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A foam system is a fire suppression solution that uses a foam concentrate mixed with water to form a foam solution. This solution is then discharged through specialised nozzles, forming a layer of foam that covers the burning surface, effectively extinguishing the fire. Foam systems are ideal for a wide range of applications, including petrochemical facilities, airports, and warehouses, where the risk of flammable liquid fires is high.

Foam systems operate through a series of carefully orchestrated steps:

  1. Detection: when a fire is detected, the foam system is automatically activated, ensuring a rapid response to the fire incident.
  2. Mixing: the foam concentrate is mixed with water in a designated proportion to create the foam solution. This process can occur within a bladder tank, balanced pressure proportioning system, or an in-line eductor, depending on the specific system design.
  3. Distribution: the foam solution is pumped through a network of pipes and directed towards the area of the fire.
  4. Discharge: foam solution is discharged through nozzles or foam monitors, creating a foam blanket that expands to cover the burning surface, suppressing the fire by cooling the fuel, smothering the flames, and preventing oxygen from reaching the fire.
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