Foam Chamberr

FOAM CHAMBERS
Data/Specifications
HINGED
INSPECTION
HATCH
FEATURES
CHAMBER BODY
n Choice of four foam chamber sizes for various foam solution flow rate
requirements
OUTLET
FLANGE
n Hinged inspection hatch with captive bolt securement for ease of

inspection and maintenance
GASKETS
TANK
WALL
n Choice of primed or standard red finish; or polyamide CR epoxy for

marine and other corrosive environments
SPLIT
DEFLECTOR
n Teflon vapor seal allows unrestricted flow of expanded foam

n Convenient vapor seal replacement without removal of retaining bolts
n UL Listed
APPLICATION
INLET
FLANGE
ORIFICE
PLATE
DESCRIPTION
The ANSUL foam chambers consist of a foam expansion chamber and
an integral foam maker with a stainless steel screened air inlet. A removable orifice plate located at the flanged inlet to the foam maker is sized
to deliver the required flow rate of foam solution at a specified inlet pressure. A frangible teflon vapor seal is burst upon entry of foam solution
allowing an unrestricted flow of expanded foam into the chamber body.
From the chamber body, the foam flows through the foam deflector
which disperses the foam into the storage tank.
The chamber vapor seal is accessible for inspection and service through
a hinged inspection hatch that is secured with captive bolts. The hatch
also contains a lifting handle that is designed to support the weight of
the foam chamber.
The foam deflector directs the foam stream down the tank sidewall to
lessen the submergence of the foam and agitation of the fuel surface
(Type II application). The foam deflector is a split (two-piece) style. The
split deflector allows for either bolting or welding to storage tanks when
installation may be performed from both sides of the tank wall as with
newly constructed tanks. The split deflector also allows for insertion of
the deflector through the flange opening from the outside wall as is often
required with tanks already in service.
The foam chamber and deflector can be bolted to the storage tank using
a mounting pad. The pad contains mounting studs to fit standard flange
holes.
001257
MOUNTING
PAD
ANSUL foam chambers are air-aspirating foam discharge devices that

