FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT DATA SHEET

FOAM TANK (1/2)

JOB NO.

DATA SHEET

RFQ. NO.

ISSUE :

SHEET

01 CUSTOMER :

ITEM NO.

02 PROJECT

QUANTITY :

03 LOCATION :

SERVICE

OF

FOAM SYSTEM

04
CODE & STANDARDS

05
06 MODEL NO.

YS-FT-

07 APPROVALS

UL LISTED

FM APPROVED

KFEIC

KISCO

08 CODE & STANDARDS

NFPA

BS

KFPL

OTHERS

09

OTHERS

OPERATING CONDITIONS
)

DESIGN :

DESIGN :

) kg/cm

HYDRO TEST : (

11 PRESSURE

OPER. : (

12 FLUID HANDLED

WATER

AND / OR

SEA WATER

13 INSTALLATION

OUTDOOR

AND / OR

INDOOR

14

MIN. :

) kg/cm

OPER. :

AMB

10 TEMPERATURE

) kg/cm

FOAM-WATER SOLUTION

INTERNAL BLADDER

DESIGN FEATURES

15 TANK TYPE

16 TANK CAPACITY

LITER

GALON

17 TANK SIZE

mm(L)

x *

mm(I.D)

18 INSULATION

HORIZONTAL

VERTICAL

ATMOSPHERIC

19 FOAM PROPORTIONING (1) PROPORTIONER

PUMP PROPORTIONER

LINE PROPORTIONER

20

PRESSURE PROPORTIONER

PRESSURE SIDE PROPORTIONER

1"

22

23

24

21

(2) SIZE

25

(3) PROPORTIONING

26

RATE

27

(4) ACCESSORIES

1-1/2"

2"

2-1/2"

3"

4"

6"

8"

ANSI

KS

R.F

F.F

150LBS

300LBS

10K

20K

1%

3%

6%

3% x 6%

AFFF

FFFP

ATC

AFFF / ATC

BLANCED DIAPHRAGM CONTROL VALVE

28
29

FOAM LIQUID PUMP

:

30

GENERAL

WEATHER PROOF

EXPLOSION PROOF

CONTROL VALVE

31

PNEUMATIC

MOTER OPERATED

MANUAL

32

GENERAL

WEATHER PROOF

EXPLOSION PROOF

BALL

BYTTERFLY

GATE

EXPLOSION PROOF

33
34

35

36

FOAM FLUSH-IN & FLUSH OUT CONNECTOR

FOAM SKID CONTROL PANEL
:

GENERAL

WEATHER PROOF

37

PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE

38

PIPING, PRESSURE GAUGE

39

FILLING, DRAIN & OTHER VALVES, ETC.

40

MATERIALS

41 SHELL & BODY

CARBON STEEL

STAINLESS STEEL

42 LUG & SUPPORT

CARBON STEEL

STAINLESS STEEL

43
44

REV

DATE

PRP'D

CHK'D

APP'D

DESCRIPTION

45

2006-11-25

J. K. JEONG

Y. K. AN

S. M. LEE

FOR STANDARDIZATION

46

47

48

49

FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT DATA SHEET

FOAM TANK (2/2)

JOB NO.

DATA SHEET

RFQ. NO.

ISSUE :

SHEET

01

OF

MATERIALS

02 PUMP CASING

CAST IRON

CAST STEEL

STAINLESS STEEL

03 BALANCED DIAPHRAGM CONTROL VALVE

BRASS

BRASS

STAINLESS STEEL

04 CONTROL VALE

CAST IRON

CAST STEEL

STAINLESS STEEL

05 FOAM SKID CONTROL PNAEL

CARBON STEEL

STAINLESS STEEL

06 PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE

STAINLESS STEEL

BRASS

BRASS

07 FOAM SUCTION & DISCHARGE PIPE, FITTING, VALVE F

CARBON STEEL

STAINLESS STEEL

CARBON STEEL

STAINLESS STEEL

VENT VALVE

FILLING CAP

DRAIN VALVE

BREATHER VALVE

ANCHOR BOLT, NUT & WASHER

EXPLANATION BOARD FOR OPERATING PROCEDURE

08 WATER LINE & FOAM SOLUTION DISCHARGE LINE

09

ACCESSORIES

10 F

LEVEL GAUGE

11 F

FOAM OUTLET PIPING

VALVE

12 F

NAME PLATE

ACCESS LADDER

14 DIMENSION INSPECTION

WITNESS

REVIEW

MATERIAL INSPECTION

15 VISUAL INSPECTION

WITNESS

REVIEW

PERFORMANCE TEST

13

WATER INLET PIPING

TEST & INSPECTION

16

FINISH

17 PAINTING

18 COLOR

WITNESS

REVIEW

YES

NO

UNIT WEIGHT
(

19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44

REV

DATE

PRP'D

CHK'D

APP'D

DESCRIPTION

45

2006-11-25

J. K. JEONG

Y. K. AN

S. M. LEE

FOR STANDARDIZATION

46

47

48

49

Kg

BLADDER TANK
PROPORTIONING SYSTEM
TECHNICAL DATA :
TANK MOUNTING TYPE

Vertical or Horizontal

CONCENTRATE
STORAGE
CAPACITY

For Vertical Tank :

150 litres to 5000 litres.
(40 TO 1320 Gallons(US))
For Horizontal Tank :
150 litres to 10000 litres.
(40 to 2640 Gallons (US))

RATED PRESSURE

12 Bar (175 PSI)

FACTORY TEST
PRESSURE

18 Bar (261 PSI)

VESSEL
CONSTRUCTION

Carbon steel as per ASME

Code Section VIII for unfired
pressure vessels.

