Sprinkler - Required Flow Rate
Sprinkler system flow per SOLAS II-2 Reg. 10 / FSS Ch. 8 - 5 L/m²·min over the largest hypothetical fire area.
Required pump capacity
1,200L/min
Total water volume
36,000L
Formula, assumptions, and limits
$$\dot V = A \cdot q$$
5 L/m²·min for accommodation; 10 L/m²·min for galley/paintroom. Deep-fat fryer systems use dedicated CO₂/wet-chemical. Fresh-water-based sprinkler on passenger ships.
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $A$ | Coverage area | m² | fire-zone drawing |
| $q$ | Application rate | L/m²·min | SOLAS II-2 / FSS |
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