Characteristics Of Fire Pump Sets Used Outdoors

The horizontal split case fire pump offers high flow capacity, double-suction design, low noise, and easy maintenance—making it the ideal solution for stable fire protection in modern buildings, industrial zones, and municipal projects. Discover its structure, performance, and wide-ranging applications.

XBC diesel engine fire pump set is in accordance with the standard GB6245-2006 “Fire Pump Performance Requirements and Test Methods”. This series of products has a wide range of head and flow, which can fully meet the fire water supply in various occasions of industrial and mining enterprises such as warehouses, docks, airports, petrochemicals, power plants, liquefied gas stations, and textiles. The advantage is that the electric fire pump cannot be started after the power system of the building suddenly loses power, and the diesel engine fire pump is automatically started and put into emergency water supply.

In cold climates, jockey pumps must be designed and installed with specific considerations to prevent freezing and ensure reliable operation. This includes using heat tracing or insulation on piping and pump components exposed to low temperatures to prevent ice formation that could block water flow. Jockey pumps may also be housed in heated enclosures or indoor pump rooms to maintain a consistent temperature around the equipment. Additionally, the selection of antifreeze solutions or special materials resistant to cold temperatures can help protect the pump from damage. Regular monitoring and maintenance are also essential to ensure that the jockey pump remains operational and that the fire protection system is always ready to respond, even in harsh winter conditions.

The EJ Dual Power Fire Pump System is an innovative and reliable fire protection solution. Combining an electric pump for robust water pressure and flow with a top-quality jockey pump for stable pressure maintenance, this system ensures efficient and timely water supply during fires. With advanced automation, remote monitoring, and energy-saving features, the EJ Dual Power Fire Pump System is a trusted choice for commercial, industrial, and residential applications.

Strategies include:

Water Recycling: Implement systems to recycle water used during pump testing, minimizing wastage.
Eco-Friendly Testing Methods: Use methods that reduce water consumption, such as flow meters that simulate flow conditions without discharging large volumes of water.
Regular Maintenance: Keep the pump in good working order to reduce the frequency and duration of testing needed.
Environmental Monitoring: Monitor and manage the environmental impact of testing activities, ensuring compliance with local environmental regulations and standards.

Fire pumps are mainly used for pressurized water delivery in firefighting system pipelines, and can also be used in industrial and urban water supply and drainage, high-rise building depressurized water delivery, long-distance water delivery, heating, bathroom, boiler cold and warm water circulation pressurized air conditioning refrigeration system water delivery and equipment matching, etc.

Fire pumps work by drawing water from a water source (such as a storage tank or a dedicated water supply) and then increasing the pressure to deliver water through the fire sprinkler system or hoses. They are typically powered by electric motors or diesel engines.

This fire pump features an advanced hydraulic design that optimizes flow channel structure, effectively reducing hydraulic losses and improving operational efficiency. The high-efficiency impeller and precisely optimized fluid dynamics ensure a smoother water flow, minimizing turbulence and energy loss for better energy conversion.

Additionally, the pump is equipped with a high-performance sealing system that minimizes leakage, ensuring long-term stable operation while reducing maintenance costs. The pump body is made of corrosion-resistant materials, extending its lifespan and maintaining high performance even in harsh environments.

In real-world applications, this fire pump is widely used in industrial, commercial, and high-rise building fire protection systems, providing reliable fire suppression when it matters most.

In cold climates or areas prone to extreme weather, fire pumps face unique operational challenges that require careful design and maintenance. Freezing temperatures can cause water to freeze in the pipes, potentially damaging the fire pump and other components of the fire suppression system. To mitigate this, fire pumps may be installed in heated enclosures, and antifreeze solutions or dry-pipe systems are often used to prevent freezing. Jockey pumps help maintain system pressure, but in extreme weather, they must be monitored closely to ensure they don’t overcompensate for changes in pressure caused by temperature fluctuations. High winds, flooding, or snow accumulation can also impact the performance of fire pumps, especially in outdoor or exposed installations. Ensuring that fire pumps have robust weather protection, backup power supplies, and regular winterization procedures is critical for maintaining their reliability in harsh conditions. Additionally, these pumps should be designed with durable, weather-resistant materials to withstand long-term exposure to extreme environmental factors while still delivering dependable fire protection.

Optimization strategies include:

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs): Implement VFDs to adjust the pump speed based on demand, reducing energy consumption during low-demand periods.
Efficient Pump Selection: Select pumps with high efficiency ratings appropriate for the expected flow and pressure requirements.
Regular Maintenance: Maintain pumps regularly to ensure they operate at peak efficiency, preventing energy losses due to wear and tear.
System Design: Design the fire protection system with minimal friction losses, using appropriate pipe sizes and layouts to reduce the energy required to move water.

Dual-pump fire system with automatic switch & standby ensures continuous water supply. Ideal for buildings, fire pump rooms, and municipal pressurization.

There are many types of fire-fighting equipment, fire hydrants and fire extinguishers are a common category, and there is also a category of fire pumps, which can be described as the heart of the fire-fighting system and play an important role in pressurising the water supply for the fire-fighting system. Among the many fire pump products, fire pumps can be divided into multi-stage and single-stage fire pumps.

