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DATA SHEET MCS TYPE B

#FM010
FOAM MAKER & FOAM CHAMBER
n Description Air is drawn into the foam maker through a series of
The MCS Type B Foam Maker and Foam Chamber is annular holes located around the integral foam maker.
To prevent obstruction, the air inlet holes are protected
designed to introduce expanded foam directly onto the
by a stainless steel screen selected with a perforation
surface of a flammable or combustible liquid for fire ex-
tinguishment and/or vapor suppression. Classified as a size designed to exclude most known nesting birds and
insects. The open area of the screen is designed to be
Type II discharge device in accordance with NFPA Stan-
not less than the total area of the foam maker air inlet
dard 11, foam chambers deliver low expansion foam di-
rectly onto the fuel surface with a minimum of foam sub- holes.
mergence and fuel agitation. Minimizing submergence
The aerated foam solution then passes through a series
and agitation, increases the effectiveness of the foam
blanket, resulting in more efficient operation, and supe- of precisely designed mechanical agitation devices which
maximize foam expansion, and enhance drainage time.
rior extinguishing capabilities. Foam chambers have the
The expanded foam then passes into the foam chamber
added advantage of directing all their flow directly onto
the product surface regardless of weather conditions, body which is designed to further enhance expansion,
and reduce the velocity of the foam stream prior to dis-
for the most effective utilization of foam resources. Foam
charge onto the product surface.
chambers have a long history of timely and safe control
of numerous incidents.
The foam chamber is fitted with a frangible vapor seal
located just upstream of the discharge pipe connected
Foam chambers are compatible with all types of foam
concentrate; protein, fluoroprotein, AFFF, and AR-AFFF. to the storage tank. The vapor seal prevents the es-
cape of product vapors to atmosphere and/or foam sys-
They are generally installed on the side wall of vertical
tem piping. The exclusive location of the vapor seal in
storage tanks above the maximum product level. Pip-
ing coupled to the unit can be linked to a fixed foam the discharge piping, also prevents the escape of prod-
uct into the foam chamber in the event of an overfill situ-
proportioning system, or terminated a safe distance from
ation.
the tank, where foam solution can be delivered via mo-
bile fire apparatus or portable foam proportioning equip-
The flow of expanded foam ruptures the vapor seal at a
ment.
predetermined pressure, allowing the foam to enter the
tank. As the foam exits the foam chamber, it impacts
n Features the deflector which is designed to direct the flow against
• Four Sizes the wall of the tank to reduce the amount of foam sub-
• Superior Foam Quality mergence into the product, as well as dispersing it to
• 25% Lower Operating Pressure each side for more complete coverage.
• Tool Free Maintenance
• Corrosion Resistant Polyester Finish n Approvals and Listings
• Remote Vapor Leakage Detection Capability • U.L. Listed

n Operation n Specifications
MCS Type B Foam Chambers produce foam by intro- The entire assembly shall consist of the foam chamber
ducing air into the foam solution stream. Foam solution body with integral foam maker, factory installed integral
can be delivered to the foam chamber in a variety of venturi stylejet, deflector, deflector mounting hardware,
ways as previously noted. The inlet of the foam maker and gaskets. A lifting lug designed to support the weight
is fitted with a factory installed high efficiency venturi jet of the assembly shall be provided. Incorporated into
which is designed to draw air into the foam solution the foam maker body shall be a plugged connection to
stream. The high efficiency jet produces superior qual- allow the access and/or attachment of vapor detection
ity foam, and results in operating pressures 25% lower equipment to detect the level of vapors within the foam
than previously possible, now as low as 30 PSI (2.1 bar). maker body. The foam deflector shall be available in
Lower operating pressure means foam solution piping split or shallow configurations, and shall be suitable for
can be smaller, resulting in lower installed cost. welding or bolting. The foam chamber body shall con-

