Most people approach firefighting systems based on the main fire pump. However, much importance is also attached to a jockey pump. In addition, this pump keeps the system pressurized, minimizes the unwanted running of the main pumps, and maintains the entire network ready at all times. That is why NFPA 20 gives detailed guidelines related to the selection and sizing of jockey pumps.
This article will walk you through exactly what a jockey pump is, why it is needed, and how the engineers correctly size them based on NFPA 20. Simple language is used, allowing the beginner to easily understand.
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