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Selecting A FoamPro System. What Type(s) Of Foam Concentrate Do You Want To Proportion?. Class A foam concentrates NFPA 1150 or US Forest Service Approved Class B foam concentrates Use of a lower % foam concentrate will increase the discharge capabilities; i.e., 1%x3% versus 3%x6%. AFFF
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What Type(s) Of Foam Concentrate Do You Want To Proportion? • Class A foam concentrates • NFPA 1150 or US Forest Service Approved • Class B foam concentrates • Use of a lower % foam concentrate will increase the discharge capabilities; i.e., 1%x3% versus 3%x6%. • AFFF • AR-AFFF (Viscosity considerations) • Control at each discharge • Emulsifiers • Viscosity considerations
What Are Water/Foam Flow Requirements? • What discharges require foam solution? • Pre-connected hand lines, trash lines, etc. • 2-1/2” and/or larger discharge(s) • Deck gun or aerial waterway (secondary feed) • What are min. & max. GPM requirements of solution? • What are min. & max concentrate levels? • Properly size proportioner, main waterway check valve and flowmeter
Class B Foam Sizing Considerations • Performance expectations • NFPA standards • Storage requirements (On and off vehicle) • Logistical requirements • Concentrate proportioning rates • Control at each discharge (AccuMax single or multi-point injection)
Sizing The Proportioner Gallons per minute of foam concentrate required
Class A Example • Flow requirements • Maximum: One deck gun 500 gpm • Minimum: One 1-1/2” 35 gpm (mop up) • Concentrate level requirements • Maximum 1.0% (exposure protection) • Minimum 0.3% (initial attack) • Calculate concentrate requirements • Maximum: 500 gpm x 1.0% = 5 gpm • Minimum: 35 gpm x 0.3% = .105 gpm • Choose pump and flowmeter from charts
Class B Foam Application RatesNFPA 11 or Manufacturers Rate FuelHydrocarbon Polar Solvents Foam Type AFFF or FFFP AR/AFFF Application.10 gpm/ft2@ 1% .10 to .20 gpm/ft2@ 3% Rate Formula or 3% or 6% Spill Area50 x 50 = 2500 sq.ft. Critical 25002500 Application Ratex .10 gpm/ft2x .17gpm/ft2 250 gpm425 gpm Total Foam250 gpm 425 gpm Concentratex 15 min x .01 = 37.5 x 15 min x .03 = 191 on Sceneorx .03 = 112 or x .06 = 382
ModelCapacity (Class A foam only) 1600 0.1-1.7 gpm 1601 0.1-1.1 gpm (Class A and/or B foam) 2001 0.01-2.6 gpm 2002 0.01-5.0 gpm 3012 0.1-12.0 gpm Maximum operating pressure 400 psi ModelCapacity 3020 4.0 - 20.0 gpm 3040 4.0 - 40.0 gpm 3060 4.0 - 60.0 gpm 3090 6.0 - 90.0 gpm 3150 6.0-150.0 gpm 3300 10.0-300.0 gpm Dual pump option available for flows below 3000 series minimums Maximum operating pressure 250 psi The FoamPro Product Line
FoamPro 1600 Series • Ideal applications: • Brush rigs/skid units • Fast attack vehicles • Municipal apparatus • Retrofits • Compressed Air Foam Systems • Treats up to: • 340 gpm @ 0.5% • 170 gpm @ 1.0%
FoamPro 2000 Series • Ideal applications: • Municipal pumpers • Wildland pumpers • Marine and shipboard • Dual foam systems • Compressed Air Foam Systems • Treats up to: • 1000 gpm @ 0.5% • 500 gpm @ 1.0%
Capabilities Of A 5.0 GPM System Class A Attack Capability % SolutionAttack Capability 0.2% 2,000 GPM 200,000 cu. ft. 0.5% 1,000 GPM 100,000 cu. ft. 1.0% 500 GPM 50,000 cu. ft. Solution flow and critical application rate using the Iowa formula
Capabilities Of A 5.0 GPM System Class B Attack Capability % SolutionAttack Capability 1% 500 GPM 4,980 sq. ft. 3% 166 GPM 1,660 sq. ft. 6% 87 GPM 830 sq. ft. Solution flow and critical application rate on Hydrocarbon @ 0.10gpm / sq ft
FoamPro Model 3012 • Ideal applications: • Municipal pumpers • Wildland pumpers • Marine and shipboard • Dual foam systems • Compressed Air Foam Systems • Treats up to: • 2400 gpm @ 0.5% • 1200 gpm @ 1.0%
Capabilities Of A 12.0 GPM System Class A Attack Capability % SolutionAttack Capability 0.2% 6,000 GPM 600,000 cu. ft. 0.5% 2,400 GPM 240,000 cu. ft. 1.0% 1,200 GPM 120,000 cu. ft. Solution flow and critical application rate using the Iowa formula
Capabilities Of A 12.0 GPM System Class B Attack Capability % SolutionAttack Capability 1.0% 1,200 GPM 12,000 sq. ft. 3.0% 400 GPM 4,000 sq. ft. 6.0% 200 GPM 2,000 sq. ft. Solution flow and critical application rate on Hydrocarbon @ 0.10 gpm / sq ft
