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Types of Concentrates (Water Additives). Not to be mistaken for Class A concentrate. Foam Concentrate - Water Additives. Wetting agents Class A foam concentrate Class A Foam Class B foam concentrate Protein & Film Forming Fluoroprotein (FFFP) Aqueous Film Forming Foams (AFFF) - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Types of ConcentratesTypes of Concentrates(Water Additives)(Water Additives)
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Foam Concentrate - Water AdditivesFoam Concentrate - Water Additives
• Wetting agents
• Class A foam concentrate– Class A Foam
• Class B foam concentrate– Protein & Film Forming Fluoroprotein (FFFP)– Aqueous Film Forming Foams (AFFF)– Alcohol Resistant-AFFF (AR-AFFF)
• Emulsifiers / Spill response agents
• Gels
Not to be mistaken for Class A concentrate
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• Class A foam (Proportioned 0.1-1.0%) – Wood, paper, tires, any Class A combustible – Effective in initial attack, overhaul, mop-up and
exposure protection– Does NOT affect application rates or manpower
requirements
• Class B foam (Proportioned 1.0-6.0%) – Hydrocarbons and polar solvents
• Emulsifier/Spill response agent (Various rates)
– “Fuel neutralizer” and hydrocarbon recovery• Gel (Various rates)
– Exposure protection
Concentrate UsageConcentrate Usage
Class A FoamClass A Foam
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Finished foam adjusted by concentrate percentage using the proportioner
Wet 0.2%
Fluid 0.5%
Dry 1.0%
Overhaul
Initial Attack
Exposure
Class A Foam CharacteristicsClass A Foam Characteristics
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Small bubble structure and quick drain time
Wet Foam At 0.2% - OverhaulWet Foam At 0.2% - Overhaul
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Medium bubble structure and slower drain time
Fluid Foam At 0.5% - Initial AttackFluid Foam At 0.5% - Initial Attack
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Produces a dry foam blanket with a very slow drain time
Dry Foam At 1.0%Dry Foam At 1.0%Exposure Protection - Long LastingExposure Protection - Long Lasting
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Foam PropertiesFoam Properties
• Expansion ratio– Volume of finished foam to volume of foam
solution
– Hose-end appliance dictates expansion ratio– Based on amount of air introduced
– Low Expansion 1:1 - 20:1– Medium Expansion 20:1 - 200:1– High Expansion 200:1 +
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Exterior Low Expansion ApplicationExterior Low Expansion Application
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Medium Expansion FoamMedium Expansion Foam
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Flowing down a hillside
High expansion generator
High Expansion FoamHigh Expansion Foam
The Value Of Using Class A FoamThe Value Of Using Class A Foam
Improves Fire Fighting Improves Fire Fighting EffectivenessEffectiveness
By 2 To 4 TimesBy 2 To 4 Times
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Salem TestsSalem TestsFire Engineering, February 1993Fire Engineering, February 1993
• Temperature drop from 1,000° F to 212° F, at a four foot level
0
50
100
150
200
250
Seconds
Water
CAFS
Foam
Water: 223 Seconds
Foam: 103 Seconds
CAFS: 39 Seconds
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• Crib burn - controlled test conditions– Class A foam vs. plain water– 40% less solution than plain water– 43% less extinguishing effort than with plain water
(extinguishing agent volume x time to extinguish)
• Conclusion– Reduced exposure to hostile environments and
improved fire fighter safety
Dr. Holger de Vries (Germany) Dr. Holger de Vries (Germany) Fire Chief Magazine, August 1999Fire Chief Magazine, August 1999
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Palmdale StudyPalmdale Study Fire Chief Magazine, August 2001Fire Chief Magazine, August 2001
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• L.A. County Fire Dept. scientifically conducted tests to compare effectiveness of:– Plain water– Foam solution– Compressed air foam
• Temperature readings obtained via wall and ceiling mounted thermocouples at one foot increments
Palmdale StudyPalmdale Study
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• Three identical 1100 sq./ft. homes and contents
Palmdale StudyPalmdale Study
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Critical Application RateCritical Application Rate
• The IOWA formula was used to calculate flow rate
= GPMCubic Feet Involved100
= 919,075100
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Knockdown Time ResultsKnockdown Time Results
Water
Foam
CAFS
Water: 50 seconds
Foam: 25 seconds
50% better than water
CAFS: 11 seconds
78% better than water
66% better than foam
