Britton Marine's Diesel Fire and Salvage Pump
Britton Marine manufactures their own range of Diesel Fire and Salvage Pumps, the FSP36 and the YDP20MH.
YDP20MH Portable Diesel Fire Pump
The YDP20MH is the smaller of Britton's diesel fire
pumps. This 20hp. portable-style pump is based on a vertical 4-cycle,
air cooled Yanmar diesel engine with a self-priming centrifugal pump
making the YDP20MH capable of pumping a maximum of 500 litres (132.1
U.S GAL.) per minute.
This pump is used extensively for military and commercial applications,
and is currently the only unit with DNV certification.
For more information on the YDP20MH, please download our YDP20MH Brochure.
FSP36 Fire and Salvage Pump (Patent No. 2003265735)
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A fire on board a ship, particularly a ship at sea, is a serious threat to life and property. Because an onboard fire is capable of disrupting the ship’s fire fighting, pumping, cooling and electrical systems, there exists a need for a self-powered pump which is adapt to draw water from the sea, from about 7 metres below, to put out the fire. The requirement also exists for such pumps which are portable in the sense that they may be moved from place to place aboard the ship. Accordingly, such pumps must be compact and light weight. Pumps may be powered by petrol engines but diesel powered pumps comply with various maritime and naval regulations. Diesel motors are generally bulky and heavy. Accordingly, these requirements for power, compactness, weight, reliability in marine environments and versatility have been achieved with the FSP36 Fire Fighting and Salvage Pump.
Approval
The FSP36 fully complies with all military specifications introduced specifically for Fire Defence and Safety. The FSP36 has successfully passed stringent Military specification tests carried out by Australian Defence Science Technology Organisation (DSTO) and the Royal Australian Navy. The FSP36 is working towards being certified ’Germanischer Lloyd Certification’ (GL) for the Anzac Class Frigates. The engine is a water cooled marine grade diesel engine, which for a portable pump is to our knowledge a world first. Being water cooled the FSP36 does not have the dangers of overheating as in an air cooled engine.
The Pump
The pump is a dual stage centrifugal pump, which meets all Military requirements and is approved by the DSTO. It has a 3 cylinder water cooled engine directly coupled through a spline to an ’L’ drive ratio gear box.
Output Power
It has an output of 720 litres per minute at a 7 metre suction lift, delivering a discharge pressure through two fire nozzles of 1000KPA. Where less suction lift is required, a higher delivery volume and output pressure is achieved. Suction is through a 90mm Storz coupling and hose. Blank cap is also fitted with a fresh water flushing connection, which can also be used for maintenance without the connecting of suction hoses whilst ship is underway. Discharge fitting is a 50mm Storz fitting connected to a 50mm stainless steel ball valve and blank cap. The FSP36 Fire Pump can be fitted with any size suction and discharge fitting upon request. All pump components such as suction and discharge fittings are bronze. The pump shaft is constructed of monel metal.
Gauges
Gauges on the FSP36 consist of a liquid filled anti-vibration combination vacuum pressure gauge. Also fitted as standard are an oil pressure gauge, water temperature gauges and tachometer. All gauges are mounted on the control panel for easy viewing by the operator and have an automatic shut down protection system.
Priming
An exhaust primmer capable of priming through 90mm suction at a 7 metre lift in 35-45 seconds.
Pump Engine
A well proven Yanmar 4 stroke diesel, water cooled engine has been selected to power the FSP36. The engine is a 4-cycle, 3 cylinder water cooled, vertical crankshaft diesel engine. It has a maximum continuous kw power rating of 26.6kw. It is capable of 4500rpm and has an electric starter or an optional mannual recoil starter.
Australian Patent (Patent No. 2003265735)
European Patent (Patent No. 1552157)
Contracting State
Switzerland/Liechtenstein
Germany
France
Ireland
Luxembourg
Monaco
United Kingdom
(FSP36 Brochure in Arabic)
(YDP20MH Brochure in Arabic)