CN101035595A

CN101035595A - Pump system including host and satellite pumps

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Publication number: CN101035595A
Application number: CNA200580022789XA
Authority: CN
Inventors: 亨利·谢弗; 比尔·德雷克; 弗雷德里克·帕尔丹; 阿什利·阿瑟·普赖斯; 约翰·弗欧
Original assignee: Kidde Fire Fighting Inc
Current assignee: Kidde Fire Fighting Inc
Priority date: 2004-07-07
Filing date: 2005-07-06
Publication date: 2007-09-12
Also published as: CA2571604A1; MXPA06015252A; AU2005270004A1; JP2008505701A; US20060207659A1; EP1773458A1; BRPI0513022A; WO2006014453A1

Abstract

A pump system (10) that includes one or more satellite supply pumps (60) to feed a main pump (50). The pump system enables a large flow volume of water to be delivered over long distances. The system is self contained in a transportable container (15). The supply pumps enable water may be drawn from a number of sources. The pump system can be provided with or without a main boost pump. The system can include one, two, or more satellite pumps. The pump system can include a first engine (40) to drive the main boost pump and a second engine (68) to drive the satellite pumps.

Description

The pumping system that comprises main pump and auxiliary pump

Related application

The application submits on July 6th, 2005 with u s company's Kidde Fire Fighting Inc. name as the pct international patent application, the Kidde Fire Fighting Inc. of u s company is the applicant of the All Countries except the U.S. of appointment, and the Henry Schaefer, Bill's Drake, Frederick Taylor Pa Erdan (all being the American), Ash Li Ase Price (Englishman), with John Fu Ou (American), only the applicant of the U.S. is specified in conduct, and the sequence number that the application requires on July 7th, 2004 to submit to is the priority of the U.S. Provisional Patent Application of No.60/586522.

Technical field

Embodiments of the invention relate to the mobile pumping system of water that can make large volume.More specifically, embodiments of the invention relate to the pumping system that uses main pump, and described main pump is supplied with by the removable supply pump of one or more divings.

Background technology

Carry the pumping system of the water of large volume and flow that a lot of purposes are arranged, comprise city and industrial fire, quote the water conveying, emergency response and/or other mitigation needs.These situations can need the water of significant volume (or be called a large amount of) with very big flow velocity, for example per minute 5000 gallons (GPM) or more.Typical water source comprises lake, river and bay.Yet the water source can not be positioned at or need can approach relatively the zone of water easily.For example, usually, need the zone far from nearest water source (for example several miles) of water.Thus, need design to be used for drawing water and making the water of significant volume flow through the pumping system of very long distance from long distance.

A lot of current devices adopt typical suction/row's supply pump, for example fire pump equipment.Yet these devices demonstrate the limited suction lift and the shortcoming of distance, so that they can only use the water source that can obtain nearby.Further, the vertical lift of these devices is limited in one's ability, or draw water from the water source that is lower than device limited in one's ability.The most general design can only sink in the pump from the water source Jiang Shui of the suction inlet 10-12 foot that is not less than pump.Although these devices can be suitable for their purpose, these shortcoming explanations still need following improved pumping system: described pumping system can be grown distance and carry the water of big flow, also can have the improved vertical lift that is used near lower water source.

Summary of the invention

Embodiments of the invention relate to the mobile pumping system of water that can make significant volume.More particularly, embodiments of the invention relate to the pumping system that uses main pump, and described main pump is supplied with by the removable supply pump of one or more divings (or being called under water).

In one embodiment, described pumping system comprises main pump, diving auxiliary supply pump, control system and Diesel Driven device.Preferably, described pumping system is equipped with 5000GPM or bigger diesel-driven main pump.Described main pump by two removable hydraulic-driven floating/the diving supply pump supplies water.Supply pump can be by independent motor driven.Described pumping system is self-contained within the combined transportation formula container.

In one embodiment, described pumping system can be configured with the hose reel module, and described hose reel module comprises that very big flexible pipe launches and memory device.

In one embodiment, described pumping system can be configured with additive (for example, foam) or decontamination module, and described additive or decontamination module comprise additive storage and allotment case.

In another embodiment, described pumping system can be configured with the booster pump module.Preferably, only work as the in-line arrangement supercharging in case of necessity, described pumping system comprises 5000GPM or bigger pump, and does not use immersible pump.

In another embodiment, described pumping system can be provided with moisture and joins module.Preferably, described pumping system comprises accessory and the manifold (or being called house steward) of setting up very big flow system necessity of using 12 inches flexible pipes.

In one embodiment, embodiments of the invention have proposed transportation system's module.Preferably, described pumping system can use the expansion vehicle to transport, and described expansion vehicle for example rolls on formula truck and/or suspension hook hoisting type motor-lorry and trailer.

An embodiment can comprise the drainage system module.Preferably, described pumping system can comprise big flow water monitor, described big flow water monitor be fixing be again that trailer is mounted.

In one embodiment, described pumping system can comprise diving remote control pumping feed system (having or do not have main booster pump).This system uses one or more diving remote-controlled pumps can supply water to independently booster pump.

In one embodiment, pumping system comprises main pump and is used to drive first engine of main pump.Described pumping system also comprises auxiliary pump, and described auxiliary pump is connected to main pump by flexible pipe, and described auxiliary pump is configured to be deployed in the water source; With second engine that is used to drive auxiliary pump, wherein said auxiliary pump is transported to main pump with water from the water source.

In one embodiment, pumping system comprises main pump and is used to drive first fluid power motor of main pump.Described pumping system comprises first auxiliary pump, and described first auxiliary pump is connected to main pump by first flexible pipe, and described first auxiliary pump is configured to be deployed in the water source; Second auxiliary pump, described second auxiliary pump is connected to main pump by second flexible pipe, and described second auxiliary pump is configured to be deployed in the water source; With second fluid power motor that is used to drive first and second auxiliary pumps.First and second auxiliary pumps are configured to water is transported to main pump from the water source, and second motor driven, first and second auxiliary pumps make the main pump ready to start to pour water to main pump.