BLADDER

Thermo Plastic,Mullen burst

presure +800 PSI.
Thickness 1.44 + 0.127 mm

CENTRE TUBE

PVC

EXTERNAL PIPING

Water side : Carbon steel

seamless pipe sch 40.
Foam concentrate side :
SS sch 40

VENT AND DRAIN

Ball valve (Bronze / SS )

OPTIONAL

Sight gauge with shut off

and drain valve, ladder and
concentrate supply control
valve.

FINISH

Epoxy red painted.

ORDERING
INFORMATION

Please specify
1) Tank type, vertical or
horizontal
2) Storage capacity of foam
concentrate
3) Model number, size of
ratio controller with flow
and pressure.
4) Type of foam concentrate
to be used and percentage of induction
required.

JANUARY, 2006

APPLICATION
The Bladder Tank Foam Proportioning System utilises
the water pressure to inject foam concentrate into a
water supply and automatically proportions foam
concentrate over wide range of flow and pressure, with
very low pressure drop. This system does not require
concentrate supply pump.

SPECIFICATION
The Bladder Tank Foam Proportioning System are
available with vertical and horizontal bladder tanks.
The carbon steel tanks are designed and constructed
in accordance with ASME Code Section VIII for unfired
pressure vessels. The maximum working pressure is
12 Bar (175 psi) and factory tested for 18 Bar (261
psi). The vertical tank assembly is supported by a
continuous skirt with provision for anchoring. The
horizontal tanks are supported by two saddles welded
to the tank and drilled for anchoring. Tank is provided
with lifting lugs.
The system is supplied with pressure vessel, bladder,
fill and drain valve for water and foam concentrate,
ratio controller and vent valve. The ladder and sight
glass assembly is supplied as optional item on request.

PRINCIPAL OF OPERATION
The foam concentrate is to be filled into the bladder
very carefully to avoid rupture of the bladder. The
instructions for filling are provided with the equipment.
Once the main water flow is established and water
inlet and foam outlet valves are opened, the water

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enters the area between vessel wall and bladder,

applying pressure to the bladder. The foam concentrate
is forced out of the bladder through the foam outlet
pipe and into the ratio controller through metering
orifice. The concentrate pressure and water inlet
pressure at ratio controller will be same, as the main
water supply pressure is utilised to expel the foam
from the bladder. The water flowing through the ratio
controller jet creates a low pressure area common
both to down stream water and foam concentrate.
This injects the concentrate in to the ratio controller
through an accurate sized orifice proportioned to
water venturi. This ensures correct proportioning over
a wide range of flow condition.
The bladder tank proportioning system operates on
same principle as that of a balance pressure
proportioning system. In bladder system, the bladder
is used as diaphragm to separate the water and foam
concentrate within the tank. The foam concentrate is
injected into the ratio controller utilising water
pressure.

maintenance of the system.

3. Sight glass is not pressure tight, so before taking
concentrate level reading, tank pressure must be
released.
4. The bladder tank is to be installed under a shade to
avoid direct sunlight on the equipment.

NOTE
1. The foam concentrate is to be filled in the
bladder very carefully to avoid rupture of
the bladder. The filling guideline provided with
the equipment must be adhered to strictly.
2. Air supply with regulator (0 to 1.0 kg/sqcm) required
during filling procedure, to be provided by user/
installer
3.Water supply at 0-1 .5 kg/sqcm required for tank
filling during commissioning , to be provided by
installer/user.

The system is also supplied with foam concentrate

control valve as an optional item. The valve allows
concentrate flow only when minimum of 3.0 kg/sq.cm.
water pressure is established in the system. For
pressure drop and flow characteristics refer catalogue
of ratio controller.

INSTALLATION, INSPECTION
AND MAINTENANCE
An installation, inspection and maintenance manual is
provided with each unit. The manual provides detail
schematic, initial procedure, inspection and
maintenance procedures. The instruction manual must
be read carefully and followed during installation and
commissioning of the system.
After few initial successful tests an authorised person
must be trained to perform inspection and testing of
the system. It is recommended to carry out physical
inspection of the system regularly, the inspection
should verify that no damages have taken place to any
component and all the valves are in their proper
position as per the system requirement. The system
should be fully tested at least once in a year and in
accordance with applicable NFPA/TAC code or in
accordance to the guidelines of the organisation having
local jurisdiction.
Do not turn off the system or any valve to repair or
test the system, without placing a roving Fire Patrol
in the area covered by the system. The patrol should
continue until the system is put back in service. Also
inform the local security personnel and the control
room so that a false alarm is not signalled.

