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Direct-Mains Booster · JFWZ Series · 8–280 m³/h

Non-Negative-Pressure Water Supply: Direct-Mains Boosting with Suction Protection

Non-negative-pressure water supply must match peak demand, municipal inlet pressure and local approval; the wrong booster can depress the public main or waste available supply pressure.

YONGFAN JFWZ Non-Negative-Pressure Water Supply Equipment preserves available municipal inlet head, adds only the required pressure deficit, and includes automated vacuum suppression to protect public water mains.

Flow Capacity 8 – 280 m³/h
Head Span 20 – 250 m
NNP Tanks 600×1200 to 1800×3000 mm
Bypass Feature 100% Full-Flow Direct
YONGFAN non-negative-pressure water supply equipment
Direct Municipal Booster System Vacuum Suppression Vessel · Full-Flow Bypass · CJ/T 265 Compliant
01 / Hydraulic Analysis

Direct Boosting Fails When Inlet Pressure Is Treated as Unlimited

A booster connected directly to a municipal main does not have an infinite suction source. If it pulls harder than the upstream network can supply, inlet pressure can collapse into hazardous negative pressure.
YONGFAN non-negative-pressure VFD booster system diagram
Backsiphonage Prevention

Why Inlet Monitoring & Vacuum Suppression Matter

Per the U.S. EPA Cross-Connection Control Manual, negative pressure in potable distribution systems risks backsiphonage and contamination.

Ignoring Usable Inlet Head

Sizing the pump for 100% outlet pressure from zero wastes energy. JFWZ utilizes existing 20–30 m municipal pressure and only adds the pressure deficit.

Impact: Excessive motor power & energy waste

Static vs. Peak Municipal Pressure

An afternoon static pressure reading is useless; inlet head must be measured during peak municipal demand hours to ensure adequate suction head.

Impact: Suction pressure collapse during peak hours

Assuming Automatic Approval

Non-negative-pressure control does not grant permission by itself. Local water authority approval and backflow regulations always govern installation.

Impact: Installation rejection by municipal utility

Treating NNP Tank as Storage

The non-negative-pressure vessel manages inlet pressure transients; it is not an atmospheric reserve tank for hours of emergency building water supply.

Impact: False assumption of emergency storage

Three Hydraulic Values Required for JFWZ Sizing

Verified against CJ/T 265 & GB 50015 water-supply standards.

01 Peak Required Flow (m³/h)
02 Minimum Usable Inlet Head (m)
03 Required Downstream Head (m)
04 Pressure Zoning Plan
02 / Model Portfolio

JFWZ Series Model Selections: 8 to 280 m³/h Standard Coverage

As flow duty grows, the non-negative-pressure tank size scales from 600×1200 mm to 1800×3000 mm to maintain suction stability.
Model Rated Flow (m³/h) Rated Head (m) Pump Family Motor Power NNP Tank Dimensions
JFWZ8-20-2-600L 8 20 ISG32-125 0.75 kW 600 × 1200 mm
JFWZ12-45-2-800L 12 45 LG Vertical Multistage 2.2 kW 800 × 1400 mm
JFWZ22-80-2-1000L 22 80 ISG50-250 11.0 kW 1000 × 1500 mm
JFWZ45-80-2-1200L 45 80 ISG65-250 15.0 kW 1200 × 1500 mm
JFWZ90-80-2-1400L 90 80 ISG80-250 22.0 kW 1400 × 2000 mm
JFWZ180-80-2-1600L 180 80 ISG100-250 37.0 kW 1600 × 2500 mm
JFWZ280-80-2-1800L 280 80 ISG125-250 55.0 kW 1800 × 3000 mm

*Standard skids feature 2 working pumps + 1 standby. Overall JFWZ platform supports custom engineered booster sets up to 250 m head.

03 / Protection Logic

Inlet Pressure Protection & Full-Flow Bypass

How JFWZ eliminates atmospheric break tanks while maintaining 100% compliance with water distribution networks.

Full-Flow Bypass Path

When municipal pressure is high enough to meet downstream demand, pumps sleep and water flows 100% through the parallel bypass without consuming pump electrical power.

Pressure-Deficit Boosting

When inlet pressure drops below target outlet setpoint, VFD pumps modulate to add only the exact missing pressure head, preserving the energy already in the incoming main.

Negative-Pressure Cutoff

The suction pressure transmitter continuously monitors the NNP tank. If municipal pressure nears the low-pressure safety threshold, the PLC reduces pump speed or shuts down to protect public mains.

