Jan 31, 2025  
Undergraduate Catalog | 2024-2025 
    
Undergraduate Catalog | 2024-2025
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ETFS 4132 - Fireground Hydraulics


Exploration of the application of force, weight, velocity and pressure as it relates to the movement of water on the fire ground.  Fire loads and the calculation of needed quantities of water are reviewed.  Friction loss and flows are calculated for hand hose lines, supply line and master streams.  Problems solved will include nozzle reaction forces, theoretical limits of fire pumps, unusual and complex hose layouts including but not limited to wyes, siamese and supply lines. 

Credit Hours: (3)


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