In one embodiment, pumping system comprises main pump and is used to drive first fluid power motor of main pump.Pumping system comprises first auxiliary pump, and described first auxiliary pump is connected to main pump by first flexible pipe, and first auxiliary pump is configured to be deployed in the water source; Second auxiliary pump, described second auxiliary pump is connected to main pump by second flexible pipe, and second auxiliary pump is configured to be deployed in the water source; Second fluid power motor, described second fluid power motor is used to drive first and second auxiliary pumps; Hydraulic control system, described hydraulic control system are configured to respond to the water inlet pressure of main pump, and control the output of first and second auxiliary pumps.Power-actuated expansion and withdrawal system are configured to first and second auxiliary pumps are deployed in the water source and with first and second auxiliary pumps and regain from the water source, described first and second auxiliary pumps are configured to water is transported to main pump from the water source, and described second motor driven, first and second auxiliary pumps make the main pump ready to start to pour water to main pump.Described hydraulic control system is configured to control the output of auxiliary pump to produce positive hydraulic pressure at the main pump place.

Use auxiliary supply pump to supply water and to have benefit below one or more to main pump.Usually, the pumping system permission needn't be near the flexibility at water source.The operator can be drawn into water main pump 200 up to 200 feet, and supplies with farther 15 times of the length that equipment can realize usually than the suction hose of use standard.Auxiliary supply pump is increased to 50 feet with the vertical lift ability, and is bigger 5 times than the common scoopability of typical fire-fighting equipment.

Embodiments of the invention can increase and are sucked simultaneously with the water supply storehouse of the water that is provided for pumping and the quantity and the type at water source.Main pump can be placed to such an extent that dried up source is very far away, and big traffic ability still is provided, and does not have very big degradation in hydraulic efficiency and output.

A plurality of main pumps can be connected and are provided with so that increase the pumping distance.Embodiments of the invention can utilize major diameter fire-fighting fire extinguishing water band, and described major diameter fire-fighting fire extinguishing water band can use by water suitable for drinking.

That main pump unit also is equipped with is self-contained (promptly independent become whole) current and control pressurer system, that described self-contained current and control pressurer system prevent is out of hand, damage self or lose drainability.Embodiments of the invention comprise twin-engined pumping systems, and an engine is used for main pump, and another engine is used for auxiliary supply pump.This structure can help to guarantee that main pump can not move under dry run condition.This structure is also considered the flexibility in the pumping system use.Embodiments of the invention can be provided for diving under water supply pump fluid power system manually and control automatically, and consider the flexibility that increases pumping system.

In addition, embodiments of the invention can be provided for the Electronic Control management system of main pump, and described Electronic Control management system is designed to comprise the option of automatic bubble proportioning.Structure of container is considered combined transportation ability and pumping system modularization, for example roll down, hook arm (hook arm) and cable driving power and with the interconnection capability of other link block.

According to the influence of fluid, consider and the fluid of selection use in pumping system environment.Pumping system can comprise that also antidrip leakage device enters environment to prevent the module fluid.

Describe these and other various advantages and feature below in detail.Also can be with reference to accompanying drawing, described accompanying drawing forms a part of describing in detail, and can illustrate and describe concrete example in described descriptive documentation with reference to appended descriptive documentation.

Description of drawings

Referring now to accompanying drawing, wherein identical label is represented corresponding part all the time, wherein:

Figure 1A has shown the perspective view of an embodiment of pumping system in accordance with the principles of the present invention, and described pumping system does not use and is sealed up in a container;

Figure 1B has shown the side view of the pumping system among Figure 1A;

Fig. 1 C has shown the side view of the pumping system among Figure 1A, and shown with Figure 1B in relative side, illustrated side;

Fig. 1 D has shown the front view of the pumping system among Figure 1A;

Fig. 1 E has shown the rearview of the pumping system among Figure 1A;

Fig. 1 F has shown the vertical view of the pumping system among Figure 1A;

Fig. 2 A has shown the perspective view of the pumping system among Figure 1A, and the shell of container is removed to allow to see the internals of pumping system;

Fig. 2 B has shown the side view of the pumping system among Fig. 2 A;

Fig. 2 C has shown the side view of the pumping system among Fig. 2 A, and shown with Fig. 2 B in relative side, illustrated side;

Fig. 2 D has shown the front view of the pumping system among Fig. 2 A;

Fig. 2 E has shown the rearview of the pumping system among Fig. 2 A;

Fig. 2 F has shown the vertical view of the pumping system among Fig. 2 A;

Fig. 3 A has shown the vertical view of another embodiment of pumping system in accordance with the principles of the present invention, and has shown the top, and does not have vessel shell to allow to see internals;

Fig. 3 B has shown the side view of the pumping system among Fig. 3 A;

Fig. 3 C has shown the rearview of the pumping system among Fig. 3 A, and open to allow to see the internals at rear portion the rear end;

Fig. 3 D has shown the rearview of the pumping system among Fig. 3 A, and the rear end is closed by door;

Fig. 4 A has shown the perspective view of preparing to be transported to the pumping system among on-the-spot Figure 1A;

Fig. 4 B has shown the perspective view of the pumping system among the Figure 1A that just unloads the scene;

Fig. 5 has shown the perspective view that uses from the teeth outwards and have the pumping system water source, among Figure 1A;

Fig. 6 has shown the schematic diagram according to another embodiment of the principle of the invention and pumping system in use;

Fig. 7 A has shown the perspective view of another embodiment of pumping system in accordance with the principles of the present invention, and described pumping system does not use and is centered around in the container;

Fig. 7 B has shown the side view of the pumping system among Fig. 7 A;

Fig. 7 C has shown the side view of the pumping system among Fig. 7 A, and shown with Fig. 7 B in relative side, illustrated side;

Fig. 7 D has shown the front view of the pumping system among Fig. 7 A;

