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NFPA 291

Hydrant residual pressure projection

Project residual pressure at a target flow from a 2-point hydrant flow test.

Uses the N^1.85 relationship: (P_s − P_target) = (Q_target/Q_test)^1.85 · (P_s − P_residual).

Result
Projected residual at target flow
0.61 bar
Projected residual
8.9 psi
Sufficient (≥ 1.4 bar)?
No ✗ — supply marginal

Formula: P_target = P_s − (Q_t/Q_r)^1.85 · (P_s − P_r)

Reference: NFPA 291

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