Foam Proportioners - Safety and Protection
Marine foam proportioners meter fire-extinguishing foam concentrate into seawater or fresh water at a controlled percentage. They are installed in fixed deck foam, machinery-space, cargo-tank, helideck, and other shipboard fire-fighting systems.
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Product Information
| Product Name | Foam Proportioners |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Safety and Protection |
| Product Reference | 797 |
| Brands / Manufacturers | FireDos, National Foam, Johnson Controls |
| Unit of Measure | Piece or Set |
Key Features
| Key Feature |
|---|
| 1. Accurate foam concentrate dosing |
| 2. Available for fixed and portable fire-fighting systems |
| 3. Suitable for seawater and fresh water service |
| 4. Common proportioning rates include 1%, 3%, and 6% |
| 5. Designed for integration with marine fire pumps, foam tanks, and monitors |
Applications of Foam Proportioners
| Application |
|---|
| 1. Cargo tank and deck foam systems on tankers |
| 2. Engine-room and machinery-space fire protection |
| 3. Helideck, bunker station, and offshore fire-fighting systems |
Technical Specifications
| Model | Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical marine foam proportioner | Foam concentrate proportioning rate | 1, 3, or 6 | % |
| Typical marine foam proportioner | Operating medium | Fresh water or seawater | — |
| Typical marine foam proportioner | Construction materials | Corrosion-resistant metal alloy or coated steel, depending on design | — |
| Typical marine foam proportioner | Installation arrangement | In-line, around-the-pump, balanced-pressure, or bladder-tank type | — |
Standards, Certifications & Class Approval
Review the available standards and approval information relevant to the product. Actual certification, material traceability, inspection and classification requirements depend on the product type, intended application and purchasing specification.
| Applicable Standards & Certification | Marine installations commonly comply with SOLAS Chapter II-2, the IMO FSS Code Chapter 14, and applicable IMO guidelines such as MSC.1/Circ.1312. Product approval requirements depend on the complete fixed foam system and flag administration. |
|---|---|
| Class Approval | Approval may be available from DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, or ClassNK when supplied as part of an approved marine fixed fire-extinguishing system. Approval is model-, foam-agent-, and system-specific. |
Installation, Maintenance & Safety Information
| Installation Notes | Install according to the maker's certified drawings, approved piping arrangement, flow direction, and required pressure and flow range. Verify compatibility between the proportioner, foam concentrate, pumps, valves, piping, and discharge devices. Flush and hydrostatically test the system as required by the approved design. |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Tips | Inspect strainers, valves, concentrate tanks, gauges, and dosing components periodically. Check foam concentrate condition and expiry, operate valves during scheduled drills, flush with clean water where permitted, and conduct proportioning tests in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and class requirements. |
| Safety Notes | Depressurize and isolate the system before maintenance. Use only the approved foam concentrate and prevent accidental discharge into drains or the sea. Treat foam concentrate and fire-system chemicals according to their safety data sheets, and keep personnel clear of pressurized foam monitors and discharge outlets. |
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