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tain a frangible vapor seal positioned to prevent con- n Selection
densation and product vapors from entering the foam
MCS Type B Foam Makers and Foam Chambers are
chamber body. The vapor seal shall be designed to rup-
available in four sizes to suit most requirements. Refer
ture between 10 and 25 PSI (0.7 to 1.7 bar) at the inlet to the National Foam Engineering Manual, and the ap-
connection, and be removable without the use of tools.
plicable design standards and local codes to determine
The vapor seal shall be fully self contained cartridge
the required flow rate for the application. Refer to the
design, and shall not require adhesives, sealants, or capacity charts in Figure 2, and select the size of the
loose gaskets to accomplish sealing. Access to the fran-
unit that contains the desired flow rate within the shaded
gible vapor seal shall be accomplished through a re-
area. If the flow rate falls within the range of more than
movable top cover, without the use of tools or the need one unit, either size may be utilized. The size of the
to remove retaining nuts. All nuts shall be designed to
orifice is based on the flow and pressure parameters
be captive to prevent loss.
determined by the designer. Generally, the higher the
operating pressure, the better the quality of the foam
All cover and vapor seal retaining hardware shall con-
produced. The better the foam quality, the more effi-
sist of stainless steel studs with brass nuts to resist gall-
cient the operation. Therefore, it is beneficial to utilize
ing, seizing, and corrosion. All carbon steel parts shall the highest operating pressure economically feasible.
be abrasive blasted and coated with a fused polyester
Specify flow rate and inlet pressure when ordering.
powder finish.
Deflectors are available in split or shallow configurations.
The foam maker and foam chamber shall be U.L. Listed
The split deflector is designed to accommodate most
for operation as low as 30 PSI (2.1 bar).
installations, and can be installed from outside the tank.
Shallow deflectors are intended for use when the tank is
It shall be possible to test the foam maker and foam
fitted with a floating roof which may pass over the de-
chamber assembly by removing the lid. Testing shall be
flector, minimizing possible damage to the roof seals.
accomplished with the vapor seal installed, and without Shallow deflectors must be installed from inside the tank.
damaging the seal. During testing the vapor seal shall
All Deflector mounting hardware is included.
prevent test solution from entering the storage tank. No
external sealing devices shall be necessary to accom-
plish testing. A drain shall be provided in the bottom of n Ordering information
the foam chamber to allow draining test solution. The SIZE SPLIT DEFLECTOR SHALLOW DEFLECTOR
drain shall be operable without tools, and shall not be MCS-9 ...... 1253-1651-2 .............. 1253-1651-3
threaded. MCS-17 .... 1253-2651-2 .............. 1253-2651-3
MCS-33 .... 1253-3651-2 .............. 1253-3651-3
n Interchangeability MCS-55 .... 1253-4561-2 .............. 1253-4651-3
MCS Type B Foam Makers and Foam Chambers are
dimensionally equivalent to prior Model MCS and MCS When ordering please supply the following information:
Type A Foam Makers and Foam Chambers. All cus- Tank identification; Tank size and type; Product being
tomer connection points are identical, eliminating the stored; Flow and inlet pressure at each foam chamber;
need for piping modifications when replacing earlier ver- Deflector type; Foam concentrate type and percentage
sions. Orifice plates and vapor seals from previous of concentration.
models are not compatible with MCS Type B.

Fig. 1 Foam Chamber Selection Guide

Based on Cone Roof Tanks 0.10 GPM/SQ. FT. (4.1 L/MIN/SQ.M.) Application Rate
THREE FOUR FIVE SIX
(bar) PSI
(6.9) 100
ONE CHAMBER TWO CHAMBERS CHAMBERS CHAMBERS CHAMBERS CHAMBERS
MCS-9 MCS-17
FOAM MAKER OPERATING PRESSURE

(6.2) 90

MCS-17
(5.5) 80

MCS-33 MCS-33 MCS-33 MCS-33 MCS-33 MCS-33

(4.8) 70

(4.1) 60

(3.5) 50

(2.8) 40

30
MCS-55 MCS-55 MCS-55 MCS-55 MCS-55 MCS-55
(2.1)

FEET 30
9.1 40
12.2 50
15.2 60
18.3 70
21.3 80
24.4 80
24.4 90
27.4 100
30.5 110
33.5 120
36.6 120
36.6 130
39.6 140
42.7 140
42.7 150
45.7 160
48.8 160
48.8 170
51.8 180
54.9 180
54.9 190
57.9 200
61
METERS

Tank Diameter

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n Materials of Construction
Body ................................................... Carbon Steel Finish:
Jet/Receiver .................................................. Brass • Foam Chamber Body .... Abrasive blast to SSPC-
Deflector ............................................. Carbon Steel and Deflector SP6. Chemical wash, rinse
Drain Assembly ................................. Stainless Steel and seal. Oven baked fu-
Gaskets ...................................... Buna N Elastomer sion coated polyester, 3
Vapor Seal Cartridge ..................... SS/Graphite/Viton mils DFT.
Wing Nuts ................................. Brass w/SS Washer • All Other Components ... Natural Finish
Internal Studs and Nuts ...................... Stainless Steel
Air Strainer ....................................... Stainless Steel

TOP ANGLE
EDGE OF VAPOR SEAL GASKET
VAPOR SEAL
CARTRIDGE
OUTLINE OF DEFLECTOR
OUTLINE OF DEFLECTOR MOUNTING TABS
MOUNTING TABS T
R ø ø
Rø
MOUNTING STUD
WITH WING NUT S ø B.C.
VIEW A-A VIEW B-B T ø
VAPOR SEAL CARTRIDGE MOUNTING FOAM SOLUTION INLET FLANGE
FLANGE
OUTLINE
S ø B.C.
DETAIL DETAIL
REMOVABLE LID TANK CUT FOR MCS-9 TANK CUT FOR MCS-55
MCS-17 & MCS-33 FOAM CHAMBER
FOAM CHAMBER
DEFLECTOR

FOAM CHAMBER
LABEL
TANK
AIR STRAINER SHELL

COMPANION D J P
FLANGES
C
FOAM SOLUTION
RISER
TANK SHELL
E
STUD FLANGE
COMPANION D (SPLIT DEFLECTOR MODELS)
FLANGES
DRAIN PULL CABLE
COMPANION
REMOVABLE LID
FLANGES INTERNAL DISCHARGE TUBE
1/4" NPT PLUG
SWING JOINT
TOP ANGLE
PLUG LID CABLE
OF TANK