Multi-stage pumps have high efficiency, corrosion resistance, reliable operation and other properties, strong bearing capacity of the pump body, strong resistance to overload and more sensitive start. Ltd. introduces you to the relevant features of multi-stage pumps. First of all, Shanghai Xizhiquan multi-stage pumps have a compact structure, with small spacing between parts and small volume. The equipment runs smoothly, has a long service life and produces less vibration during operation, so the practical life of the equipment is correspondingly long.

With its unique structure, the direction of the water inlet and outlet can be adjusted according to different needs, so it is suitable for various place environments. The direction of the inlet and outlet is horizontal, which reduces the number of bends in the pipeline connection, thus simplifying the pipeline connection and greatly enhancing the efficiency of the fire fighting system.

The efficient operation of the multistage pump is used in many larger, more demanding fire-fighting locations. Its role is mainly to play a role in the fire fighting pipeline system to pressurise and send water, multi-stage pumps are not only suitable for all kinds of fire fighting systems, but also for industrial drainage, high-rise building water pressure supply, long-distance water delivery, water circulation pressure and other occasions.

Jockey pumps are a vital component in maintaining the pressure within a fire protection system. Their primary role is to keep the system’s pressure within the desired range. When there’s no fire event, the jockey pump operates to counteract any pressure losses due to minor leaks or gradual pressure decreases in the system.

By maintaining system pressure, jockey pumps ensure that the primary fire pump is ready to respond quickly and efficiently when a fire occurs. This pressure stability is crucial for the proper functioning of the entire fire protection system, allowing for immediate water flow to sprinklers or hose connections.

Diesel engine fire pump can be used in fire water supply in warehouses, docks, airports and other occasions. We usually choose the appropriate diesel engine fire pump model and application according to the head, flow, power, medium properties, and required materials provided by the user. In order to avoid mistakes, the loss caused by the installation environment will be comprehensively considered to ensure stable and reliable efficiency.

The diesel engine fire pump can form an automatic water fire water supply system with electric pumps and jockey pumps, and can be linked with the fire control center.
When the diesel engine fire pump set receives the starting command, if the mains power is cut off, the automatic control cabinet of the diesel engine will immediately send a start signal to the starting motor of the pump set, start the motor, start the diesel engine at idle speed, and then gradually adjust the throttle to accelerate the diesel engine until Rated speed. The control system will automatically monitor the operation of the diesel engine, such as the oil pressure, oil temperature, speed of the diesel engine, outlet pressure of the water pump, etc., and determine whether the diesel engine starts normally through automatic monitoring. If the start fails, the control system will send a restart signal, and if the three starts fail, the automatic control system will send a failure alarm. When the diesel engine fire pump set receives a signal that the pressure of the pipe network is restored or the mains power is restored to normal, the pump set will quickly slow down and stop automatically after monitoring the idle position for a period of time.

– Centralized Fire Protection Planning: Ensuring fire protection systems are integrated into the overall urban planning.
– Real-Time Data Sharing with City Infrastructure: Enabling real-time data sharing with city infrastructure for enhanced fire protection.
– Automated Control and Response: Using automated systems for efficient fire suppression in urban environments.
– Compliance with Urban Development Standards: Adhering to fire safety regulations specific to urban development projects.

1. Good sealing performance: The mechanical seal of the fire pump has a good sealing performance and can effectively prevent the leakage of liquid.

2. High reliability: The mechanical seal of the fire pump has strong anti-interference ability and can continuously run for a long time under the rated working conditions.

3. Easy installation and maintenance: The mechanical seal of the fire pump is easy to install and maintain, and its performance is not affected by the installation and maintenance process.

4. Long service life: The mechanical seal of the fire pump has a long service life and can work stably for a long time.

For temporary structures and events, such as construction sites, outdoor festivals, or temporary exhibition halls, fire pumps and jockey pumps are vital for providing an adaptable and reliable fire protection solution. Portable fire pumps can be quickly deployed to deliver water to temporary sprinkler systems or standpipes, ensuring fire safety even in temporary settings. Jockey pumps help maintain pressure in these temporary systems, ensuring that they are always ready for immediate activation without requiring constant manual intervention. Given the temporary nature of these structures, fire pumps must be easy to transport, install, and operate, while also being durable enough to withstand outdoor conditions and frequent relocation. This flexibility makes them indispensable for ensuring fire safety in environments where traditional fire protection infrastructure may not be available.

Electric fire pumps are pumps used to pump clean water and liquids with physical and chemical properties similar to water. They are mainly used in factories, mines, urban water supply, air conditioning systems, fire protection systems and agricultural irrigation. For pumps of the same specification, changing the outer diameter of the impeller can have different performance. The pump has simple structure, reliable performance, small volume, high suction lift, low energy consumption and easy maintenance.

