FIRE PUMP SYSTEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH EN 12845 STANDARD

Information about EN 12845 fire protection standard via fixed fire extinguishing systems
Contents
Fire Regulations 3
Fire Standard “EN 12845”

Fire Pump Systems in accordance with the Fire Standard 5

ETNA Fire Pump Systems General Properties 15

• General Properties of ETNA Fire Pump Systems in accordance with EN 12845
• Coding of ETNA Fire Pump Systems in accordance with EN 12845
• Electric Driven Vertical Shaft Multistage Fire Pump
• Electric Driven Horizontal Pump Fire Pump
• Electric Driven / Diesel Driven Fire Pump
• Electric Driven Pump Protection in line with EN 12845 - Control Panel
• Diesel Driven Pump Protection in line with EN 12845 - Control Panel

EN 12845 & NFPA 20 Norms Comparison Table 26

EN 12845 Booster Set Versions 28

Example Documents 29

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 1. FIRE STANDARD “EN 12845”

What should be the Performance Properties of a Spacer Coupling

Fire Pump in line with EN 12845?
Pumps should be of back pull out type, which
As per EN 12845, a fire pump should have a stable ensures easy and quick maintenance of impeller
H(Q) curve. and mechanical seals without the need of removing
pump body from the suction and delivery port.
Closed Valve Value: The closed valve value of the Therefore the spacer coupling is used.
pump (maximum pump pressure at zero flow rate)
should not exceed 125% of the nominal value.
SPACER COUPLING
Nominal Value: Junction point of a requested flow
rate-pressure value on the pump hydraulic curve.

Maximum Load: The pump should be able to

operate with a capacity of 140% of the nominal flow
rate, if required. When the fire pump operates with a
capacity of 140% of the nominal value, the pressure
should drop down to maximum 70% of the nominal 1- Coupling
value. 2- Body of the pump (back)

y/Pressure
2
1
2

100 % 3 2
1
1

70 %
4

Figure 1

Multi-pump Applications of the Fire Pump

Pumps should have an applicable typical pressure-

flow rate curves and be able to operate with all
100 % 140 %
x/Flow rate possible flow rates.
Graphic 1
Where two pumps are installed, each pump should
ensure predefined flow rate and pressure itself.
Where three assembled pumps co-exist, each pump
should ensure at least 50% of a given flow rate at a
Comments given pressure.
1. Most undesired area Fire Pump Valve and Accessories
2. Designed pump flow A foot valve should be assembled to the end of the
suction pipe of the pump, if the minimum water
3. Desired highest flow
level is lower than the pump. Check valve should be
4. Most desired area assembled to the delivery pipe of each pump.

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If the pump operates against a closed valve, Eccentric Suction Kit
arrangements should be applied to allow constant
sufficient water flow in order to prevent over- In EN 12845 standard, the eccentric suction kit
heating. This flow should be considered in system’s is obliged to be attached to the suction flange
hydraulic calculation and pump selection. The outlet separately for each pump. Suction performance
should be clearly visible, and outlets should be is improved in this manner as well as air pocket
separated where there are multiple pumps formation in the pipe during suction is prevented.
Figure 26 demonstrates the points to consider
Diesel motor cooling circuits commonly use the
when connecting the eccentric suction kit. In order
same water. However this issue should be taken into
account if additional water has been used. Where to improve suction performance, the other end of
a pressure gauge is assembled on the pump for suction kit should be two or three times bigger
inlet and outlet pressure gauges should be readily than the pump’s suction flange. If the pump’s
reached. suction flange is 50 mm, then other end of the
eccentric suction kit should be at least 65 mm.
Starting Fire Pump Up Also the suction valve should always face the larger
side.
P Max

0,8 P max Pump 1 Starting Point

D C B A
0,6 P max Pump 2 Starting Point

Pump 2 Working Area

Graphic 2

When the pressure in the mains drops to a value F E A

that is not lower than 80% (the pressure in closed
valve condition), the first pump set automatically
Figure 26
starts-up. In two-pump modules, the second pump
starts-up before the pressure drops to a value not
lower than 60%. When the pumps start-up once,
they will keep operating until they are stopped Comments
(manually). EN 12845 fire-fighting booster set can
be separately adjusted from the mains pressure. A Pump
An extra automated start-up setup should be B Vibration absorber (in diesel motor module)
assembled for each pump. This setup should C Vacuum meter
include a tank positioned at a higher level than the
D Flange
pump, and the pipe joint should be sloping to the
E Eccentric suction kit
water-dispensing side of the pump. A non-return
F Butterfly valve
valve should be assembled to this joint. Figure 2
demonstrates an example. Tank, pump, and suction
pipe system should be kept completely full with
water even if there is a leakage from the foot valve.
The pump should start-up when water level of the
tank drops to two third of the normal level.

