Post on 26-Mar-2015
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Ethanol…Ethanol…The New Hazard In TownThe New Hazard In Town
Part II: Foam Delivery
Bill Ballantyne
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What Municipal Fire Departments What Municipal Fire Departments Typically Prepare For…Typically Prepare For…
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Our Logic…Our Logic…
• 97% of the fires we encounter are Class A fuels – so carry Class A foam
• For the occasional Class B fire:– Use Class A at 1% - BUT know there is no
sealing capabilityor…
– Call in the local ARFF truck for mutual aidor…
– Let it burn
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With Ethanol That Logic No Longer AppliesWith Ethanol That Logic No Longer Applies
• Use Class A at 1% - BUT know there is no sealing capability– Class A foam does not work on Ethanol
• Call in the local ARFF truck for mutual aid– The ARFF truck only carries AFFF, which also
does not work on Ethanol
• Let it burn– Dept of Homeland Security has stated the need to
protect critical infrastructure…highways, bridges, railways, ports, etc.
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Which Means We Also Need To Prepare For…Which Means We Also Need To Prepare For…
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So What We Really Need Is…So What We Really Need Is…
• Class A capability for the majority (97%) of the fires we encounter
AND…
• AR-AFFF capability for Ethanol fires
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What WeWill Cover
WaterAdditives
ForEthanol
DevelopingA
Plan
TraditionalFoam Delivery
Systems
What’s New InFoam Delivery
Systems
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Water AdditivesFor Ethanol
Water AdditivesFor Ethanol
DefinitionsAnd
Concentrates
DefinitionsAnd
Concentrates
NFPAAccuracyStandards
NFPAAccuracyStandards
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Foam Concentrates - Water AdditivesFoam Concentrates - Water Additives
• Wetting Agents• Class A Foam• Class B Foam Concentrates
– Protein & Film Forming Fluoroprotein (FFFP)– Aqueous Film Forming Foams (AFFF)– Alcohol Resistant-AFFF (AR-AFFF)
• Emulsifiers / Spill Response Agents• Gels
The only concentrate effective on Ethanol fires
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Proportioning RatesProportioning Rates
• Ratio of concentrate to water
• Expressed as a percentage– 1.0% = 1 unit of concentrate to 99 units of
water– 3.0% = 3 units of concentrate to 97 units of
water– 0.5% = 0.5 unit of concentrate to 99.5 units of
water
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Common Proportioning RatesCommon Proportioning Rates
• Class A– 0.1% - 1.0%
• Class B– 1%, 3%, 6%– (1% x 3%), (3% x 6%), (3% x 3%)
(Hydrocarbons x Polar Solvent fuels)
• Emulsifiers / Gels– Varies by manufacturer / usage
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Do NotDo Not Mix Class A & B Concentrates Mix Class A & B Concentrates
• Result of mixed concentrates (in strainer)
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Water AdditivesFor Ethanol
DefinitionsAnd
Concentrates
NFPAAccuracyStandards
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• For proportioning rates equal or greater than 1%:– - 0% to + 30% or 1 percentage point, whichever is less
(21.10.2)• For proportioning rates less than 1%:
– - 0% to + 40% (21.10.1)
6%
30%30% 20%20% 10%10% 10%10% 20%20% 30%30%
3%
1%
- +40%40%
Lean Rich
Allowable Range:Allowable Range:
6%:6%: 6.0 – 7.0%6.0 – 7.0%
3%:3%: 3.0 - 3.9%3.0 - 3.9%
1%:1%: 1.0 – 1.3%1.0 – 1.3%
0.5%: 0.5 – 0.70%0.5%: 0.5 – 0.70%
0.2%: 0.2 – 0.28%0.2%: 0.2 – 0.28%
NFPA 1901 Now Requires…NFPA 1901 Now Requires…
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Why Is Accuracy So Important?Why Is Accuracy So Important?
• Performance– Ability to make wet, fluid or dry foam (Class A
foam)– Ability to richen for heavy rain (Class B foam)– Ability to seal (Class B foam)
• Logistics
• Cost
• Environmental Concerns (Class B)
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What Is The Cost Of Inaccuracy?What Is The Cost Of Inaccuracy?
