The structure and working principle of Isuzu fire truck
The structure and working principle of Isuzu fire truck
April 12, 2024
An Isuzu fire truck also known as a firetruck, is a special vehicle designed to put out fires and perform other emergency rescue tasks. Isuzu fire truck can be designed and manufactured according to needs to be suitable for firefighters to ride on, equipped with various firefighting equipment or fire extinguishing agents, and used by firefighting forces for fire extinguishing, auxiliary fire extinguishing or fire rescue. Isuzu fire truck are widely used for fire extinguishing and disaster relief, emergency rescue, management and command, etc.
Isuzu fire truck also called fire tanker,fire engine ,fire appatatus ,water fire truck ,foam fire truck ,fire rescue truck) is a vehicle designed primarity for fire fighting operations-to extinguish fire efficientyly to prevent fire spread ,reducing the loss caused by fire maximumly.
Fire fighting truck can be divided into many types:
a. According to vehicle size ,there are mini fire fighting truck ,light fire fighting truck ,medium fire fighting truck ,heavy-duty fire fighting truck;
b. According to chassis drive type ,there are 4x2 fire fighitng truck ,6x4 fire fighting truck ,8x4 fire fighitng truck and off-road type 4x4,6x6 fire truck;
c. According to fire agent,there are water tank fire fighting truck ,water/foam fire fighting truck ,dry powder fire fighting truck .
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Main specification
Chassis brand
ISUZU
Chassis model
QL1160
Overall dimension(L*W*H)
8500x2500x3500mm
Water tank volume
5,000 LITRES
Foam tank volume
2000 litres
Cabin
double cabin,with Air conditioner, electronic windows, USB
Chassis
Drive modle
4x2 left hand drive
Front axle loading
6,300 kg
Rear axle loading
13,000 kg loading capacity
Wheel Base
4500mm or 4700mm
Front/rear suspension
1335/2265mm
Approach/departure angle
16/12 (°)
Tyre size & number
1000R20, 6 pieces tires ,with one spare tyre
Transmission
ISUZU MLD brand, manual, 6 gears with 1 reverse
Voltage
Have 2 batteries , each 12 volts
Color
Red and white including tanker , standard
Brake
AIR brake, With ABS
Max speed
95km/h
Engine
Brand
ISUZU
Model
4HK1-TC50
Engine Type
FOUR-cylinder, in-line, water cooling, direct injection(DI) type, turbocharged, intercooling
Horse power
205hp
Displacement
5193ml
Emission
Euro 5
TANK SPECIFICATION
Tank capacity
5,000 LITRES WATER TANK WITH 2,000 LITRES FOAM TANK
Tank material
All Tank made of carbon steel . Thickness:4mm, The foam tank inside is painted with
Anticorrosion material
Bitmap
Model
/
CB10/40 model ,Normal pressure pump, Rear-mounted
Pressure
Mpa
≥1.0
Fire pump
Max suction height
m
7
Flux
L/S
40
Rated speed
r/min
3000
Time of drawing water (s)
s
≤35
Input
/
one nozzle , diameter : 125mm
Outlet
/
2 nozzles, diameter: 80mm
The Isuzu fire truck is a vehicle specially used for fire extinguishing and rescue. Its structural design mainly includes several major parts such as chassis, body, pump system, water storage system, control system and accessories. The structural components of the fire truck will be introduced one by one below.
1. Body:
The body of an Isuzu fire engine is the upper shell structure of the vehicle. It is generally made of steel plates or aluminum alloys and other materials and has fire protection, anti-static and anti-corrosion properties. The interior of the car body is usually equipped with water storage tanks, pump rooms, distribution cabinets, fire fighting equipment and other equipment and devices to meet the needs of fire rescue work.
2. Pump system:
The pump system of an Isuzu fire tender is a key component that ensures the vehicle's fire-fighting operations. It usually consists of a water pump, a water inlet, a water outlet, and a control valve. The water pump pumps water into the vehicle through the driving device and sends it to the fire scene through the injection system for fire extinguishing operations. The design of the pump system needs to consider factors such as pumping speed, water pressure and spray distance to ensure the effectiveness of fire trucks in different fire-fighting tasks.
3. Water storage system:
The water storage system of an Isuzu fire truck usually includes components such as water tanks and water pipelines, which are used to store the water sources required by the fire truck. The water tank is generally located on the chassis or bottom of the vehicle body. The capacity depends on the type and purpose of the fire truck. It is mainly used to meet the amount of water required by the fire truck in the initial fire-fighting stage.
4.Control system:
The control system of the Isuzu fire engine includes cab console, instrument panel, switch buttons and other equipment, which are used to control the driving of the vehicle, the start and stop of the pump system and the injection direction. The control system needs to be simple, easy to operate, flexible and reliable so that firefighters can quickly respond to fire extinguishing and rescue commands.
5. Accessories:
Isuzu fire truck are also equipped with various firefighting equipment and equipment, such as water guns, hoses, fire extinguishers, breathing apparatus, etc., to deal with various fire-fighting and rescue situations. These accessories are usually configured according to vehicle type and usage requirements to improve the comprehensive rescue capabilities and efficiency of Isuzu fire truck.
The working principle of a fire truck mainly includes three aspects: water tank loading, water pump extraction, injection and control.
1. One of the working principles of Isuzu fire trucks is the loading of water tanks.
The water tanks of Isuzu fire truck are usually made of special corrosion-resistant, high-strength materials to ensure that the water tanks can safely store water in various environments. When a disaster occurs, the fire truck needs to fill the water tank with clean water or fire-fighting water in case of fire-fighting needs.
2. The working principle of the Isuzu fire truck also includes the extraction of water pumps.
Isuzu fire engine are usually equipped with one or more water pumps to draw water from the water tank and deliver it to the fire extinguishing site through a spray system. The water pump is generally driven by an internal combustion engine. It draws water into the pump body through mechanical rotation and provides sufficient pressure to send the water to the faucet or nozzle.
3. The working principle of Isuzu fire trucks also involves injection and control.
Once the Isuzu fire tender arrives at the fire extinguishing scene, firefighters can spray water directly to the fire scene through the sprinkler hose or nozzle to extinguish the fire. Firefighters can flexibly adjust the fire extinguishing effect by controlling the switch of the water pump, the spray direction and the amount of water spray.