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FIRE PUMP SYSTEMS IN LINE WITH THE
FIRE STANDARD

1. Positive Suction Assembly sucking by air occurrence in the pump due to

air pockets. This situation is imperative for EN
As indicated in EN 12845, for pumps, a positive 12845 and necessarily required.
suction condition should be established as much as
possible. 3. EN 12845 provides following details for the
positive suction pipe, assembly suction pipe,
1.1 Defining Positive Suction Height and valves; NPSHd ≥ NPSHr + 1 (m)

1. Water, of at least two third capacity, is required In other words, the pump’s NPHS value should be
to occur over the suction axis of the reserve 1 meter more than the NPSH value at the pump’s
tank. maximum capacity. As you know, NPSH shows the
net positive suction pressure.
2. Minimum water level of the pump’s suction axis
(x) should not be higher than 2 m. The assembly, So it indicates the net hydraulic load on the pump’s
to which the pump would be connected, should
suction. While NPSHd showing the value calculated
be bound with a cuff. Furthermore the pump
at the pump’s suction orifice, NPSHr indicates the
pipe should connected to the tank with an
upwards sloping in order to prevent air pocket minimum NPSH value allowing to pump to operate
formation in the pipeline. An eccentric suction without cavitation. EN 12845 demonstrates this
kit is necessary to put to the pump suction in EN condition using the following formula;
12845 norm. This kit would prevent air pocket
formation in the suction pipe. This part should NPSHd = Pa + H - ∑Y
be provided together with the fire pump. A
Pa = atmospheric pressure
flange with a larger diameter than the pump
suction diameter should be welded to the end H = geodesic difference
of special pipe of a length two times the pump
suction diameter with flat top and tapered ∑Y = defines suction pressure losses at pipes, valves,
fittings and elbows.

The value to get via this

formula is pressure loss-
es at the suction line. This
Max. value should be as low as
Level
possible so that the NPSH
2/3 value would be higher.
of the tank
capacity
Suction pipe diameter
and water flow rate are to
≤ 2mt
be adjusted to lower this
Water
Level loss. What is important
here is to ensure the most
Figure 3 suitable conditions as
mentioned above. In this
manner, the NPSHd value should be lower than the
bottom. A suction valve should be put over this
NPSHr value. EN 12845 requests the positive suction
flange also. In this manner, it is ensured that
the diameter of the suction valve to be one size pipe to be not lower than 65 mm. In this manner,
bigger than the suction flange, and an easier water speed in the suction pipe would not be higher
suction is provided. A pipe with a diameter of than 1.8 m/s at the maximum flow rate of pump. To
the suction valve should be piped from this this end, when the pump’s suction flange is smaller
valve to the reserve tank. In this manner, the than 65 mm, this value should be increased to at
suction pipe would be piped with a bigger least 65 mm via the tapered suction kit or eccen-
diameter than the pump suction diameter. Thus tric suction kit. This situation would also ensure the
the pump will easily suck without cavitation, and pump’s suction speed to be lowered to the desired
the pump would be prevented to discontinue levels.

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2. Negative Suction Assembly 5

3 4

A pump operating with a negative suction is an undesired 6 7 2/3L

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condition in pump water connections. There occur 8 13 14

problems including air pockets and higher NPSV values. 10

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However, if necessary, an assembly should be realized as 9
indicated in Figure 4. The maximum depth from which the
pump would suck should not exceed 3.2 m. In practice,
the pump is desired to be at the nearest position to the
suction location. When sucking from deeper points, 1
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separate suction lines should be arranged for each pump
instead of a single collector in multi-pump systems. A
Considering these occasions, it would be suitable each
pump to be assembled to suck from deeper points
separately as demonstrated in Figure 5. In practice, the 3
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suction pipe should be immersed in water with an elbow,
and a filter flap should be installed to the suction pipe 6 L
2/3L
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end. Do not install a shut-off valve onto the suction line. 8 14 15

10
The filter at the suction flap end should be occasionally 2
cleaned up and prevented to be clogged with dirt and 9

foreign substances. During cleaning, this process should

be conducted by removing the suction pipe without
emptying the reserve tank.
Figure 2 1 B
2.1 Calculating Piping for the Negative Suction Line
Pump start-up assembly for uplifting water by
Those made to calculate the suction pipe and valves in sucking
the positive delivery line should be exactly repeated for
the negative suction pipe. EN 1285 provides following Comments
details for this selection;
1. Discharge valve for testing
NPSHd ≥ NPSHr +1 (m) 2. Air discharge of the pump, and the lowest flow line
3. Reserve Tank
In other words, the pump’s NPHS value should be 1 meter
4. Inflow
longer than the NPSH value at the pump’s maximum 5. Overflow channel
capacity. 6. Discharge valve
Contrary to the positive delivery line, when calculating 7. Low level key to start-up the pump
the negative suction line the suction distance as well must 8. Priming supply stop valve
be added. This situation would cause a decreased NPSHd 9. Priming supply non-return valve
10. Pump start-up assembly
value, thus H distance should be the lowest. As sucking from
11. Suction tank
deeper points lowers the pump capacity, losses caused 12. Mains power assembly
by suction pipe, flap, filter, and elbow should be added to 13. Low level valve to start-up the pump
the suction losses. Then keeping the suction losses at the 14. Pressure keys to start-up the pump
lowest levels is of significant importance. In this case, the 15. Pressure gauge
suction pipe diameter should be picked properly, and a
lower water speed in the suction pipe should be ensured.
EN 12845 standard states that the suction pipe diameter
is not to be smaller than 80 mm and the water speed is
not to be higher than 1.5 m/s at the maximum pump flow
rate. NPSHr value is provided by pump manufacturers.
Here the NPSHd value should be checked for whether
it is in line with
the formula above,
H Pa and if it is not, the
suction pipe should Max.
be widened or Figure 4 Level
Max
the section depth 3,2 mt
Min.
should be lowered. Level

Figure 5
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3. Reserve Tank (for Positive Water Line)

A single reserve tank is needed for each main This reserve tank to be used for pumps to suck water
pump. (For negative suction pumps only) This is not from the negative suction will prevent any possible
applicable for a pilot pump. water losses in the suction pipe, and the pump will
be prevented to operate dry.