CAUTION
1. Do not weld on the tank as it may damage the
bladder.
2. Release pressure before an inspection and

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VERTICAL BLADDER TANK PROPORTIONING SYSTEM

(OPTIONAL)

MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION
SR.NO. DESCRIPTION

SPECIFICATION

VALVE

SS/BRONZE

FOAM CONCENTRATE
SHUT OFF VALVE

SS/BRONZE

WATER SHUT OFF VALVE

SS/BRONZE

LEVEL INDICATOR

GLASS/ACRYLIC

PRESSURE GAUGE

0-16 KG/SQCM

CHECK VALVE

SS/BRONZE

SPOOL PIECE

CARBON STEEL

RATIO CONTROLLER

BRONZE

BLADDER

THERMOPLASTIC RUBBER

10

TANK

CARBON STEEL

11

NAME PLATE

BRASS

12

WATER LINE PIPING

CARBON STEEL

13

FOAM CONCENTRATE
PIPING

SS

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HORIZONTAL BLADDER TANK PROPORTIONING SYSTEM

(OPTIONAL)

MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION
SR.NO. DESCRIPTION

SPECIFICATION

VALVE

SS / BRONZE

FOAM CONCENTRATE
SHUT OFF VALVE

SS / BRONZE

WATER SHUT OFF VALVE

SS / BRONZE

LEVEL INDICATOR

GLASS/ ACRYLIC

PRESSURE GAUGE

0-16 KG/ SQCM

CHECK VALVE

SS/ BRONZE

SPOOL PIECE

CARBON STEEL

RATIO CONTROLLER

BRONZE

BLADDER

THERMOPLASTIC RUBBER

10

TANK

CARBON STEEL

11

NAME PLATE

BRASS

12

WATER LINE PIPING

CARBON STEEL

13

FOAM CONCENTRATE
PIPING

SS

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HD191

ATMOSPHERIC
FOAM CONCENTRATE STORAGE TANK
TECHNICAL DATA :
STORAGE CAPACITY

200 to 12000 Ltrs.

MATERIAL OF
CONSTRUCTION

Stainless steel or Carbon Steel

with internal lining

EXPANSION DOME

2% of total tank capacity

FINISH

Fire red Epoxy painted

ORDERING
INFORMATION

Please specify
1) Tank capacity
2) Material of construction
of tank (Type of Lining if
steel tank)
3) Site glass requrement
4) Ladder requirement
5) Finish

APPLICATION
Atmospheric storage tanks are used with Inline Foam
Inductor. Balance pressure foam proportioner and
Inline Balance Pressure Foam Proportioning system.

SPECIFICATION
The atmospheric foam concentrate storage tank is
made of stainless steel or steel material. The steel
tanks can be provided with Thrmoplastic lining on inner
surfaces.
For selecting the material of construction of the tank
or internal lining, foam concentrate manufacturer
must be consulted. All the tanks must be kept filled
upto the level of half way of expansion dome.
The tank is provided with an expansion dome with a
volume not less than 2% of the total capacity of the
tank. The concentrate storage tank less than 380
Litres. (100 gal.) does not require an expansion dome.
A sediment sump is provided at the bottom of the
concentrate tank. The tank is provided with an inlet,
an outlet, a drain connection and a fill connection. The
suction and outlet connection is provided in the
segment sump above the normal layer of sediment
which may accumulate in the sump. The inlet or return
and fill line is provided within 25mm of the tank bottom.
This reduces the possibility of foaming when the liquid
level is low. A pressure vacuum vent is provided on
the top of the expansion dome. Ladder is provided for
the tanks having 1500 litres capacity or more as
optional.

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TANK WITH DISH ENDS

TANK WITH FLAT ENDS

FILL CONNECTION

FILL CONNECTION

VENT VALVE

VENT VALVE

EXPANSION DOME

EXPANSION DOME

450

450

SUPPLY
RETURN
CONNECTION CONNECTION

SUPPLY
RETURN
CONNECTION CONNECTION

D
C

DRAIN

DRAIN

DIMENSION in millimetre (Approximate)

DIMENSION in millimetre (Approximate)

CAPACITY
LITRES

CAPACITY
LITRES

500
600
700
800
900
1000
1200
1400
1500
1600
1700
1800
1900
2000
2100
2200
2300
2400
2500
3000
3500

1250
1500
1750
1350
1500
1700
2000
2350
1850
1950
2150
2200
2300
2450
1900
2000
2100
2150
2250
2150
2450

770
770
770
925
925
925
925
925
1075
1075
1075
1075
1075
1075
1250
1250
1250
1250
1250
1400
1400

900
1150
1400
1000
1150
1350
1650
2000
1500
1600
1800
1850
1850
2100
1550
1650
1750
1800
1900
1800
2100

225
300
350
250
300
350
400
500
375
400
450
450
450
525
400
400
450
450
475
450
525

700
700
700
850
850
850
850
850
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1150
1150
1150
1150
1150
1250
1250

4000
4500
5000
5500
6000
6500
7000
7500
8000
8500
9000
10000
10500
11000
11500
12000