Fig. 7 E has shown the rearview of the pumping system among Fig. 7 A;

Fig. 8 A has shown the side view of the pumping system among Fig. 7 A, and shell of tank is removed to allow to see the pumping system internals;

Fig. 8 B has shown the side view of the pumping system among Fig. 8 A;

Fig. 8 C has shown the side view of the pumping system among Fig. 8 A, and shown with Fig. 8 B in relative side, illustrated side;

Fig. 8 D has shown the rearview of the pumping system among Fig. 8 A;

Fig. 9 A has shown the independent rear view of the auxiliary pump among Fig. 8 A;

Fig. 9 B has shown the front perspective view of the auxiliary pump among Fig. 9 A;

Figure 10 shown in accordance with the principles of the present invention, and the schematic diagram of another embodiment of pumping system in use;

Figure 11 A has shown the vertical view of another embodiment of pumping system in accordance with the principles of the present invention, and the shell of container is removed to allow to see the internals of pumping system;

Figure 11 B has shown the rearview of the pumping system among Figure 11 A;

Figure 12 shown in accordance with the principles of the present invention, and the schematic diagram of another embodiment of pumping system in use; With

Figure 13 shown in accordance with the principles of the present invention, and the schematic diagram of another embodiment of pumping system in use.

The specific embodiment

Describe illustrated embodiment below with reference to accompanying drawing, described accompanying drawing forms the part of embodiment, and shows the present invention by illustrating the embodiment that wherein the present invention can be put into practice in the accompanying drawings.Should be understood that and to implement other embodiment, because can make structural change in the case of without departing from the spirit and scope of protection of the present invention.

Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 illustrate a preferred embodiment of pumping system 10.Figure 1A-1F illustrates the pumping system that is closed in the container 15 and does not have to use.Container 15 provides shell and framework for pumping system 10, for using in for example uneven landform upper support between the operating period.Pumping system 10 can nearly weigh 450001bs greatly, and container 15 also provides protection using and do not have between the operating period, and transport capacity is provided.Container 15 comprises top plate 12 and bottom plate 14, and comprises front end-plate 11 and end plate 13, and

side plate

16,18 is between front end-plate 11 and end plate 13.

Container 15 has along the length L of

side plate

16,18 with along the width W (Fig. 1 F) of header board with the back plate, and height H (Fig. 1 D).As a nonrestrictive preferred exemplary, about 22 feet long of length L, about 102 inches of width W.Preferably, high H is about 7 feet.

Preferably, container 15 is configured to steel case or rectangular frame, and its

side plate

16,18 can be made with the steel wallboard.Preferably, container also comprises the steel construction base portion, is used to inner pumping system member to provide support, and allows to operate on various landform.In the time can not obtaining appropriate illumination, night for example, the inner light fixture (not shown) in the container of also can packing into.Light fixture can be configured to by 12/VDC or the power supply of 120/220VAC power supply.On-the-spot illumination can be set so as to illuminate main pump around (Fig. 2), thereby safety operation under the very dark condition of light.Can provide interior lighting, so that illuminate all compartments, pump and engine region (see figure 2).In addition, the distribution board (not shown) can be set so that distribute illumination, distribution board can be powered to socket circuit, and described socket circuit is positioned near the accessible areas the main booster pump control panel.

Container 15 also can be included in all-in-one-piece transport element on the structure on its framework.These transport element can be the come-at-able a plurality of depressions 36 of lift.Depression 36 can be thereby that through hole can (for example fork elevating loading-unloading vehicle or crane be approaching by lift truck.Fig. 5 illustrates two depressions 36, yet, be understandable that when needing more depressions can be housed.Towing point or preceding hook circle 38 can be included in front end 11 places and be used for moving container 15 to truck or shipping platform.In addition, guide rail 34 can provide the ability that is rolled on the platform or rolls down from platform.The structural integrity of container framework allows to move by crane, helicopter, cable traction car, fork elevating loading-unloading vehicle.Preferably, container 15 is intact on can structure, promotes or promotes from base portion from drift angle no matter be.In addition, container 15 preferably has structural integrity, thereby hoist point and fork cave approximately are positioned at center of gravity, so that the balance during guaranteeing to promote and stable.The quantity, structure and the type that it being understood that the transport element of the structure on container 15 can change where necessary.

As shown in Figure 1A, 1B and 1C,

side door

20,22,24 is provided with along side plate 16,17.Preferably, a side door is set near control panel, sucks connection (or being called suction attachment) and discharge one that is connected in (or being called the discharge joint).More specifically, side door 20 is provided to the approaching of operator plate, and side door 22 is provided to and sucks the inlet that connects, and side door 24 is provided to the inlet of discharging connection.In addition, back door 26 is arranged on rear end 13.Preferably, back door 26 is provided to the inlet of any hose reel unwinding members (below will go through) of any auxiliary supply pump and auxiliary supply pump.Preferably, back door 26 is the back doors that have the externally swing on inclined-plane (or being referred to as the ramp) or roll over formula downwards, launches so that be provided to the inlet of auxiliary supply pump and be convenient to auxiliary supply pump.It being understood that the door among Fig. 1 can revise where necessary, and a kind of nonrestrictive preferred exemplary only is provided.

Fig. 2 has shown pumping system 10, and the shell of container is removed the internals that is contained in the pumping system 10 in the container 15 to allow to see.Hydraulic oil container 28 can be positioned at the compartment of the base structure of container 15.Fuel tank 28 is used for hydraulic pump 66 in the operation of auxiliary supply pump 60 (below discussion).Fuel tank 28a also can be positioned at the base structure compartment of container 15.Preferably, fuel tank 28a is a diesel fuel tanks, and described diesel fuel tanks has the capacity of 8 hour running time.In container 15 inside, pumping system 10 comprises the main pump 50 that is driven by first engine 40 and at least two auxiliary supply pumps 60 that supply water to main pump 50.Two auxiliary supply pumps 60 can be driven producing pressure at each auxiliary pump 60 by second engine 68, thereby produce from the water source to the main pump 50 the current of wanting at auxiliary pump 60 places.