·UL Standard
Flow：50-3000 GPM
Head： 5-20 Bar (72.5-290 psi)
Speed：740-2900 r/min
·Non-UL Standard
Flow：30-9000 GPM
Head： 3-20 Bar (40-300 psi)
Speed：740-2900 r/min

Diesel engine fire pump is also called “engineering diesel engine fire pump group”. Diesel engine fire pump group has the characteristics of good starting characteristics, strong overload capacity, compact and reasonable structure, convenient maintenance, simple and reliable use and so on. The unit is equipped with protection functions such as overspeed, low oil pressure, failure to start three times, high water temperature, low oil level, and low battery voltage. It can fully meet the fire water supply in various occasions such as warehouses, docks, airports, petrochemicals, power plants, liquefied gas stations, textiles and other industrial and mining enterprises.

High-efficiency diesel mobile fire pumps feature fast start-up, flexible deployment, strong power, and stable water supply capabilities. They are suitable for firefighting and emergency rescue needs in multiple scenarios, providing safe and reliable firefighting protection.

1.Flow：30-9000 GPM
2.Head： 3-20 Bar 40-300 psi
3.Power：Diesel & Electric Pump:1.5-710kw Jockey Pump:0.55-160kw
4.Speed：740-2900 r/min
The EDJ Diesel Engine Fire Pump System is a powerful and reliable firefighting equipment designed for fire suppression and emergency rescue operations. It boasts high-performance capabilities in water extraction and pressure delivery, enabling rapid supply of large volumes of water. The system operates independently, ensuring its reliability even in challenging situations.

EDJ fire pump set is composed of electric pump + diesel pump + jockey pump. They are mainly composed of XA pump driven by electric motor and spare pump of XA pump driven by diesel engine. The flow rate is large and the lift is high. This set of equipment is suitable for all kinds of fire fighting. emergency situations.

1. All personnel must be familiar with the operation manual and the safety regulations of the fire pump before use.

2. When the fire pump is in operation, no one should be allowed to approach the pump or the suction and discharge pipelines.

3. The suction and discharge pipelines should be inspected regularly to ensure that there are no blockages, as blockages can cause the pump to malfunction.

4. The pressure of the pump should be checked regularly to ensure that it is within the range specified by the manufacturer.

5. Before starting the fire pump, all valves in the suction and discharge pipelines must be checked to make sure they are open.

6. All safety devices should be checked regularly to make sure they are in good working condition.

7. The motor should be checked regularly to make sure it is in good working condition.

8. The fuel tank should be checked regularly to make sure it is filled with the correct type and amount of fuel.

9. The temperature of the pump should be checked regularly to make sure it is not too high.

10. If a fault is detected, the pump should be shut down and the fault should be rectified before it is restarted.

The diesel engine fire pump is suitable for unmanned emergency water supply system. The product has the characteristics of good technology, high degree of automation, high performance and protection function, reasonable structure, easy installation, and high cost -effectiveness. Supplement the pressure of the network.

Diesel engine fire pump sets are used in fire hydrant fire extinguishing systems and automatic sprinkler fire extinguishing systems in fixed fire extinguishing systems of enterprises, institutions, engineering construction, high-rise buildings, etc. It can transport clear water below 90 °C without solid particles and has similar physical and chemical properties. The water-based medium can also be used for fire protection, domestic and production shared water supply systems and construction, municipal water supply and drainage, etc.

The ED Dual-Power Fire Pump System combines electric and diesel engine pumps to ensure uninterrupted fire protection and a reliable water supply. In the event of power outages or electrical failures, the diesel engine pump seamlessly takes over, guaranteeing continuous operation of the fire protection system. This dual-power configuration offers both reliability and flexibility, providing comprehensive coverage for fire safety needs. With smart controls and automatic switching mechanisms, the transition between electric and diesel engine pumps is seamless, minimizing system downtime. Equipped with advanced safety features, including monitoring and alarm systems, real-time status updates allow for prompt action in case of any irregularities.

1. Inspect and test the fire pump, piping, valves, and relief valves annually for proper operation and water flow.

2. Make sure the fire pump is in good working condition and that all safety systems are in place and operational.

3. Check the fire pump’s pressure gauge and make sure it’s properly calibrated.

4. Inspect the motor, couplings, and belts for proper alignment and condition.

5. Clean the fire pump’s suction and discharge strainers regularly.

6. Ensure that the fire pump is properly lubricated and that all bearings and seals are in good condition.

7. Test the fire pump with a certified flow test annually.

8. Inspect the fire pump’s control panel and make sure it’s in proper working order.

9. Test the fire pump’s jockey pump and make sure it is operational.

10. Check all electrical connections and wiring for proper operation.

The ED Dual-Power Fire Pump System combines electric and diesel engine pumps to ensure uninterrupted fire protection and a reliable water supply. In the event of power outages or electrical failures, the diesel engine pump seamlessly takes over, guaranteeing continuous operation of the fire protection system. This dual-power configuration offers both reliability and flexibility, providing comprehensive coverage for fire safety needs. With smart controls and automatic switching mechanisms, the transition between electric and diesel engine pumps is seamless, minimizing system downtime. Equipped with advanced safety features, including monitoring and alarm systems, real-time status updates allow for prompt action in case of any irregularities.