The density/Area method of hydraulically calculating a sprinkler system has served us well for many years, but it is time for it to go. Join us for this webinar to learn the history of the density curve development and why it’s time for a new approach.
Depending on the Density/Area method is similar to believing cassette tapes were the best music would ever sound. Design Pressure is a better method of evaluating performance – but we still have more to learn. New research has identified that the operating pressure and sprinkler type is more important than the theoretical density delivered.
Upon completion of this webinar, participants should be able to:
- Understand the history of the development of the density/area curves.
- Identify the advancement of larger K factor sprinklers significantly reduce the value to “slide up the curve.”
- Understand the submitted changes to the 2022 edition of NFPA keep the design/area curves for modifying or evaluating existing systems while moving to single point designs for the future.
Speaker: James E. Golinveaux
James E. Golinveaux is President and CEO of Viking Group with 38 years of experience in the fire sprinkler industry. He currently holds 12 US Patent families in Automatic Sprinkler Technologies. He is a past member or the Board of Trustees for the Fire Protection Research Foundation, as well as multiple other Boards and Councils including the Factory Mutual Advisory, AFSA, NFSA, International Fire Sprinkler Association and the Fire Sprinkler Association of Brazil. Mr. Golinveaux currently Chairs the NFPA Standards council.
This webinar does offer Vermont T-3 TQP Renewal CEUs
