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    The document describes foam chambers used for storage tank fire protection. Foam chambers are discharge outlets that gently expand and deliver foam onto the surface of flammable liquid in a storage tank. They are installed above the highest liquid level. Foam chambers come in different models to accommodate various tank sizes and flow rates. They work by metering and aerating foam solution before it exits through the deflector onto the tank surface or seal area.

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    The document describes foam chambers used for storage tank fire protection. Foam chambers are discharge outlets that gently expand and deliver foam onto the surface of flammable liquid in a storage tank. They are installed above the highest liquid level. Foam chambers come in different models to accommodate various tank sizes and flow rates. They work by metering and aerating foam solution before it exits through the deflector onto the tank surface or seal area.

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    STORAGE TANK FIRE PROTECTION STORAGE TANK FIRE PROTECTION

    Storage Tank Protection

    Product:

    Foam Chambers

    Description:
    Spectrum Foam Chambers are discharge outlets defined by NFPA 11 as “Type II” top-side
    application devices. They are designed to meter foam flow, then gently expand and deliver foam
    directly onto the surface of a flammable or combustible liquid. Foam chambers are installed on the
    vertical wall of fuel storage tanks, above the product’s highest liquid level. Flow rates are sized for
    full surface application, or for protection of the annular seal area (only) of open floating roof tanks.
    Foam solution supply piping to the chamber can either be connected to a “fixed” foam storage and
    proportioning system, or tied into a dry pipe, “semi-fixed” system which receives foam solution from
    a mobile foam apparatus.

    In operation, foam solution passes through an orifice plate which is sized to deliver the required flow rate at a specific inlet pressure.
    The metered flow of foam solution is then introduced into the foam maker, where it is aerated. The foam chamber inlet piping is fitted with a
    frangible vapor seal, which is designed to rupture at a predetermined pressure. The aerated foam solution enters the foam expansion chamber
    body, where additional expansion occurs, and the velocity of the foam is reduced. As the foam leaves the chamber body, it passes through the
    tank shell, and then impacts a foam deflector, which directs the foam down the tank wall and ultimately onto the fuel surface.

    The foam chamber is accessible for inspection and service through a removable inspection hatch which is located on top of the chamber
    body. Foam deflectors are available in either solid, split, or shallow configurations. Solid style deflectors allow for installation when the shell
    is accessible from both inside and outside the tank (new tank installations). Split-style deflectors allow for installation when the shell is only
    accessible from outside the tank (existing tank installations). Standard finish, primed, with red epoxy exterior coating.

    Model Nominal Flow Inlet Flange Discharge Flange


    @ 100 psi
    LW-9 40-150 gpm 2.5” 4”
    LW-17 100-280 gpm 3” 6”
    LW-30 190-600 gpm 4” 8”
    LW-55 400-1000 gpm 6” 10”

    120108

    PRODUCTS 409-745-3232 K8 EMERGENCY 409-727-2347

    WWW.WILLIAMSFIRE.COM
    STORAGE TANK FIRE PROTECTION STORAGE TANK FIRE PROTECTION

    Storage Tank Protection

    Foam Chamber Exploded View

    Materials of Construction
    Body, Maker & Flanges Carbon Steel
    Retainer Hatch Stainless Steel & Brass
    Orifice Plate Stainless Steel
    Retainer, Vapor Seal Brass
    Gaskets Buna-N

    A B C

    LW-9 7.5 .75” 4.75”


    LW-17 9.5” .875” 6.625”
    LW-30 11.75” .875” 8.75”
    LW-55 14.25” 1” 10.75”

    120108

    PRODUCTS 409-745-3232 K9 EMERGENCY 409-727-2347

    WWW.WILLIAMSFIRE.COM
    STORAGE TANK FIRE PROTECTION STORAGE TANK FIRE PROTECTION

    Storage Tank Protection

    Foam Chamber Schematic and Data

    Foam Chamber Dimensional Data

    MODEL A B C D E F G H I J WEIGHT
    LW-9 28.1875” 8.125” 9.8125” 7” 2.5” 2.75” 8” 8” 12” 8” 80 LBS.
    LW-17 32.25” 9.125” 10.625” 9” 3” 4.125” 9.5” 12” 18” 10” 130 LBS.
    LW-30 34.25” 10.875” 10.6875” 10” 4” 5.5” 11” 16” 24” 12” 200 LBS.
    LW-55 42” 12” 13” 12” 6” 6.5” 12” 20” 30” 16” 350 LBS.

    Required Ordering Information


    Foam Chamber Model No. can be determined by providing the following:

    1. Product in tank
    2. Tank configuration
    3. Tank diameter
    4. Full surface or seal protection
    5. Height of Foam Dam (Seal protection)

    120108

    PRODUCTS 409-745-3232 K10 EMERGENCY 409-727-2347

    WWW.WILLIAMSFIRE.COM

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