Products
Protected Areas:
Cargo holds
| Component | Function |
|---|---|
| Foam Concentrate Storage Tank | Stores foam concentrate; capacity shall satisfy continuous discharge duration requirements |
| Foam Pump | Transfers foam concentrate to the proportioner |
| Proportioner | Mixes foam concentrate with seawater at the designed ratio |
| Fire Water Pump (Seawater Pump) | Provides seawater for fire-fighting service |
| Foam Generator | Installed within the protected enclosure; mixes foam solution with ambient air inside the space to generate high expansion foam and discharges it directly |
| Piping and Control Valves | Delivers foam solution to respective protected areas |
| Control System | Monitors system status; supports remote / local operation |
System Features and Advantages
Efficient Total Flooding Suppression: High expansion foam rapidly fills the entire enclosure with complete coverage and no dead zones, making it ideal for engine rooms and pump rooms with complex layouts.
High Foam Generation Efficiency: The foam generator is installed inside the protected enclosure, discharging foam directly upon generation and eliminating long-distance piping transport. This minimizes foam breakdown and ensures high delivery efficiency.
Effective in High-Temperature Smoke Environments: Specifically tested and validated, the system generates foam effectively under high-temperature, smoke-laden internal air conditions produced by fires.
Extremely Low Water Consumption: Compared with water sprinkler and low expansion foam systems, high expansion foam systems substantially reduce water demand, resulting in minimal water damage.
High Expansion Ratio: With an expansion ratio of 500:1 to 1000:1, the system delivers a substantial foam volume.
Personnel Safety: High expansion foam is non-toxic and non-hazardous. It does not consume oxygen within the enclosure and generates no toxic fumes.
Simple and Reliable Operation: The system relies primarily on manual release, preventing accidental activation.