• Let’s assume:– $20 per gallon for concentrate– 5,000 gallons per minute flow rate– 3% proportioning rate– 10% inaccuracy rate
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The Cost Of Inaccuracy Becomes:The Cost Of Inaccuracy Becomes:
• The logistics of wasted foam:– 15 extra gallons per minute– 900 extra gallons per hour– 9,000 extra gallons per 10 hours
• The cost of wasted foam:– $300 per minute– $18,000 per hour– $180,000 per 10 hours
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Let’s Look At BIG WATERLet’s Look At BIG WATER
• Now assume:– $20 per gallon for concentrate– 20,000 gallons per minute flow rate– 3% proportioning rate– 30% inaccuracy rate
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Now, The Cost Of Inaccuracy Now, The Cost Of Inaccuracy Becomes…Becomes…
• The logistics of wasted foam:– 180 extra gallons per minute– 10,800 extra gallons per hour– 108,000 extra gallons per 10 hours
• The cost of wasted foam:– $3,600 per minute– $216,000 per hour– $2,160,000 per 10 hours
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What Is The True Cost Of Your System?What Is The True Cost Of Your System?
$ Initial Cost
+ $ Ongoing Operational Costs
$ True Total Cost
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For Your ConsiderationFor Your Consideration
• Different Initial and Ongoing Operational Costs
• Different performance capabilities and limitations
• Equipped to consider the total picture
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DevelopingA
Plan
NFPA 11Application
Rates
DoingThe
Math
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Application RatesApplication Rates
• A measure of foam solution, applied per unit of time, per unit of total area– Typically expressed as GPM/Sq Ft– Or, LPM/Sq Meter
• Not to be confused with proportioning rate– Expressed as % concentration
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NFPA 11 Minimum Application RatesNFPA 11 Minimum Application Rates
SPILLFIRES
LOADINGRACKS
DIKEDAREAS
NONDIKEDAREAS
TANKFIRES
FULLSURFACE
SEALAREA
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Spill Fires – Loading RacksSpill Fires – Loading RacksNFPA 11 – 2005 (5.6.5.3.1)NFPA 11 – 2005 (5.6.5.3.1)
Minimum Application Rates GPM/SF LPM/SM
Hydrocarbons
AFFF/FFFP/AR(ATC) 0.10 4.1
Protein / Fluoroprotein 0.16 6.5
Alcohol / Polar Solvents
AR Concentrate (Typical) 0.10 – 0.16 4.1 – 6.5
Min Discharge Time 15 Min 15 Min
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Spill Fires – Diked AreasSpill Fires – Diked AreasNFPA 11 – 2005 (5.7.3.2)NFPA 11 – 2005 (5.7.3.2)
Minimum Application Rates GPM/SF LPM/SM
Hydrocarbons
Low Level Discharges 0.10 4.1
Foam Monitors 0.16 6.5
Polar Solvents 0.10 – 0.16 4.1 – 6.5
Min Discharge Time 20-30 Min 20-30 Min
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Spill Fires – Diked AreasSpill Fires – Diked AreasNFPA 11 – 2005 (5.7.3.2)NFPA 11 – 2005 (5.7.3.2)
Minimum Application Rates GPM/SF LPM/SM
Hydrocarbons
AFFF/FFFP/AR(ATC) 0.10 4.1
Protein / Fluoroprotein 0.16 6.5
Min Discharge Time 15 Min15 Min
Alcohol / Polar Solvents
AR Concentrates (Typical) 0.10 – 0.16 4.1 – 6.5
Min Discharge Time 30 Min 30 Min
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Spill Fires – Non Diked AreasSpill Fires – Non Diked AreasNFPA 11 – 2005 (5.8.2.2)NFPA 11 – 2005 (5.8.2.2)
Minimum Application Rates GPM/SF LPM/SM
Hydrocarbons
AFFF/FFFP/AR(ATC) 0.10 4.1
Protein / Fluoroprotein 0.16 6.5
Alcohol / Polar Solvents
AR Concentrate (Typical) 0.10 – 0.16 4.1 – 6.5
Min Discharge Time 15 Min 15 Min
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Tank Fires – Fixed Roof (Full Surface)Tank Fires – Fixed Roof (Full Surface)NFPA 11 – 2005 (5.2.5.2.2)NFPA 11 – 2005 (5.2.5.2.2)
Minimum Application Rates GPM/SF LPM/SM
Hydrocarbons
Type I & II Discharge Devices 0.10 4.1
Min Discharge Time – Type I 20-30 Min 20-30 Min
Min Discharge Time – Type II 30-55 Min 30-55 Min
Alcohol / Polar Solvents
Type I & II Discharge Devices 0.10 – 0.16 4.1 – 6.5
Min Discharge Time – Type I 20-30 Min 20-30 Min
Min Discharge Time – Type II 30-55 Min 30-55 Min
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Tank Fires – Full Surface (Type III)Tank Fires – Full Surface (Type III)NFPA 11 – 2005 (5.2.4.2.2)NFPA 11 – 2005 (5.2.4.2.2)
