Professional Engineering Continuing Education

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Fire Protection Engineering - Foam Fire Extinguishing Systems

Lecturer:  Carl E. Gianino, PE

 
 
· · History of Foam: Chemical Foams, Mechanical Foams
 
· · Foam Terminology: Concentrate, Solution, Finished Foam
 
· · Understanding the Hazard: Flammable Liquids, Hydrocarbons, Polar Solvents, Blended Fuels.
 
· · Line Proportioners
 
· · Aspirating and Non-Aspirating Devices
 
· · Application Techniques
 
The objective of the class is to provide an understanding of how a 
foam fire protection system is engineered and used to control and 
extinguish flammable liquid fires. The course will focus on designing a 
system with respect to NFPA standards, with respect to foam concentrate 
percentages, proper application techniques, and selecting the proper foam 
concentrate for a given hazard. At the conclusion of the class there 
will be a 30-minute exam (with answers) and review provided.

Four (4) Continuing Education Hours