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    This document provides guidelines for foam application methods to protect storage tank seals and diked areas from fire. Key recommendations include: 1) Foam dams around tank seals should be a minimum of 12 inches high and space foam chambers every 40-80 linear feet depending on dam height. 2) The minimum application rate of foam solution is 0.3 gallons per minute per square foot of seal area. 3) A minimum of two 50-gallon per minute hose streams should be used for 30 minutes of supplemental protection for tanks over 95 feet in diameter. 4) Foam concentrate inventory should be calculated based on the seal area, application rate, proportioning, and duration needed for seal protection plus

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    This document provides guidelines for foam application methods to protect storage tank seals and diked areas from fire. Key recommendations include: 1) Foam dams around tank seals should be a minimum of 12 inches high and space foam chambers every 40-80 linear feet depending on dam height. 2) The minimum application rate of foam solution is 0.3 gallons per minute per square foot of seal area. 3) A minimum of two 50-gallon per minute hose streams should be used for 30 minutes of supplemental protection for tanks over 95 feet in diameter. 4) Foam concentrate inventory should be calculated based on the seal area, application rate, proportioning, and duration needed for seal protection plus

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    This document provides guidelines for foam application methods to protect storage tank seals and diked areas from fire. Key recommendations include: 1) Foam dams around tank seals should be a minimum of 12 inches high and space foam chambers every 40-80 linear feet depending on dam height. 2) The minimum application rate of foam solution is 0.3 gallons per minute per square foot of seal area. 3) A minimum of two 50-gallon per minute hose streams should be used for 30 minutes of supplemental protection for tanks over 95 feet in diameter. 4) Foam concentrate inventory should be calculated based on the seal area, application rate, proportioning, and duration needed for seal protection plus

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    SEALPROTECTION

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    JONATHAN PYLE
    This document provides guidelines for foam application methods to protect storage tank seals and diked areas from fire. Key recommendations include: 1) Foam dams around tank seals should be a minimum of 12 inches high and space foam chambers every 40-80 linear feet depending on dam height. 2) The minimum application rate of foam solution is 0.3 gallons per minute per square foot of seal area. 3) A minimum of two 50-gallon per minute hose streams should be used for 30 minutes of supplemental protection for tanks over 95 feet in diameter. 4) Foam concentrate inventory should be calculated based on the seal area, application rate, proportioning, and duration needed for seal protection plus

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    Storage Tank Protection


    Storage Tank Fire Protection

    Storage Tank Fire Protection


    Foam Application Method: Seal Area Protection
    (Design Reference NFPA 11)

    General:
    Annular Seal Area Protection of Open Top Floating Roof Tanks. “Top of Seal” method with
    foam dam, utilizing fixed discharge outlets (foam chambers).

    • Design Criteria - Foam Dams:


    Foam dams should be designed and constructed so that the expanded foam is retained between the dam and the tank shell,
    in sufficient quantities to adequately cover the seal area. Minimum recommended height of the foam dam is 12” , and should
    extend upward to a minimum of 2” above the secondary seal. Spacing between the foam dam and the tank shell should be a
    minimum of 12” and a maximum of 24”. The foam dam bottom should be slotted to allow drainage of rain water. However,
    the slots should also be designed and sized to prevent excessive loss of foam. Maximum recommended height of the slots is
    .375”. Slots should be sized on the basis of 0.4 sq. inches of slot area per sq. ft. of dam area.

    • Maximum Spacing of Foam Chambers


    Foam Chambers (Makers) are to be equally spaced around the tank per the following criteria:

    Tanks with Foam Dams < 24” High - Maximum spacing is every 40 linear ft.
    Tanks with Foam Dams 24” high or Greater- Maximum spacing is every 80 linear ft.

