Vertical Turbine Fire Pump Group is a high-performance fire protection solution ideal for installations with static suction lift or limited pump room space. Built according to NFPA 20, and available with UL/FM certifications, these pumps are engineered for reliability, durability, and compliance in mission-critical fire protection systems.
Performance Range of Vertical Turbine Fire Pumps
- Flow Rate (Q): 100 – 7500 GPM
- Head (H): 40 – 377 PSI
- Speed: 1480 – 2900 RPM
- Certifications & Standards: NFPA 20, UL Listed, FM Approved
These wide performance ranges ensure that vertical turbine fire pumps meet the rigorous demands of large-scale commercial, industrial, and municipal fire systems.
Key Characteristics of Vertical Turbine Fire Pumps
Vertical turbine fire pumps offer several distinctive features that make them ideal for specific installations:
- Efficient operation with static suction lift: Designed for use where water must be drawn from deep underground tanks, reservoirs, or wells.
- Space-saving vertical design: Helps reduce the footprint in fire pump rooms, allowing for more flexible system layouts.
- Multi-stage configuration: Allows for high-pressure capabilities without compromising efficiency.
- Durability in extreme conditions: These pumps are built to perform reliably in harsh environments, including petrochemical plants and offshore platforms.
- Long shaft construction: Enables pumping from deep water sources with ease.
- Compatible with diesel or electric drives: Offers flexibility in power supply based on local infrastructure and NFPA 20 compliance.
Applications of Vertical Turbine Fire Pump Groups
These pumps are widely used across a variety of industries and facilities where fire protection systems require dependable performance under challenging conditions.
Typical Application Areas:
- Large hotels
- Hospitals
- Schools and universities
- Office buildings
- Supermarkets
- Commercial and residential complexes
- Metro stations and subway systems
- Railway stations
- Airports and aviation facilities
- Transportation and utility tunnels
- Petrochemical plants
- Thermal power plants
- Oil depots and fuel terminals
- Industrial warehouses
- Mining and heavy industrial sites
- Offshore drilling platforms
Because of their robust construction and performance range, vertical turbine fire pumps are especially effective in critical infrastructure and high-risk environments.
Why Choose Vertical Turbine Fire Pumps?
Choosing a Vertical Turbine Fire Pump Group ensures:
- Reliable suction in deep-set installations
- Optimal space utilization in confined fire pump rooms
- High flow and high-pressure delivery capabilities
- Proven compliance with fire safety standards (NFPA 20, UL, FM)
- Long-lasting operation in demanding environments
By selecting this type of pump, facility managers and fire system designers can meet building code requirements, ensure fire safety compliance, and support continuous system readiness.