Main pump 50 preferably is configured to the pump of centrifugal horizontally separated housing.Main pump can comprise cast iron body, stainless steel shaft, bronze impeller, flanged (FLGD) discharge pipe and suction line.More specifically, main pump is Peerless Model 10AE20 or equivalent.Main pump 50 is positioned at container 15 and auxiliary pump to launch at the rear portion of container and has a wheel.

First engine 40 is C6 in-line arrangement 6 cylinder Diesel engine or equivalents preferably.First engine 40 can comprise the Electronic Control interface, and have 12 or the 24VDC electrical system, 12 or 24VDC starting system battery pack and with 12 or 24VDC charging system of the measuring instrument landline that operate, that have 110/220VAC of expression charge level.Preferably, first engine comprises having the piece heater that supply line connects on the road, dwelling house spark restrain extinguishing arc part and the exhaust cover layer on manifold, turbine, yarn and muffler (11-115dB).First engine 40 can be supplied with fuel by fuel tank 28a.

Main pump 50 with by side door 22 come-at-able at least one suck and be connected 56 connections.Preferably, main pump 50 with at least two suck is connected 56 connect in case cooperation from the suction line of two auxiliary supply pumps 60 that illustrate.Main pump 50 also with by side door 24 come-at-able at least one discharge is connected 52 connections.As shown in Fig. 2 B, main pump 50 can be connected 52 with two discharges and connect.But it being understood that sucking connection can revise where necessary with the quantity that discharge is connected, so that cooperate the quantity of auxiliary supply pump and the terminal of wanting.

Preferably, main pump 50 comprises 5000GPM, 150psi or the bigger capacity that launched machine 40 drives, and engine 40 is 600 horsepowers or bigger Diesel engine.Preferably, discharging connection is that 12 inches discharges with dump valve (not shown) of Wei Duolike (victaulic) joint and straighforward operation are connected.Sucking connection 56 8 inches suctions that preferably have the dump valve of Wei Duolike joint and straighforward operation is connected.Connect and to be revised as optional structure when needed.

The next-door neighbour suck to connect 56 additive injection of arranging and connects (or being called joint) 58 and can be used to be connected with additive (for example foam) spraying system of choosing wantonly.It can be 3 inches adapters that additive injection connects, so that allow this spraying system to be connected to pumping system.Preferably, spray supply valve and the flowmeter (not shown) that connection 58 can comprise straighforward operation.The next-door neighbour discharges connection 52 and can adopt another less discharge to connect 54.Preferably, discharging connection 54 is 5 inches outlet connections with dump valve (not shown) of Storz joint and straighforward operation.

More preferably, discharge connection and be designed to discharge manifold, described discharge manifold is made by the steel that scribbles material 304SS powder and is had inlet and is of a size of 10 inches flange.Discharge connecting 52 and preferably be configured to 12 inches, and the 12/24VDC hydraulic pressure butterfly valve is housed, and terminate as 12 " trough of belt takes over.Discharge to connect 54 preferably 5 inches, and the 12/24VDC hydraulic pressure butterfly valve is housed, and terminate as 5 inches Storz joints.More preferably, suck connection and be designed to intake manifold, described intake manifold is made by the steel that scribbles material 304SS powder and is had to discharge and is of a size of 12 inches flange.Suction connects 56 troughs of belt that preferably are configured to minimum 8 inches and enters the mouth.Additive injection inlet 58 preferably additive is concentrated inlet, and described concentrated inlet is configured to 3 inches the Storz inlet that valve is housed.

Radiator 42 can be provided for cooling off the main pump 50 and first engine.Preferably as shown in Fig. 2 A and 2D, radiator 42 next-door neighbours first end 11 is provided with and ventilates by first end.Flowmeter 55 can randomly be mounted to the discharge side of next-door neighbour's pumping system 10.Preferably, if use, flowmeter is 12 inches water ga(u)ges.

Auxiliary supply pump 60 can be driven by second engine 68.Preferably, second engine 68 drives hydraulic pump 66, and described hydraulic pump 66 forms pressure to operate auxiliary supply pump 60.Second engine can be configured to 300 horsepowers or bigger Diesel Driven system.Hydraulic pump 66 can be connected to auxiliary supply pump 60 from hose reel 62 operation hydraulic hoses at hose reel 62 place's flexible pipes.Hose reel can be installed on the top plate 12, and next-door neighbour rear end 13 and on auxiliary supply pump 60 is in position in the container 15.Preferably, the hose reel operation is used for water can be delivered to supply pump 60 by flexible pipe, and operation is as the withdrawal system that power is housed of supply pump 60.Preferably, auxiliary supply pump 60 is configured to 2500GPM or bigger hydraulically powered diving auxiliary pump.Each can be filtered auxiliary supply pump 60 device carrier 61 and support and hold so that launch.Preferably, the filter carrier is designed to launch the rolling carrier, and comprises wheel 64 so that move towards the water source.These carriers also can be used as inlet filter.

Each can have the filter chassis of one auxiliary pump, and the filter chassis of described one increases the obtainable aperture area amount that is used to suck significantly.Thus, the chassis can allow filter but still to provide more current than other known system to pump for about 50% when stopping up.Preferably, the chassis can be the one chassis of tubulose, and the one chassis of described tubulose comprises filter, expanding wheel, water wings and expansion/withdrawal tie point.Auxiliary pump is installed in and launches in the chassis.Preferably, auxiliary pump never needs to remove from its chassis during use.

