The document describes a foam chamber used in low expansion foam fire protection systems for storage tanks. Key details:
- The foam chamber has a welded construction and vapor seal design to discharge foam at a controlled rate proportional to liquid flow.
- It is used to protect vertical fixed roof tanks from fires by applying an expanding foam blanket across the entire tank surface.
- Foam chambers are defined by NFPA standards as a Type II foam discharge outlet and are compatible with various foam proportioning systems.
- The model series comes in different sizes to discharge foam flows from 150 to 2400 liters per minute with working pressures from 2.8 to 7 kg/cm2.
The document describes a foam chamber used in low expansion foam fire protection systems for storage tanks. Key details:
- The foam chamber has a welded construction and vapor seal design to discharge foam at a controlled rate proportional to liquid flow.
- It is used to protect vertical fixed roof tanks from fires by applying an expanding foam blanket across the entire tank surface.
- Foam chambers are defined by NFPA standards as a Type II foam discharge outlet and are compatible with various foam proportioning systems.
- The model series comes in different sizes to discharge foam flows from 150 to 2400 liters per minute with working pressures from 2.8 to 7 kg/cm2.
The document describes a foam chamber used in low expansion foam fire protection systems for storage tanks. Key details:
- The foam chamber has a welded construction and vapor seal design to discharge foam at a controlled rate proportional to liquid flow.
- It is used to protect vertical fixed roof tanks from fires by applying an expanding foam blanket across the entire tank surface.
- Foam chambers are defined by NFPA standards as a Type II foam discharge outlet and are compatible with various foam proportioning systems.
- The model series comes in different sizes to discharge foam flows from 150 to 2400 liters per minute with working pressures from 2.8 to 7 kg/cm2.
The document describes a foam chamber used in low expansion foam fire protection systems for storage tanks. Key details:
- The foam chamber has a welded construction and vapor seal design to discharge foam at a controlled rate proportional to liquid flow.
- It is used to protect vertical fixed roof tanks from fires by applying an expanding foam blanket across the entire tank surface.
- Foam chambers are defined by NFPA standards as a Type II foam discharge outlet and are compatible with various foam proportioning systems.
- The model series comes in different sizes to discharge foam flows from 150 to 2400 liters per minute with working pressures from 2.8 to 7 kg/cm2.
FEATURES • Heavy duty welded construction with choice of Carbon Steel or Stainless Steel material • Frangible Glass Vapour Seal • Controlled Air Flow proportional to liquid flow for optimum foam quality and rupture of vapour seal in narrow pressure tolerances for increased reliability • Field replaceable orifice plate fitted with Foam Chamber
APPLICATION Foam Chamber is used in one of the most common application to protect vertical fixed roof (cone) liquid storage tanks, with or without internal floating roof with the low expansion foam system. The application of foam is on the basis that the risk comprises the total surface area of the fuel. The foam system design guidelines generally used are in accordance with NFPA-11, standard. Foam chambers are defined by NFPA-11 as Type II discharge outlets for delivering the foam to the surface of a flammable liquid. The Foam Chambers are widely used with the Inline Foam Inductor, Balance Pressure Foam Proportioning system, Bladder Tank Proportioner or Foam Tender.