AccuMax Single Point Systems • Ideal applications: • Industrial • Municipal pumpers • Airport rescue • Aerial apparatus • Compressed Air Foam Systems • Treats up to: • 10,000 gpm @ 3.0% • 5,000 gpm @ 6.0%
AccuMax Single Point Injection Digital Display Control Foam Tank Line Strainer Water Tank Check Valves Flowmeter Multiple Discharges Water Pump
Determine Flowmeter Requirements Size Max Accuracy Max Operating Tee Flow RangeFlow Range 1-1/2x1" 5 - 110 gpm 3 - 145 gpm 1-1/2" 10 - 320 gpm 3 - 380 gpm 2" 15 - 520 gpm 5 - 625 gpm 2-1/2" 20 - 750 gpm 8 - 900 gpm 3" 30 - 1150 gpm 12 -1380 gpm 4" 55 - 1980 gpm 20 - 2380 gpm 6" ** 70 - 2800 gpm 30 - 3300 gpm 8" ** 120 - 4800gpm50 - 5600 gpm ** Electromagnetic flowmeter
AccuMax Multi-Point Systems • Microprocessor Control • On-demand multi-point foam injection at each discharge • Unmatched accuracy across full performance range • Edwards Rotary Gear Pumps • 40, 60, 90, 120, 150 & 300 GPM Models • All bronze construction • Use Multiple Foam Sources • Foam tank or outboard pickup
AccuMax Multi-Point Systems • Superior Performance • No flow restrictions • Not affected by external factors • Calibration And Testing • Easy, fast, reuse the foam • Applications Include: • Industrial Apparatus, Marine
AccuMax Multi-Point Systems Operations • Master Control • Provides total system control and performance information • Advanced self-diagnostics • Individual Line Control • Each allows plain water or choice of injection percentage • Displays line performance along with water & foam totals • Digital Displays • Simple push button control • Ultra-bright LED readout
Plumbing Suggestions • 1-1/2" or 2" Flowmeter tee • One or two preconnects and booster lines • 2-1/2" or 3" Flowmeter tee • Two to three preconnects, 2-1/2" discharge and supplemental feed to deck gun • 4" Flowmeter tee • Large waterway flow i.e. preconnects, multiple 2-1/2" discharges, deck guns and/or aerial waterway
FoamPro Options • Manual Concentrate Management System * • Controls Tank A and Tank B with manual flush • Electronic Concentrate Management system * • Controls Tank A and Tank B with automatic flush • MultiFlo Interface * • Digital display of individual water flows, up to 4 discharges • Dual Injection Selector * • Allows for two separate injection points • Advanced Feature Controller * • Offers “Auto-On” Programming *Not Available on 1600 Series or AccuMax Multi-Point Systems
FoamPro Options(cont.) • Poly Foam Tanks • 5, 12 and 20 gallon • Main Waterway Check Valves • 1-1/2", 2", 2-1/2", 3", and 4" NPT, BSP, and Victalulic • Stainless Steel Manifold • 1-1/2", 2", 2-1/2", 3", and 4" Victaulic • Solid State Contactor • Offers higher surge protection than solenoids • Remote Start/Stop Switch • Allows driver to activate for pump and roll operations • System Placards • Schematic and rating
AccuMax Multi-Point Options • Low Flow • Manual Override • Pressure Readout at Each Discharge • High Pressure Injection (300 PSI) • Hydraulic Pump Configurations
Power-Fill • Improved Safety • No injuries from climbing on top of vehicles or lifting foam containers • Increased Efficiency • Accomplish task faster with fewer personnel • Added Economy • Purchase concentrate in larger containers for less cost • Two Models • Greater flexibility
D.C. Model • On-Board System • Pre-plumbed for fast, easy operation • Easy To Use • Microprocessor control • Push button activation • Automatic shut-off • Manual override • Heavy Duty Pump • Up to 12 GPM • 12 volt ½ hp motor • 24 volt available • Excellent drafting • Handles all viscosities
A.C. Model • Portable System • Easily moved to apparatus • Pre-plumbed piping • Simple Operation • Full tank indicator • Momentary switch • Heavy Duty Pump • Up to 18 GPM • 110 volt ½ hp motor • Excellent drafting • GFI protected • Handles all viscosities
Some Friendly Advice • Define your needs • Immediate • Life of the vehicle • Thoroughly check out all of the systems being considered • What the system will and will not do • Check with those who have experience • Consult with more than one reliable source