Reserve tank capacities as per the risk classes are indicated below; Comments

DT Low danger class

(low fire load)
Minimum tank capacities Distance between tank
Danger class
in liter and pump pipe diameters
ST Standard danger class
DT 100 25
(average fire load and
averageflammability)
ST, YTI, YTD 500 50
YTI High danger class
Schedule 5
YTD High danger class
(storage)

Tank joint and accessories diagram;

Comments
3 Rp1”
10 4 1. Reserve tank
Rp1” 1/2 5
2. Water recirculation pipe
3. Float valve
900 mm

1 Rp1” 1/4
4. Filling valve
7 6
1300 mm
5. Main water supply network
6. Level indicator
Rp1”
Rp1” 7. Drainage outlet
Rp2” Rp2”
8. Non return valve
9
9. Reserve tank valve
8 10. Overflow pipe
11
11. Pressure switch
2 14 7
12. Main pump

13 13. Sprinkler installation flow

12 14. Main pump intake port

Figure 7

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Figure 8 demonstrates the reserve tank application system pressure drops down. EN 12845 requires
diagram in a negative suction fire pump assembly the electrical control panel of pilot pumps to be
according to EN 12845 standard. manufactured separately from the electrical control
panel of main pumps. Pilot pumps connected to
12 the system should suck independently. Suction line
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3 4 of the pilot pumps should not be connected to the
main pumps’ suction line. Consequently following
6 7 2/3L
L results would be prevented;
8 13 14
10 Assuming the Pilot Pump suction pipe (4) is
2
connected to the main pump suction pipe (3) (Figure
9 9), when the pilot pump sucks water, it would not
suck water from the main pump suction pipe only
but from positive level tank as well (1). Main pump
suction line is connected to the positive level tank.
If the positive level tank is emptied, as the system
1 suction line turns to be dry, main pumps and pilot
11 pump would be broken. If there is no electronic level
switch on this tank, the pilot pump would not stop
A and operate dry. So the tank would empty and an
undesired condition would occur. If we think there
is a level switch also, when the level gets low, the
main pumps will enable to fill the tank, and the fire
Figure 8
alarm will enable as well. As it is known, in EN 12845,
3
5 4 as the main fire pumps enable when the pressure
drops down, the fire alarm enables, furthermore
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Comments 2/3L these pumps are stopped manually.
8 14 15
1. Test and discharge valve 10
2. Air discharge from
2 the pump, and water
recirculation 9
3. Reserve tank
4. Tank filling
5. Tank overflow pipe
6. Drainage valve pressure switch 1
7. Low level switch to start-up
1 the
B pump
8. Stop valve
9. Ball valve
10. Pump start-up pressure switch
11. Main suction water tank
12. Outlet to sprinkler installation
13. Signal from main pump body
14. Pressure Guage

4. Pilot (Jockey) Pump 3

Pilot pump is generally called as Jockey Pump. This
pump is of significant importance in fire-fighting 2
booster sets. In general, Pilot Pump flow rate would 4
be 10% higher and pressure would be 10% higher
than main pumps. In this manner, pilot pumps
would be smaller and therefore motor powers
Figure 9
thereof would be lower. These pumps keeps the
system pressure at a desired level by occasionally
enabling when the system pressure drops down.
In this manner, frequent enabling of the giant
motor main pumps would be prevented when the

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5. Connecting the Pump to Water Supply Network 5.1 Additional Pressurizing Pump

The water supply network can be used for the Here what is called as pressurizing pump is a
pumps to get water. However, in this case, seamless pump enabling when there occur no sufficient
water existence in the water supply network and pressure. Such connections should be realized as
constantly available sufficient water should be demonstrated in Figure 10.
guaranteed. The line coming from the water supply
network is connected to the main pump delivery Comments
collector; when the pressure from the water supply
network becomes insufficient, the main pump will 1. Non return valve size connected to delivery
enable. collector should not be lower than the pipe
diameter.
2. Bypass valve
3 3. Bypass line for water coming from the water
supply network.
4. Non return valve to prevent water returning to
the water supply network.
5. Water supply network (Municipality should
1 guarantee that in this line there would be water
2 with constant and sufficient pressure and flow
rate)

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Figure 10
5

In practice, water supply networks are not relied on. Comments

In this case, reserve tanks are considered. (Figure
11) Then reserve tanks, which are filled by the water 1. Float valve is mainly used to fill these tanks
supply network whenever water is lasted, are widely when they get empty.
used. 2. Pressure switch is connected on the line
coming from the water supply
network and warns those
concerned with a signal when
the pressure in the water supply
1 network drops down.
3. On off valve
4. Test valve
2
1

3
4
Figure 11

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6. Diesel Pump 6.1 Underground Diesel Pump

Considering for the cases of the water supply Diesel pumps may be placed underground fire rooms when
network being cut by authorities during a fire or the necessary. In this case, a ventilator should be positioned to
network getting disabled, EN 12845 proposes a diesel throw the heated air inside out for the air cooling Diesel motor
and fresh air should be supplied to inside through another vent
pump to be put next and in parallel to the electrical
as demonstrated in Figure 12.
pump. In this case, the diesel pump is required to
be of same capacity as the electrical pump; and the
diesel pump is designed to immediately enable with 1
the pressure dropping when the electrical pump
gets disabled. Thus seamless water supply to the 2
sprinkler system would be possible.
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There are number of points to consider regarding
diesel pump assembly and surrounding environment.
These are, in the order; 3

