As of the 2017.j version, the following pipes can be used and edited in CYPEFIRE Sprinklers:
Work is currently being carried out on the 3D geometry of the program so that in upcoming versions, users can, for example, edit riser pipes, vertical pipes in the same floor, etc.
The 2017.j version includes an individual report of the checks of the sprinklers. Now, it is possible to obtain a report with the checks that are carried out on each sprinkler and from which part of the code these checks are extracted.
This report can be obtained for Standard sprinklers, which already existed in previous program versions, and for the new types that have been introduced in this version: Residential sprinklers and Standard sidewall sprinklers.
The “Project” tool group includes the “Options” button which opens a panel where users can indicate the use of different types of sprinklers which are only allowed under specific circumstances. The type of system used in the “Wet system” installation is also displayed.
More design options will be included in upcoming versions, such as: “Type of design (Hazen-Williams or Darcy-Weisbach)”, “Design accuracy”, “Specific weight of the fluid”, etc.
As of the 2017.j version the program includes the “type of response” of the sprinklers and two new types of sprinklers:
It should be noted that the "Residential sprinkler" type of sprinkler does not have standard discharge K factor and that the checks of protected areas and maximum distances must be in accordance with manufacturer specifications. The program will check maximum values, which must not be exceeded in any case.
As of the 2017.i version of CYPEFIRE Sprinklers, it is possible to edit the flow of fire hose reels depending on their type, which allows users to create different requirements for the types of fire hose reels that have been introduced.
Tanks, according to the NFPA 13 code, must be designed to supply the required amount of water depending on the estimated risk time. As of this version, users can check that the volume is sufficient to be able to supply water to all the sprinkler installation. The justification calculations can be seen in the report.
Checks
The program already checked maximum distances as of previous versions. Now, with the 2017.i version, the program also checks minimum distances. For sprinklers, the NFPA 13 indicates the minimum spacing between sprinklers and the minimum distance between the sprinklers and the wall. This distance varies depending on the type of sprinkler that has been selected.
The check for the distance between the wall and sprinklers has been eliminated for sprinklers for which the check was not applicable.
Most remote sprinkler
The NFPA 13 code states that in the analysis of the open sprinklers of the installation, the most remote sprinkler must be contemplated. The 2017.i version of CYPEFIRE Sprinklers includes the automatic calculation of the most remote sprinkler.
Now, when the analysis is launched, the most remote sprinkler is displayed in the installation and, if it has not been included in the operating area, an error will be displayed.
In the 2017.i version, CYPEFIRE Sprinklers reports, as well as indicating the results of the hydraulic analysis at nodes and in pipes, include the following information:
CYPEFIRE Sprinklers is a tool created to design hydraulic networks for fire protection using sprinklers and fire hose reels.
The program carries out the necessary hydraulic calculations and checks to ensure the requirements of the NFPA®13 (National Fire Protection Association) code are met. These include:
CYPEFIRE Sprinklers automatically generates all the technical documents and drawings that are required to justify the requirements of the NFPA®13 code: Analysis of the nodes, Analysis of the pipes and Installation drawings.
CYPEFIRE Sprinklers is an application that is integrated in the Open BIM workflow. This integration is achieved by importing information files of a previously defined BIM model.
More information on this new CYPE program can be found on the CYPEFIRE Sprinklers webpage.
