Reserve Storage Formula

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Reserve Storage refers to the capacity within a system, such as a reservoir or a water treatment facility, that is intentionally left unused or untapped under normal operating conditions. Check FAQs
VR=(F-P)t
VR - Reserve Storage?F - Fire Demand?P - Capacity of Pump?t - Duration of Fire?

Reserve Storage Example

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Here is how the Reserve Storage equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Reserve Storage equation looks like.

1960Edit=(1100Edit-120Edit)2Edit
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Reserve Storage Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
VR=(F-P)t
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
VR=(1100L/d-120L/d)2d
Next Step Convert Units
VR=(1.3E-5m³/s-1.4E-6m³/s)172800s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
VR=(1.3E-5-1.4E-6)172800
Next Step Evaluate
VR=1.96
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
VR=1960L

Reserve Storage Formula Elements

Variables
Reserve Storage
Reserve Storage refers to the capacity within a system, such as a reservoir or a water treatment facility, that is intentionally left unused or untapped under normal operating conditions.
Symbol: VR
Measurement: VolumeUnit: L
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Fire Demand
Fire Demand is the amount of water required to extinguish fire.
Symbol: F
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: L/d
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Capacity of Pump
Capacity of Pump refers to the volume of fluid (such as water, sewage, or other liquids) that the pump is capable of moving within a given amount of time.
Symbol: P
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: L/d
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Duration of Fire
Duration of Fire refers to the length of time that a fire burns within a given area or ecosystem.
Symbol: t
Measurement: TimeUnit: d
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Capacity of Distribution Reservoir category

​Go Fire Demand given Reserve Storage
F=(VRt)+P
​Go Reserve Fire Pumping Capacity given Reserve Storage
P=F-(VRt)
​Go Fire Duration given Reserve Storage
t=VRF-P
​Go Total Storage Capacity of Reservoir
T=(a+b+(1024))D+(1024)(F-P)

How to Evaluate Reserve Storage?

Reserve Storage evaluator uses Reserve Storage = (Fire Demand-Capacity of Pump)*Duration of Fire to evaluate the Reserve Storage, The Reserve Storage is defined as the the capacity within a system, such as a water treatment facility or a reservoir, when we have prior information of other parameters used. Reserve Storage is denoted by VR symbol.

How to evaluate Reserve Storage using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Reserve Storage, enter Fire Demand (F), Capacity of Pump (P) & Duration of Fire (t) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Reserve Storage

What is the formula to find Reserve Storage?
The formula of Reserve Storage is expressed as Reserve Storage = (Fire Demand-Capacity of Pump)*Duration of Fire. Here is an example- 2E+6 = (1.27314814814815E-05-1.38888888888889E-06)*172800.
How to calculate Reserve Storage?
With Fire Demand (F), Capacity of Pump (P) & Duration of Fire (t) we can find Reserve Storage using the formula - Reserve Storage = (Fire Demand-Capacity of Pump)*Duration of Fire.
Can the Reserve Storage be negative?
No, the Reserve Storage, measured in Volume cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Reserve Storage?
Reserve Storage is usually measured using the Liter[L] for Volume. Cubic Meter[L], Cubic Centimeter[L], Cubic Millimeter[L] are the few other units in which Reserve Storage can be measured.
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