Electric & Diesel Fire Pump Controller Drivers/Starting Method Differences

This course will start off with a brief overview of both electric and diesel fire pump controllers and their selection, followed by a more detailed review of the various drivers/starting methods – (Across the Line, Part Winding, Primary Resistor, Autotransformer, Wye-Delta Open/Closed, Soft Start and Variable Frequency Drive – (VFD). We’ll then discuss which starting method(s) are most widely used today and why. Their advantages, disadvantages, and typical cost…

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

1. Define all aspects of both the Electric and Diesel Fire Pump Controllers.
2. Identify the differences between each Fire Pump Controller Driver/Starting Method.
3. Select the best Driver/Starting Method for the project application
4. Define the distinct operation differences between Soft Start and VFD starting methods

Speaker: Marty Tomasic – Director of Global Sales (Tornatech Inc.)