Hydraulic Calculation of Standpipe Systems

Abstract

The whole standpipe system exists to provide water for firefighting purposes. In the design of a standpipe system, the designer needs to make sure that there will be a water supply that can provide a sufficient flow of water at a sufficient pressure for a sufficient period of time. This water supply could be a fixed supply dedicated to the standpipe system, or it could be a portable supply brought by the fire department. The calculations necessary to insure that the water flow, pressure and duration are going to be there when they are needed are called hydraulic calculations.