Library of generic elements

Creates and manages the libraries of generic types of the following elements:

• Booster sets
• Pipe series
• Sprinklers
• Fire hose reels
• Series of fastenings
• Series of braces
• Series of anchors
• Valves

Importing predefined types

Importing predefined types for different elements is possible using the wizard available on the right-hand side.

Booster sets

Defines generic booster sets. These elements can be entered in the model from the "Booster set" option in the "Supply" group of the main toolbar.

The data associated with each type of booster set are as follows:

• Reference
  Booster set reference.
• Type of curve
  • Midpoint
    Enters the values defining the midpoint of the flow/pressure curve and displays a graph with the associated curve.
    • Flow
    • Pressure
  • By points
    Enters flow/pressure point pairs and displays a graph with the associated curve.
    • Flow
    • Pressure

Pipe series

Defines generic pipe series. These elements can be entered in the model from the "Pipe" option in the "Distribution" group of the main toolbar.

The data associated with each series of pipes is as follows:

• Reference
  Reference of the pipe series.
• Description
  Description of the pipe series.
• Hazen-Williams coefficient
  Coefficient used if the Hazen-Williams calculation equation is selected in "Design parameters" under "General options".
• Darcy-Weisbach coefficient
  Coefficient used if the Darcy-Weisbach calculation equation is selected in "Design parameters" under "General options".
• Pipe material (Steel / Threaded lightwall steel / Copper / CPVC / Polypropylene)
• Pipe sizes
  Enters the pipe diameters available in the series. For each diameter, the following data must be entered:
  • Reference
  • Pipe size
  • Outside diameter
  • Wall thickness
  • Weight (per linear unit)

Sprinkler

Defines generic sprinklers. These elements can be entered in the model from the "Sprinkler" option in the "Consumption" group of the main toolbar.

The data associated with each sprinkler is as follows:

• Reference
  Sprinkler reference.
• Type
  Selects the type of sprinkler from the following:
  • Standard sprinkler
  • Standard sprinkler sidewall
  • Residential sprinkler
  • ESFR sprinkler
• Installation orientation
  Selects the orientation of the sprinkler installation:
  • Riser
  • Hanger
• K-Factor
  Sprinkler discharge coefficient or factor.
• Thread type
• Type of response
  Sprinkler discharge coefficient or factor.
  • Standard
  • Quick

Fire hose reels

Defines generic fire hose reels. These elements can be entered in the model from the "Fire hose reels" option in the "Consumption" group of the main toolbar.

The data associated with each fire hose reel is as follows:

• Reference
  Fire hose reel reference.
• Size of the hose
• Analysis method
  It is possible to indicate that the fire hose reel provides a fixed flow rate to the system or to define a discharge factor for the fire hydrant, as in the case of sprinklers:
  • Fixed flow
  • K-Factor

Series of fastenings

Defines seismic bracing fastenings. These elements can be entered into the model from the "New" option in the "Bracing" group of the main toolbar.

The data associated with each series of fastenings are as follows:

• Reference
  Reference of the series of fastenings.
• Pipe material (Steel / Threaded lightwall steel / Copper / CPVC / Polypropylene)
• Fastenings
  This table defines the characteristics of each of the fastenings in the series:
  • Reference
  • Nominal diameter
  • Load (as a function of angle)
  • Dimensions A and B
  • Thickness C

Series of braces

Defines braces for seismic bracing. These elements can be entered into the model from the "New"  option in the "Bracing" group of the main toolbar.

The data associated with each series of braces is as follows:

• Reference
  Reference of the series of braces.
• Braces
  This table defines the characteristics of each of the braces in the series:
  • Reference
  • Nominal diameter
  • Length

Series of anchors

Defines anchors for seismic bracing. These elements can be entered into the model from the "New"  option in the "Bracing" group of the main toolbar.

The data associated with each series of anchors is as follows:

• Reference
  Reference of the series of anchors.
• Anchors
  This table defines the characteristics of each of the anchors in the series:
  • Reference
  • Bolt diameter
  • Anchor load capacities (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I)

Valves

Defines the types of generic valves. These elements can be entered into the model from the "Valves"  option in the "Distribution" group of the main toolbar

The data associated with each valve is as follows:

• Reference
  Valve reference.
• Loss coefficient
  Load loss coefficient associated with the valve.