Minimum Application Rates GPM/SF LPM/SM
Hydrocarbons 0.16 6.5
Alcohol / Polar Solvents Refer To Listings Refer To Listings
Min Discharge Time
Flash Point Above 100 F 50 Min 50 Min
Flash Point Below 100 F 65 Min 65 Min
Crude Petroleum 65 Min 65 Min
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Tank Fires – Full Surface (Type III)Tank Fires – Full Surface (Type III)Over 60 foot diameter - RecommendedOver 60 foot diameter - Recommended
Minimum Application Rates GPM/SF LPM/SM
Up To 150 Foot Diameter 0.16 6.5
151 to 200 Foot Diameter 0.18 7.3
201 to 250 Foot Diameter 0.20 8.1
251 to 300 Foot Diameter 0.22 8.9
Over 300 Foot Diameter 0.25 1.0
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Tank Fires – Seal Area (Floating Type)Tank Fires – Seal Area (Floating Type)NFPA 11 – 2005 (5.2.4.2.2)NFPA 11 – 2005 (5.2.4.2.2)
Minimum Application Rates GPM/SF LPM/SM
Top Of Seal 0.30 12.2
Below Seal 0.50 20.4
Min Discharge Time
Top Of Seal 20 Min 20 Min
Below Seal 10 Min 10 Min
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NFPA 11 Standards Are MinimumsNFPA 11 Standards Are MinimumsDesign To SucceedDesign To Succeed
• Flow Rates– At least times 2 or more (especially with Ethanol)
• Flow Durations– Enough water and concentrate to flow at least 50%
longer than the time specified
• Bigger Is Better– One large nozzle generally is more effective than
several smaller ones of equal combined flow
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DevelopingA
Plan
NFPA 11Application
Rates
DoingThe
Math
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Example Pre-Plan (Spill Area)Example Pre-Plan (Spill Area)Water RequirementsWater Requirements
GPM/SF LPM/SM
Application Rate 0.16 6.5
Times Total Area (200’x100’) 20,000 1,858
Equals Solution Flow Rate 3,200 12,077
Times Minimum Flow Time 15 Min 15 Min
Equals Min Water Req’t 48,000 181,155
Flow at 0.25 GPM/SF 5,000 19,000
Minimum Water Requirement 75,000 285,000
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Example Pre-Plan (Spill Area)Example Pre-Plan (Spill Area)Water RequirementsWater Requirements
Pumping Distance 750’ 1,500’
Application Rate (GPM/SF) 0.25 0.25
Flow Rate (GPM) 5,000 5,000
Number Of Engines @ 1,500 GPM 4 8
Number Of 2.5” Supply Lines Required 20 20
Number Of 4” Supply Lines Required 8 8
Number Of 6” Supply Lines Required 4 4
Number Of 8” Supply Lines Required 2 2
Number Of 12” Supply Lines Required 1 1
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Example Pre-Plan (Spill Area)Example Pre-Plan (Spill Area)Foam RequirementsFoam Requirements
Flow Rate (GPM) 5,000 5,000 5,000
Total Water (Gallons) 75,000 75,000 75,000
Proportioning Rate 1% 3% 6%
Concentrate Rate (GPM) 50 150 300
Total Concentrate Required (Gallons) 750 2,250 4,500
5 Gallon Pails (Number Required) 150 450 900
55 Gallon Drums (Number Required) 14 41 82
300 Gallon Totes (Number Required) 3 8 15
6,000 Gallon Tanker (Number Required) 1 1 1
Required For Ethanol Fires
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Example Pre-Plan (Spill Area)Example Pre-Plan (Spill Area)Foam Usage RateFoam Usage Rate
Flow Rate (GPM) 5,000 5,000 5,000
Proportioning Rate 1% 3% 6%
Concentrate Rate (GPM) 50 150 300
5 Gallon Pails (Usage Rate) 6 sec 2 sec 1 sec
55 Gallon Drums (Usage Rate) 66 sec 22 sec 11 sec
300 Gallon Totes (Usage Rate) 6 min 2 min 1 min
6,000 Gallon Tanker (Usage Rate) 2 hrs 40 min 20 min
What Is Realistic
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Portable Pumps For Water SupplyPortable Pumps For Water Supply
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Foam Supply – 300 Gallon TotesFoam Supply – 300 Gallon Totes
Foam Pick-up Tubes
Or Stingers
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Foam Supply – 300 Gallon TotesFoam Supply – 300 Gallon TotesNote: Portable
Pumps
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Foam Supply – 300 Gallon TotesFoam Supply – 300 Gallon Totes
Note: Pre Plumbed Foam Concentrate Discharge Manifold
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Foam Supply - TankersFoam Supply - Tankers
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Tips For Sizing EquipmentTips For Sizing Equipment