Preferably, auxiliary supply pump 60 is similar to the pump of extensible, floating " fish shape ".More preferably, two auxiliary pumps 60 can be operated and be used for supplying with water to main pump.Auxiliary pump can have the nonferrous metal of 304 SS to make by hot-rolled steel, stainless steel or surface coverage, maybe can be bronze blade wheel structure.Auxiliary pump 60 can have 2500GPM or bigger capacity when low RPM (for example 1250-1300rpm), 100 feet gross heads.Filter carrier 61 can be the expansion carrier that the one of suction inlet filter is installed.Preferably, supply pump 60 is by hydraulic system (closed-loop path) operation.Supply pump 60 can comprise hydraulic motor, described fluid motor-driven main pump 50, and can be suitable for driving supply pump 60, so that can make full use of hydraulic oil stream.

Hydraulic motor can be designed to be used in the vegetable oil operation of environmental sound.In certain embodiments, hydraulic motor can seal with Stainless Steel Shell, and described Stainless Steel Shell is held hydraulic motor and is connected (not shown) with flexible pipe.This housing can be used for collecting the hydraulic oil of any leakage and prevent that oil from spilling into water on every side.

In addition, supply pump can comprise the removable floating floating drum that is connected thereto.Preferably, auxiliary pump is deployable by the carrier 61 with wheel 64, and described wheel 64 has the pneumatic tire in the support frame of inserting carrier.In optional embodiment, be retractable into the floating drum level by drawing pin delivery system (not shown) tire.It being understood that also tire can become the part of floating function.Hose reel 62 and hydraulic hose are the parts that pump is regained system, and described pump withdrawal system comprises that electricity drives capstan winch, and described capstan winch provides power so that immersible pump is launched and regains in about 150 feet distance.Hydraulic hose withdrawal system comprises two hydraulically powered hose reels, and a hose reel is used for each auxiliary pump 60, and has the capacity of about 150 feet triple hydraulic flexible pipe umbilical line for each hose reel.

Pump is regained system can comprise withdrawal system control panel (not shown).Regaining system control panel can be to go up on the left of 304 SS construct, are positioned at and next-door neighbour back plate 13.Control panel can be positioned at container 15, and avoids being subjected to the influence of element and can obtain illumination under the insufficient light condition.This control panel provides the Electronic Control of system that auxiliary pump is regained, and described Electronic Control comprises hydraulic hose withdrawal control.

Preferably, second engine 68 is hydraulic pump drive devices, and is configured to CatC9 in-line arrangement 6 cylinder diesel driver or equivalents.Second engine 68 can utilize J1939 control interface and operate at 300BHP and 1900RPM place.In optional embodiment, second engine can comprise SAE 1 bell housing, the manually throttling control with 14 inches flywheels, the electronic governor control and SAE " E " the flywheel adapter that can be set in 2100RPM with changing.Second engine also comprises 12 inches bolt circle diameter (B.C.D.)s, 6.5 inches guiders (pilot).Second engine 68 is preferably the radiator cooling.Second engine 68 preferably includes the 12/24VDC electrical system, and battery pack (also shared with first engine).Second engine 68 be provided with for have bank electricity (for example 110/220VAC), have a piece heater that landline connects, operate with the measuring instrument of expression charge level, have a charging system for the 12/24VDC of the landline that bank electricity (for example 110/220VAC) is arranged.The further member of second engine comprises dwelling house spark restrain extinguishing arc part (residential spark arrestingmuffler), exhaust cover layer, turbine, yarn and muffler on manifold (flex andmuffler), with the fuel tank with 8 hours feeding capacities (shared) with main pump, and the hydraulic pump coupling, the size of described hydraulic pump coupling forms and is suitable for speed and the moment of torsion that hydraulic pump is wanted.

Hydraulic pump 66 is preferably by parallel installation, and driven by second engine 68.Hydraulic pump 66 can comprise with the water oil heat exchanger of air cooling interchanger on radiator.Preferably, in order to use, can comprise the have enough capacity hydraulic reservoir of (for example 150 gallons) with hydraulic pump 66.Hydraulic pump 66 can use servo hydraulic control system, and described servo hydraulic control system utilizes the air pressure of the inlet water pressure and/or the bias voltage of sensing, and control water can output to the auxiliary supply pump 60 of diving.

Second engine 68 can be provided with hydraulic pump drive device control panel (not shown).Hydraulic pump drive device control panel can be made by 304 SS structure, and has the warning and the function that shuts down, and is positioned at the left side of pumping system 10.Preferably, this control panel is positioned at main casing and avoids being subjected to the influence of element, and can be illuminated under the insufficient light condition.Preferably, hydraulic pump drive device control panel can provide following control and warning indicator (for example sense of hearing and/or vision): the auto-speed control (for example using pulse width signal) of (1) engine, (2) engine manual speed control, (3) be used for the automatic pressure management system of input and output pressure, (4) superpressure control, (5) engine overtemperature alarm (vision/sense of hearing), (6) engine low oil pressure warning (vision/sense of hearing), (7) battery alarm voltage (vision/sense of hearing), (8) engine temperature, (9) engine RPM, (10) engine oil pressure, (11) pump discharge head, (12) pump vacuum pressure and (13) cell voltage.

Fig. 3 illustrates another embodiment of pumping system, and does not have vessel shell to allow to see internals.Identical member is represented with identical Reference numeral.The pumping system of describing among Fig. 3 A-3D for example also is provided with the main pump 50a that is driven by the first engine 40a, discharges connection 52a and is connected 56a with sucking.Preferably, main pump 50 is configured to 5000GPM or bigger centrifugal pump, and the first engine 40a is crawler belt transmission C16 Diesel engine or equivalent.Preferably, discharge connecting 52a and suction, to be connected 56a be respectively 12 inches and 8 inches joints.When needing, these connections can be revised as optional structure.

Radiator 68a illustrates with second engine and hydraulic pump 66a.Preferably, second engine is to use the C9 Diesel Driven device of radiator 68a radiator cooling.Different with Fig. 2, hydraulic fluid tank 65a can be placed in the structural base or differently be installed on the top plate of container.Fig. 3 C and 3D illustrate the optional structure of rear end 13a.Back door 24a can be that rolling door is so that near supply pump 60a and use hose reel 62a and hydraulic hose.Preferably, a pair of rolling door 24a may be implemented as and is suitable near among two auxiliary supply pump 60a each.

