Transition to fluorine-free foam concentrates

Regulatory and environmental requirements relating to foam concentrates are undergoing major changes, with fluorinated products being banned in favor of fluorine-free alternatives. Operators of ICPE and SEVESO sites, oil depots, refineries, and terminals must adapt their firefighting systems to remain compliant without losing any level of protection.

These new foam concentrates have a higher viscosity and exhibit “pseudo-plastic” behavior (non-Newtonian fluid): altered head losses, more demanding suction conditions, and pumps and proportioners that need to be reassessed. An installation designed for a fluorinated foam concentrate must therefore be requalified, and in most cases adapted. This is a hydraulic engineering task, not a simple product substitution.

What we do

Audit of existing installations
Calculation of regulatory water and foam requirements
Hydraulic modeling incorporating the non-Newtonian behavior of foam concentrates
Inspection of pump stations, proportioners, and distribution equipment
Sizing of adaptations and performance validation
Feasibility and detailed design studies
Support through to compliance