2500
2800
3100
3375
3650
3950
3050
3250
3450
3650
3850
3350
3450
3650
3750
3900

1524
1524
1524
1524
1524
1524
1828
1828
1828
1828
1828
2100
2100
2100
2100
2100

1400
1700
2000
2200
2600
2800
1800
2000
2200
2400
2600
2000
2200
2400
2400
2600

350
425
500
550
650
700
450
500
550
600
650
500
550
600
600
650

1375
1375
1375
1375
1375
1375
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
1850
1850
1850
1850
1850

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SKID MOUNTED BALANCE PRESSURE

FOAM PROPORTIONING SYSTEM
APPLICATION
Balance Pressure pump skid-proportioning system
accurately controls the flow of foam concentrate in
to the water stream. The system automatically
controls the foam concentrate over a wide range of
flow and pressure, without manual adjustment.
The system is typically used in the fixed foam system
and specialised mobile equipments to protect tank
farm, offshore platform, air craft hanger, marine dock,
loading rack and in many other applications and in all
types of hazard.

SPECIFICATION
The system utilizes the principle of operation based
on the use of a modified venturi device called "Ratio
Controller". As the water flows through a nozzle at
the inlet of ratio controller, a low-pressure area is
created between the inlet nozzle and a down stream
section called diffuser. This low-pressure area causes
foam concentrate to flow through a metering orifice
at the concentrate inlet and into the low-pressure
area. As the system demand varies, the flow through
the ratio controller increase or decreases, which in
turn varies the pressure at low pressure area of ratio
controller, creating a corresponding pressure drop
across the foam concentrate metering orifice. This
corresponding change of pressure results in a foam
concentrate flow, which is proportional to the water
flow through the ratio controller.
The pressure sensing line from the ratio controller
inlet for water pressure, and from the concentrate
supply side above the metering orifice are connected
to a bypass valve. This valve automatically adjusts the
concentrate pressure corresponding to the water
pressure by re-circulating the concentrate in return
line to the concentrate storage tank. Manually the
pressure can also be balanced by using manual
regulating globe valve to read equal pressure of the
water gauge and the foam concentrate gauge (or
through a duplex gauge).
The system is available as a skid mounted unit, in
different flow range, varying from 150 to 18000 LPM.
Each skid consist of a positive displacement pump, a
pump drive, an electric control, a bypass valve, a
manual regulating valve, a ratio controller,
interconnecting piping in stainless steel with various
controlling valves, check valve, flush-in and flush-out
valve. The system is also available for operation in auto
mode.

system at least once in a week. The inspector should

verify that all the valves are in their proper position
as per the system requirement and there is no damage
to any component.
Do not turn off the system or any valve to repair or
test the system, without placing a roving Fire Patrol
in the area covered by the system. The patrol should
continue until the system is back in service. Also inform
the local security guards and control alarm station,
so that a false alarm will not be signalled. The system
must be periodically checked for its normal operating
condition. All the valves must be verified for its normal
operating condition. The electrical controls must also
be verified.
The system must be operated periodically to verify its
normal operating condition as per the instruction for
testing provided with the equipment.
The entire system must be fully tested at least once
in a year in accordance with the applicable NFPA codes,
or in accordance to the guidelines of the organisation
having local jurisdiction.

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

A qualified and trained person must commission the
system. After few initial successful tests, an
authorised person must be trained to perform the
inspection and testing of the system. It is
recommended to carry out physical inspection of the
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T YPICAL INSTALLATION OF BALANCE PRESSURE FOAM PROPORTIONING SYSTEM

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INLINE BALANCE PRESSURE

FOAM PROPORTIONER
TECHNICAL DATA :
MODEL

IB for Bronze construction

IS 318 / ASTM B62
IBS for stainless steel
( 304 ) construction
( ASTM A351-CF8 )

SIZE

80, 100, 150 & 200 NB

MAXIMUM SERVICE
PRESSURE

14 BAR ( 200 PSI )

MIMIMUM WORKING
PRESSURE

3.0 BAR. ( 44 PSI )

FLOW RANGE

Size
80NB
100NB
150NB
200NB

FLANGE CONNECTION

Flow
: 270 - 3000LPM
: 650 - 5700LPM
: 1200 - 9500LPM
: 3200 - 18500LPM

ANSI B16.24 Class 150#

for bronze ANSI B16.5 Class
150# for stainless steel

THREADED OPENING

BSPT/NPT optional

PRESSURE SENSING
HOSE

TEFLON tube with

stainless steel braided cover

TRIM CONNECTION
AND VARIOUS
CONTROL VALVES

Brass/stainless steel

FACTORY HYDROSTATIC
TEST PRESSURE

25 Bar. ( 365 PSI)

FINISH

Epoxy Red Painted

ORDERING
INFORMATION

Please specify :
a) Model Number
b) Flow rate
c) Percentage of foam
Concentrate used
d) Type of Foam
Concentrate used
e) Flange Connection
specification

SPECIFICATION

APPLICATION
The inline balance pressure foam proportioners are
used with positive displacement foam concentrate
supply pump . The system controls accurately the flow
of foam concentrate into the water stream over a
wide range of flow rate and pressure.