Fig. 4 A illustrates and prepares to be transported to on-the-spot pumping system 10.Fig. 4 B illustrates and just is discharged into on-the-spot pumping system 10.Pumping system 10 can use haulage vehicle 90 to betransported and unload.As a non-limiting example that is shown among Fig. 4 A and the 4B, haulage vehicle 90 can be a lift truck.Yet haulage vehicle can be any suitable delivery vehicle, for example fork lift truck, other lift truck, means of transport, platform, crane, helicopter, rail carrier, steamer, barge etc.

Fig. 5 and 6 has shown the pumping system in using.Fig. 5 has shown the pumping system 10 that uses on surface 80 and have water source 82.Pumping system 10 is shown as operation on inclined surface 80, is lower than pumping system 10 residing positions at water source, inclined surface 80 place 82.Can make by side door 20 approaching control panels 70 can control pump system 10.Supply with flexible pipe 72 1 ends and be connected to auxiliary supply pump 60, and the other end is connected to by side door 22 come-at-able suctions connections 56.Preferably, supply with the suction side that flexible pipe 72 is transported to water main pump 50 in the container 15.Hydraulic hose 74 supplies to auxiliary supply pump 60 with hydraulic pressure.Flexible pipe 74 can be launched by hose reel 62, and described hose reel 62 also can be as the withdrawal system that power is housed of hydraulic hose and auxiliary pump 60.

Control panel 70 can comprise the total system control of pumping system 10.Preferably, control panel is provided with the steel construction that scribbles the 304SS powder, and has the warning and the function that shuts down, and is positioned at the left side of pumping system 10, and can be approaching by side door 20.Control panel 70 can be positioned at container 15 and avoid being subjected to the influence of element, and can be illuminated under the insufficient light condition.Can comprise by the control of control panel 70 systems: (1) carries out manual speed control by pressure transmitter pulse bandwidth signal to first engine, assist the inlet pressure of the 10psi of supply pump 60 to guarantee diving at any time, manually control each auxiliary pump simultaneously, (2) engine manual speed control, the automatic pressure management system that is used for input and output pressure, (3) superpressure control, (4) engine overtemperature alarm (vision/sense of hearing), (5) engine low oil pressure warning (vision/sense of hearing), (6) battery low-voltage warning (vision/sense of hearing), (7) engine temperature, (8) engine RPM, (9) engine oil pressure, (10) pump discharge head, (11) pump vacuum pressure, (12) cell voltage, (13) engine hour meter, (14) oil level, (15) illumination control, (16) outside on-the-spot illumination starting/closing control, the control of (17) interior lighting, (18) control automatically by the chamber illumination of door switch, (19), sustainer shuts down and (20) low oil level warning (aural/visual).

Fig. 6 indicative icon the pumping system 10b in using.Represent with identical Reference numeral with member similar among Fig. 5 and have a suffix " b ".Pumping system 10b also comprises supply flexible pipe 72b and the hydraulic hose 74b that is connected with auxiliary supply pump 60b with similar structure.Similar to pumping system 10, supply pump 60b is carried in the filter carrier 61b.Supply pump 60b is deployed in the water source 82b.Fig. 6 illustrates preferably, the distance D between water source 82b and the pumping system 10b.Preferably, operating distance D is about 150 inches.Structure among Fig. 6 has shown height distance E, and described height distance E allows pumping system 10b to operate to the horizontal plane that pumping system 10b is set from the lip-deep horizontal plane of water source 82b.Preferably, the height operating distance is about 50 feet, and the vertical lift up to 50 feet promptly is provided approximately.Thus, pumping system 10b and main pump can be positioned on hill, steep cliff and the very high harbour, and auxiliary pump can supply to main pump with current simultaneously.

Fig. 6 has shown drain hose 76b, and described drain hose 76b can be used for carrying the current of supplying with from auxiliary pump 60b and supply flexible pipe 72b from main pump.Drain hose 76b can supply to any terminal of wanting 85 and/or fire nozzle 100, for example big flow fire nozzle.Terminal can be any zone that needs water, for example is used for drinking water, city and industrial fire or mitigation zone.

In another preferred embodiment, a plurality of main pump modules can be housed.Shown in schematic diagram among Fig. 6, embodiments of the invention can be equipped with complementary pump system 10 ', and described complementary pump system 10 ' is separately as booster pump.Complementary pump system 10 ' can series configuration be a plurality of booster pumps.Preferably, the spaced apart X distance of booster pump group, wherein X is illustrated in the mileage between each pumping system 10 '.

Embodiments of the invention also provide the direct injection matching system (not shown) based on flow.Matching system can be based on flow measurement.For example by the tank car with delivery pump is housed, pumping system can use the additive supply (for example foam) of pumping to operate.A large amount of additives of supplying with can be pumped into the suction side of pumping system from the container of large volume.The flow of additive that flowmeter can show the flow of the solution of discharging from pump and enter the intake manifold of pumping system.These flows can be compared the injection percentage that will obtain to determine then.Spraying percentage can be by adjusting rpm increase or the reduction that additive is supplied to the delivery pump of pumping system.Can adjust based on the reading that in flowmeter output, shows.

Only as the operating procedure of example below the embodiments of the invention shown in Fig. 5 and 6 can provide.Pumping system can use cable traction development system, be launched by rolling down waggon.Container, two stored rear portions of immersible pump, the door be opened.When using, be opened so that be connected near sucking to connect with discharging at the door of each side of container.Two auxiliary supply pumps of diving roll out and downward along the slope from end span, and described slope can be pulled out from the floor of container.Connect the withdrawal cable fast and can be connected to each immersible pump.Each pump is rolled to the edge, waters, and the discharge that 8 inches water supply hoses are connected to each diving auxiliary pump at the edge, waters connects.8 inches water supply hoses launch from auxiliary pump then, and are connected to the connection of main pump intake manifold.Floating diving auxiliary pump rolls in the water then.Can use the floating drum system that pump is floated to suitable position in the water then.12 inches drain hoses of main pump can be deployed into next in-line arrangement device (array Fig. 6 uses) from the discharge connection of pumping system.This device can be the fire nozzle of big flow or another pumping system or the terminal that is operating as booster pump.

