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After conducting a series of sprinkler discharge tests, the authors concluded that the use of velocity pressure in sprinkler system calculations will give a false picture of the ability of the system.
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Note: Mr. Kirkman is a registered Professional Engineer and a practicing consulting engineer. Mr. Campbell is Vice President and Chief Engineer of The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Company.
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Kirkman, H.B., Campbell, L.E. Velocity pressure effect on sprinkler system discharge. Fire Technol 6, 68–72 (1970). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02588861
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02588861