NFPA Journal – The New Foam, Fall 2022
WEBJul 22, 2022 · With AFFF being phased out and new firefighting foams being developed, the fire protection world braces for what’s next.
A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding AFFF and AR-AFFF
WEB2 days ago · When it comes to firefighting foam, we can divide it into two basic types: aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) and alcohol-resistant aqueous film-forming foam (AR-AFFF). Both types create a film that blankets the fuel surface, smothering the fire and preventing re-ignition.
Aqueous Film Forming Foams (AFFF) - Hiller Fire
WEBAFFF is a combination of fluorocarbons, surfactants, and solubilizers. The fluorochemical based surfactant reduces the surface tension of water allowing the foam to form an aqueous film on the surface of the hydrocarbon fuel that: (1) suppresses vapors. (2) deprives the fuel surface of oxygen, and. (3) prevents evaporation and subsequent re ...
WEBApr 14, 2017 · Q. What is AFFF? A. Aqueous Film Forming Foam, or AFFF, is a fire -fighting agent used commercially and by the Department of Defense, including the Air Force. Most commonly used to combat petroleum fires in aircraft accidents, hangars and during live-fire training exercises, AFFF was found to contain
WEBApr 5, 2022 · Existing AFFF sprinkler systems can be converted to water-only by turning off the foam delivery parts of the system.
WEBAqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) is a highly effective firefighting product intended for fighting high-hazard flammable liquid fires. AFFF products are synthesized by combining hydrocarbon foaming agents with fluorinated surfactants to achieve a product that has been used at military installations, civilian airports, petroleum refineries, bulk ...
AFFF-AR-AFFF Fluroprotein Foams - ANSUL
WEBEffective fire suppression. Extremely versatile and highly-effective against hydrocarbon and polar solvent fuel fires - AFFF, AR-AFFF, and fluoroprotein foams provide premium cross-functional protection.
WEBAqueous film forming foam (AFFF) is a highly efficient type of fire suppressant agent, used by itself to attack flammable liquid pool fires, and in conjunction with Halon 1301 to attack fires in Navy vessel machinery spaces.
Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) Status and Alternatives: The …
WEBMar 8, 2024 · Aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) has been the industry standard for combatting liquid fuel fires and hazards for almost 50 years. AFFF is a water-based solution that contains a fluorinated, film forming surfactant [per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)] to seal the fuel surface during suppression/extinguishment. All “AFFFs” …
WEBAqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) Systems on Surface Ships by Maritime DC & PPE Information Center www.dcfpnavymil.org Low-capacity and high-capacity AFFF systems are installed on surface ships to protect machinery spaces, fueled vehicle stowage spaces, helicopter hangars, landing platforms, refueling stations, flight decks, hangar