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Gallons Required To KnockdownGallons Required To Knockdown
Water
Foam
CAFS
Water: 73 gallons
Foam: 44 gallons
40% better than water
CAFS: 16 gallons
79% better than water
64% better than foam
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Total Gallons UsedTotal Gallons Used
Water
Foam
CAFS
Water: 320 gallons
Foam: 95 gallons
71% better than water
CAFS: 45 gallons
86% better than water
53% better than foam
After 225 gallons, IC ordered foam to aid overhaul
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Time To Cool: 600Time To Cool: 600°F°F To 200 To 200°F°F
Water
FoamCAFS
Water: 6:03 min
Foam: 1:45 min
71% better than water
CAFS: 1:28 min
76% better than water
17% better than foam
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Total Foam Concentrate UsedTotal Foam Concentrate Used
Foam
CAFS
Concentrate Cost:
$15/gal
Foam Solution: 31 oz = $3.63
CAFS: 5.8 oz = $0.68
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What These Tests ProveWhat These Tests Prove
• Naturally aspirated foam (NAF) beats water– Time to knockdown– Gallons to knockdown– Total water used– Cooling
• Compressed Air Foam beats NAF - in all categories
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Why Does Foam Work?Why Does Foam Work?
• Smaller droplets – faster heat absorbtion
• Reduces surface tension – penetrates and wets fuel
• Foam blanket – provides protection
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Surface tension causes water to bead up on fuel…
Water And Class A ConcentrateWater And Class A Concentrate
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Add Class A foam to plain
water…solution
spreads and penetrates the
fuel…
Water And Class A ConcentrateWater And Class A Concentrate
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Chance of rekindle lessens with Class A solution
Water And Class A ConcentrateWater And Class A Concentrate
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Give It A TryGive It A Try
• Place a small drop of plain water on piece of corrugated cardboard (Note: it maintains beaded shape, caused by surface tension)
• Place a small drop of soapy water next to it (soap is a surfactant similar to Class A)
• Which would provide better extinguishment and have less runoff?
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Water
Foam
CAFS
Why Use Water Additives?Why Use Water Additives?
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Class A Foam ApplicationsClass A Foam Applications
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Fire Reported!Fire Reported!
• 1890’s brick schoolhouse– 4 miles outside
of town– No hydrants
• First pumper on scene– 6 minute
response– 750 gallons of
water– FoamPro 2001
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Fire Knocked Down!Fire Knocked Down!
• Initial attack– 2-1/2” line– 328 gpm– 0.5% Class A
foam
• Knockdown– 6 seconds– 33 gallons of water– 0.17 gallons of Class A foam concentrate
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Water:– 750 gpm supplied by:
– Two 2-1/2” – Two 1-3/4”
– No effect
Tire FireClass A Foam
Class A foam:– 60 gpm @ 0.5%– Medium expansion– 20 minute knockdown
Tire FirePlain Water
Effectiveness On Tire FiresEffectiveness On Tire Fires
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Class A foam attack - 125 gpm at 0.5%
Fully Involved Garage!Fully Involved Garage!
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Garage After 35 Second AttackGarage After 35 Second Attack
NOTE: Lack of smoke; ability of Class A foam to bond with carbon
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• 200' x 24' x 35' wood frame structure• Attack with single 1 ½" CAFS line with 1" tip• Approximately 50 gpm, 20 cfm at 0.5%
Structural – Exterior AttackStructural – Exterior Attack
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Exposure on left protected with foam
CAFS attack begins
Structural – Exterior AttackStructural – Exterior Attack
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CAFS attack continues
Structural – Exterior AttackStructural – Exterior Attack
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Exterior Structure Attack with Low Exterior Structure Attack with Low Expansion CAFS streamExpansion CAFS stream
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• Improves firefighter safety
• Increases efficiency of plain water 2 to 4 times
• Faster fire knockdown• Reduces heat rapidly• Reduces property
damage
• Reduces overhaul• Fewer rekindles• Exposure protection• Preserves evidence• Faster cleanup• Reduces on scene
time
Benefits Of Class A Foam Benefits Of Class A Foam To The DepartmentTo The Department
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Points To PonderPoints To Ponder• Immediately reduce your fire losses by 50 to
75% … just by implementing Class A foam or CAFS.