• Something is not always better than nothing– The size of the hazard determines the requirements
• Size the system to the hazard and size the apparatus to the system– Not the other way around!
• NFPA standards are MINIMUM requirements– Design to succeed
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TraditionalFoam Delivery
Systems
PortableJet Ratio
Controllers
Truck MountedBalanced Pressure
Systems
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Jet Ratio Controllers (JRC’s)Jet Ratio Controllers (JRC’s)
• In-line Super Eductors• 60:40 Mix
– 60 parts water– 40 parts concentrate
• 1-1/2” In / 2-1/2” Out
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Jet Ratio Controller LayoutJet Ratio Controller Layout
2 – 1,500 GPM 5” Water Supply Lines
Foam Mix Injected Here
2-1/2” 60:40 Water/Foam Mix
Supply Line From JRC
Note: To make 3,000 GPM foam solution with 3% or 6% concentrate you may need 2
JRC’s feeding this nozzle!
Hot Tip!
When setting up – lay water supply first, then
foam supply.
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• Capabilities:– Can be fairly accurate at a single point– Inexpensive to purchase
• Limitations:– Labor intensive to operate– Narrow sweet spot
Jet Ratio Controllers (JRC’)Jet Ratio Controllers (JRC’)
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TraditionalFoam Delivery
Systems
PortableJet Ratio
Controllers
Truck MountedBalanced Pressure
Systems
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CheckValve
FoamTank
ConcentratePump
Metering Valve
Check Valve
Modified Venturi or Ratio Controller(one per discharge)
WaterPump
Pilot-OperatedBalance Valve
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Balanced Pressure Pump ProportionersBalanced Pressure Pump Proportioners
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Metering ValveMetering Valve
ADJUSTINGKNOB
POINTERPLUG
STEM
CONCENTRATEFLOW
TODISCHARGE
PROPORTIONER
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Balanced Pressure Pump SystemBalanced Pressure Pump SystemMetering/Shut-Off ValveMetering/Shut-Off Valve
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LOW PRESSURE AREA
SOLUTIONRECOVERY AREA
CONCENTRATE INLET
FLOW
BLENDING AREA
WATER FLOW
Ratio ControllerRatio Controller
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2” Modified Venturi Cut-Away2” Modified Venturi Cut-Away
Foam capabilities of 60 to 200 GPM
Water flow and pressure restrictions
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Balanced Pressure Pump SystemBalanced Pressure Pump SystemParts Cut-AwayParts Cut-Away
Ratio Controller (venturi) creates a pressure drop allowing the foam concentrate to be pumped into the water way
Metering/Shut-off valve sets amount of foam concentrate entering the system by percentage selected
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Duplex Pressure Gauge
Balanced Pressure Pump SystemBalanced Pressure Pump SystemPanel ControlsPanel Controls
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Balanced Pressure Pump SystemBalanced Pressure Pump SystemPlumbingPlumbing
Modified venturi or ratio flow controller (one required per
discharge)
Balanced Pressure Pump Compartment
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• Capabilities:– Foam concentrate flow to 300 GPM– Plumbed discharges capable of foam or water– Ability to vary foam concentrate % rates by discharge
• Limitations:– Water flow limits– Discharge pressure restriction– Installation– Calibration – Time / Concentrate– Medium sweet spot
Balanced Pressure Pump ProportionersBalanced Pressure Pump Proportioners
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What’s New InFoam Delivery
Systems
Truck MountedDirect Injection
Systems
Trailer MountedDirect Injection
Systems
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WaterTank
WaterPump
MultipleDischarges
3000 Series
Line Strainer
FoamSupply
Electronic DirectElectronic DirectInjection ProportionerInjection Proportioner
Check Valves
FlowMeter
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FoamPro AccuMaxFoamPro AccuMax• Multi Port Foam Injection Systems
– Choose foam solution or plain water– Control % rate at each discharge
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PipeSize Bal. Press.
