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Fireground Hydraulics for a hurricane season

Built for researchers prototyping or validating an idea. Prototype fast, reproduce exactly, and share a citable, interactive version of your model. Simulate a hurricane season live below — adjust the inputs and watch it respond, right in your browser.

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Required pump discharge pressure
125psi
100
nozzle
25
friction
0
elevation

Controls

Hose diameter

Presets

Friction loss uses the fireground formula FL = C·(Q/100)²·(L/100), added to nozzle pressure and elevation head to give the required pump discharge pressure. Coefficients are standard single-line values. Verify against your department's charts.

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Data Inspector

Friction loss25 psi
Elevation0 psi
Coefficient C2

Governing equation

Reading this result: Friction loss is modest here, so nozzle pressure sets most of the 125-psi discharge the pump must supply.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this good for researchers?
Yes — this version of "Fireground Hydraulics for a hurricane season" is framed for researchers prototyping or validating an idea. Prototype fast, reproduce exactly, and share a citable, interactive version of your model.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It runs in any modern browser, free, with no account required.