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Used primarily on portable pumps where the velocity of exhaust gases passing through a venturi creates a vacuum. Require High engine RPM and is not very efficient. - Exhaust Primers The network of pipes of intermediate size which reinforce the grid within the various loops of the primary feeder ...

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FAE (Fire Apparatus Engineer) Illinois
Used primarily on portable pumps where the velocity of exhaust gases passing through a venturi creates
a vacuum. Require High engine RPM and is not very efficient. - Exhaust Primers



The network of pipes of intermediate size which reinforce the grid within the various loops of the
primary feeder system and aid the concentration of the required fire flow at any point. -
Secondary Feeders



What are all the steps in a Service Test? - 1. 20 minutes: 100% @ 150 psi

2. 10 minutes: 70 % @ 200 psi

3. 10 minutes: 50% @ 250 psi

Optional: 100% @ 165 psi (overload or spurt test)



What does One cubic foot of water contain in inches? - 1.728 cubic inches



What does One cubic foot of water contain in gallons? - 7.5 gallons



What does One gallon of water weigh? - 8.35 lbs



What does One gallon of water contain in inches? - 231 cubic inches



How high will One psi elevate water? - 2.304 feet



What is atmospheric pressure at sea level? - 14.7 psi



What is the maximum lift for drafting? (Theoretically) - 34 feet



How high does One inch (1") mercury (inches in vacuum) lift? - 1.13 feet of lift

, What is the recommended minimum psi that should be maintained on the compound gauge when taking
water from a hydrant? - 10 psi



What is Static pressure? - Stored or potential energy that is available to force water through pipes
and fittings, fire hose, and adapters.



What are all the steps in Certification Test (pre-service tests)? - 1. 2 Hour: 100% @ 150 psi

2. 1/2 hour: 70% @ 200 psi

3. 1/2 hour: 50% @ 250 psi

4. 10 minutes: 100% @ 165 psi (overload or spurt test)

What does one cubic foot of water weigh? - 62.5 lbs



What is a Spurt or Overload test? - 100% @ 165 psi (done in certification test for 10 minutes)




What are Pump Tests? - 100% capacity @ 150 psi net pump pressure

70% capacity @ 200 psi net pump pressure

50% capacity @ 250 psi net pump pressure



What is Net Engine/Pump Pressure (NEP)? - Net Pump Pressure (NEP) is the measurement of the
total work performed by the pump:

a. To lift water into the pump (drafting)

b. To discharge water from the pump

NEP= Suction Side Work(drafting) + Discharge Side Work



How do you figure out Suction Side Work ? - Suction Side Work(psi)= Lift (ft)+Intake Hose
FL(Friction Loss) (psi) Divided by 2.3



What is Fog nozzle pressure for Hand held nozzle and Master Stream? - 100 psi

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