What is a diesel engine fire pump and what are its characteristics?

Fire pumps are critical components of fire protection systems, and their reliable operation is essential for effective fire suppression. However, like any mechanical equipment, fire pumps can experience various issues over time. Some common problems associated with fire pumps include:

Fire pump package comprises a combination of electric motor driven pump, diesel engine driven and electric motor driven jockey pumps that supply for fire suppression systems.
Fire pump package is required to comply with Local Civil Defense Authority regulations and International Codes of Practice e.g. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

The ED Dual-Power Fire Pump System combines electric and diesel engine pumps to ensure uninterrupted fire protection and a reliable water supply. In the event of power outages or electrical failures, the diesel engine pump seamlessly takes over, guaranteeing continuous operation of the fire protection system. This dual-power configuration offers both reliability and flexibility, providing comprehensive coverage for fire safety needs. With smart controls and automatic switching mechanisms, the transition between electric and diesel engine pumps is seamless, minimizing system downtime. Equipped with advanced safety features, including monitoring and alarm systems, real-time status updates allow for prompt action in case of any irregularities.

Fire pumps typically draw water from a reliable source such as a dedicated water tank, municipal water supply, or open water source. It’s essential to ensure that the water supply is sufficient and free from contaminants.

Benefits include:

Simplified Installation: Pre-packaged systems are easier and quicker to install, reducing on-site labor and potential for errors.
Quality Control: Assembled and tested in a controlled environment, ensuring high quality and reliability.
Space Efficiency: Designed to optimize space, making them ideal for installations with limited space.
Regulatory Compliance: Often pre-engineered to meet specific codes and standards, simplifying the compliance process.

Diesel engine fire pumps are mainly used for emergency fire fighting on ships. At the same time, it is also suitable for industrial and mining enterprises, port terminals, warehouses and freight yards and other places. Diesel engine fire pump, as a fixed fire extinguishing equipment, has been widely used in fire diversion, especially in emergencies such as no power supply or abnormal power supply, it can also be equipped with other diesel engines as power engines according to the needs of users.

400gpm, 8bar fire pump set
electric fire pump, 400gpm, 8bar, 37kw;Diesel engine fire pump:400gpm, 8bar,46kw; jockey pump 5.5kw

ISO series centrifugal pump is a single-stage single-suction centrifugal pump developed by China Better Technology Co., Ltd. with reference to international similar products using modern fluid mechanics to meet the international standard ISO9908 secondary energy efficiency standard.
This product combines the strengths of similar products in China and abroad and is designed with excellent hydraulic models, therefore, its excellent hydraulic performance and structural features ensure that the user can effectively reduce the operating cost of the pump in various applications.

This fire pump set is composed of diesel pump and stabilized pump. It adopts IS pump, which has advantages in price and is not affected by mains electricity. It is suitable for warehouses, docks, airports, petrochemicals, power plants, liquefied gas, textiles, ships , oil tankers and other fire-fighting occasions.

The outdoor fire pump can be used outdoors. There is a complete set of fire pump equipment. It does not need to build a pump station, saves costs, saves space, and is suitable for any fire protection occasions.

Product Introduction of EDJ Fire Pump System
1. Electric pump, can use single stage pump, horizontal split case pump, end suction pump, multistage pump, material can be cast iron, stainless steel, and bronze impeller 
2. Diesel engine pump, with capacity and head equal to electric pump, with fuel tank, water tank，fan, control box
3. Jockey pump, horizontal or vertical, capacity will be small, but head should be higher than electric and diesel engine pump
4. Control panel: Auto Control of electric pump, diesel engine pump and Jockey Pump with overload, over current protection。
5. Accessories: check valve, gate valve, pressure vessel, generally 0.6mpa, 1.0mpa, 1.6mpa, Pressure Gauge, Pressure Sensor, Common Pipe for Suction and Discharge, Flexible Joints and Flanges, Common Base plant

Flow: 30GPM~9000GPM
Head: ＜200m
Speed: 2950~3500 RPM

The diesel engine fire pump can deliver clean water below 80°C without solid particles or liquids with physical and chemical properties similar to water. Under the premise of meeting the fire protection conditions, the requirements of living and production water supply conditions are taken into account. The products can be used not only in independent fire-fighting water supply systems, but also in fire-fighting and living shared water supply systems, as well as in construction, municipal, industrial and mining, water supply and drainage, ships, field operations and other occasions.

The fire pump set is composed of electric pump + diesel pump + jockey pump. It is a set of 750gpm@90m pump set, which is manufactured in strict accordance with the NFPA20 standard.
The fire pump adopts XA pump, the product combines the advantages of similar products at home and abroad, and adopts the excellent hydraulic model design. Therefore, its excellent hydraulic performance and structural characteristics ensure that users can effectively reduce the operating cost of the pump in various applications. The fire pump group of this group is not affected by the mains. When the electric pump fails, the diesel pump will automatically start to operate.

The motor fire pump set is a fire pump powered by an electric motor, and generally consists of a group of fire pumps, motors, control cabinets and auxiliary devices. Because the electric motor fire pump set is composed of these parts, it forms a powerful fire protection and power effect, and provides a strong water source support for various fire hydrant systems and sprinkler systems in the building.

