January 22, 2013

Basic Hydraulics – Basic – Roland Asp

The concepts of pressure and flow are vital to the performance of a sprinkler system. The relationship of these two variables can be expressed in a few equations that are the basis for hydraulic calculations and the demand of the sprinkler system. Static and residual pressures to water supplies will be discussed along with flow concepts. Formulas will be explained covering pressure loss as water flows between points as well as flow from an orifice.