After the assembling of finishing system, can carry out pumping (or suction).Operating sequence is as follows: (1) starts diving hydraulic pump drive device, and rpm is set to about 1900rpm.This will drive the servo-hydraulic pumping system, and described servo-hydraulic pumping system can be responded to main pump inlet pressure, also make auxiliary pump speedup or reduction of speed to keep enough hydraulic pressure (for example, 5-15psi) at main pump inlet where necessary.Hydraulic pump can form enough water energy (for example, 50GPM, 5000psi) at each auxiliary pump of diving under water.These current and pressure-drop driven diving auxiliary pump form and flow upward to the 2500GPM of main pump or bigger current.Hydraulic hose line correspondingly size forms the about 150 feet linear expansion of permission.(2) hydraulic pump is manually controlled transitions to " unlatching " position.This can also give the hydraulic motor pressurization that is fixed to floating diving auxiliary pump by the engagement hydraulic pump thus.Floating pump can begin to form pressure and supply with flexible pipe by 8 inches water pump is delivered to main pump.(3) the pressure gauge reading that reads on the pump plate determines that also the positive hydraulic pressure of main pump inlet is minimum 10psi.(4) hydraulic pump is manually controlled transitions to " automatically " position.This can start (initiate) hydraulic control system, and described hydraulic control system will be followed the tracks of main pump inlet pressure and be increased automatically when needed or reduction immersible pump speed, to supply with continuously to main pump in the scope of immersible pump speed.(5) starting (start) main pump, and beginning is delivered to discharger with the pressure of wanting with water pump.(6) electronic engine control is set to automatic mode.This can start (initiate) electronic engine control system, described electronic engine control system keeps track main pump discharge pressure, and automatically increases when needed or reduces engine speed to keep discharge rate (or flow) continuously.

More preferably, one exemplary embodiment was designed to before main pump starting auxiliary pump water pump is delivered in the main pump.For example, second engine can be used to be independent of first engine and main pump ground drives auxiliary pump.Auxiliary pump can be transported to water main pump with the starting main pump.This makes the minimizing possibility of main pump " idle running " (promptly not having to turn round under enough regimen conditions).Idle running is the situation that the manufacturer of pump opposes, because idle running can cause the infringement to main pump.

Referring now to Fig. 7-9, there is shown the one exemplary embodiment of pumping system 200.As shown in Fig. 7 A-7F, pumping system 200 comprises the container 15 ' similar to said pump system 10.Yet the difference of pumping system 200 is that pumping system 200 does not comprise first engine of main pump or driving main pump.On the contrary, as shown in Fig. 8 A-8D and 9A-9B, pumping system 200 includes only auxiliary pump 60 ' and is used to drive the engine 68 ' of auxiliary pump 60 '.

As shown in Figure 10, the auxiliary pump 60 ' of pumping system 200 can be deployed in the water source 82c to supply water to independent booster pump 250.Independent additive injection module 260 also can be connected to booster pump 250 with additive injection in supply water.

Referring now to Figure 11 A-11B, there is shown another exemplary pumping system 300.Except pumping system 300 comprised two auxiliary pumps 60 ', pumping system 300 was similar to pumping system 200.As shown in Figure 12, auxiliary pump 60 ' can each supply to independent booster pump 350 with water from water source 82d.Booster pump 350 can supply water to mobile fire-fighting conveying device 370 by manifold 360 conversely.Being described in sequence number about the one exemplary embodiment of manifold 360 and mobile fire-fighting conveying device 370 other can find in the U.S. Patent application N.10/926736, described U.S. Patent application was submitted to and name is called " High Flow Mobile Fire Fighting System " on August 26th, 2004, and described U.S. Patent application this by reference integral body incorporate into.

Referring now to Figure 13, there is shown the auxiliary pump 60 ' of pumping system 300, be that auxiliary pump 60 ' is connected to water pump 450 described in the U.S. Patent application of No.10/926736 as sequence number.Water pump 450 transfers to use manifold 360 to be connected to mobile fire-fighting conveying device 370.

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200 and 300 advantages are: auxiliary pump can be used to supply water to one or more independently main pumps of various structures.Pumping system 10 can use in a similar manner by using second engine 68 and auxiliary pump 60 (not using the main pump 50 and first engine 40), water is transported to independent main pump.

Embodiments of the invention provide lot of advantages compared to existing pumping system.Use auxiliary supply pump to have following benefit to supply water to main pump.The operator can be drawn into water main pump 200 up to 200 feet, and supplies with farther 15 times of the length that equipment can realize usually than the suction hose of use standard.Auxiliary supply pump is increased to 50 feet with the vertical lift ability, and bigger 5 times than the common scoopability of typical fire-fighting equipment.

Described design can increase and is sucked simultaneously with the water supply storehouse of the water that is provided for pumping and the quantity and the type at water source.Main pump can be placed to such an extent that dried up source is very far away, and big traffic ability still is provided, and does not have very big degradation in hydraulic efficiency and output.

A plurality of main pumps can be connected and are provided for nonrestrictive pumping distance.Embodiments of the invention can utilize major diameter fire-fighting fire extinguishing water band, and described major diameter fire-fighting fire extinguishing water band can use by water suitable for drinking.

