Mobile pump system with metering pump and method therefor
A mobile pump system for pumping water for extinguishing with an auxiliary agent, and a method therefor. The mobile pump system includes a frame for housing the pump system, a booster pump arranged in the frame, a metering pump arranged in the frame for the purpose of adding an auxiliary agent to a water flow, and a drive configured to drive the booster pump and the metering pump. The metering pump is provided with a displaceable metering pump frame and coupling means for connecting the metering pump to a container of the auxiliary agent.
1. A mobile pump system for pumping water and/or an extinguishing agent, the mobile pump system comprising:
a frame for housing the mobile pump system;
a container-type housing enclosing the frame, the container-type housing comprising a plurality of walls, the plurality of walls comprising sound insulation for reducing noise emissions from within the housing;
a booster pump arranged in the frame for the purpose of pumping a water flow;
a metering pump arranged in the frame for the purpose of adding an auxiliary agent to the water flow, the metering pump comprising a displaceable metering pump frame and coupling means for connecting the metering pump to a container of the auxiliary agent;
a drive configured to drive the booster pump and the metering pump; and
a controller configured to control the booster pump and the metering pump;
wherein the controller is configured to continuously monitor and control the booster pump and the metering pump to achieve a desired mixing ratio of the auxiliary agent in the water flow;
wherein the coupling means comprise a first connection for a first container and a second connection for a second container;
wherein the first and second connections are provided with separate shut-off valves;
wherein the first container is a container of the auxiliary agent; and
wherein the second container is a container of the auxiliary agent.
2. The mobile pump system according to claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary agent comprises a foaming agent.
3. The mobile pump system according to claim 2 , comprising a control panel for operating and/or setting the mobile pump system.
4. The mobile pump system according to claim 3 , wherein the control panel is provided on the outer side of the frame.
5. The mobile pump system according to claim 1 , comprising a reel for displacing the metering pump.
6. The mobile pump system according to claim 5 , comprising one or more sensors operatively connected to the controller for controlling the metering pump.
7. The mobile pump system according to claim 1 , comprising a control panel for operating and/or setting the mobile pump system.
8. The mobile pump system according to claim 7 , wherein the control panel is provided on an outer side of the frame.
9. The mobile pump system according to claim 1 , comprising one or more sensors operatively connected to the controller for controlling the metering pump.
10. A method for pumping water and/or an extinguishing agent, the method comprising steps of:
providing a mobile pump system for pumping water and/or an extinguishing agent, the mobile pump system comprising:
a frame for housing the mobile pump system;
a container-type housing enclosing the frame, the container-type housing comprising a plurality of walls, the plurality of walls comprising sound insulation for reducing noise emissions from within the housing;
a booster pump arranged in the frame for the purpose of pumping a water flow;
a metering pump arranged in the frame for the purpose of adding an auxiliary agent to the water flow, the metering pump comprising a displaceable metering pump frame and coupling means for connecting the metering pump to a container of the auxiliary agent;
a drive configured to drive the booster pump and the metering pump,
a controller configured to control the booster pump and the metering pump;
placing the mobile pump system;
activating the mobile pump system;
metering the auxiliary agent; and
pumping water for extinguishing with the auxiliary agent, wherein the controller continuously monitors and controls the booster pump and the metering pump to achieve a desired mixing ratio of the auxiliary agent in the water flow;
wherein the coupling means comprise a first connection for a first container and a second connection for a second container;
wherein the first and second connections are provided with separate shut-off valves;
wherein the first container is a container of the auxiliary agent; and
wherein the second container is a container of the auxiliary agent.
11. The method according to claim 10 , comprising autonomously controlling the mobile pump system.
12. A mobile pump system for pumping water and/or an extinguishing agent, the mobile pump system comprising:
a frame for housing the mobile pump system;
a container-type housing enclosing the frame, the container-type housing comprising a plurality of walls, the plurality of walls comprising sound insulation for reducing noise emissions from within the housing;
a booster pump arranged in the frame for the purpose of pumping a water flow;
a metering pump arranged in the frame for the purpose of adding an auxiliary agent to a water flow, the metering pump comprising a displaceable metering pump frame and coupling means for connecting the metering pump to a container of the auxiliary agent; and
a drive configured to drive the booster pump and the metering pump,
a controller configured to control the booster pump and the metering pump; and
one or more sensors operatively connected to the controller for the purpose of controlling the metering pump;
wherein the controller is configured to continuously monitor and control the booster pump and the metering pump to achieve a desired mixing ratio of the auxiliary agent in the water flow;
wherein the coupling means comprise a first connection for a first container and a second connection for a second container;
wherein the first and second connections are provided with separate shut-off valves;
wherein the first container is a container of the auxiliary agent; and
wherein the second container is a container of the auxiliary agent.
13. The mobile pump system according to claim 12 , comprising a reel for displacing the metering pump.
14. The mobile pump system according to claim 12 , comprising a control panel for operating and/or setting the mobile pump system.
15. The mobile pump system according to claim 14 , wherein the control panel is provided on an outer side of the frame.
16. The mobile pump system according to claim 12 , wherein the auxiliary agent comprises a foaming agent.