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    Water Curtain (20.04.16)

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    The GW Water Curtain nozzle is designed to provide a flat fan spray from a slot opening when installed horizontally. It protects surfaces from heat radiation by reflecting and absorbing heat with its water spray curtain. Nozzles are made of brass or other corrosion-resistant materials and come in various bore sizes with associated K-factors and weights. They are typically used in deluge systems and installed between a heat source and protected surface, with nozzles offset to create overlapping double layers of spray. Selection involves providing the required application rate for the hazard, and installation requires overlapping sprays and offset nozzles to form continuous water curtains without collisions.

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    The GW Water Curtain nozzle is designed to provide a flat fan spray from a slot opening when installed horizontally. It protects surfaces from heat radiation by reflecting and absorbing heat with its water spray curtain. Nozzles are made of brass or other corrosion-resistant materials and come in various bore sizes with associated K-factors and weights. They are typically used in deluge systems and installed between a heat source and protected surface, with nozzles offset to create overlapping double layers of spray. Selection involves providing the required application rate for the hazard, and installation requires overlapping sprays and offset nozzles to form continuous water curtains without collisions.

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    The GW Water Curtain nozzle is designed to provide a flat fan spray from a slot opening when installed horizontally. It protects surfaces from heat radiation by reflecting and absorbing heat with its water spray curtain. Nozzles are made of brass or other corrosion-resistant materials and come in various bore sizes with associated K-factors and weights. They are typically used in deluge systems and installed between a heat source and protected surface, with nozzles offset to create overlapping double layers of spray. Selection involves providing the required application rate for the hazard, and installation requires overlapping sprays and offset nozzles to form continuous water curtains without collisions.

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    Water Curtain (20.04.16)

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    The GW Water Curtain nozzle is designed to provide a flat fan spray from a slot opening when installed horizontally. It protects surfaces from heat radiation by reflecting and absorbing heat with its water spray curtain. Nozzles are made of brass or other corrosion-resistant materials and come in various bore sizes with associated K-factors and weights. They are typically used in deluge systems and installed between a heat source and protected surface, with nozzles offset to create overlapping double layers of spray. Selection involves providing the required application rate for the hazard, and installation requires overlapping sprays and offset nozzles to form continuous water curtains without collisions.

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    GW

    WATER CURTAIN NOZZLE


    Bore
    A (mm)

    K - Factor

    8.0
    11.0
    13.0
    16.3
    Materials:

    32 A/F
    HEX.

    5
    Connection: NPT male

    (option: BSPT)

    23
    39
    53
    78

    Weight (Brass)
    215 g
    206 g
    185 g
    165 g

    Brass *)
    Ni. Al. Bronze
    St.Steel: AISI 316
    St.Steel: 254 SMO
    Titanium

    *) Nozzles in brass
    material can also be
    supplied in an ENP
    (electroless nickel
    plating) coated
    version for improved
    corrosion resistance.

    Description
    The GW Water Curtain nozzle is developed to provide a flat fan spray when water is distributed in a 240 X 15
    circular fan from the machined orifice slot located perpendicular to the nozzle axis.
    Application:
    The GW Water Curtain nozzle is designed for horizontal installation. It is typically installed as part of a deluge system
    to protect a surface or area from heat radiation. With the orifice slot pointing upwards or downwards, the nozzle is
    installed between the protected surface and the heat source. The water spray will both reflect and absorb the heat
    radiation thus reducing the resultant level of heat reaching the protected surface.
    Selection:
    Nozzles should be selected to provide the required application rate for the hazard/application. Whilst the cooling /
    protective effect of the water curtain is difficult to quantify a thumb rule is that small orifices operated at high
    pressure will generate small droplets (water mist) with little mass and velocity and limited spray robustness (is easily
    diverted by wind). The most robust spray is achieved by using nozzles with relatively large orifices, operated at low to
    medium pressure (recommended working pressure: 2 to 5 barg). It is recommended to consult NFPA 15 chapter 6 and
    7 for more guidance on nozzle selection and installation.
    Installation:
    The GW Water Curtain nozzles should be installed in such a way that a robust uninterrupted water curtain is
    generated in front of the full surface of the protected structure/facility. The nozzle spacing should ideally provide a
    50-75% spray overlap with the neighbour nozzle.
    In order to avoid adjacent sprays from colliding, it is recommended to offset neighbour nozzles axially by ca. 200 mm.
    to allow for a double layer parallel (overlapped) spray to be formed.

    GW SPRINKLER A/S
    Kastanievej 15, DK-5620 Glamsbjerg, Denmark
    Tel: +45 64 72 20 55 Fax: +45 64 72 22 55
    E-mail: [email protected]
    Data sheet no.:

    GW WS030 1001 D

    The right is reserved to vary or modify any specifications without prior notice.

    Data sheet:

    GW Water Curtain Nozzle

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    Date:

    20 April 2016

    GW
    WATER CURTAIN NOZZLE

    Water Curtain nozzle spray - schematic

    120
    120

    Approx. 4 metre

    GW SPRINKLER A/S
    Kastanievej 15, DK-5620 Glamsbjerg, Denmark
    Tel: +45 64 72 20 55 Fax: +45 64 72 22 55
    E-mail: [email protected]
    Data sheet no.:

    GW WS030 1001 D

    The right is reserved to vary or modify any specifications without prior notice.

    Data sheet:

    GW Water Curtain Nozzle

    Page

    2 of 3

    Date:

    20 April 2016

    GW
    WATER CURTAIN NOZZLE

    Extract from NFPA 15:


    Effective exposure protection is accomplished by application of water spray
    directly to the exposed structures or equipment to remove or reduce the
    heat transferred to them from the exposing fire. Water spray curtains are
    less effective than direct application but can, under favourable conditions,
    provide some protection against fire exposure through subdivision of fire
    areas. Unfavorable conditions can include such factors as windage, thermal
    updrafts, and inadequate drainage.

    GW SPRINKLER A/S
    Kastanievej 15, DK-5620 Glamsbjerg, Denmark
    Tel: +45 64 72 20 55 Fax: +45 64 72 22 55
    E-mail: [email protected]
    Data sheet no.:

    GW WS030 1001 D

    The right is reserved to vary or modify any specifications without prior notice.

    Data sheet:

    GW Water Curtain Nozzle

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    3 of 3

    Date:

    20 April 2016

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