| Fire Pumps & Flood Control
Having produced the ultimate high-performance machines, MTT moved to the
industrial marketplace. Consequently, the fully transportable turbine-powered
fire pump system and water delivery unit was born, ranging in capacity from
1,700-gpm to 16,000-gpm and with turbine power from 420-hp to 1,400-hp. These
compact units support port security, oil production, irrigation, water jetting,
and even flood control after Hurricane Katrina.
Weight and space efficiency are always factors in marine installations. In this
regard, MTT's fire pump packages are superior due to the unequaled
power-to-weight ratio of
turbine engines. In the case of MTT's 8000-gpm fire pump unit, its 1,400-hp
engine weighs approximately 550-lbs compared to its diesel counterpart, which
weighs between 8,000 and 10,000-lbs. A smaller powerplant translates to a
smaller footprint, with less deck space required in a typical pump installation
on a boat or platform.
Additionally, MTT's fire pump units are capable of dispensing foam or liquid and
can be fueled with diesel. Since safety on the water is paramount, diesel has
become the preferred fuel of the marine industry because it's less volatile than
gasoline.
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