Decision Framework for Methods to Effectively Remove Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) from Fire Suppression Systems

Abstract

This Decision Framework for Methods to Effectively Remove Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) from Fire Suppression Systems provides an outline for the decision-making process of removing PFAS from fire suppression systems and associated infrastructure. This Decision Tree Framework was prepared as a part of Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) Project ER20-5364 and in accordance with Contract W912HQ20C0024. The Decision Tree Framework lays out the steps of the transition process as well as additional work which needs to be completed to fully analyze the decisions made at each step in the process. Proper transition methods will reduce both the cost and short-term/long-term liability related to PFAS impacts by preparing existing equipment for the introduction of a new, unimpacted PFAS free firefighting formulation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 23, 2023
Accession Number
AD1206336

Entities

People

  • Craig Divine
  • John R. Anderson
  • Johnsie Lang
  • Mark Healy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Best Practices
  • Chemical Properties
  • Contamination
  • Contracts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Ecology
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Protection
  • Environmental Security
  • Fire Protection
  • Fire Suppression
  • Fluorine
  • Materials
  • Physical Properties
  • Public Health
  • Security
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.
  • Systems Analysis and Design