Fire water Pump Sets

Fire Pump Sets are systems designed to ensure a reliable water supply to fire suppression installations, such as hydrant networks, sprinklers, water spray and foam systems.

In the event of a fire, when the suppression system is activated, a pressure drop occurs in the hydrant network.

Consequently, the fire pump set starts operating to maintain the flow rate and pressure specified in the design, in compliance with major international standards, particularly NFPA, FM and EN, regarding the installation of fixed fire protection pumps.

A typical fire pump set consists of:

• Main pump (generally centrifugal), driven by an electric motor or diesel engine
• Jockey pump (small booster pump) that maintains network pressure and prevents false starts of the main pump
• Control panel with automatic logic, alarms and protections
• Suction and discharge headers, valves, filters, measuring instruments (pressure gauges, pressure switches), vibration-damping joints and a common base

The entire system is installed in a dedicated fire pump room, where factors such as accessibility, ventilation, electrical supply, fuel availability for diesel engines and the reliability of the water source (elevated or underground tanks, basins, etc.) are carefully considered.