Electric Fire Pump

FIRE PUMPS AND ANCILLIARY EQUIPMENTS SCOPE OF WORK-
Work under this section shall consist of furnishing all labor, materials, equipment and
appliances necessary and required to completely install electrically operated pumps and as
required by drawings and specified hereinafter or given in the schedule of rates.
a. Electrically operated pumps with motors common base plates, coupling, coupling guard
and accessories.
b. Vibration eliminator pads and foundation bolts.

c Leak-off drain shall be led to the nearest floor drain.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Pumps shall be installed true to levels on suitable concrete foundations. Base plate shall be firmly
fixed by properly grouted foundation bolts.
Pumps and motors shall be truly aligned by suitably instruments. Record of such alignment shall be
furnished to the Project Manager.
All pump connections shall be standard flanged type with number of bolts as per relevant
standard requirement for the working pressure. Companion flanges shall be provided with the
pumps.
Manufacturer’s instructions regarding installation, connections and commissioning shall be strictly

followed.
Contractor shall provide necessary test certificates, type test certificates, performance curves and
NPSH curves of the pumps from the manufacturer when called for. The contractor shall provide
facilities to the Project Manager & Consultant for inspection of equipment during manufacturing and
also to witness various tests at the manufacturer’s works without any cost to the Project Manager or
Consultant.
Seismic isolation and clamping for each pump and flexible connection on the suction as well as the
discharge side shall be provided.
The contractor shall submit with this tender a list of recommended spare parts for three years of
normal operation and quote the prices for the same as a separate submittal / annexure.
ELECTRIC FIRE PUMP

The electric fire pump shall be suitable for automatic operation complete with necessary electric
motor and automatic starting gear, suitable for operation on 415 volts, 3 phase, 50 Hz. A.C. system.
Both the motor and the pump shall be assembled on a common base plate, fabricated M.S. channel.
Drive
The pump shall be direct driven by means of a flexible coupling. Coupling guard shall also be
provided.
FIRE PUMP
The fire pump shall be horizontally mounted centrifugal Multi Stage Multi Outlet type. It shall have a
capacity to deliver 2280 LPM as specified, and developing adequate head so as to ensure a minimum
pressure of 3.5 Kg/Sq.cm at the farthest outlet.
The pump shall be capable of giving a discharge of not less than 150 per cent of the rated
discharge, at a head of not less than 65 per cent of the rated head. The shut off head shall be within
120 per cent of the rated head.
Provision of Jockey Pump shall be made. The pump shall be vertical Multi Stage Multi Outlet type and
of detail as in schedule of quantity. The Jockey pump shall be of 180 LPM.
Motor
The motor shall be squirrel cage A.C. induction type suitable for operation on 415 volts 3 phase 50
Hz. system. The motor shall be totally enclosed fan cooled type conforming to protection clause IP
55. The class of insulation shall be F. The synchronous speed shall be 1500/ 2900 RPM as specified.
The motor shall be rated for continuous duty and shall have a horse power rating necessary to
drive the pump at 150 per cent of its rated discharge with at least 65 per cent rated head. The motor
shall conform to I.S.325-1978.
Technical Parameters and MOC for the Pump Sets are:
5.1. ELECTRICAL DRIVEN PUMP SET: (FOR HYDRANT SYSTEM)
Type of Pump: Horizontal Centrifugal Multi Stage Multi Outlet.
Flow Rate: 2280 LPM
Head: 80 Mtrs Low Level & 120 M High Level.
Efficiency: Minimum 70%
Motor Rating: 120HP.
Speed of Motor: 2900 RPM
Motor Type: AC 3 Phase Induction.
Enclosure: TEFC IP 55.
Insulation: Class ‘F’

MOC OF PUMP:
Casing: C.I.
Impeller: Bronze.
Wear Ring: Bronze.
St. Box Sealing: Gland Packing.
Shaft: SS-410.
Shaft Sleeve: SS-410.
5.2. JOCKEY PUMP SET:
Type of Pump: Vertical Multi Stage Multi Outlet
Flow Rate: 180 LPM
Motor Rating: 20 HP.
MOC OF PUMP:
Casing: C.I.
Impeller: Bronze.
Wear Ring: Bronze.
St. Box Sealing: Mechanical Seal.
Shaft: SS-410.
5.3. DIESEL ENGINE DRIVEN PUMP SET:
Type of Pump: Horizontal Centrifugal Multi Stage Multi Outlet.
Flow Rate: 2280 LPM
Engine Rating: 120 HP.
Speed of Engine: 2300 RPM
MOC OF PUMP:
Casing: C.I.
Impeller: Bronze.
Wear Ring: Bronze.
Shaft: SS-410.
5.4. ELECTRICAL DRIVEN PUMP SET: (FOR WATER CURTAIN SYSTEM)
Type of Pump: Horizontal Centrifugal.
Flow Rate: 2450 LPM
Head: 50 M.
Motor Rating: 75 HP.

