Portable Foam Applicator

The portable foam applicator of type PQ8.C with SOLAS approved, is a foam nozzle/branch pipe of self-inducing type which is capable of being connected to the fire main by a fire hose.

  • Consists of 1 Foam Gun and 2 Tanks
  • Foam Gun Material: SUS and Alu. Alloy
  • Tank Material: SUS/GI/HDPE
  • CCS or MED

Together with two portable tanks each containing at least 20 litres approved foam concentrate, the foam applicator unit is capable of producing effective foam suitable for extinguishing an oil fire, at a nominal foam solution flow rate of 480 l/min (±10%) at the nominal pressure in the fire main.

Description

Comply with:

  1. Chapter 4 of International Code for Fire Safety Systems, as amended by MSC.217(82).
  2. IMO Res. MSC.98(73) FSS Code, Ch.4.3.2 as amended

Tests Carried Out:

Tests has been carried out in accordance with MSC.217(82), Ch.4, Sec 3 of FSS Code.

Field of Application:

Portable Foam Applicator Unit capable of being connected to the fire main for discharging with a fire hose low-expansion foam in machinery space (Oil-fired boilers/ Internal combustion machinery and oil fuel units), Vehicle / Ro-Ro / Special Category spaces and similar fire hazard areas, also where requested by the Rules

Portable Foam Applicator Specification:

Type PQ8.C
Working Pressure 0.5 MPa
Working Pressure Range 0.3~0.8 MPa
Ejection Distance ≥22 m
Foam Solution Flow Rate 8±8% L/S (480±8% L/min)
Mixing Rate 3.0 ~ 3.9%
Foam Solution 3% Type Foam Mixture, type approved in accordance with rules
Foam Expansion Rate ≥ 5
Drainage Time 25% 2 Min
Connection Size BSP 2” and BSP 2-1/2”
Tank Volume 20 L
Approval CCS or MED