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FOAM
IntroductionOperations trained responders should
understand the characteristics of and be familiar
with the applicability of
appropriate foams
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FOAM
Foam is a stable aggregation of small bubbles of lower density than water or oil, and shows a tenacious quality for covering horizontal surfaces.
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Uses of foam / How it works Smothers - Prevents air and
flammable vapors from combining Cools - lowers the fuel surface
temperature Suppresses vapors - prevents
release of flammable vapors Separates - intervenes between the
fuel and the fire
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FOAM
Types of flammable / combustible
materials
Non-polar (Hydrocarbon) - liquid that is not miscible
in waterPolar solvent (Alcohol)
- liquid that is soluble with water
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FOAMFoam Terms
Foam Concentrate Raw foam liquid before its mixed with water and
air Foam Solution
the mixture of foam and water before air is added Expansion
the ratio of final foam volume to original foam volume
Finished Foam the completed product after foam concentrate,
water, air, and mechanical agitation have been combined
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Elements necessary for high quality foam:
1. 1. Foam concentrate
2. 2. Water 3. Air 4. Mechanical
agitation (aeration)
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FOAM
Foam Equipment Metering devices
In-line eductor Bypass eductor Self educting Fixed apparatus
foam systems
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Foam Equipment
Handheld foam nozzles
Foam Nozzle and Eductor Master stream device
250 – 500 gpm
Fixed Apparatus Foam Device
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Foam Eductors
Foam concentrate
In From Pump
(200psi)
Out to nozzle(130psi)
70 psi of friction loss for eductor
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Foam Equipment (continued)
Nozzles Non air aspirating hand line nozzles
Air aspirating hand line nozzles
Non air aspirating monitor nozzles
Hand line nozzle clamp–on device
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Foam
Non air aspirating Hand line nozzle and eductor
Air aspirating Hand line nozzle
Non air aspirating Monitor nozzle
Handline nozzle clamp-on device
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FOAM
Foam Equipment The four D’s of
making foam Dirty
Devices
Don’t
Deliver
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FOAM
The four C’s of making foam Compatible
Components
Create
Competence
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Types of Foam Class A Foam
Used on Class A materials as wetting agent
Class B Foam Used on Class B materials broken into 2
categories Non-Polar and Polar solvents Specialty Foam
Manufactured for specific products where traditional foam will not work.
Emulsifiers Breakdown the product
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FOAM Types of Foam
Protein Fluoroprotein Film Forming Fluoroprotein (FFFP) Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) Alcohol Resistant (ARC /ATC)
High Expansion
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FOAM
Protein Foam Made from protein based materials Heat strengthens the foam bubbles Suitable only for non polar
hydrocarbons Used at 3% and 6%
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FOAM
Fluoroprotein Foam Made by mixing protein agents with
fluorinated surfactants Sheds fuel (subsurface injections) Has good water retention Excellent heat and burn-back
resistance Compatible with most dry chemicals Superior sealing power
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FOAM
Film Forming Fluoroprotein Foam (FFFP)
Based on fluoroprotein technology and aqueous film forming capabilities
Can be used for subsurface injection
Incorporates fast knockdown and long lasting resistance
Compatible with most dry chemicals
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FOAM
Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) Describes action rather than product
makeup Floats in very thin layers over liquid which
spreads quickly over flammable fuels Water drainage from bubbles slides out
from foam mass
Knockdown 2-4 times greater than protein based foams
Self healing
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Foam Blanket
Non-Polar Solvent
Air
Aqueous Film(light water)
AFFF FOAM
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FOAM Alcohol Resistant / Polar Solvent
Universal Foam Concentrate Protein or synthetic based
Used on polar and non polar solvents
Creates a “membrane” rather than a film over fuel
3% for non polar solvents
6% for polar solvents
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Foam Blanket
Polar Solvent
Air
Polymer Film
Alcohol Resistive Foam
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FOAM
Hazardous Materials Foam Concentrates
Special purpose foams Use on pesticide fires
Suppress acid vapors
Stabilized
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Foam
High Expansion Foam Detergent based
150:1 expansion ratio
Low water contact
Suppress fires in concealed spaces
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Application of Foam Guidelines
Select proper concentrate
Compatible nozzle and eductor
Sufficient foam concentrate on hand prior to beginning operation
Work from uphill / upwind side
Never plunge stream into fuel
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FOAM
Application Techniques:
1. Lob / Cascade / Raindown
2. Bank / Bounce
3. Roll
4. Subsurface Injection (Fluoroprotein)
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1. Lob / Cascade / Rain down
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2. Bank / Bounce
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3. Roll
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Subsurface Injection
Foam Solution
Foam Concentrate
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Subsurface Injection
Foam Solution
Foam Concentrate
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Foam Activity
Foam Application Techniques