installation
Typical installation sequencing
Demolition of existing piping
May require partial demolition prior to existing transformers removal
Other piping may need to be removed after the transformer is removed
Installation of pipe stands
Coordinate with the rigger for efficient installation
Install as many as possible before the new transformer is rigged
Installation
Typical installation sequencing
Installation of main loops and feed mains
Coordinate with the rigger for efficient installation
One or more sides of loop may be able to be installed prior to the
new transformer being rigged into place
Installation of vertical nozzle piping and swing joints
Some nozzle piping may be made on to loop piping on the ground
to facilitate lifting into place with a crane.
Piping is installed with plugged nozzle outlets to facilitate
hydrostatic testing
Installation
Typical installation sequencing
Hydrostatic testing of all deluge piping at 200 psi
Remove test plugs and install and orientate nozzles
Install bracing
Install linear heat detection and/or conduit that may be attached to
deluge piping
Detection system terminations are made at releasing control
panel
Installation
Perform the spray test, also known
as a performance test:
Typically initiated through
detection system
All nozzles are viewed to assure
there are no obstructions
Water spray patterns are verified
to assure that all surfaces are
adequately protected
Pressure reading is observed at
remote nozzle to verify system is
putting out the required pressure
determined from hydraulic
calculations
Summary
Summary
Construction
Operation