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Fire Hose Hydraulics for a triage station

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friction loss · pump discharge pressure

Required pump discharge pressure

125psi

100

nozzle

friction

elevation

Controls

Hose diameter

Presets

Flow (GPM)

Hose length (ft)

Nozzle pressure (psi)

Elevation (ft)

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

PDP = NP + C (\frac{Q}{100})^{2} \frac{L}{100} + 0.434 h = 100 + 25 + 0 = 125 psi

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 hobbyists & makers?: Yes — this version of "Fire Hose Hydraulics for a triage station" is framed for hobbyists & makers exploring it for fun. Play with real physics and math, no license and no setup — just open and tinker.
Do I need to install anything?: No. It runs in any modern browser, free, with no account required.