1. Pump room should be ensured to be well- 4

ventilated. Proper combustion air supply as well as
fresh air cooling in air or water cooling types are of
significant importance. Furthermore, against the
possibility of exhaust gas escaping into the room,
the room should be most appropriately ventilated
with outer air. If possible, this ventilation should be
ensured through a direct channel from the radiator Figure 11
inlet of the diesel pump to the outer air. (Figure 11) Comments

2. Exhaust pipe should be definitely channeled 1. Rain capped chimney

outside in a proper way and with an appropriate 2. Exhaust pipe insulation (rock wool)
diameter apart from any obstruction. This pipe 3. Silencer
should be necessarily headed outside and never 4. Vibration absorber
considered to be directed to inside the building, 5. Exhaust pipe should be secured to the wall.
another room within the building, or ventilation hall
of the building. In this case, a strong ventilation fan should be preferred and
controlled by the room thermostat. Besides, also the smoke
3. There should be venting windows in the room, detector should control the fan motor, operating in parallel to
allowing the outer air to readily enter inside, and this thermostat. In this manner, when the air inside is heated or
fresh air entrance should be ensured. there occur any smoke, the air fan should enable.

As shown, when a radi-

ator and a water cooling
diesel motor are used to-
1 2 gether, a ventilation vent-
ing should be put for the
combustion air from out-
side and the exhaust pipe
should be directed to the
outer air. A proper venti-
lation should be definite-
ly ensured. Exhaust pipe
should be headed outside
and insulated. Pipe height
should be at least 2.4 m
and of distance from liv-
Figure 12 ing quarters away from
human beings.
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7. Pump Room As shown in Figure 16, the sprinkler supply line
should be taken immediately after the pump supply
According to EN 12845 standard, the fire pump line and check valve. Over this line, a ball valve (1)
room should be an environment in line with this and flow switch (2) should indicate the sprinkler
standard provisions. This room should resist fire for (4) operation with an audio and flashing alarm in
60 minutes and protected and not be used for any accordance with EN 12259-5 standard. This alarm
other purpose. Considering this condition, the fire system should be located in the control room. Using
pump room should be built in accordance with the test and drainage valve (3), this system should be
following; verified to operate (by opening the valve). Other end
of the drainage valve should be connected to the
7.1 Pump Room reserve tank, and the water should be returned to
the reserve tank during the test, which is performed
a) It should be considered as an independent
by opening the valve. All the electrical devices to
building.
be used in this system should be of IP55 protection
class. Why is the sprinkler system is located in
the fire pump room is a frequent question. Diesel
motors are used in various fire pump systems and
these motors are provided with fuel. In a possible
fire which may arise in the meantime, this standard
is also referred for life safety of the worker in the
room. Remember that the pumps in this location
have electrical supply lines as well, any spark which
Figure 13 may occur in this case is possible to cause a fire.
Beyond that, a sprinkler system is a must in each
b) Adjacent buildings can be used provided that
location having flammable liquid or fuel.
there is a sprinkler system and an outlet to outside
is provided. “Authorized personnel only” sign should be put
on the pump room door, and this door should be
locked, only the principal technician having the key.
EN 12845 requires the weekly tests to be periodically
and manually performed by the principal technician.
Because the service technician will record and
sign that they perform these tests and show
this log and test performance to the authorities
Figure 14 during fire department or municipality audits. As
the building owner or building management is
c) There can be a fire room inside the building primarily responsible for these tests to be properly
provided that there is a sprinkler system and an performed, they should constantly check this test
outlet to outside is provided. log. Remember that irregular test performance and
not keeping the system ready may cause life and
property losses.

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1
Figure 15
Remote controlled
alarm panel should

7.2 Pump Room Sprinkler Protection

be located in the
room of responsable
fire technician.

There should be a sprinkler protection at the fire

pump room (EN 12845). It would be appropriate Figure 16
that any sprinkler system in this room is supplied
directly from the pump delivery collector.

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7.3 Fuel tank Particularly these openings being above and
near the ceiling would be appropriate in terms of
If there is a pump connected to a diesel motor in the ventilation and room cooling as the heated air rises
fire pump room, special precautions for the fuel tank up. Opening surface should not be lower than 0.1
should be taken. The leading risk regarding fuel tank m². A more accurate calculation should be made for
use is fuel leakage. A flammable liquid around the each location separately. (Figure 17)
diesel motor introduces a fire risk at any moment.
Fuel tank should be assembled away from the
diesel motor and onto the foot, aligned to the fuel
pump of the diesel motor, without allowing any fuel
leakage. Diesel motor should not suck the fuel from Constantly open
a deeper level, in contract, the fuel should arrive the venting
Constantly open
pump with a positive pressure. In this way air pocket venting

formation in the fuel pump would be prevented. As

air pocket formation in the fuel pump would cause Figure 17
the diesel motor to stop, caution should be exercised
to this condition. These openings cannot guarantee the temperature
inside. Therefor thermostat controlled automated
7.4 Fire Room Temperature air damper or ventilators may be enabled when
the temperature gets increased. Preventing the
Pump room temperature should not be lower than temperature to get negative values is substantial.
+4°C when electrical pumps stand only, and than Otherwise you cannot prevent the water inside
+10°C when a diesel motor exist. A thermostat pumps and pipes to freeze; this condition causes the
heater should be put in the room to this end. Also pumps and pipes to crack and broke, and moreover
humidity should be checked, and no humidity over the pump cannot supply compressed water to the
80% should not be allowed. Otherwise it may cause system when a fire outbreaks. To prevent such
electrical or electronic materials in the control condition, the pump room should be kept at +4°C
panels to oxidize and deteriorate. by putting thermostat heaters. (Figure 18 and 19)

