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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:
- Chapter 4 of International Code for Fire Safety Systems, as amended by MSC.217(82).
- 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 |
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