EDJ 500gpm@8bar Fire pump set test
We manufacture in strict accordance with customer requirements. All products will be tested before leaving the factory to ensure that there are no problems. The design meets the national standard of general packaging, meets customer needs, and standard handling and transportation.

1.Flow：30-9000 GPM
2.Head： 3-20 Bar 40-300 psi
3.Power：Diesel & Electric Pump:1.5-710kw Jockey Pump:0.55-160kw
4.Speed：740-2900 r/min
5.Caliber：65-350 mm
6.Working Pressure：≤1.6 MPa
The EDJ Diesel Engine Fire Pump System is a powerful and reliable firefighting equipment designed for fire suppression and emergency rescue operations. It boasts high-performance capabilities in water extraction and pressure delivery, enabling rapid supply of large volumes of water. The system operates independently, ensuring its reliability even in challenging situations.

ISW series horizontal single-stage single-suction centrifugal pump is a new generation of energy saving, environment friendly horizontal centrifugal pump researched and developed by our company, which absorbs advanced technology of similar products abroad and adopts domestic general performance parameters of centrifugal pumps.
In addition, according to different operation temperatures and mediums, we developed the hot-water pump(ISWR), corrosion-resistant chemical pump(ISWH) and oil pump (ISWB). This pump enjoys excellent performance, good reliability, long operation life, reasonable construction and nice appearance, which is outstanding in the industry.

The EDJ Diesel Engine Fire Pump System is a powerful and reliable firefighting equipment designed for fire suppression and emergency rescue operations. It boasts high-performance capabilities in water extraction and pressure delivery, enabling rapid supply of large volumes of water. The system operates independently, ensuring its reliability even in challenging situations. With its lightweight and portable design, coupled with versatile functionality, the EDJ Diesel Engine Fire Pump System is suitable for various scenarios. Whether you are part of a fire department or an industrial enterprise, the EDJ Diesel Engine Fire Pump System is your indispensable rescue partner.

Although the electric fire pump has the advantages of simple operation and maintenance, the design specifications of most fire protection systems stipulate that when using the electric fire pump set, it should have the condition of double circuit power supply, and usually should have the diesel engine fire pump set as a backup pump set. Electric fire pump sets are driven by electric motors, and there are many varieties with different structures such as horizontal and vertical. The electric fire pump set has a small footprint, light weight, low noise, and good start-up and operation performance.

Small electric fire pump set consist of one electric pump, jockey pump, control panel and accessories.

1.Flow：30-9000 GPM
2.Head： 3-20 Bar 40-300 psi
3.Power：Diesel & Electric Pump:1.5-710kw Jockey Pump:0.55-160kw
4.Speed：740-2900 r/min
The EDJ Diesel Engine Fire Pump System is a powerful and reliable firefighting equipment designed for fire suppression and emergency rescue operations. It boasts high-performance capabilities in water extraction and pressure delivery, enabling rapid supply of large volumes of water. The system operates independently, ensuring its reliability even in challenging situations.

The complete fire pump system consists of pumps, drivers, controllers and accessories installed on a universal base, and is suitable for fire water supply and emergency water supply in warehouses, storage yards, airports, petrochemicals, liquefied gas in power plants, textiles, ships, oil tankers, etc. This pump set is ideal for firefighting or voltage stabilization in houses or small buildings. We customize it to NFPA 20 and UL standards.

Diesel engine fire pumps are suitable for use in fire water supply environments with high head and high flow rate or as backup fire water supply pumps. The reason is that the diesel engine has strong power and can be used with large flow fire deep well pumps, and the diesel engine fire pumps have the characteristics of self-starting when power is off. Emergency water supply is available, so diesel engine fire pumps are favored.

With proper maintenance, a fire pump can last 15-20 years or longer. However, components such as seals, bearings, and impellers may need replacement during this period.

Application fields of fire pump set:
Industrial fields: various petroleum, petrochemical, chemical, oil fields, management bureaus, oil depots, oil terminals, oil refineries, offshore platforms, etc., national grain depots, thermal power plants, steel mills, shipyards, paper mills, etc.;
Commercial fields: five-star hotels, hospitals, schools, supermarkets, office buildings, large commercial complexes, highway tunnels, subway stations, railway stations, airports, fire engineering companies.

The EDJ （Diesel Pump:XA, Electric Pump:XA）Diesel Engine Fire Pump System is a powerful and reliable firefighting equipment designed for fire suppression and emergency rescue operations. It boasts high-performance capabilities in water extraction and pressure delivery, enabling rapid supply of large volumes of water. The system operates independently, ensuring its reliability even in challenging situations. With its lightweight and portable design, coupled with versatile functionality, the EDJ Diesel Engine Fire Pump System is suitable for various scenarios. Whether you are part of a fire department or an industrial enterprise, the EDJ Diesel Engine Fire Pump System is your indispensable rescue partner.

Flow: 5-400L/s
Head: 3-20Bar
Material:
HT200, SS304, Bronze
Caliber:65-350mm
Pressure: 0.3~1.5MPa
Speed:740-2900r/min

1. The biggest feature of the complete fire pump set is its strong reliability. Even if it is restarted for a long time, it will not bite to death, and it can be restarted normally.
2. The use efficiency is very high. During the use process, there will not be too much noise. The installation form of the fire pump set is very flexible, and it is convenient for maintenance, which can effectively save installation and maintenance costs.??