Insulation: Class ‘F’
MOC OF PUMP:
Casing: C.I.
Impeller: Bronze.
Wear Ring: Bronze.
Shaft: SS-410.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS-
Pumps shall be installed true to level on suitable concrete foundations; Base plate shall be firmly fixed
by foundation bolts grouted in the concrete foundations. Foundations shall be casted on the
reinforcement steel of the floor.
Pumps and motors shall be truly aligned by suitable instruments.
All pump connections shall be standard installation; connections and commissioning shall be followed
with respect to all pumps and accessories.
Manufacturer’s instructions regarding installation, connections and commissioning shall be followed

with respect to all pumps and accessories.
6.0. FIRE PUMP CONTROL PANEL:
TYPE OF PANEL:
All the PCC's / PDB's / MCC's shall be metal clad, totally enclosed, rigid, floor mounted, air -
insulated, cubical type suitable for operation on three phase / single phase, 415 / 230 volts, 50 Hz.
The PCC's / MCC's shall be designed to withstand the heaviest conditions at site, with minimum
expected ambient temperature of 45 degree Celsius, 80 percent humidity and dusty weather.
Panel shall conform to Indian Electricity Act and rules (till last amendment) & approved as per FIA
norms.
VARIOUS CODES FOR ELECTRICAL PANELS

A. APPLICABLE IS STANDARDS
1. METERS (MEASURING) FOR ANALOG METERS IS: 1248-1958

2. INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SWITCH GEARS IS: 3072-1975
3. AIR BREAKER, SWITCH GEARS FOR VOLTAGE NOT EXCEEDING 1000 VOLTS IS: 4047-1977
4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SWITCH GEAR AND IS:4237-1967
GEAR FOR VOLTAGE NOT EXCEEDING 1000 VOLTS
5. DEGREE OF PROTECTION PROVIDED BY
ENCLOSURES FOR LV S/GEARS IS: 2147-1962
6. INSULATED CONDUCTOR RATING IS: 8084-1972
ENCLOSED DISTRIBUTION FUSE BOARDS AND CUT-OUTS
7. FOR VOLTAGE NOT EXCEEDING 1000 VOLTS IS: 2675-1983
8. CONDUCTOR FOR INSULATED ELECTRIC CABLES AND
FLEXIBLE CORDS IS: 8130
9. SHUNT CAPACITORS FOR POWER SYSTEMS IS: 2834-1954
10. AC ELECTRICITY METERS: PART – 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENT
AND TESTS IS:772 PART1
11. DIRECT ACTING ELECTRICAL INDICATING INSTRUMENTS IS: 1248

12. CURRENT TRANSFORMERS IS: 2705
13. ELECTRICAL RELAYS FOR POWER SYSTEMS PROTECTION IS: 3231
14. PHOSPHATE TREATMENT OF IRON AND STEEL FOR PROTECTION
AGAINST CORR0SION IS: 3618
15. GUIDE FOR MARKING OF INSULATED CONDUCTOR IS: 5578
16. CODE OF PRACTICE OF PHOSPHATING OF IRON AND STEEL IS: 6005
17. FACTORY BUILT AASEMBLIES OF SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROL-
GEAR FOR VOLTAGES UPTO AND INCLUDING 1000V AC AND
1200V DC. IS: 8623
18. GUIDE FOR UNIFORM SYSTEM MARKING AND IDENTIFICATION
OF CONDUCTORS AND APPARATUS TERMINALS IS: 11353
19. LV SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROL GEAR (PART 1 TO PART 5) IS: 13947
20. STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION (IP-54) IS: 2147
21. MINIATURE CIRCUIT BREAKER (MCB) BS: 3871 (PART-1) 1965 IS: 8825 (1996)
22. AIR CIRCUIT BREAKER IS: 2516 PART 1,
23. CONTACTORS IS: 2959 & BS: 775
24 DIGITAL METER IS: 13779
25. ELECTRICAL POWER & CONTROL WIRING CONNECTION
WIRING INSIDE THE MODULE FOR POWER, CONTROL
PROTECTION IS: 694 & IS: 8130
26. DANGER NOTICE PLATE IS: 2551-1982 & IS: 5-
1978
27. MCCB IEC 60439-2 / IS: 8623-2
28. ELCB BS 3871 & 4293, IS., CEE 27
OPERATING SEQUENCE FOR FIRE AND SPRINKLER PUMPS
PUMPS START STOP