7.5 Fire Room Ventilation

Air Air
If there are diesel motor pumps exist in the
pump rooms, caution should be exercised
to the ventilation. Well ventilation of the
pump room is of significant importance to
drop the humidity rate down as explained Motor cooling with exchanger Motor cooling with radiator
in Article 1.4. Additionally the pump room
ventilation is substantial for increased Figure 18
humidity inside and particularly cooling the diesel
motor during operation. Although EN 12845 does
not suggest numerous ventilation alternatives and
let appliers to decide, we submit the information we
gathered from other standards for your review in
order to let you benefit.
Heated air to outside

Diesel motors put in the pump room may occur as

cooling the water with air via the radiator or cooling
the water with water via heat exchanger. Pump
room ventilation should occur over natural ways
and through windows constantly open to outer air.
These openings should stand on two walls facing to
each other, and thus the air flow covers all over the
room. Figure 19

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 7.6 Cooling Diesel Motor Down 7.6.1.1 Water-to-water Cooling System Connection

Diesel motors can be cooled down in two ways: A heat exchanger with a capacity suitable for water-
cooling the water with air via radiator or cooling the to-water cooling system should be picked. Picked
water with water via heat exchanger. Diesel motor exchanger should be able to prepare cooling water
is cooled down with air in air cooling diesel motors. which would seamlessly cool the diesel pump when
Such cooling motors are much cheaper and simpler. operating at full capacity. A pressure dropper (3)
But these have lower capacities than water radiator should be put in the circuit and the pressure should
or water exchanger motors. Water cooling motors be prevented to increase over 10 bar in order to
are especially preferred at 20 kW sizes. For both block any exchanger damage. A bypass line should
systems, proper heated air removal is substantial. definitely put within the assembly established
Air temperature inside should be prevented to between the diesel motor and exchanger. In case
increase. (Figure 20) of any problem with the main line, the bypass line
should be opened manually. Electrical solenoid
valve (4) put in the circuit should be opened upon
main pump enabling. Solenoid valve opening should
be monitored with the signal lamp and on the panel
in the main panel room. (Figure 22)
Cold air inlet

Hot air outlet

From the To drainage

pump

3 2 1

Figure 20
Drainage

7.6.1 Water-to-water Cooling System 5 4

Water-to-water cooling system particularly used

in ships. Use of such cooling systems are widened
because of their smaller sizes and constant cooling
water. Pump room should be ventilated even Comments
with the application. If natural ventilation cannot
occur, electrical motor air fans starting-up with 1. Ball valve on/off
pumps enabling should ensure this air circulation. 2. Dirt Filter
(Figure 21) 3. Pressure reducer
4. Solenoid valve
5. Non return valve
Hot air outlet

Fresh air intake

Figure 21

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COMPLEMENTARY PRODUCTS

Some complementary products should be used

for fire pumps. These complementary products are
defined in EN 12845 standard. 3
Flow meter

Flow meter is a device used to measure pump flow 2 1

rate. EN 12845 wishes this device to be used but not
dictates. Particularly when enabling the pumps, this
device help to make required measurements and
check whether the employed pumps provide the
calculated flow rate. This flow meter is observed to
be connected differently in NFPA 20 norm and CEA 5
2001 norm. (Figure 23) Both are suitable, and the
difference is that the pump flow rate is measured
in NFPA 20 and the collector flow rate is acquired
in the latter. EN 12845 indicates that it would be
sufficient to measure over the collector only.

NFPA 20 CEA 4001 Figure 24

Mc/h
Mc/h 2 3 4

Figure 23

Figure 25

Comments

1. T joint (to connect the flow meter)

2. Shut-off valve
3. Flow meter
4. Test valve
5. Return to the tank

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GENERAL PROPERTIES OF ETNA FIRE PUMP
SYSTEMS IN LINE WITH EN 12845

• Our products are modular, and each module is manufactured in accordance with EN
12845 standard.
• Water speed in fire pumps, especially within the suction line, is substantial, and EN
12845 standard approach to the subject is more precise than other standards. Water
speed should not exceed 1.8 m/s in a positive suction system and 1.5 m/s in a negative
suction system.
• Eccentric reduction suction kit is standard, including negative suction condition.
• Motor powers are designated to operate with a capacity of 140% of the nominal flow
rate. When pumps operate at 140% capacity, the pressure should not drop down than
70%.
• Negative code suction may be forced using end suction type pumps. However it is
always necessary to employ an “operation tank” for each pump.
• Pumps start-up with the command taken from the pressure switch and then stopped by
hand (manually).
• Diesel pump module is activated in line with EN 12845 standard.
• Diesel pump emergency manual operation is also in line with the standard.
• Main pump modules have inlets that are suitable to be connected to 1" forward-
feed tanks (operation tank) in case they will be operated by drawing water from
underground tank (negative suction).
• To prevent mechanical seals to be damaged due to overheating during closed valve
test operations, pump modules would be able to circulate back to the water tank or the
operation tank.
• The sections allocated for pump modules should be sprinkler protected.
• EN 12845 Fire-fighting booster sets are factory-calibrated and tested. Thus they enable
fast and easy assembly.
• Remotely monitored alarm panel provides audio and visual warnings.
• All measurements and calculations are for clean water at +20°C.
• Motors are picked for constant operation conditions.
• Even the power is out in the building, electrical motors should supply from a separate
panel.
• Required diesel motor shaft power is calculated to be 10% higher.
• Motor-pump connection is made with flexible coupling.
• Pumps are back-pull out type and easy to maintain.
• Suction and delivery line valves are butterfly valves, and these valves can be established
together with monitoring keys, if necessary.
• Pilot pump involved in the system should be picked to provide a flow rate with a
capacity of 10% of the nominal value and a pressure with a capacity of 110% of the
nominal value.

