Apparatus and method for testing standpipe flow

Details Apparatus and method for testing standpipe flow Apparatus and method for testing standpipe flow

1997-03-28

1998-09-08

Dombroske, George M.

Measuring and testing

Volume or rate of flow

Combined

G01F 1502

Patent

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058047166

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for measuring the flow rate and pressure of water discharged from a standpipe valve includes a portable tank (10) mounted on wheels (24). A pipe assembly (40), includes a pressure gauge 48), a flow meter (46) and a shut-off valve (44) mounted in series on the tank (40) in fluid flow communication with the tank. A high pressure hose (52) is used to connect the inlet of the pipe assembly (40) to the valve being tested.

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