The study addressed issues related to the nonaction and delayed response times of subway station fire protection systems, focusing on optimizing the automatic pump start method for fire water supply control systems utilizing municipal direct pressurized water supply. Initially, a field test was conducted on the automatic pump start system at a subway station, followed by a detailed analysis of the test data to understand pressure and flow rate change dynamics within the fire protection system. Based on this analysis, a novel approach was developed to determine optimal settings for the pressure switch, flow switch, and stabilizer pump unit, calibrated explicitly to the municipal water pressure thresholds at each station. Findings highlighted the necessity of employing highpressure stabilization due to the influence of municipal water pressure on the pressure switch. Additionally, it was noted that the interplay between pressure and flow switches is crucial under varying operational conditions, necessitating their complementary roles in enabling automatic pump start functionality to enhance reliability. Adjustments were recommended for the logical relationship between the flow switch activation threshold and the stabilizer pump unit settings in different pump room configurations. This adjustment aimed to prevent inadvertent pump startups triggered by fire pipe network leaks, thereby addressing concerns related to overly prolonged or rapid pump activation. These research outcomes are essential guidelines for designing new subway lines' fire hydrant water supply systems and fire pump rooms. Their application ensures smooth automatic initiation of station fire water supply systems, effectively enhancing efficiency and safety across subway network fire protection systems.

subway station  /  fire water supply control system  /  pressure switch  /  flow switch