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Isman discusses the mathematical aspects of pump operation, procedures and hydraulics.
Fire Service Pump Operator's Handbook
Title: Fire Service Pump Operator's Handbook
Author: Warren E. Isman
ISBN: 0878149058 / 9780878149056
Format: Soft Cover
Pages: 281
Publisher: Fire Engineering
Year: 1984
Availability: In Stock
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Preface
Chapter 1 : Basic mathematical operations
Chapter 2 : Fractions
Chapter 3 : Algebra
Chapter 4 : Ratio, proportion, percentage, powers and roots
Chapter 5 : The metric system and fire service hydraulics
Chapter 6 : Fireground hydraulics
Chapter 7 : Introduction to pump operations
Chapter 8 : Positive displacement pumps
Chapter 9 : Centrifugal pumps
Chapter 10 : Pump drives
Chapter 11 : Pump, cab, body components
Chapter 12 : Nozzle reaction
Chapter 13 : Pressure control systems
Chapter 14 : Priming devices
Chapter 15 : Drafting operations
Chapter 16 : Hydrant supply and operations
Chapter 17 : Relay operations
Chapter 18 : Sprinkler and standpipe operations
Chapter 19 : Tanker and portable pump operations
Chapter 20 : Testing and maintenance
Chapter 21 : Driver training
Appendix
A : Understanding fluids
B : Water movement
C : Quantity of water flowing
D : Equations
E : Definitions
Index
Title: Fire Service Pump Operator's Handbook
Author: Warren E. Isman
ISBN: 0878149058 / 9780878149056
Format: Soft Cover
Pages: 281
Publisher: Fire Engineering
Year: 1984
Availability: In Stock
Author: Warren E. Isman
ISBN: 0878149058 / 9780878149056
Format: Soft Cover
Pages: 281
Publisher: Fire Engineering
Year: 1984
Availability: In Stock
Tab Article
Preface
Chapter 1 : Basic mathematical operations
Chapter 2 : Fractions
Chapter 3 : Algebra
Chapter 4 : Ratio, proportion, percentage, powers and roots
Chapter 5 : The metric system and fire service hydraulics
Chapter 6 : Fireground hydraulics
Chapter 7 : Introduction to pump operations
Chapter 8 : Positive displacement pumps
Chapter 9 : Centrifugal pumps
Chapter 10 : Pump drives
Chapter 11 : Pump, cab, body components
Chapter 12 : Nozzle reaction
Chapter 13 : Pressure control systems
Chapter 14 : Priming devices
Chapter 15 : Drafting operations
Chapter 16 : Hydrant supply and operations
Chapter 17 : Relay operations
Chapter 18 : Sprinkler and standpipe operations
Chapter 19 : Tanker and portable pump operations
Chapter 20 : Testing and maintenance
Chapter 21 : Driver training
Appendix
A : Understanding fluids
B : Water movement
C : Quantity of water flowing
D : Equations
E : Definitions
Index
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