SPECIFICATION Foam Chamber is an air aspirating foam discharge device, covering wide range of flow from 150 to 2400 litres per minute at 2.8 to 7 kg/sq.cm. inlet pressure. The Foam Chamber contains a vapour seal to prevent the entry of vapour into the foam chamber and the foam solution pipe. Each foam chamber is supplied with an orifice plate, designed for the required flow TECHNICAL DATA and inlet pressure. The orifice is field replaceable in the event Model Refer Table of change in design parameters. Inlet Size 65, 80, 100, 150 NB The foam is produced by introducing air into the foam solution Min. 2.8kg/cm² (40 PSI) stream. The inlet of foam chamber is designed to create venturi Working Pressure Max. 7kg/cm² (100 PSI) jet which draws air into the foam solution stream. The air is Foam Proportioning 3% or 6% AFFF drawn into the foam solution through the holes located on the foam chamber covered with stainless steel screen to exclude Flange Connection ANSI B16.5 Class 150# nesting birds and insects. The aerated foam is directed into the 65 NB - 34.5kg Weight deflector for the gentle application of the expanded foam. The 80 NB - 49.5kg (Approx.) 100 NB - 72.0kg deflectors are available in different models. 0.7 to 1.75 Kg/sq.cm. On removal of cover plate from the top of the chamber allows Vapour Seal Rapture (10 PSI to 25 PSI) the system to be tested and to draw a sample of the expanded Pressure Running water/ water foam solution foam, without removing the vapour seal or disconnecting the pressure at inlet of Foam Chamber foam chamber from the tank. Frangible glass bursting disc Maximum Permissable Back 0.07 Kg/sq.cm. (1.0 PSI) (vapour seal) can be replaced by easily. Pressure On Vapour Seal The vapour seal is designed to rupture within 0.7 to 1.75 Kg/ Vapour Seal Glass sq.cm. (10 to 25 PSI) pressure at inlet flange of Foam Chamber, Deflector Solid or Split Deflector as required by NFPA, UL & FM standard. The vapour seal will Finish Red RAL 3000 withstand maximum back pressure of 0.07 Kg/sq.cm. Bar (1.0 • Model & Size PSI) or equal to 686mm of water column as specified by API • Flow & Pressure at inlet of each for welded storage tank. If the requirement exceeds 0.07 Kg/ Foam Chamber sq.cm. Bar (1.0 PSI) as in case of nitrogen blanketing system, Ordering Information • Inlet, outlet flange specification then this equipment may not be suitable. The vapour seal is • Type of Deflector frangible glass. The vapour seal is supplied with holder and • Foam concentrate used • Tank number / Tag number for spares it can be with or without holder. The ‘O’ ring used for seal are Nitride rubber and optional Viton for polar solvent. *NOTE: AFFF 6% Proportioning is FM Approved only.
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www.naffco.com 87 SYSTEM DESIGN REQUIREMENT The NFPA-11, a standard for low expansion foam, provides The air screen is to be inspected periodically for the obstruction the essential requirement of an appropriate designed foam of air inlet holes. If any obstruction is noticed, remove the pouring system, which are identified and outlined as below: same and flush if necessary. It is recommended to have The Foam Deflector is used with the Foam Chamber. regular maintenance programme to inspect the Vapour Seal Chamber discharge area and deflector for possible deposit or The aerated foam from the Foam Chamber is directed in to the obstruction. deflector for the gentle application of the expanded foam. The deflector reduces the expanded foam velocity and allows the foam to slide down the tank wall. CAUTION Do not install Foam chambers on pressured storage tanks (Inert (A) Number of Foam Chamber: gas blanketed tanks) and storage tanks containing product The number of foam chambers required is determined which attack the foam chamber standard construction material. by the tank diameter. Where two or more foam chambers Maximum permissible back pressure on vapour seal is 0.07 Kg/ are required, they shall be spaced equally around the tank sq.cm.2 (1.0 PSI) periphery and each Foam Chamber shall be sized to deliver foam at an approximately same rate. Please refer graph to select the unit that will provide the required minimum foam *NOTES: solution application rate at the available operating pressure of • A provision is to be made for pressure gauge mounting at inlet of foam the Foam Chamber. chamber, which may be plugged after successful commissioning of For minimum number of Foam Chamber requirement, kindly the system. This will help to analyse the system while commissioning. • Refer to the individual foam listing for operating limitation with each follow the recommendations as per NFPA OISD/TAC or as per foam concentrate and foam chamber. the governmental codes or ordinances wherever applicable • Listings, Approvals and/or Certifications for NAFFCO foam concentrate and/or equipment are valid only when used with other NAFFCO foam (B) Minimum Foam Solution Application Rate: concentrates or equipment in a manner as outlined in the applicable The minimum foam solution application rate is the rate at which Listing, Approval and/or Certification the water and foam concentrate in correctly proportioned ratio should be delivered to the surface of a storage tank under protection to control and extinguish the fire. For minimum application rate requirement, follow the recommendations as per NFPA/OISD/ TAC or governmental codes or ordinances wherever applicable.
