Foam Making Branch
A foam making branch aspirates air into a foam solution as it discharges, expanding it into finished foam that blankets a burning liquid surface. That blanket smothers the fire and, critically, seals the vapours so the liquid does not re-ignite. Used with foam systems protecting solvent storage, tank farms, bunded areas and hydrocarbon handling. NOTE: this item is currently filed under Valves and duplicates the entry in Nozzles & Branch Pipes — worth consolidating.
Specifications
| Type | Foam making branch (air-aspirating) |
|---|---|
| Function | Aspirates air into foam solution to produce finished foam |
| Mechanism | Foam blanket smothers the fire and seals vapour against re-ignition |
| Typical Application | Solvent storage, tank farms, bunded areas, hydrocarbon handling |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a foam making branch do?
It aspirates air into the foam solution as it discharges, expanding it into finished foam that blankets and seals a burning liquid surface.
Where is a foam making branch used?
With foam systems protecting solvent storage, tank farms, bunded areas and hydrocarbon handling.
Why is the air important?
Without aspiration you get solution, not foam. The expanded foam is what forms the vapour-sealing blanket.
