Conclusion

Realization of the objectives
  • We developed a new extinguishing technology to prevent air pollution caused by tank fires, suitable for extinguishing even the largest storage tank fires.
  • We were able to eliminate soil pollution with the help of our newly developed foam introduction device.
  • We created the foam effectiveness factor suitable for comparing the different extinguishing strategies and we also presented the benefits of its practical use.
  • We sorted out the optimal geometrical scheme of foam introduction.
  • We discovered the scientific explanation for the drawbacks and anomalies of the wall-effect occurring during extinguishing.
  • We embodied a foam supplying solution which the operation parameters can be freely used with adjusting to tank size.
  • We proposed to introduce new rules for extinguishing tactics based on an environmentally aware fire safety strategy.
  • We developed a design procedure adaptable in practice for engineers.
  • We built a number of automatically operating, autonomous extinguishing equipment functioning safely even in the lack of any external sources or infrastructure.
Impacts of introducing the new technology on the safety of environment
  • The new extinguishing technology prevents air, soil and underground water pollution caused by storage tank fire.
  • Equipment is simple, it offers high reliability, it requires minimal maintenance.
  • It is guaranteed to operate in the lack of water supply, energy or human involvement, under difficult approaching circumstances.
  • This system functions even under extreme weather conditions (-30/+60 C°).
  • It is suitable for extinguishing the fire at any type of storage tank.
  • Less amount of extinguishing agent is needed, so it is economical.
  • Beside tank protection, it is also suitable for the protection of other dangerous substance stores (engine compartment of military vehicles, generator engines, stores of flammable chemicals, ammunition and pyrotechnic substances).

Technical information

FoamFatale™ system eliminates the limitations of conventional systems. The concept of this new technology is that perfectly prepared foam is stored under pressure in a vessel. On release of the foam from the vessel, expanded foam is formed at the location where the expansion takes place. The patented system is called "Self-Expanding Foam" system (SEF®).

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R&D Background

During several years of research our goal was to introduce a method of creating effective, environmentally safe fire fighting technology for storage tank fires in extreme circumstances (lack of water, lack of energy supply and human resources, plus extreme weather conditions). As a ground principle of redefining tactical instructions we intruduced the FoamFatale™ system to decrease burning time significantly.

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Live test

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FoamFatale™ | Conclusion

Conclusion

Realization of the objectives
  • We developed a new extinguishing technology to prevent air pollution caused by tank fires, suitable for extinguishing even the largest storage tank fires.
  • We were able to eliminate soil pollution with the help of our newly developed foam introduction device.
  • We created the foam effectiveness factor suitable for comparing the different extinguishing strategies and we also presented the benefits of its practical use.
  • We sorted out the optimal geometrical scheme of foam introduction.
  • We discovered the scientific explanation for the drawbacks and anomalies of the wall-effect occurring during extinguishing.
  • We embodied a foam supplying solution which the operation parameters can be freely used with adjusting to tank size.
  • We proposed to introduce new rules for extinguishing tactics based on an environmentally aware fire safety strategy.
  • We developed a design procedure adaptable in practice for engineers.
  • We built a number of automatically operating, autonomous extinguishing equipment functioning safely even in the lack of any external sources or infrastructure.
Impacts of introducing the new technology on the safety of environment
  • The new extinguishing technology prevents air, soil and underground water pollution caused by storage tank fire.
  • Equipment is simple, it offers high reliability, it requires minimal maintenance.
  • It is guaranteed to operate in the lack of water supply, energy or human involvement, under difficult approaching circumstances.
  • This system functions even under extreme weather conditions (-30/+60 C°).
  • It is suitable for extinguishing the fire at any type of storage tank.
  • Less amount of extinguishing agent is needed, so it is economical.
  • Beside tank protection, it is also suitable for the protection of other dangerous substance stores (engine compartment of military vehicles, generator engines, stores of flammable chemicals, ammunition and pyrotechnic substances).

Technical information

FoamFatale™ system eliminates the limitations of conventional systems. The concept of this new technology is that perfectly prepared foam is stored under pressure in a vessel. On release of the foam from the vessel, expanded foam is formed at the location where the expansion takes place. The patented system is called "Self-Expanding Foam" system (SEF®).

Learn more »

R&D Background

During several years of research our goal was to introduce a method of creating effective, environmentally safe fire fighting technology for storage tank fires in extreme circumstances (lack of water, lack of energy supply and human resources, plus extreme weather conditions). As a ground principle of redefining tactical instructions we intruduced the FoamFatale™ system to decrease burning time significantly.

Learn more »

Live test

Click on View Video button to watch the tank fire extinguishing demonstration video.

View video »