3.2 FLOW CHARACTERISTICS OF MASTERSTREAM 1000 FIXED NOZZLE
The Masterstream 1000 Fixed Flow Nozzle is set to the desired fl ow by adjusting the baffl e and locking it in place with a jam nut. The
nozzle is adjusted and fl ow tested at the factory at time of order. If the baffl e is moved (for example to fl ush the nozzle), then the baffl e
must be readjusted to obtain the desired fl ow. Refer to fi gure 3.0 for baffl e position to achieve a certain fl ow and pressure. Figure 4
gives relationship of fl ow and pressure for various orifi ce sizes.
1000
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
200
300
FIG 4 - Nozzle fl ow vs. baffl e turns from closed position for Masterstream Fixed Nozzle
An inadequate supply of nozzle pressure and/or fl ow will cause an ineffective stream and can
WARNING
result in injury, death or loss of property.
3.3 DETERMINING FLOW WITH PRE-PIPED MONITORS
The simplest procedure to determine fl ow is with a fl ow meter. If a fl ow meter is unavailable then the fl ow may be estimated using
pressure loss data between the nozzle and an in-line pressure gauge at the pump or considerably upstream from the nozzle. Data
is taken with a smooth bore nozzle and handheld pitot gauge. Note: equations assume no substantial change in elevation between
in-line pressure gauge and nozzle.
Step1: Determine fl ow of smooth bore nozzle.
Flow water with a smooth bore nozzle and record the nozzle's size, pitot pressure and in-line pressure gauge reading. The smooth
bore nozzle's fl ow is calculated from the Freeman formula:
Where: F = 29.71 for English units (GPM, INCHES, PSI)
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NOZZLE FLOW (LPM)
2000
2 turns
3 turns
400
500
600
700
NOZZLE FLOW (GPM)
Q
= F x D
nozzle
F = .667 for metric units (LPM, MM, BAR) Note: 1 BAR=100 KPA
Q
is smooth bore nozzle fl ow in GPM (or LPM)
nozzle
D is nozzle exit diameter in INCHES (or MM)
P
is pitot pressure in PSI (or BAR)
pitot
3000
4000
4 turns
5 turns
800
900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400
2
P
pitot
6
5000
12
6 turns
7 turns
10
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