JANUARY, 2006

The Inline Balance Pressure Foam Proportioning

System is used for simultaneous operation of the
multiple foam injection even with different pressures
between the two injection point with a single
concentrate supply line. Various sizes of inline balance
pressure proportioner
can be combined to suit the
flow requirement of each hazard area.
Inline balance pressure proportioning system utilizes
a single, positive displacement foam concentrate
supply pump, an atmospheric foam concentrate
storage tank, inline balance proportioner, and a foam
concentrate regulating valve. The pressure regulating
valve is mounted on foam concentrate return line to
the foam concentrate storage tank. The valve regulates
the foam concentrate supply pressure. The Inline
balance pressure proportioner consists of a ratio
controller, diaphragm operated pressure balancing
valve, water and foam gauges, and pressure sensing
hose of teflon tube with stainless steel braided cover,
interconnecting trim fittings with various control and
flush valves. The water inlet pressure and foam
concentrate pressure at metering orifice is sensed
by a diaphragm valve and it automatically balances the
concentrate supply to provide accurately proportioned
water foam solution over a wide range of flow
conditions. A foam concentrate supply valve is also
provided as an optional item. The system requires foam
concentrate supply pressure of 1.5- 2.0 bar. higher
than the water supply pressure. The Inline balance
pressure proportioner is also provided with a manual
balancing valve.

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

taken place to any component. The system where foam

concentrate piping is maintained in charged condition,
the provision should be made to flow foam through
each Inline Balance Proportioner at least once in six
weeks. The system should be fully tested at least once
in a year or in accordance with applicable NFPA codes,
or in accordance to the guidelines of the organization
having local jurisdiction.

A qualified and trained person must commission the

system. After a few initial successful tests, an
authorized person must be trained to perform the
inspection and testing of the system. It is
recommended to carry out physical inspection of the
system at least once in a week. The inspection should
verify that all the valves are in their proper position
as per the system requirement and no damage has

INLINE BALANCE PRESSURE PROPORTIONER WITH MANUAL OVERRIDE

WATER GAUGE
FOAM SENSING LINE

DIAPHRAGM BALANCE VALVE

FOAM GAUGE
MANUAL OVERRIDE VALVE

FOAM CONSENTRATE
SUPPLY VALVE

FOAM
CONSENTRATE
INLET
CONNECTION
FLUSH OUT VALVE
DRAIN PLUG

DIMENSIONS
SIZE

80 NB

191

630

267

490

100 NB

264

608

278

514

150 NB

330

700

352

605

200 NB

340

718

362

625

Dimensions in millimetre

WATER SENSING LINE

WATER INLET

FOAM SOLUTION
OUTLET

RATIO CONTROLLER

(Approximate)

INLINE BALANCE PRESSURE PROPORTIONER WITHOUT MANUAL OVERRIDE

WATER GAUGE
FOAM GAUGE

DIAPHRAGM BALANCE VALVE

FOAM SENSING LINE

FOAM CONSENTRATE
SUPPLY VALVE

FOAM
CONSENTRATE
INLET
CONNECTION
FLUSH OUT VALVE

SIZE

80 NB

191

545

285

427

100 NB

264

540

305

445

150 NB

330

590

360

540

200 NB

340

586

396

581

Dimensions in millimetre

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DIMENSIONS

DRAIN PLUG
WATER SENSING LINE

WATER INLET

FOAM SOLUTION
OUTLET

RATIO CONTROLLER

(Approximate)

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FLOW VS PRESSURE LOSS

1.0
FRICTION LOSS, KG. / SQ. CM.

0.8
0.6
0.4

0.2
80

0.1

NB

10

NB

15

NB

0
20

NB

0.05
0.5

12

16

20

SOLUTION FLOW, LPM ( AXIS READING X 1000)

13

13

12

12
INLET PRESSURE, KG./SQ.CM.

INLET PRESSURE, KG./SQ.CM.

PRESSURE VS FLOW GRAPH

11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3

11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

SOLUTION FLOW, LPM ( AXIS READING X 1000 )

0 10

SIZE 200NB

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

SOLUTION FLOW, LPM ( AXIS READING X 100 )

SIZE 150NB
13

INLET PRESSURE, KG./SQ.CM.

12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
0

10

20

30

SOLUTION FLOW, LPM ( AXIS READING X 100 )

SIZE 80NB

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TYPICAL INLINE BALANCE PRESSURE FOAM PROPORTIONING SYSTEM

CAUTION
Do not turn off the system or any valve to repair or test the system, without placing a roving Fire Patrol in
the area covered by the system. The Patrol should continue until the system is put back in service. Also
inform the local security guards and the control alarm station, so as to avoid false alarm..

