Booster Pump solves low water pressure problem.
August 13, 2009 -
Designed to help extinguish sparks or burning embers in production equipment used in small facilities, fully automatic Model GWS 3/32 has 3 hp motor with 32 gallon tank that can support up to 3 extinguishment nozzles. Pump requires minimum inlet pressure of 40 psi and minimum outlet flow of 75 gpm. When spark detection system triggers activation of extinguishing device, booster pump's motor will engage when lower pressure limit is reached and boost water pressure to required level.
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Original Press release
GreCon, Inc.
15875 SW 74th Ave.
Tigard, OR, 97224
USA
What is Your Risk of Fire or Dust Explosion with Only City Water Pressure?
GreCon Spark Detection Systems, as a preventative measure against fire and dust explosions, will automatically detect and extinguish sparks and burning embers in production equipment and pneumatic conveying systems. Unless there is no water pressure. Normal city water systems may not have the required pressure to provide effective coverage to extinguish sparks or burning embers that are a leading cause of fire and dust explosions. Factory Mutual stipulates a minimum pressure requirement at the valve. With the GreCon booster pump system, this problem is solved!
The new GreCon GWS 3/32 booster pump was designed to solve the low water pressure problem for small facilities. A typical booster pump is 5 hp with an 80 gallon tank (GWS 5/80). The new GWS 3/32 model is fully automatic and has a 3 hp motor with a 32 gallon tank that can support up to three extinguishment nozzles. System requirements are:
Minimum inlet (city) pressure - 40 PSI
Minimum outlet (city) flow - 75 GPM
Standard power configuration - 480VAC/60Hz/3ph
Maximum number of nozzles - 3
This new pump reduces the cost by thousands of dollars over a larger pump system. This booster pump is listed on the GreCon website at http://www.grecon-us.com/html/booster_pumps.htm and was designed with lower capacity specifically in support of small one or two zone spark detection systems.
With a 2-inch water supply source, the booster pump's motor will pump water into the water lines and tank until it reaches a designated water pressure. When the spark detection system triggers activation of a zone's extinguishing device, the booster pump's motor will engage when the lower pressure limit is reached and will pump water from the source into the system. After extinguishing devices valves are closed, the booster pump's motor may continue running until the system reaches the upper pressure limit.
A small facility with low city water pressure and one or two spark detection zones will benefit in using the GreCon GWS 3/32 Booster Pump. It will boost the water pressure to the required level, become more effective in extinguishing sparks or burning embers in the collector systems, and will reduce the risk of fires and dust explosions. And a new lower price to boot!
About Us
Since 1911, Fagus-GreCon has created and applied innovative technology to maximize production. Our goal remains to assist our customers by providing technologically advanced equipment to ensure safer facilities, optimized production, and verifiable product quality to their customers. Innovation is our tradition. Headquartered in Alfeld, Germany, GreCon offers global service, the latest in research and development, and has distribution capabilities from multiple agents around the world, and three sister companies including GreCon, Inc., the North American headquarters based in Tigard, Oregon. GreCon is an ISO 9001 company and Factory Mutual Approved manufacturer of Spark Detection and Extinguishing Systems. GreCon also offers technologically advanced measuring equipment. Our commitment to customer service includes a complete parts inventory, factory-trained technicians and repair services for the United States, Canada, and Mexico, as well as 24 hour, 7 days-a-week emergency service.
For more information, please contact:
Bob Barnum
GreCon, Inc.
15875 SW 74th Ave.
Tigard, Oregon 97224
Phone: 503-641-7731
E-mail: sales@grecon-us.com
www.grecon-us.com
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