AFFF (Aqueous Film-Forming Foam) Testing of U.S. Air Force Penetrator Nozzle.
Abstract
The Skin Penetrator/Agent Application Tool (SPAAT), a new firefighting tool developed for the U.S. Air Force, was tested to determine performance characteristics when using Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF). The results showed that increasing the nozzle pressure to 150 psi from the more common fireground pressures of 50 or 100 psi provided a significant increase in stream reach, which improved fire-extinguishing capability. However, the resulting foam quality was diminished, but could be improved by aeration, although at some loss in stream reach.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA171854
Entities
People
- James Calfee
- Joseph L. Walker
- Phyllis Campbell
- Ralph J. Ouellette
- Robert C. Beller