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CODING OF ETNA FIRE PUMP SYSTEMS IN LINE
WITH EN 12845

ETN YE / 100 / 270 / 1 / 90 / D96 / 10-9

Jockey (Pilot) Pump Model

Diesel Motor Power (kW)

Electrical Motor Power (kW)

Number of Electrical Pumps

Pump Fan Diameter (mm)

Pump Nominal Diameter (mm)

YE - EN 12845
Norm YN - NFPA 20

YA - Alarm Kit

ETNA Group Code

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ELECTRIC DRIVEN FIRE PUMP

Specifications

Number of Main Pumps :1-3

Number of Pilot Pumps :1
Maximum Capacity - Flow Rate : 3 x 450 m3/h
Maximum Pressure : 230 mSS
External Control Voltage : 24 V
Panel Control Class : IP 54

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ELECTRIC / DIESEL DRIVEN FIRE PUMP

Specifications

Number of Main Electrical Pumps :1

Number of Main Diesel Motor Pumps :1
Number of Pilot Pumps :1
Maximum Capacity - Flow Rate : 2 x 450 m3/h
Maximum Pressure : 230 mSS
External Control Voltage : 12 - 24 V
Panel Control Class : IP 54

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FIRE PUMP ELECTRICAL SUPPLY ASSEMBLY

Fire Pump Supply Main Switch Panel Each monitoring situations should be separately
and visibly defined in the pump room. On the same
Main switch panel of the building and its extension place, also pump operation and failure alarms should
should be located to the fire section to be not used be acoustically and visually shown to the watching
for any purpose another than supplying power. principal staff.

When the connections on the main switch panel Visible failure notification should be yellow. Audio
providing power to the building and its extension signals should be of at least 75 dB signal strength
are cut, power supply to the control circuit should and able to be muted. A lamp experiment should be
not be closed. Each key at power supplies of spray performed to check signal lamps.
pumps should be labeled as follows:
Diesel Motor Pump Modules

DO NOT TURN OFF THE POWER Diesel motor should be able to operate at full capacity
at a high place with a constant power output in line
SUPPLY TO THE FIRE PUMP MOTOR with ISO 3046. The pump reaches full capacity 15
DURING FIRE! seconds after it starts to operate. Horizontal pumps
can be driven directly. Fuel tank is made of welded
Letter height within the expression above should be steel sheet, and if multiple machinery are being
at least 10 mm and in white on a red backplane. The used, their fuel tank and supplies are positioned
switch should be protected against breakage. separately. The fuel tank is positioned to a location
higher than the fuel pump of the motor in a way
Main Switch Panel and Pump Control Mechanism that will provide positive pressure. However, this
location is not just above the motor. There should be
When calculating the cable thickness to be used, the enough fuel for the fuel tank to meet the following
current should be estimated by taking 150% of the conditions and to operate at full capacity.
maximum possible full load current.
• 3 hours for DT
a) It should be able to automatically operate the (Low danger class, water tank volume 15 m3)
motor when received a signal from pressure
keys, • 4 hours for ST
b) Motor should be able to operate when activated (Standard danger class, water tank volume
manually, 23 m3)
c) It should be able to stop the motor only by
manual activating. • 6 hours for YTI and YTD
 (High danger class, water tank volume over
An ammeter should be installed to the control 23 m3)
mechanism.
Emergency Manual Operation System
Monitoring Pump Operation
The emergency manual operation systems that
Following conditions should be monitored. are operated with the power supplied from both
• Three phase alternating current (AC) power accumulators should have breakable covers. For
supply for the motor, periodic inspections, system operation should be in
• The pump desired to operate, line with the rules defined in EN 12845.
• Pump operation,
• Startup failure.

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ELECTRIC DRIVEN PUMP PROTECTION -
CONTROL PANEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH EN 12845

• Except for the electrical motor, all outlet

connections are low voltage (12/24 Vdc)
• 3 Voltmeters
• 3 Ammeters (max.1000 A)
• Grid phase meter 50/60 Hz
• Phase sequence
• Wattmeter (Active power)
• Varmeter (Reactive power)
• V/A meter (Current power)
• Cosine meter (Power factor)
• Total operating time
• Partial operating time
• Automatic - Manual switch, manual start
and stop in manual mode

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DIESEL DRIVEN PUMP PROTECTION -
CONTROL PANEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH EN 12845

• Except for the motor, all outlet connections

are low voltage (12/24 Vdc)
• 2 Batteries
• 2 Voltmeters
• 2 Battery ammeters
• Tachometer
• Temperature gauge
• Oil temperature gauge
• Oil pressure gauge
• Fuel level gauge
• 2 Battery charging rectifiers
• Battery efficiency control
• Operation error report
• Manual operation buttons
• Warning lamp test button
• Test commissioning
• Monitoring individual charging of batteries
• 3+3 = 6-cycle automatic start-up attempt
from batteries
• Automatic - Manual switch, manual start
and stop in manual mode