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RATIO CONTROLLER

TECHNICAL DATA :
MODEL

RC-B Bronze material

RC-S Stainless steel
material

SIZE

80,100,150 and 200 NB

MAX. SERVICE
PRESSURE

14 Bar ( 200 PSI )

FLOW

SIZE
80NB
100NB
150NB
200NB

FLOW
270 to
650 to
1200 to
3200 to

3000LPM
5700LPM
9500LPM
18500LPM

FACTORY HYDROSTATIC
TEST PRESSURE

25 Bar.( 365 PSI)

MINIMUM WORKING
PRESSURE

3.0Kg/sq.cm. (45 PSI)

FLANGE CONNECTION

ANSI B16.5 - 150# for SS

ANSI B16.24 - 150# for
Bronze

FOAM CONCENTRATE
PROPORTIONING
ORIFICE

3% or 6%

FINISH

Epoxy Red Painted

ORDERING
INFORMATION

Please specify :
a) Model
b) Minimum and Maximum
Pressure and flow rate
c) Induction Percentage
d) Type of Foam Concentrate used
e) Flange Connection

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APPLICATION
The Ratio Controller is used for proportioning the foam
concentrate into the water supply with a wide range
of flow and pressure. The Ratio Controller is also used
with the Bladder proportioning system, inline balance
proportioning system and Skid mounted pump balance
proportioning system.

SPECIFICATION
The Ratio Controller works on venturi principle. As the
water flow passes through a nozzle at the inlet of a
ratio controller, a low-pressure area is created
between inlet nozzle and the down stream section called
diffuser. This low-pressure area causes the foam
concentrate to flow through a metering orifice at the
concentrate inlet and into the low-pressure area. As
the system demand varies, the water jet through the
Ratio Controller increase or decreases, which in turn
varies the pressure at the low-pressure area of the
Ratio Controller. This affect the corresponding
pressure across the foam concentrate-metering
orifice. The system requires same pressure of water
and concentrate to balance the proportioning system.
The diaphragm valve maintains equal pressure of the
water and the foam concentrate.

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A
B
C

F1

F1

MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION

DIMENSION in millimetre ( Approximate )

SIZE

NOZZLE

BRONZE IS:318 / ASTM B62

80 NB

192

83

1"BSP

HOUSING

BRONZE IS:318 / ASTM B62

100 NB

266

90

1"BSP

CONNECTOR

BRONZE IS:318 / ASTM B62

150 NB

332

105

2" BSP

FLANGE

BRONZE IS:318 / ASTM B62

200 NB

342

111

2" BSP

SR.NO. DESCRIPTION

SR.NO. DESCRIPTION

MATERIAL MODEL RC-B

MATERIAL MODEL RC-S

NOZZLE

ASTM A351 - CF8 ( 304 )

HOUSING

ASTM A351 - CF8 ( 304)

CONNECTOR

ASTM A351 - CF8 ( 304 )

FLANGE

ASTM A351 - CF8 ( 304 )

Dimension of Inlet / Outlet Flanges ( F1) is as per

ANSI B16.5 for SS and ANSI B 16.24 for bronze.

FLOW VS PRESSURE LOSS

1.0
FRICTION LOSS, KG. / SQ. CM.

0.8
0.6
0.4

0.2
80

0.1

NB

10

NB

0
15

NB

20

NB

0.05
0.5

12

16

20

SOLUTION FLOW, LPM ( AXIS READING X 1000)

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PRESSURE VS FLOW CHARACTERISTICS

13

12

12

11

11

INLET PRESSURE, KG./SQ.CM.

INLET PRESSURE, KG./SQ.CM.

13

10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3

10
9
8
7
6
5
4

2
0

10

20

30

SOLUTION FLOW, LPM ( AXIS READING X 100 )

2
0

SIZE 80NB
13

20

30

40

50

60

SIZE 100NB

12

13

11

INLET PRESSURE, KG./SQ.CM.

INLET PRESSURE, KG./SQ.CM.

10

SOLUTION FLOW, LPM ( AXIS READING X 100 )

10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
0 10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
SOLUTION FLOW, LPM ( AXIS READING X 1000 )

SOLUTION FLOW, LPM ( AXIS READING X 100 )

SIZE 200NB

SIZE 150NB

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INLINE FOAM INDUCTOR

TECHNICAL DATA :
MODEL

IG - Bronze material
IA - Aluminium alloy with
steel flanged end.
IS - Stainless Steel
material

MAXIMUM SERVICE
PRESSURE

12 BAR. (175 PSI)

FACTORY HYDROSTATIC
TEST PRESSURE

25 BAR. (365 PSI)

MINIMUM WORKING
PRESSURE

6.4 BAR. (93 PSI)

MAXIMUM BACK
PRESSURE

65% of Inlet Pressure

NOMINAL SIZE

50, 65, 80, 100 &150 MM

FINISH

Yellow Paint

ORDERING
INFORMATION

a) Inductor Inlet Pressure.

b) Foam solution flow
required.
c) Percentage of induction.
d) Type of foam concentrate
to be used.
e) Maximum suction lift.
f ) Flange connection.

APPLICATION
Inline Foam Inductor is used to induct the foam liquid
concentrate in water stream to supply proportioned
solution of the liquid concentrate and water, to the
foam producing equipment. The inductors are designed
primarily for use in the fixed foam Installation to provide
a simple and reliable method of proportioning in
constant flow applications. Each Inductor is designed
for a predetermined water pressure to give the
correct proportioning at that pressure and the
discharge rate. The increase or decrease of the inlet
pressure will result in an increase or decrease in the
flow rate, which in turn will change the proportioning.