Main pump unit also is equipped with self-contained current and control pressurer system, and that described self-contained current and control pressurer system prevent is out of hand, damage self or lose fluid ability.Embodiments of the invention comprise twin-engined pumping systems, and an engine is used for main pump, and another engine is used for auxiliary supply pump.This structure can help to guarantee that main pump can not move under dry run condition.This structure is also considered the flexibility in the pumping system use.In addition, independent hydraulic pump drive device can be operated other attachment device by this way, and described other attachment device can not only be used to implement the major function of the ready to start of independent hydraulic pump, also supplies water to main pump.This feature allows pumping system to supply water to arbitrary main pump or optional main pump.This also allows under the situation of a plurality of pumping systems, and pumping system is simply operated as the booster pump of series connection.Thus, water and/or additive solution can the very long distances of pumping.When in the operation at this booster pump, pumping system does not need to use the auxiliary supply pump of diving.Auxiliary thus supply pump can be covered up when not using.

Embodiments of the invention provide the supply pump that is used to dive under water fluid power system manually and control automatically, and considered the variable of setting without limitation.

In addition, embodiments of the invention provide the Electronic Control that is used for main pump management system, and described Electronic Control management system is designed to comprise the option of automatic additive formula.Structure of container is considered combined transportation ability and pumping system modularization, for example roll down, hook arm and cable driving power and with the interconnection capability of other link block.

According to the influence of fluid, consider and the fluid of selection use in pumping system, for example additive, hydraulic fluid and coolant liquid environment.Pumping system can comprise that also antidrip leakage device enters environment to prevent the module fluid.

Described after the one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, those of ordinary skills can expect various modifications and be equal to replacement.It being understood that these modifications and be equal to replace and be included in protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1, a kind of pumping system comprises:

Main pump;

Drive first engine of main pump;

Auxiliary pump, described auxiliary pump is connected to main pump by flexible pipe, and described auxiliary pump is configured to be deployed in the water source; With

Drive auxiliary pump moral second engine;

Wherein said auxiliary pump is transported to main pump with water from the water source.

2, pumping system according to claim 1 further comprises second auxiliary pump, and described second auxiliary pump is connected to main pump by second flexible pipe, and described second auxiliary pump is configured to be deployed in the water source.

3, pumping system according to claim 1, wherein said auxiliary pump is driven by the second engine hydraulic pressure.

4, pumping system according to claim 1, the wherein said second motor driven auxiliary pump makes the main pump ready to start to pour water to main pump.

5, pumping system according to claim 4 further comprises hydraulic control system, and described hydraulic control system is configured to respond to the water inlet pressure of main pump, and the output of control auxiliary pump.

6, pumping system according to claim 5, wherein said hydraulic control system are configured to control the output of auxiliary pump to produce positive hydraulic pressure at the main pump place.

7, pumping system according to claim 1 further comprises container, and the size of described container forms and is suitable for holding main pump, auxiliary pump and first and second engine.

8, pumping system according to claim 1 further comprises the additive injection module, and described additive injection module structure becomes additive is joined in the water by the pumping system pumping.

9, pumping system according to claim 1, wherein said auxiliary pump comprises filter, described filter is configured to reduce the obstruction at auxiliary pump water inlet place.

10, pumping system according to claim 1 further comprises power-actuated expansion and withdrawal system, and described expansion and withdrawal system are configured to auxiliary pump is deployed in the water source and with auxiliary pump and regain from the water source.

11, a kind of pumping system comprises:

Main pump;

Drive first fluid power motor of main pump;

First auxiliary pump, described first auxiliary pump is connected to main pump by first flexible pipe, and described first auxiliary pump is configured to be extended in the water source;

Second auxiliary pump, described second auxiliary pump is connected to main pump by second flexible pipe, and described second auxiliary pump is configured to be extended in the water source; With

Drive second fluid power motor of first and second auxiliary pumps;

Wherein said first and second auxiliary pumps are configured to water is transported to main pump from the water source; And

Wherein said second motor driven, first and second auxiliary pumps make the main pump ready to start to pour water to main pump.

12, pumping system according to claim 11 further comprises hydraulic control system, and described hydraulic control system is configured to respond to the water inlet pressure of main pump, and controls the output of first and second auxiliary pumps.

13, pumping system according to claim 12, wherein said hydraulic control system are configured to control the output of first and second auxiliary pumps to produce positive hydraulic pressure at the main pump place.

14, pumping system according to claim 11 further comprises container, and the size of described container forms and is suitable for holding main pump, first and second auxiliary pumps and first and second engines.

15, pumping system according to claim 11 further comprises the additive injection module, and described additive injection module structure becomes additive is joined in the water by the pumping system pumping.

16, pumping system according to claim 11, each comprises filter wherein said first and second auxiliary pumps, described filter is configured to reduce the obstruction at the first and second auxiliary pump water inlet places.

17, pumping system according to claim 11 further comprises power-actuated expansion and withdrawal system, and described expansion and withdrawal system are configured to first and second auxiliary pumps are deployed in the water source and with first and second auxiliary pumps and regain from the water source.

18, a kind of pumping system comprises:

Main pump;

Drive first fluid power motor of main pump;

Second auxiliary pump, described second auxiliary pump is connected to main pump by second flexible pipe, and described second auxiliary pump is configured to be extended in the water source;

Drive second fluid power motor of first and second auxiliary pumps;

Hydraulic control system, described hydraulic control system are configured to respond to the water inlet pressure of main pump, and control the output of first and second auxiliary pumps; With

Power-actuated expansion and withdrawal system, described expansion and withdrawal system are configured to first and second auxiliary pumps are deployed in the water source and with first and second auxiliary pumps and regain from the water source;

Wherein said first and second auxiliary pumps are configured to water is transported to main pump from the water source;

Wherein said second motor driven, first and second auxiliary pumps make the main pump ready to start to pour water to main pump; And

Wherein said hydraulic control system is configured to control the output of auxiliary pump to produce positive hydraulic pressure at the main pump place.

19, pumping system according to claim 18 further comprises container, and the size of described container forms and is suitable for holding main pump, first and second auxiliary pumps and first and second engines.

20, pumping system according to claim 18 further comprises the additive injection module, and described additive injection module structure becomes additive is joined in the water by the pumping system pumping.