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Bridging the Gap: From NFPA 15 Steady-State Design to Transient Surge Analysis in Tank Terminals
Uri Peker
Engineer
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About this Webinar
This webinar demonstrates a complete engineering workflow for a tank cooling system. We begin with the foundational geometric and hydraulic requirements of NFPA 15, move into the “Steady State” verification of a single tank, and finally scale up to a full terminal system. The core focus is on why Steady State design is not enough: we use BOSfluids to reveal the hidden risks—such as pressure overshoots, pump ramp-up delays, and structural forces—that occur in the critical seconds after a deluge valve opens.
Key Learnings
- NFPA 15 vs. Reality: How to translate code-required water density (10 L/min/m²) into actual nozzle pressures using K-factors.
- Static vs. Transient Analysis
- Understanding how long-distance pipelines and stored water volume act as a hydraulic “buffer” or a “hammer” during pump ramp-up.
- Surge & Structural Integrity: Quantifying the transient forces in above-ground risers to ensure pipe supports don’t fail when the deluge valves slam open.
- Software as a Verification Tool: Using BOSfluids not just to get an answer, but to validate engineering judgment against first-principle “hand checks.”
Who Should Watch
This session is aimed at: fire protection engineers, process piping engineers, pipe stress engineers and facility operations and maintenance (O&M).
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