Wildland Engine Pumping Calculator
A compiled spreadsheet for Windows PC's that allows you to perform complex calculations in the field quickly and easily.
The Compiled Spreadsheet has the following Tabs.
- Hydro-PDP
- Multi-Leg
- Heli-WT
- Thermo
- Time-Dist-Noz
- FL-Layout
- Data
Hydro-PDP allows you to perform all of the standard PDP calculations that would involve Head pressures, Friction Loss, Nozzle Pressures and Flow Rates. This tab also you to determine Engine Spacings for Relay Pumping Operations
Multi-Leg tab allows you to break up long hose lays into 9 separate legs/sections so that you can determine what each different area of your hose lay will require and what you need to do to maintain the required flow rates.
Heli-WT tab allows you to calculate the EGPM's for both helicotpers and water tenders to enable a match in equivalent flow for sustainable operations in the field. This tab also will determine the best place to place a dip tank from the fire edge to allow for a better matched ground support.
Thermo tab allows you to determine the altitude, water temperature and either flow rate or load size to determine the Btu absorption/cooling capacity to better match resources for a particular fire thermal output.
Time-Dist-Noz tab allows you to determine times and distances of resources as well as nozzle sizes, pressrues and flows.
Fl-Layout tab is for pre determining Friction losses for a particular flow rate, hose size and length.
Data tab is used for various tabs and is not usable by the end user.
The software comes on a USB A Flash Drive, with a 17 page user manual in PDF, installation instructions, End User License Agreement and the Readme file. The product is shipped via US Postal Mail and the software is for a 1 year license and can be renewed at reduced rate.
The Flash drive is a 2Gb capacity and is provided free ($6 value).
The Documentation for installation and use are contained within the Flash Drive.
Any necessary Updates, changes, modifications etc as may be necessary are provided free of charge during the one year period of your license.