REMARKS
Operating Pressure of system for Low Level – 8.0 Kg/CM2
PS – 1 Jockey pump (Sprinkler) 7.0 Kg/CM2 8.0 Kg/CM2
PS – 2 Main sprinkler pump 5.0Kg/CM2 Manual
PS – 3 Standby sprinkler & Hydrant pump 3.0Kg/CM2 Manual
PS – 4 Main hydrant pump 4.0 Kg/CM2 Manual
PS – 5 Jockey pump (Hydrant) 6.0 Kg/CM2 8.0 Kg/CM2
Operating Pressure of system for High Level – 12.0 Kg/CM2
PS – 1 Jockey pump (Sprinkler) 11.0 Kg/CM2 12.0 Kg/CM2
PS – 2 Main sprinkler pump 9.0Kg/CM2 Manual
PS – 3 Standby sprinkler & Hydrant pump 7.0Kg/CM2 Manual
PS – 4 Main hydrant pump 8.0 Kg/CM2 Manual
PS – 5 Jockey pump (Hydrant) 10.0 Kg/CM2 12.0 Kg/CM2
NOTES-
a. Jockey pump shall start and stop through pressure switch automatically.
b. Jockey pump shall stop when main starts.

Electric Fire Pump

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Electric Fire Pump

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Description:

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Electric Fire Pump

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

FIRE PUMPS AND ANCILLIARY EQUIPMENTS SCOPE OF WORK-

b. Vibration eliminator pads and foundation bolts.

Manufacturer’s instructions regarding installation, connections and commissioning shall be strictly

ELECTRIC FIRE PUMP

Technical Parameters and MOC for the Pump Sets are:

5.1. ELECTRICAL DRIVEN PUMP SET: (FOR HYDRANT SYSTEM)

Type of Pump: Horizontal Centrifugal Multi Stage Multi Outlet.

Flow Rate: 2280 LPM

Head: 80 Mtrs Low Level & 120 M High Level.

Efficiency: Minimum 70%

Motor Rating: 120HP.

Speed of Motor: 2900 RPM

Motor Type: AC 3 Phase Induction.

Enclosure: TEFC IP 55.

Insulation: Class ‘F’

Wear Ring: Bronze.

St. Box Sealing: Gland Packing.

Shaft Sleeve: SS-410.

5.2. JOCKEY PUMP SET:

Type of Pump: Vertical Multi Stage Multi Outlet

Flow Rate: 180 LPM

Head: 80 Mtrs Low Level & 120 M High Level.

Efficiency: Minimum 48%

Motor Rating: 20 HP.

Speed of Motor: 2900 RPM

Motor Type: AC 3 Phase Induction.

Enclosure: TEFC IP 55.

Wear Ring: Bronze.

St. Box Sealing: Mechanical Seal.

5.3. DIESEL ENGINE DRIVEN PUMP SET:

Type of Pump: Horizontal Centrifugal Multi Stage Multi Outlet.

Flow Rate: 2280 LPM

Head: 80 Mtrs Low Level & 120 M High Level.

Efficiency: Minimum 75%

Engine Rating: 120 HP.

Speed of Engine: 2300 RPM

Wear Ring: Bronze.

St. Box Sealing: Gland Packing.

Shaft Sleeve: SS-410.

5.4. ELECTRICAL DRIVEN PUMP SET: (FOR WATER CURTAIN SYSTEM)

Type of Pump: Horizontal Centrifugal.

Flow Rate: 2450 LPM

Efficiency: Minimum 70%

Motor Rating: 75 HP.

Motor Type: AC 3 Phase Induction.

Enclosure: TEFC IP 55.

Insulation: Class ‘F’

Wear Ring: Bronze.

St. Box Sealing: Gland Packing.

Shaft Sleeve: SS-410.

Pumps and motors shall be truly aligned by suitable instruments.

Manufacturer’s instructions regarding installation, connections and commissioning shall be followed

6.0. FIRE PUMP CONTROL PANEL:

VARIOUS CODES FOR ELECTRICAL PANELS

1. METERS (MEASURING) FOR ANALOG METERS IS: 1248-1958

11. DIRECT ACTING ELECTRICAL INDICATING INSTRUMENTS IS: 1248

OPERATING SEQUENCE FOR FIRE AND SPRINKLER PUMPS

PUMPS START STOP