(Max Acc) (Max Rng)
2" 60 - 200 15 - 520 5 - 625
2-1/2" 80 - 320 20 - 750 8 - 900
3" 150 - 625 30 - 1,150 12 - 1,380
4" 300 - 1,250 55 - 1,980 20 - 2,380
Flow RangeElectronic Direct Injection
No restriction permits maximum flow
Flow ComparisonFlow ComparisonBalance Pressure vs. Electronic Direct InjectionBalance Pressure vs. Electronic Direct Injection
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NewNew FoamPro AccuMax FoamPro AccuMax
• Models from 90 to 300 gpm• Use Multiple Foam Sources
– Foam tank or outboard pickup
• Calibration And Testing– Fast, easy, reuse the foam
• Use For– Industrial Apparatus, ARFF
Vehicles, Marine
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Shell Oil Truck With AccuMaxShell Oil Truck With AccuMax
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View Of Pump HouseView Of Pump House
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Installation Of AccuMax Line ControllersInstallation Of AccuMax Line Controllers
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Pump Panel With AccuMax ControllersPump Panel With AccuMax Controllers
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Saudi Electric CompanySaudi Electric Company
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Saudi Electric CompanySaudi Electric Company
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Direct Injection TechnologyDirect Injection Technology
• Does not recirculateconcentrate
• No flow restrictions• High accuracy• Wide performance range• Calibrate / test without consuming concentrate• Easy to install• Toward the high end of price range … initially
Standard Actual6%: 6.0 – 7.0% 6.0 – 6.12%
3%: 3.0 - 3.9% 3.0 – 3.06%
1%: 1.0 – 1.3% 1.0 – 1.02%
0.5%: 0.5 – 0.70% 0.5 – 0.51%
0.2%: 0.2 – 0.28% 0.2 – 0.204%
6%
30%30% 20%20% 10%10% 10%10% 20%20% 30%30%
3%
1%
- +40%40%
Lean Rich
- 0% / + 2%
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What’s New InFoam Delivery
Systems
Truck MountedDirect Injection
Systems
Trailer MountedDirect Injection
Systems
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Foam Trailer – AccuMax 3300Foam Trailer – AccuMax 3300
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Stingers and TotesStingers and Totes
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1 Master and 4 Line Controllers1 Master and 4 Line Controllers
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2 – 6” and 2 – 3” Supply Lines2 – 6” and 2 – 3” Supply Lines
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Feeding The ConcentrateFeeding The Concentrate
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Foam Trailer OperationsFoam Trailer Operations
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RTFC Training FacilityRTFC Training Facility
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3000 GPM Nozzle3000 GPM Nozzle
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Some Final CommentsSome Final Comments
• It’s one thing to develop a plan on paper… it’s another thing to practice it on the fire ground.
• Know for sure…– Safely supply foam solution (flow, distance, duration)
– Pumps– Hose– Nozzles– Proportioners– Concentrate– Manpower
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How To FundHow To Fund
• Grant Money– Fire Act– Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)
• Mutual Aid Initiative– Municipal Departments– Ethanol Refineries– Blending Terminals
• Capital Lease
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Questions / CommentsQuestions / Comments
Bill Ballantynebill.ballantyne@hypropumps.com
651-766-6308Download this presentation at:
www.foampro.com
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And Finally, Remember To Always:And Finally, Remember To Always:
Buckle Up!
Use Foam!
Be Safe!
Thank You!