    • Minimum Number of Foam Chambers

    Calculation for Minimum Number of Foam Chambers (Makers)


    Tank Circumference (π x D) / Maximum Spacing Between Devices

    Example Calculation for an 120’ Diameter Tank with 24” High Foam Dams:

    Tank Circumference Calculation (3.1416 x 120)


    Tank Circumference = 377
    Minimum Spacing of Discharge Devices = Every 80 ft.
    Minimum Number of Discharge Devices = 377/80 or 4.713
    Therefore Actual Number of Discharge Devices = 5

    07012007

    PRODUCT INFORMATION 24-HR EMERGENCY


    409 - 745 - 3232 409 - 727 - 2347
    K12
    www.williamsfire.com

    Storage Tank Protection


    Storage Tank Fire Protection

    Storage Tank Fire Protection


    Foam Application Method: Seal Area Protection
    (Design Reference NFPA 11)

    • Area of Zone - Calculation of Seal Area


    Example Calculation for a 120’ Diameter Tank:

    (60 x 60) x 3.14 = 11,304 sq. ft.


    (58 x 58) x 3.14 = 10,563 sq. ft.

    11,304 - 10,563 = 741 sq. ft. , Area of Zone

    • Minimum Application Density of Foam Solution is 0.3 gpm per Sq. Ft.

    • Minimum Application Rate (gpm) -


    Calculation for Minimum Application Rate =

    Area of Zone x Minimum Application Density

    Example Calculation for a 120’ Diameter Tank:

    Area of Zone = 741 Sq. Ft.


    Minimum Application Density = 0.3 Gpm per Sq. Ft.
    Minimum Application Rate Calculation = 741 x 0.3
    Minimum Application Rate = 223 Gpm

    • Minimum Application Rate per Foam Chamber (Maker)


    Calculation for Minimum Application Rate per Chamber =

    Minimum Application Rate / Minimum No. of Foam Chambers

    Example Calculation for an 120’ Diameter Tank:

    Minimum Application Rate = 223 gpm


    Minimum No. of Foam Chambers (Makers) =5
    Minimum Application Rate Per Foam Chamber = 223/5 = 44.6 Gpm

    • Minimum Foam system Application Duration is 20 Minutes


    Minimum Foam Application into the Seal area is 20 minutes.

    07012007

    PRODUCT INFORMATION 24-HR EMERGENCY


    409 - 745 - 3232 409 - 727 - 2347
    K13
    www.williamsfire.com

    Storage Tank Protection


    Storage Tank Fire Protection

    Storage Tank Fire Protection


    Foam Application Method: Seal Area Protection
    (Design Reference NFPA 11)

    • NFPA Minimum recommendations for Supplementary Foam Application in


    Diked Area - (Hose Streams)*

    NFPA 11 recommends the following minimums for supplementary foam hose streams to protect the diked area from small
    spills or fires. Minimum flow rates are based on 50 gpm per handline.

    Hose Stream Operating Times


    Number of Hose Streams Diameter of Minimum Operating
    Diameter of Minimum No. of Largest Tank Time up to
    Largest Tank Hose Streams 35’ 10 minutes
    up to 65’ 1 35’ to 95’ 20 minutes
    65’ to 120’ 2 over 95’ 30 minutes
    over 120’ 3 Simultaneous operation of the required minimum
    number of hose streams discharging at a rate of 50 gpm.

    * Refer to page K9 for Williams’ recommendations regarding Dike Protection.

    • Minimum Foam Concentrate Inventories


    Calculation for Minimum Foam Inventory is (where tank diameter = D):
    Minimum Foam Inventories =

    (Seal Area) x (Application Density) x (% Proportioning) x (Application


    Duration) + (Supplemental Dike Protection)

    Example Calculation for a 120’ Diameter Tank in Gasoline Service:


    (Foam Concentrate is 3% AFFF)

    Seal Area = 741 Sq. ft.


    Application Density = 0.3 Gpm per Sq. Ft.
    Proportioning = 3%
    Application Duration = 20 minutes
    Supplemental Protection = Two Handlines @ 50 gpm for 30 minutes

    741 x 0.3 x 0.03 x 20 = 134 gallons - Seal Protection (Foam Chambers) +


    (50 +50) x 0.3 x 0.03 x 30 = 90 gallons - Supplemental Protection
    Minimum Foam Concentrate Inventory = 224 gallons
    Add for 100% Reserve inventory (if required) + 224 gallons
    Total Minimum Foam Inventory 448 gallons

    07012007

    PRODUCT INFORMATION 24-HR EMERGENCY


    409 - 745 - 3232 409 - 727 - 2347
    K14

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