FS 203 - Fire Service Hydraulics

Institution:

Butler Community College

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Description:

3 credit hours. Prerequisite: FS 100 with a C or better or concurrent enrollment in FS 100. This course will enable the student to understand the mechanics of liquids, particularly as they pertain to water flow, hydrants, pumps, standpipes, hoses, nozzles, and sprinkler systems, as adapted to firefighting practices. The student will develop knowledge of how various gauges operate and how to properly read devices such as manometers and pressure gauges. The student will develop experience with hydrostatic devices, pump problems, cavitations, and the use of a pitot and venture meters. Students will also learn to calculate factors to get results in working with fluids in motion, head calculations, friction losses, and velocity flow. This course will enable the student to succeed in fire service pump operations.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.butlercc.edu/

Phone Number:

(316) 321-2222

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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