Sizing Air Compressor For Dry Sprinkler System

General air products is synonymous with fire protection air compressors for dry pipe sprinkler systems and for good reason.

Sizing air compressor for dry sprinkler system.

At this point the pressurized air escapes from the system after which water flows into the piping system via a dry pipe valve. The air compressor is the crossroads for the mechanical and electrical disciplines on a dry pipe or pre action sprinkler system. Swan base mounted air compressors are specifi cally designed for dry pipe sprinkler systems. Identifying the maximum consumption of an air compressor system is critical when sizing an air receiver tank.

In the t v p1 p2 c pa formula maximum air consumption is measured in scfm and represented by c. The competence of the electrician is as critical to a fire protection air compressor installation as the competence of the sprinkler tech. Ideally the air receiver tank will provide enough air to meet or exceed maximum consumption. The competence of the electrician is as critical to a fire protection air compressor installation as the competence of the sprinkler tech.

Base mounted units include a compressor pump single phase or three phase motor with v belt drive intake air fi lter and enclosed belt guard mounted on a steel base with. The pressurized air from the compressor is critical to holding back a water supply and therefore maintaining a functioning sprinkler system. Units will fi ll a system to 40psi in 30 minutes according to nfpa 13. The pressurized air is released when the sprinkler is activated.

We manufacture a comprehensive range of compact self contained air compressors suitable for dry pre action alternate or tail end sprinkler systems. The air compressor is the crossroads for the mechanical and electrical disciplines on a dry pipe or pre action sprinkler system. Upon sprinkler actuation there is a slight delay in the water discharge. Dry pipe systems pressurized air is maintained until a sprinkler head is activated then the air pressure drops and the dry pipe valve releases water into the pipes which then flow through open sprinklers.