• What other initiative would have as significant an impact for your department?
• If this is not a top priority for your department, why not?
Class B Foam & EmulsifiersClass B Foam & Emulsifiers
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• Designed to form a film and seal vapors• Applied at 1%, 3%, or 6% per foam
manufacturer• Polar solvents require alcohol resistant (AR)
foam• Multi-use foam can be used on both
– Concentration ratios are 1%x3%, 3%x3%, and 3%x6% (second percentage for polar solvents)
Class B FoamClass B Foam
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Fuel must be contained to form film
Class B FoamClass B Foam
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• Training
• Real life– If no containment:
– No film forming seal– Then alternatives are:
– Class A foam– Emulsifiers
Containment ChallengesContainment Challenges
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Types Of Class B ConcentrateTypes Of Class B Concentrate
• Film Forming FluoroProtein (FFFP)• Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF)• Alcohol Resistant-Aqueous Film Forming
Foam (AR-AFFF)
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• Capabilities:– Biodegradable
– Excellent fuel shedding
– Long lasting foam blanket and high burn-back resistance
• Limitations:– Requires aspiration
– Used at ratios 3% or 6%
– Poor at flowing and wetting
(messy and smelly)
Film Forming FluoroProteinFilm Forming FluoroProtein(FFFP)(FFFP)
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• Capabilities:– Does not require specialized delivery equipment– Fluid foam that spreads across the fuel surface– Quick knockdown– Long shelf life in original sealed container (unopened)
• Limitations:– Fast drain time– Limited burn-back resistance– May be hazardous– Storage and shelf-life once original container is opened– Use only on hydrocarbons at 1%, 3% or 6% ratios
Aqueous Film Forming FoamAqueous Film Forming Foam(AFFF)(AFFF)
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Alcohol Resistant-AqueousAlcohol Resistant-AqueousFilm Forming FoamFilm Forming Foam
(AR-AFFF)(AR-AFFF)• Capabilities:
– Multi-use fuels (Hydrocarbons/Polar Solvents)– Excellent burn-back resistance and stable foam blanket– Long shelf life in original sealed container (unopened)
• Limitations:– Does not require aeration delivery equipment– Viscous liquid difficult to premix– May be hazardous– Storage and shelf-life once original container is opened– Used at 3% and 6% ratios
(Multi-use 1%x3%, 3%x3% or 3%x6%)
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What To Consider -“B” ConcentratesWhat To Consider -“B” Concentrates
• Cost of solution vs. concentrate– Your application – hydrocarbon or polar solvent
• Shipping, storage and handling– Significant logistics improvement with lower ratios– Given storage capacity - added protection
• Mutual aid• Proportioning system
– Higher concentration ratios require larger systems– Lower concentration ratios require high accuracy
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Do NotDo Not Mix Class A & B Foam Mix Class A & B Foam
• Result of mixed foam (in strainer)
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Emulsifiers / Spill Response AgentsEmulsifiers / Spill Response Agents
• Capabilities:– Non-toxic and biodegradable– Long term vapor suppression– Aids in hydrocarbon recovery
• Limitations:– Limited extinguishing potential– Application rates vary with products-high cost– Application by volume not by percentage– Not compatible with Polar Solvents– No approval process or recognized
performance standard
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GelGel
• Capabilities– Excellent insulator– Long term exposure protection
• Limitations– Limited extinguishing potential– High cost– May cause slippery work areas– Solution viscosity very high-most products require
hose end eductor – No approval process or recognized performance
standard
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Water AWet Water AClass A Foam AAFFF BAR-AFFF BFFFP & AR-FFFP BEmulsifier A
Gel A
CHARACTERISTICSExtinguishing
AgentFuel Class
UsageAbility to
WetAbility to
FoamAbility to Insulate
Affinity to Carbon
Indifferent to Carbon
Reacts with Fuel
Poor Average Excellent
Extinguishing Agent SynopsisExtinguishing Agent Synopsis