SPECIFICATION
'Inductors are available in three different materials of

SYSTEM DESIGN DETAILS

The Inductor must be selected and installed in a
hydraulically calculated system considering the
limitation of permissible back pressure. The maximum
back pressure allowed is expressed as 65% of pressure
at the inlet of the inductor.
In the fixed foam system installation the inductor can
be mounted above the concentrate storage tank.
The maximum height of the Inductor suction pipe above
the bottom of the storage tank to the inductor centre
should not exceed 1.75 meters. A minimum of 600
mm of unobstructed straight pipe line should be
provided at the inlet and outlet of the inductor. The
inductor must be installed in a system having minimum
of 6.4 bar inlet pressure at inlet of inductor.
The diameter of water supply pipe and water foam
solution pipe should not be less than that of the
diameter of the inductor. A shut-off valve provided in
the induction line must be full bore on-off valve.
The non-return valve if fitted in the foam induction pipe
line, then it must be supplied or recommended by HD,
so that the induction rate is properly calibrated in
factory before supply. For the best performance the
inlet pressure at the inline inductor should be 6.8 bar
or higher.

construction, a wide range of flow from 75 to 3500

litres per minute at the inlet pressure between 6.4 to
12 bar as shown in the graph.

Each Inductor is accurately calibrated at the factory

to match the flow, pressure and the induction
requirement of the system. This enables to ensure
and achieve the correct performance.
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INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

Inductor must be supported firmly to prevent strain
on the inductor itself.
Qualified and trained person must commission the
system. After few initial successful test an authorized
person must be trained to perform inspection and
testing of the system. It is recommended to carry
out physical inspection of the system regularly. The
system must be fully tested at least once in a year or
in accordance with applicable NFPA codes or in
accordance to the standard of the organization having
local jurisdiction.

3) A pressuge gauge mounting socket at inlet and

outlet of Inductor must be provided, which will help
to analize the system during commissioning. The
socket can be plugged in once the system has been
commissioned successfully.
4) The maximum permissible back pressure is 65%
of inlet pressure. The system designer should
consider and design the system with less than
65% back pressure.

Do not turn off the system or any valve to make repair

or test the system, without placing a roving Fire Patrol
in the area covered by the system. The Patrol should
continue until the system is back in service. Also inform
the local security guard and control alarm station, so
that a false alarm will not be signalled.

SELECTION OF
HD INLINE FOAM INDUCTOR SIZE
Size of inductor

Inductor K-Factor Range

50 NB

28.4 TO

85.00

65 NB

76.0 TO

170.00

80 NB

151.2 TO

340.20

100 NB

302.4 TO

680.30

150 NB

604.8 TO 1030.00

For selecting Inductor size, following formula to be

used :
Q=K

Q = Total solution flow rate in litres per minute.

K = Inductor constant
P = Inlet pressure in kg/sq.cm.
Example : To find K-Factor
Q = 200 LPM
P = 8.0 kg/sq.cm.
K = 200

K = 70.71
This K=70.71 falls within the range of inductor with
50 NB size. Hence 50 NB inductor should be selected.

NOTES
1) It is recommended to select next higher size of
inductor when the K-factor is very close to the
higher range of model.
2) For the best performance the inlet pressure at
the inductor should be 6.8 bar or higher.

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INLINE FOAM INDUCTOR

B

6 2 1 5

F2

F1

DIMENSION in millimeter ( Approximate )

INDUCTOR
SIZE

FLANGE
SIZE
F1/ F2

50 NB

300

70

1" BSP

50 NB

65 NB

350

75

1" BSP

65 NB

1" BSP

80 NB

80 NB

400

80

100 NB

450

85

1" BSP 100 NB

150 NB

500

90

1" BSP 150 NB

MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION
SR. NO.

DESCRIPTION
IA

MODEL
IG

IS

HOUSING

AL ALLOY

BRONZE

S.S. 304
ASTM A 351-CF8

NOZZLE

AL ALLOY

BRONZE

S.S. 304
ASTM A 351-CF8

DIFFUSER

AL ALLOY

BRONZE

S.S. 304
ASTM A 351-CF8

FLANGE

STEEL

BRONZE

S.S. 304
ASTM A 351-CF8

BOLT

S.S. 304

S.S. 304

S.S. 304

ORIFICE

BRONZE

BRONZE

S.S. 304

'O' RING

NEOPRENE
RUBBER

NEOPRENE
RUBBER

NEOPRENE
RUBBER

- Dimension of Inlet/outlet flanges (F1/F2) are as per ANSI B16.5 150# & ANSI B16.24 for bronze material.