TESTING & MAINTENANCE
Qualified and trained person must commission the system. After few initial successful tests, an authorized person must be trained to perform inspection and testing of the system. It is recommended to carry out physical inspection of the system regularly. The system must be fully tested at least once in a year or in accordance with applicable NFPA/OISD/TAC standards or in accordance with standards of the organization having local jurisdiction. Do not turn off the system or any valve to make repair or test the system, without placing a roving Fire Patrol in the area covered by the system. The Patrol should continue until the system is put back in service. Also inform the local security guard and control alarm station, so as to avoid false alarm. Each system is to be flushed properly. The vapour seal must be replaced if the system has been operated. Normal testing of the chamber can be carried out by removing the cover plate from the top of the chamber. This allows the system to draw a sample of the expanded foam without removing the vapour seal or disconnecting the Foam Chamber from the tank.
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*NOTES: 150 NB Foam Chamber not included in UL Listing.
DIMENSIONS INLET SIZE (F1) OUTLET SIZE (F2) A B C 65 NB 100 NB 756 600 175 80 NB 150 NB 1793 908 225 100 NB 200 NB 1221 996 275 150 NB 250 NB 1241 1000 275
PARTLIST MATERIAL SPECIFICATION ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION NF-FC/NF-FCR NF-FCSS 1 Orifice Assembly Stainless Steel Stainless Steel 2 Inlet Flange Steel Stainless Steel 3 Strainer Assembly Stainless Steel Stainless Steel 4 Foam Making Chamber Steel Pipe SS Pipe 5 Foam Chamber Steel Stainless Steel 6 Inspection Cover Steel Stainless Steel 7 Discharge Pipe Steel Pipe SS Pipe 8 Outlet Flange Steel Stainless Steel 9 Vapour Seal Assembly Glass Glass *NOTES: • Pipes used are ERW (Seamless Pipe are optional) • Foam chambers are open to atmosphere & do not have internal shutoff device,hence no hydrotest is offered during inspection. • Listings, Approvals and/or Certifications for NAFFCO foam concentrate and/or equipment are valid only when used with other NAFFCO foam concentrates or equipment in a manner as outlined in the applicable Listing, Approval and/or Certification
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www.naffco.com 89 TYPICAL INSTALLATION OF FOAM CHAMBER WITH STUD FLANGED SPLIT DEFLECTOR
*NOTE: Stud Mounting Pad with gasket & split deflector are optional items. To be ordered separately.
TANK CUTOUT FOR MOUNTING OF SPLIT DEFLECTOR
HOLE DIAMETER MODEL NO RØ PCD NUMBER OF HOLES Ø-D’ NF-FC65 / NF-FCSS65 114 191 19 4 NF-FC80 / NF-FCSS80 168 241 22 4 NF-FC100 / NF-FCSS100 219 298 22 8 NF-FCR150 276 362 25 12
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90 www.naffco.com TYPICAL INSTALLATION OF FOAM CHAMBER WITH STUD FLANGED TANK NOZZLE AND SOLID DEFLECTOR
GLASS VAPOUR SEAL
WITH HOLDER (STANDARD SUPPLY)
*NOTES: • Above dimensions are general guidelines only. The system designer can adopt the dimensions as per NFPA/TAC/OISD or as per the governing rules & ordinance having local jurdiction. • Tank Nozzle nut bolts & gasket are optional to be ordered separately. • Split deflector Model SD and solid deflector Model FD is standard supply in carbon steel material and optional in stainless steel.
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www.naffco.com 91 PRESSURE VS FLOW PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTIC
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