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Alarm Panel and Valve Monitoring Panel Valves

Fire-fighting booster sets must always have an alarm Relevant technicians should follow whether those
panel. Fire-fighting booster sets, which are not used valves on the booster set are open. Therefore, thanks
for most of the time, should be kept ready for a fire. to the micro switch to be installed to the on/off arms
Therefore an alarm panel is put and added to the of the butterfly valves used, the valves are readily
system to warn the authorized staff for maintenance monitored at the technicians’ location via remote
in case the booster set does not operate or fall from monitoring panel. This feature is conducted with a
being ready. Following signals are required to be rising stem valve in NFPA 20 but whether the valve
received within EN 12845 norm. is fully open or closed cannot be understood. Thanks
• Energy on to this system, a signal will come to the remote
• Pump enabling request monitoring panel when the valve is tampered, and
• Pump is running technicians will be warned with a visual and audio
• Operation error warning.
This alarm panel receives all these warnings from the
booster set but in order to allow relevant technicians
to see or hear these warnings, alarm panels should 1 Remote Monitoring Alarm Panel (standard)
be built separately and put to the locations, at which • All panel outlets are 12 Vdc. Inlet 230 Vac.
technicians stand, through an extension cord. In this • Rectifier inlet 230 Vac – outlet 12 Vdc 7Ah.
way any problem which may arise in the booster set Led light visual warning.
would be realized by relevant technicians and the • 95 dB. audio warning.
required maintenance would be provided. • Led test button.
• Alarm silencing button:
• Battery charge ON – OFF switch.
• Electrical and diesel with 2 pieces of 5 m multi-
plug cable. Connected to the pump panels.
• When desired, 5 m extension cables are optional
together with male/female end plugs..

Figure 48

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Operation Alarm Indicator Alarms for Diesel Pump Set

Each of the below given status is displayed in the pump 1. Automatic mode is closed YELLOW (visual and
set location and maintenance room. audio alarm)
a) Using a key preventing the automatic operation of 2. Operation failure YELLOW (visual and audio alarm)
the motor. 3. Operating (water flow) (fire alarm) RED (visual and
b)  Not being able to operate the motor after six audio alarm)
attempts. 4. Failure in the control system YELLOW (visual and
c) Pump operation. audio alarm)
d)  Diesel motor control mechanism failure. Warning 5. Pump suction valve is open GREEN (visual alarm)
lights should operate as required. 6. Pump suction valve is closed RED (visual alarm)
7. Pump outlet valve is open GREEN (visual alarm)
Alarm Transmission 8. Pump outlet valve is closed RED (visual alarm)
9. No water in the water tank RED (visual and audio
Alarms, of which functions to be monitored and alarm alarm stopping the pump is not allowed EN 12845)
levels are stated in EN 12845 standard, are assembled 10. No fuel in the fuel tank RED (visual and audio alarm)
to an alarm panel in the sprinkler control room or pump (when nominal filling level drops to 25%,”MIN YAKIT
room and offer visually or acoustically (75 dB) warning as (MIN FUEL)” warning is displayed).
per the alarm significance. Alarm systems are mounted to
a fixed control spot in or out of the facility to transmit the Pilot (Jockey) Panel
alarm to the responsible individual for intervention.
All its outlets are low voltage except for motor connection.
Alarm and Valve Control Panel
• Energy warning lamp
Alarms can be monitored remotely as defined in the • Pump running lamp
standard based on their significance. • Failure lamp
• Signals that can be indications of fire like water flow • Automatic-Manual removable key switch
signal are displayed as fire alarm (red alarm). • Phase sequence
• In case of fire, the technical failures like power failure • Other electrical value are monitored from Main
that prevents the system to work correctly are displayed Electrical motor panel
as failure alarms (yellow alarm):

Alarms for Electrical Pump Set

1. When requested (pressure drop) YELLOW (visual

and audio alarm)
2. Operation failure YELLOW (visual and audio alarm)
3. Operating (water flow) (fire alarm) RED (visual and
audio alarm)
4. No power (technical failures) YELLOW (visual and
audio alarm)
5. Pump suction valve is open GREEN (visual alarm)
6. Pump suction valve is closed RED (visual alarm)
7. Pump outlet valve is open GREEN (visual alarm)
8. Pump outlet valve is closed RED (visual alarm)
9. No water in the water tank RED (visual and audio
alarm - stopping the pump is not allowed EN 12845)

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 EN 12845 & NFPA 20 NORMS COMPARISON TABLE

SPECIFICATIONS EN 12845
PUMP BODY Rear Suction Back Pull Out Type
MATERIAL PROPERTIES

PUMP BODY MATERIAL GG25, GGG40 or AISI 304

IMPELLER GG25, AISI304 or Bronze
PUMP SHAFT AISI 316
TIGHTNESS Mechanical Seal or Soft Seal (5 Lines)
BEDDING Rolling Bearing
Spacer Coupling allows intervening the pump without removing its parts including
COUPLING CONNECTION
impeller, diffuser, and seals.

CLOSED VALVE PRESSURE It should be 125% of the nominal value.

MAXIMUM LOAD The pressure should be lower than 70% when the flow rate value increases to 140%.
In two-pump systems, each pump should ensure predefined flow rate and pressures alone.
BACKING-UP Where three pumps co-exist, each pump should ensure at least 50% of a given flow rate at
PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES

a given pressure.

