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单词 sprinkler system
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sprinkler system


sprinkler system

n.1. A fire-extinguishing system consisting of a network of overhead pipes that release water automatically when a predetermined temperature has been reached.2. A system of underground pipes attached to sprinkler heads, used to water lawns.

sprinkler system

n (Mechanical Engineering) a fire-extinguishing system that releases water from overhead pipes through nozzles (sprinklers) opened automatically by a rise in temperature

sprin′kler sys`tem


n. a system for automatically extinguishing fires in a building, consisting of overhead water pipes with outlet valves that open at a certain temperature. [1880–85]
Thesaurus
Noun1.sprinkler system - a system for extinguishing firessprinkler system - a system for extinguishing fires; water from a network of overhead pipes is released through nozzles that open automatically with the rise in temperaturenozzle, nose - a projecting spout from which a fluid is dischargedsiamese connection, siamese - an inlet with two or more couplings to which a hose can be attached so that fire engines can pump water into the sprinkler system of a buildingsystem - instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity; "he bought a new stereo system"; "the system consists of a motor and a small computer"
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Sprinkler system


sprinkler system

[′spriŋk·lər ‚sis·təm] (engineering) A fire-protection system of pipes and outlets in a building, mine, or other enclosure for delivering a fire extinguishing liquid or gas, usually automatically by the action of heat on the sprinkler head. Also known as fire sprinkling system.

Sprinkler system

A system, usually automatic, for protection against fire; when activated, it sprays water over a large area in a systematic pattern.

hydraulically designed (sprinkler) system

A sprinkler system in which the pipe sizes are calculated on the basis of the pressure loss to provide a prescribed number of gallons of water per square foot (liters per minute per square meter) of floor area, or flow per sprinkler, with a reasonable degree of uniformity over the area.

pipe schedule (sprinkler) system

pipe saddle A fire sprinkler system in which the sizing of the pipes supplying the sprinklers is determined from a schedule based on occupancy classification; a specified number of sprinkler (heads) may be supplied for a specific size of pipe.

sprinkler system

A system (usually automatic) for protection against fire which, when activated, sprays water over a large area in a systematic pattern; an integrated system of overhead and underground piping, designed in accordance with fire protection engineering standards, which includes: (a) one or more automatic water supplies, (b) a network of specially sized or hydraulically designed piping which is installed (generally overhead) throughout the building or area, (c) sprinklers (i.e., sprinkler heads) distributed in a systematic pattern which are attached to the piping, (d) a valve which controls each system riser or its supply piping, and (e) a device for actuating an alarm when the system is in operation.

sprinkler system


sprinkler system

A system of overhead pipes,valves,heads,and sensors that will cause the release of water if a fire develops.Under most building codes,certain types of structures are required to have sprinkler systems. If present, but not required, the owner may usually have fewer fire walls, greater occupancy levels,and/or fewer exits and greater distances between exits.

sprinkler system


Related to sprinkler system: lawn sprinkler system
  • noun

Words related to sprinkler system

noun a system for extinguishing fires

Related Words

  • nozzle
  • nose
  • siamese connection
  • siamese
  • system
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