CAFS Fire Suppression System

Summary

A CAFS (Compressed Air Foam System) is a fire suppression system that uses a mixture of water, foam concentrate, and compressed air to create a fire-fighting foam with superior properties compared to traditional methods. This foam, known as CAF (Compressed Air Foam), is more effective at extinguishing fires due to its enhanced cooling, adhesion, and penetration capabilities.

The system mixes water and foam concentrate to create a foam solution. Then, compressed air is injected into the solution within a mixing chamber, actively expanding the foam. This active expansion process results in a CAF foam with a fine, homogeneous bubble structure, increased energy content, and excellent adhesion to surfaces. System Design and Calculation According to NPFA16.

Advantages

CAFS offers several advantages over traditional methods:

Superior Cooling: The enhanced surface area of the CAF allows for more effective heat absorption, leading to faster fire knockdown.

Improved Adhesion and Penetration: The foam adheres well to vertical and horizontal surfaces, allowing it to penetrate deeper into the fire and extinguish it more effectively.

Reduced Water Usage: Due to the increased efficiency of CAF, less water is needed to extinguish a fire, which is particularly beneficial in situations where water supply is limited.

Increased Throw Range and Height: The high energy content of CAF allows for greater throw distance and height, enabling firefighters to reach fires from a safer distance.

Applications:

CAFS Systems are used in a varity of applications, including:

Structural Fires:

CAFS is effective in extinguishing fires in buildings, homes, and other structures.

Wild land Fires:

CAFS is valuable for combating wildfires due to its ability to cover large areas quickly and efficiently.

Vehicle Fires:

CAFS is a useful tool for fighting fires in vehicles, including cars, trucks, and airplanes.

Industrial Fires:

CAFS is used in various industrial settings, such as chemical plants, oil refineries, and warehouses, where flammable liquids and materials are present.

Transformer & Generator Fires:

In summary, CAFS is a powerful fire suppression technology that offers significant advantages over traditional methods due to its superior foam properties and effectiveness in various fire scenarios.

Pressure Class

Gas Bottle 15Mpa~30MPa.

CAF Model

Fixed Type CAF Fire Suppression System

Mobile Type CAF Device