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PRESSURE VS FLOW-PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

350

700
600

250
200

500

FLOW IN LPM

FLOW IN LPM

300

150
100
50
0
6.5

7.5

8.5

9.5

400
300
200

10 10.5 11 11.5 12

100

INLET PRESSURE ( KG./SQ.CM. )

SIZE 50NB

6.5

7.5

8.5

9.5

10 10.5 11 11.5 12

INLET PRESSURE ( KG./SQ.CM. )

SIZE 65NB
2500

1400

2000

1000

FLOW IN LPM

FLOW IN LPM

1200

800
600
400

1500
1000
500

200
0
6.5

7.5

8.5

9.5

10 10.5 11 11.5 12

0
6.5

7.5

8.5

9.5

10 10.5 11 11.5 12

INLET PRESSURE ( KG./SQ.CM. )

INLET PRESSURE ( KG./SQ.CM. )

SIZE 80NB

SIZE 100NB

4000

FLOW IN LPM

3500
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
6.5

7.5

8.5

9.5

10 10.5 11 11.5 12

INLET PRESSURE ( KG./SQ.CM. )

SIZE 150NB

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TYPICAL MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT OF

INLINE FOAM INDUCTION SYSTEM

WITH INDUCTOR MOUNTING ON TOP OF THE TANK

FILL CONNECTION

VENT VALVE

EXPANSION DOME
FOAM CONCENTRATE
STORAGE TANK

NOTE :
AUTOMATION OF THIS VALVE
PERMITS THE ACTIVATION OF
THIS SYSTEM FROM ANY
REMOTE SIGNALLING SOURCE.

WATER SUPPLY

SIGHT GAUGE

FOAM SOLUTION TO
DISCHARGE DEVICE

DRAIN VALVE

WITH INDUCTOR MOUNTING BELOW THE TANK

FILL CONNECTION

VENT VALVE
EXPANSION DOME
FOAM CONCENTRATE
STORAGE TANK
FOAM SOLUTION TO
DISCHARGE DEVICE

SIGHT GAUGE

DRAIN VALVE

WATER SUPPLY

INLINE INDUCTOR
GATE VALVE OR BALL VALVE
NOTE :
USE MINIMUM OF 600mm.
STRAIGHT UNOBSTRUCTED PIPE AT INLET
AND OUTLET OF EACH INLINE INDUCTOR.

CHECK VALVE
PIPE UNION

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FOAM CONCENTRATE BYPASS VALVE

TECHNICAL DATA :
MODEL

BV with Bronze material

IS-318 / ASTM B62
BV-S with stainless steel
material SS 304
(ASTM A 351-CF8)

SIZE

40 & 50NB ( 1.5 & 2 INCH)

MAXIMUM SERVICE
PRESSURE

14 Bar (200 PSI)

END CONNECTION

Screwed Female BSPT

(NPT Optional)

FACTORY HYDROSTATIC
TEST PRESSURE

25 Bar.( 365 PSI)

FINISH

Red Epoxy painted.

ORDERING
INFORMATION

Please specify
1) Size
2) End connection

is back in service. Also inform the local security guards

and control alarm station, so as to avoid false alarm.

APPLICATION
The foam concentrate bypass valve is used in the
balance pressure foam proportioning pump skid
system. The valve bypasses the controlled excess
quantity of foam concentrate to concentrate storage
tank.

SPECIFICATION
The valve is diaphragm operated and works on the
simple differential pressure principle. The pressure
sensing lines, one from ratio controller inlet for water
pressure and another from the concentrate supply
pressure above the metering orifice are connected to
bypass valve. The bypass valve automatically adjusts
the concentrate pressure corresponding to the water
pressure. The bypass is provided with flush out valves.
The pressure sensing hose is Teflon with stainless steel
braided cover and it is permanently attached with
swivel coupling. The two separate pressure gauges,
one for the water and one for the foam concentrate
are provided with valve trims. A duplex gauge is supplied
as an optional item in lieu of two pressure gauges.
Each valve is factory tested for its performance.

It is recommended to carry out physical inspection of

the system at least once a week. The inspection should
verify that all the control valves are in proper position
as per the system requirement and no damage has
taken place to any component. The valve must be
operated periodically and proper functioning must be
verified. The test must be as per the procedure of
system testing.
The system must be flushed after each operation and
free flow of water must be drained from the flush-out
connection.
The user is responsible for maintaining the valve in
proper operating condition.

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

A qualified and trained person must commission the
system. After few initial successful tests an authorized
person must be trained to perform inspection and
testing of the system. Do not turn off the system or
any valve to make repairs or test the system, without
placing a roving Fire Patrol in the area protected by
the system. The patrol should continue until the system

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FOAM CONCENTRATE BY-PASS VALVE

FOAM PRESSURE
GAUGE

WATER PRESSURE
GAUGE

WATER FLUSHOUT VALVE

FOAM FLUSHOUT VALVE
FOAM
CONCENTRATE
INLET FROM
FOAM PUMP

RETURN LINE TO
FOAM CONCENTRATE
STORAGE TANK
DRAIN PLUG
FOAM CONCENTRATE SENSING
LINE FROM RATIO CONTROLLER
ABOVE CONCENTRATE METERING
ORIFICE

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WATER PRESSURE
SENSING LINE FROM
INLET OF RATIO CONTROLLER

HD186