SLOPE FOR DRAINAGE

H
K K
FOAM CHAMBER INSTALLATION
A M
LIFTING
LUG

A SPLIT N
A
DEFLECTOR

CHAMBER
BODY DRAIN SHALLOW
(SEE DETAIL) DEFLECTOR
B L

LABEL VAPOR
TANK JET/RECEIVER SEAL
AIR SHELL CARTRIDGE
STRAINER

G - 150# FF FLANGE F 3/8 [10 MM] MCS-9 F

SOLUTION INLET 1/2 [13 MM] MCS-17, 33, 55

B B FOAM CHAMBER SECTION

DETAIL
DRAIN ASSEMBLY FOAM CHAMBER WITH SPLIT DEFLECTOR WITH SHALLOW DEFLECTOR

ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES (MM)

TYPE A B C D E F G H J K L M N P R S T WEIGHT
MCS-9 29-1/2 15/-14 5-1/2 11 6-1/2 7 2-1/2 4 12 8 1-11/16 5-3/4 14-1/4 8-1/2 4-1/2 7-1/2 3/4 82
Type B (479) (387) (140) (279) (165) (178) (64) (102) (305) (203) (43) (146) (362) (216) (114) (191) (19) (37.2))
MCS-17 35-13/16 19-9/16 6-1/2 13 7-1/2 9 3 4-1/2 18 9-1/2 1-11/16 6-1/2 16 12 6-5/8 9-1/2 7/8 124
Type B (910) (497) (165) (330) (191) (229) (76) (114) (457) (241) (43) (165) (406) (305) (168) (241) (22) (56.2)
MCS-33 39-5/16 20-13/16 7-1/2 15 8-1/2 10 4 6 24 11 1-11/16 8 24-1/2 16 8-5/8 11-3/4 7/8 187
Type B (999) (529) (191) (381) (216) (254) (102) (152) (610) (279) (43) (203) (622) (406) (219) (296) (22) (84.8)
MCS-55 46-5/16 25-7/16 8-1/2 17 8-1/2 12 6 6-3/4 30 12 3-1/2 9 23-1/4 20 10-3/4 14-1/4 1 283
Type B (1176) (646) (216) (432) (216) (305) (152) (171) (762) (305) (89) (229) (591) (508) (273) (362) (25) (128.4)

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 Fig. 2 Flow Range Charts MCS Type B Foam Makers & Foam Chambers
PSI PSI
(bar) (bar)
100 (LPM) (114) (151) (189) (227) (265) (303) (341) (379) (416) (454) (492) (530) (568) (606) 100 (LPM) (227) (303) (379) (454) (530) (606) (681) (757) (833) (909) (984) (1060) (1136)
(6.9) (6.9)

90 90
(6.2) (6.2)

80 80
(5.5) (5.5)

MCS-9 MCS-17
70 70
(4.8) (4.8)

60 60
(4.1) (4.1)

50 50
(3.5) (3.5)

40 40
(2.8) (2.8)

30 30
(2.1) (2.1)
GPM 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 GPM 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300

Flow @ 30 psi (2.1 bar) 38-87 gpm (144 - 329 lpm) Flow @ 30 psi (2.1 bar) 74-157 gpm (280 - 594 lpm)
Flow @ 100 psi (6.9 bar) 69-158 gpm (261 - 598 lpm) Flow @ 100 psi (6.9 bar) 135-287 gpm (511 - 1086 lpm)
PSI PSI
(bar) (LPM) (bar) (LPM)
100 (454) (606) (757) (909) (1060) (1211) (1363) (1514) (1666) (1817) (1968) (2120) (2271) (2423) (2574) 100 (1022) (1249) (1476) (1703) (1931) (2158) (2385) (2612) (2839) (3066) (3293) (3520) (3748) (3975)
(6.9) (6.9)

90 90
(6.2) (6.2)

80 80
(5.5) (5.5)

MCS-33 MCS-55
70 70
(4.8) (4.8)

60 60
(4.1) (4.1)

50 50
(3.5) (3.5)

40 40
(2.8) (2.8)

30 30
(2.1) (2.1)
GPM 120 160 200 240 280 320 360 400 440 480 520 560 600 640 680 GPM 270 330 390 450 510 570 630 690 750 810 870 930 990 1050

Flow @ 30 psi ( 2.1 bar) 153 - 372 gpm (579 - 1408 lpm) Flow @ 30 psi ( 2.1 bar) 304 - 567 gpm (1150 - 2146 lpm)
Flow @ 100 psi (6.9 bar) 279 - 679 gpm (1056 - 2570 lpm) Flow @ 100 psi (6.9 bar) 557 - 1035 gpm (2108 - 3918 lpm)
Notes:
1. Solution flow can be specified for any flow/pressure combination within the shaded area.
2. Flows noted at 30 and 100 psi (2.1 & 6.9 bar) are flows achieved through the smallest & largest orifice available for each device.

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