Sprinkler Age A Publication of the American Fire Sprinkler Association
Workshops Offer In-Depth Training
The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) offers two workshops on understanding and applying the principles of sprinkler hydraulic calculations and node analysis. These classes provide in-depth education and hands-on exercises to ensure designers return to the workplace with the knowledge and skills they need to design effective and efficient systems. These classes help attendees truly understand the calculations and pass the hydraulics sections of certification exams as required by some certification agencies.
“I just wanted to express my greatest appreciation for the [Sprinkler Hydraulics] class,” says Talon Hernandez, Automatic Fire Protection, Richardson, Texas. “I passed my WBSL III Hydraulics and Water Supply Planning exam, and I don’t think I would’ve been able to have done so without the excellent course provided by the AFSA team.”
In Sprinkler Hydraulic Calculations, students apply factors for equivalent length adjustments based on pipe type, size, and system arrangement. Using the principles of hydraulics, students select a remote area, perform hand calculations for tree systems, identify and understand the different sections of the detailed hydraulic worksheet, and where to place the appropriate system information. Students also utilize computer-based calculation software to demonstrate the impact of choices on system characteristics, determine effects on system demand and performance, and validate the results.
“Josh and Eric were extremely knowledgeable with the capability of answering a vast array of questions related to sprinkler hydraulics,” says Jacques De Beer with Exponent, Inc., Bowie, Md., who took the course. “The facility was really training-oriented, which was beneficial.”
Advanced Hydraulic Calculations provides a deep dive into advanced hydraulic principles for standpipe systems, fire pump assemblies, and water storage tanks. Students will receive classroom instruction, work through examples, and complete practice exercises.
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