LEAKAGE ELIMINATION PUMP

There is no certain limitation. Its use is optional.
(PILOT PUMP)

WATER FLOW RATE Flow rate should not exceed 1.8 m/s in positive suction and 1.5 m/s in negative suction.

When the pressure in the mains drops to a value that is not lower than 0.8 P (P; Pressure
in Closed Valve Condition), the first pump set should not automatically start-up. In a two-
STARTING THE PUMP UP
pump set, the second pump should start-up before the pressure drops to a value not lower
than 0.6 P. The pump should operate until stopped manually once starts-up.

AUTOMATIC AIR VENT YES

FLOW RATE METER YES
MANOMETER YES
MAIN DRAIN VALVE NO

YES (They are used for each pump in systems intended for negative suction. It should
OPERATION TANK be 100 L in DT and 100 and 500 L in ST and YT, respectively. Pumps would automatically
enable when the water level in tanks drops to 2/3.)

ELECTRICAL CONTROL PANEL YES (For each single pump)

RISING STEM VALVE NO (Butterfly valve available, optional 12V DC remote monitoring panel available)
RELIEF VALVE NO (Body cooling is made via circulation pipe in circle with main tank)

YES (Pump suction diameter cannot be smaller than DN80 in negative suction and than
DN 65 in positive suction. To this end, the suction part of pump should be connected to a
ELECTRICAL SUCTION KIT linear or tapered pipe of two diameters long. Tapered pipe should have a horizontal cap
part and maximum immersing angle not exceeded 20°. Valves should be installed to this
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

suction kit, not directly to the pump inlet.)

NO (No recommended for positive suction, and definitely not used in negative suction.
SUCTION COLLECTOR
Pumps suck separately.)
YES (calculated as per 1.3 m/s Positive, 1.5 m/s negative load. No need for rising stem valve
DELIVERY COLLECTOR
use as frictional losses are mitigated.)
PANEL FOR EACH PUMP YES
LOCKED PANEL YES
PRESSURE SWITCH Locked Except for the Panel
PHASE ERROR NOTIFICATION YES
PAHSE ORDER ERROR
YES
NOTIFICATION
CONTROLLER PHASE ERROR
YES
NOTIFICATION
MANUAL, SEMI-AUTOMATIC AND
YES
FULL AUTOMATIC OPERATION
AUTOMATIC STOP YES
MANUAL STOP BUTTON Locked on the Panel
SEPARATE ALARM PANEL YES
AUDIO ALARM YES
LIGHT ALARM YES
SELF-TEST PROGRAM YES (Not applicable for EN 12845 Sprinkler Systems. Performed manually by user.)

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 NFPA 20 NOTES
Detachable Body or Rear Suction Type
GG25 or GGG40
Bronze or AISI 304
AISI 316
Soft Seal (5 Lines)
Grease Lubrication Rolling Bearing
Connecting Coupling

It should not be higher than 140% of the nominal pressure.

Minimum pressure at 150% flow rate should not be lower than 65% of the
A similar hydraulic curve is defined in both norms.
nominal pressure.

There is no certain limitation. 100% back-up for pumps is inevitable in terms of fire safety.

It should have a capacity of at least 1 gpm or to meet any allowable leakage in

10 minutes and not lower than the pressure required by the system.

Lower design speeds in collectors decrease frictional losses.

Collector diameters would be bigger in the fire pump in line with
Water flow rate in the nominal flow rate should not exceed 3 m/s.
EN 12845. A bigger diameter pipe and accessory use eases the
pump suction advantageously.

There is no certain limitation.

YES
YES
YES
YES
Provided that an operation tank is used, the negative code
suction pump should be prevented to operate dry. EN 12845
NO
allows such application. In NFPA 20, there is no application for
negative code suction with norm pumps.
YES (For each single pump)
YES (It should be separate in suction and delivery line.)
YES (Is is used for body cooling.)
Eccentric suction kit use ensures the water directed to the
pump to flow in laminar flow, air like flow-breaking factors to be
prevented to reach the pump, flow rate to be dropped down due
NO to a passage to a level bigger diameter than anticipated, and
frictional losses to be declined. With EN 12845 eccentric suction
kit use, a substantial advantage is acquired for the pump suction
line.
YES

YES
YES
YES
Locked in the Panel
YES
YES
YES

YES

NO
Accessible on the Panel
YES
YES
YES
YES

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EN 12845 BOOSTER SET VERSIONS

Description

Booster set with two main electrical motor

pumps and jockey pump

Description

Booster set with electrical motor, diesel

engine and jockey pump

Description

Booster set with two electrical motor,

diesel engine and jockey pump

Description

Booster set with three electrical motor

and jockey pump

Description

Booster set with three vertical shaft

pump and jockey pump

MODULAR SYSTEM

A B C

2 2

3 4 3 4
3 4

1 1 2
1
Diesel pump module A Diesel main pump module Horizontal pump module Vertical pump module
Diesel pump module A
B Diesel main pump
Pilot pump modulemodule Horizontal pump module Vertical pump module
B
C Pilot pump main
Electrical module
pump module
C Electrical main pump module

1. Eccentric suction kit 5. Flow meter kit

1. Pressure
2. Eccentriccollector
suction kit 5. Back
6. Flow to
meter
tankkit
2. Pump
3. Pressure collector
pressure switch 6. To
7. Back to unit
main tank
3. Supply
4. Pump pressure switch
tank connection 7. To main unit
7 7
4. Supply tank connection
2 5

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SAMPLE DOCUMENTS

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