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The next sprinkler hydraulic calculation program we present is ELITE FIRE, which is a well-known and commonly used program, even though it is a paid program (the license costs between USD700 and USD1,450). It is a widely used software and there are many tutorials on the Internet. Since it is widely used by designers, it is advisable to learn how to use it, especially those of us who review and evaluate third-party designs and engineering. According to its website, these are its features: For more than three decades, Elite Software Fire has earned a reputation among professional fire protection designers as the best buy. These designers demand a complete set of functions, an easy-to-use interface, and an affordable price. And Fire delivers all of that. Fire quickly performs all necessary hydraulic calculations, as required by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 13). Fire also estimates sprinkler height requirements, calculates optimal pipe sizing, and automatically performs a peak analysis. Fire can manage all types of sprinkler systems (trees, grids, loops, and hybrids) with up to 1,000 or more sprinklers and pipes. Meters, disconnectors, alarm check valves, and standpipes can also be analyzed. Fire calculates the water flow rate in GPM and velocity through all pipe sections, the flow rate in GPM and residual pressure at each sprinkler head, the pressure losses produced in each pipe section due to both friction and elevation changes, the maximum demand pressure of the system, and the total GPM of water demanded by the system. The report format is designed to assist both the designer and the drawing reviewer. After watching this program and the previous ones, what do you think? So far, which software do you like the most? Remember to subscribe to the Ingeniería de Incendios SpA channel to support the creation of this type of content. We hope this video helps you get started learning how to use this tool if you need it.