04 / Procurement Protocol

Information Required for Accurate JFWZ Sizing

Do not size JFWZ from outlet pressure alone. Provide minimum/normal/maximum municipal pressure data and elevation profile.
STEP 01

Peak Demand Flow

Design peak flow rate (m³/h) from building fixture count or process load.

STEP 02

Municipal Pressure Range

Minimum, average, and peak-hour municipal main pressure (MPa).

STEP 03

Downstream Head & Zones

Building elevation height, pipe losses, and fixture residual head requirements.

STEP 04

Utility Approval

Local water utility direct-connection permission and backflow regulations.

Engineering Handoff

Submit Project Parameters for JFWZ Direct Booster Sizing

YONGFAN application engineers will calculate differential head, select NNP tank dimensions, and provide certified GA submittal drawings.

Peak Flow Rate (8–280 m³/h)
Minimum Municipal Inlet Head (m)
Target Delivery Head (20–250 m)
NNP Tank Material: Q235-B / SS304
Pump Schedule: 2W+1S Standard
BMS Protocol: Modbus RTU / BACnet
05 / Manufacturing Quality

Inlet Protection & Factory Test Loop Validation

Tested on calibrated flow loops under both normal and inadequate inlet pressure conditions to verify vacuum protection logic.
Protection QA

Vacuum Cutoff Test

Verified response when inlet pressure drops to threshold: smooth pump deceleration and complete dry-run shutdown.

Bypass QA

Full-Flow Bypass Run

Direct bypass flow path tested under full rated flow with pumps de-energized to ensure zero excessive pressure loss.

Vessel QA

NNP Vessel Integrity

Tank rolled and longitudinally welded with submerged-arc process, internal anti-corrosion lining, and 1.5× hydrostatic test.

Control QA

±0.01 MPa Accuracy

VFD soft-start ramps, pump alternation, auto-restart upon pressure recovery, and Modbus/BACnet data points tested.

Lead Time: 20–35 working days standard; 35–50 working days for pumps ≥55 kW or 1.6 MPa skids. Trade Terms: EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR, and DDP export delivery supported.
06 / Engineering Knowledge

Non-Negative-Pressure Water Supply FAQ

Direct engineering answers regarding JFWZ flow range, bypass operation, break tanks, and JFWZ vs JFHB differences.

What is the standard JFWZ flow range?

The standard single-skid selection range is 8–280 m³/h with head coverage from 20 to 250 m.

What happens when municipal pressure is already high enough?

The JFWZ full-flow bypass passes water directly to the building with the booster pumps completely powered down.

What happens when inlet pressure becomes too low?

The non-negative-pressure controller reduces pump speed or shuts down the skid to prevent pulling the public main into negative pressure.

Is an atmospheric break tank required?

No. JFWZ connects directly to municipal mains. That is the main physical difference from break-tank booster sets.

What is the difference between JFWZ and JFHB?

JFWZ connects directly to pressurized municipal mains with suction protection. JFHB is for systems fed from atmospheric break tanks.

Does JFWZ support remote monitoring?

Yes. RS-485 / Modbus RTU is standard. BACnet gateways are available for building automation systems.

07 / Application Boundaries

JFWZ Engineering Boundaries

Key engineering rules for direct municipal booster installations.
Boundary 01 / Municipal Approval

Utility Permission

Do not specify JFWZ where local water utilities prohibit direct booster connection to the public main.

Boundary 02 / Inlet Sizing

Credit Inlet Head

Do not size pump head from outlet pressure alone; calculate the actual differential head needed above minimum inlet pressure.

Boundary 03 / Storage Limits

No Reserve Water

Do not interpret the NNP vessel as emergency storage; if fire/process storage is required, provide dedicated break tanks.

Boundary 04 / Pressure Zoning

Zone Tall Towers

Do not use a single high-head booster for an entire tower without dividing lower levels into pressure-controlled zones.

08 / Engineering Handoff

Select the Right JFWZ Non-Negative-Pressure Booster

Send your peak demand flow, municipal inlet pressure profile, and target discharge head. YONGFAN application engineers will verify differential pump sizing, NNP tank volume, and provide certified submittal drawings.

Flow: 8–280 m³/h Head: 20–250 m Accuracy: ≤0.01 MPa NNP Tank: 600×1200 to 1800×3000 mm Full-Flow Direct Bypass CJ/T 265 & GB 50015
YONGFAN application engineers reviewing direct booster skid drawings
Direct Application Engineering Support
Differential head sizing, NNP vessel calculations & certified GA submittals.