Ruhrpumpen's Spotlight

Having a domestic supply of refined oil products can be highly advantageous for a country. It reduces reliance on foreign energy sources, supports job creation, attracts international investment, and enables the export of oil—generating a valuable source of foreign revenue.

Fire safety encompasses a range of practices designed to minimize fire-related damage. These measures aim to prevent fires from starting and to control their spread and impact if they do occur. Fire safety protocols may be integrated during building design and construction or applied to existing structures. They also include training and resources provided to occupants. Common threats to fire safety are known as fire hazards.

In industrial settings such as refineries, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) frequently references multiple safety standards during inspections. One key regulation is 29 CFR 1910.106, which governs the handling, storage, and use of flammable and combustible liquids—specifically those with a flash point below 200°F. This standard is largely based on the National Fire Protection Association’s NFPA 30: Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code. It addresses critical safety concerns such as facility design and construction, ventilation, ignition source control, and proper storage to mitigate the risks of explosion and fire.

Split Case Fire Pump	Pre-Packaged Systems

When emergencies occur, it’s better to be prepared. In case that happens, you want to be able to rely on the efficiency of your firefighting equipment to ensure the adequate water supply at required pressure. Ruhrpumpen is a world leading specialist in the design and manufacture of fire protection pump packages. Our durable fire water pumps offer a reliable solution to refineries around the world.

Our latest fire pump package is getting ready to be shipped to South America, to the South Cone! Three new diesel fire water pumps (ZW 12x10x24) and a jockey pump (VSSE 15-12) manufactured in 2 pump houses are ready to be shipped. The ZW pump is a horizontal, single stage, axially split case centrifugal pump designed and built according to the Hydraulic Institute (HI) standard (BB1 type).

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