HDPE Fire Protection Tank Selection Tool
The GRAF HDPE Fire Water Tank Selection Tool has been developed based on the Carat XXL underground tank system, designed for the storage of water for fire protection purposes. The tool enables the fast and intuitive selection of a suitable tank or tank configuration by considering the required fire water storage volume, site conditions, and the specific requirements of the protected facility.
In just a few simple steps, users can select the optimal solution from a wide range of Carat XXL tanks with capacities ranging from 16,000 to 122,000 litres. Manufactured from high-quality HDPE (high-density polyethylene), the tanks provide complete watertightness, exceptional durability, resistance to challenging soil and groundwater conditions, and the flexibility to expand the system in the future. Their lightweight prefabricated construction also ensures fast and efficient installation.
The tool supports the design of fire water storage systems for a broad range of applications, including industrial facilities, logistics centres, public buildings, residential developments, airports, wind farms, and forest areas requiring fire protection. It takes into account the key design assumptions related to the required fire water reserve, project location, and installation conditions.
Once the selection process is complete, users receive a summary of the key technical parameters of the recommended solution, including the number and capacity of the selected tanks. They can also generate a PDF report containing a summary of the selected fire water storage system and its main technical specifications.
The application is available in Poland.
HDPE Fire Water Tank Capacity Calculation
How do you determine the required capacity of an HDPE fire water tank using the selection tool?
To select a GRAF underground HDPE fire water tank, users need to enter the key parameters relating to installation conditions, the required usable storage capacity, and the equipment of the fire protection system. The tool takes into account both the spatial constraints of the project and the soil and groundwater conditions, enabling the selection of a solution that meets the requirements for fire water storage.
The following information is required:
- Tank installation parameters: maximum available installation length and width, maximum installation depth, and minimum soil cover depth,
- Site conditions: site type and groundwater level,
- Required usable capacity for fire protection purposes,
- Fire protection system parameters: number of DN100 suction connections,
- Additional equipment: pump set, non-return valve, separate water intake chamber, filling valve, and overflow.
Based on the entered data, the tool selects the appropriate configuration of GRAF HDPE fire water tanks, ensuring the required storage capacity while matching the available installation space and the prevailing soil and groundwater conditions. The result includes a proposed system configuration together with the key technical parameters of the selected solution.
HDPE Fire Water Tank Selection Results
Based on the provided information, the tool calculates:
- the required usable capacity of the fire water tank,
- the recommended GRAF HDPE tank configuration that meets the project requirements,
- the technical parameters of the selected solution, including installation length and width, number of tank rows, and number of segments,
- the usable system capacity, filling height, and total stored water volume,
- the dimensions of individual tank segments and the number of access shafts,
- the configuration of additional equipment, including suction connections, pump set, non-return valve, water intake chamber, filling valve, and overflow.
The tool also presents the proposed HDPE fire water tank options together with their key technical parameters, allowing users to compare the available solutions and select the configuration best suited to the project requirements, available installation space, and soil and groundwater conditions.
The results can be saved or downloaded as a detailed report containing a summary of the selection process and a preliminary product recommendation.
Tank Layout Preview
After selecting a preferred option, users can display a detailed layout of the selected HDPE fire water tank. The tool provides both a technical 2D drawing and a 3D visualisation, enabling a quick assessment of the system configuration and its suitability for the available installation area.
The layout shows the key geometric parameters of the selected system, including the installation length and width, segment height, number of tank rows and segments, and the arrangement of access shafts and other system components. It also presents the required installation clearances and dimensions necessary for correct system installation.
The 3D visualisation makes it easier to understand the tank structure and how it will be installed on site. This allows users to quickly verify the design assumptions, assess the required installation area, and confirm whether the proposed configuration meets the project requirements and site conditions.
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