are used to protect various types of flammable liquid storage tanks
including open top floating roof tanks and cone roof tanks with or without
internal floaters. Additional applications include most types of open tanks
where flammable liquid products are involved.
Foam chambers are defined by NFPA 11 as Type II discharge outlets for
delivering foam to the surface of a flammable liquid. They are commonly
used with bladder tanks, balanced pressure pump proportioning
systems, line proportioners, or foam trucks. These foam chambers can
be used with ANSUL low expansion foam agents as determined suitable
for the flammable liquid being protected.
GASKETS
SPECIFICATIONS
The foam chamber assembly shall consist of a chamber body with integral foam maker and orifice plate. A foam deflector and foam chamber
mounting pad shall be included with the assembly as required.
The foam chamber body shall be of steel construction with a choice of
primed, standard red, or CR epoxy finish. The discharge outlet shall be
of the flat-faced flange design that may be welded or bolted to the
storage tank. For ease of access to the vapor seal, the chamber body
shall contain a hinged inspection hatch secured with stainless steel
captive bolts. The hatch shall also contain a lifting handle designed to
support the weight of the chamber for hoisting.
The foam maker shall contain a stainless steel screen that is cylindrically
shaped to conform to the air inlet surface to help prevent damage. The
vapor seal shall be of teflon construction to allow an unrestricted flow.
The teflon vapor seal shall be designed of a thickness to meet the UL
required burst pressure range of 10 to 25 psi (0.69 to 1.72 bar). The
vapor seal retainer shall be designed with slotted keyholes to eliminate
bolt removal during replacement. The inlet to the foam maker shall be a
raised-faced flange with an orifice sized to allow the required flow rate of
foam solution at the available pressure.
A split foam deflector shall be provided for either bolting or welding to
the mounting surface, or for installation from the outside wall of the
storage tank. For bolting applications, a mounting pad shall be available
with a stud pattern compatible with the flat-faced flange of the foam
chamber body and the foam deflector.
A stainless steel data nameplate shall be attached to the foam chamber
hatch. The plate shall specify manufacturer, model number, and part
number.
DIMENSION TABLE
FLOW RANGE
The flow rate of the foam chamber is determined by the orifice size and
the inlet pressure. The flow ranges listed in the following table are based
on 40 psi (2.76 bar) using the smallest orifice for the minimum flow and
100 psi (6.9 bar) using the largest orifice for the maximum flow.
Model
_____
AFC-90
AFC-170
AFC-330
AFC-550
Flow
Range
__________
49 to 151 gpm
(185 to 572 Lpm)
94 to 279 gpm
(356 to 1033 Lpm)
183 to 610 gpm
(693 to 2309 Lpm)
350 to 980 gpm
(1325 to 3709 Lpm)
K-Factor
Range
______
7.8 to 15.1
Dimension
AFC-90
AFC-170
AFC-330
AFC-550
26 1/16 in
(66.2 cm)
31 7/8 in
(81.0 cm)
35 3/8 in
(89.9 cm)
42 in
(106.7 cm)
15 5/16 in
(38.9 cm)
19 5/8 in
(49.8 cm)
20 5/8 in
(52.4 cm)
24 3/4 in
(62.9 cm)
8 1/2 in
(21.6 cm)
10 in
(25.4 cm)
11 1/8 in
(28.3 cm)
12 3/8 in
(31.4 cm)
8 3/8 in
(21.2 cm)
10 3/8 in
(26.4 cm)
12 3/8 in
(31.4 cm)
15 in
(38.1 cm)
7 in
(17.8 cm)
9 in
(22.9 cm)
10 in
(25.4 cm)
12 in
(30.5 cm)
2 1/2 in
(6.4 cm)
3 in
(7.6 cm)
4 in
(10.2 cm)
6 in
(15.2 cm)
3 1/4 in
(8.3 cm)
4 1/16 in
(10.3 cm)
5 in
(12.7 cm)
6 7/8 in
(17.5 cm)
5 5/16 in
(13.5 cm)
7 3/8 in
(18.7 cm)
9 1/8 in
(23.1 cm)
9 3/4 in
(24.8 cm)
8 in
(20.3 cm)
9 1/2 in
(24.1 cm)
11 in
(27.9 cm)
12 in
(30.5 cm)
4 5/8 in
(11.7 cm)
6 1/8 in
(15.6 cm)
7 3/4 in
(19.7 cm)
8 1/4 in
(20.9 cm)
8 in
(20.3 cm)
12 in
(30.5 cm)
16 in
(40.6 cm)
20 in
(50.8 cm)
12 in
(30.5 cm)
18 in
(45.7 cm)
24 in
(61.0 cm)
30 in
(76.2 cm)
4 1/2 in
(11.4 cm)
6 5/8 in
(16.8 cm)
8 5/8 in
(21.9 cm)
10 3/4 in
(27.3 cm)
7 1/2 in
(19.1 cm)
9 1/2 in
(24.1 cm)
11 3/4 in
(29.8 cm)
14 1/4 in
(36.2 cm)
3/4 in
(1.9 cm)
7/8 in
(2.2 cm)
7/8 in
(2.2 cm)
1 in
(2.5 cm)
2 7/8 in
(7.3 cm)
3 1/2 in
(8.9 cm)
4 1/2 in
(11.4 cm)
6 5/8 in
(16.8 cm)
5 1/2 in
(13.9 cm)
6 in
(15.2 cm)
7 1/2 in
(19.1 cm)
9 1/2 in
(24.1 cm)
3/4 in
(1.9 cm)
3/4 in
(1.9 cm)
3/4 in
(1.9 cm)
7/8 in
(2.2 cm)
14.9 to 27.9
28.9 to 61.0
55.3 to 98.0
To determine flow rates for specific applications and proper orifice sizing,
consult Ansul Incorporated, Technical Services, Marinette, WI 541432542.
OUTLET
FLANGE
OUTLET
FLANGE
O
O
AFC-550
AFC-90, 170, 330
E
D
C
H
G
B
BOLTING WITH
SPLIT DEFLECTOR
WELDING WITH
SPLIT DEFLECTOR
BOLTING WITH PAD

AND SPLIT DEFLECTOR
F INLET FLANGE
001259
INLET
FLANGE (F DETAIL)
INLET
FLANGE (F DETAIL)
R
AFC-90, 170
R
AFC-330, 550
001260
ORDERING INFORMATION
Part No.
Description
_________
_______
Foam Chambers
75887
Foam Chamber/Maker, AFC-90, Primed
75883
Foam Chamber/Maker, AFC-90, Standard Red
75879
Foam Chamber/Maker, AFC-90, CR EpoxyRed
74376
Split Deflector, AFC-90, Primed
428637
Shallow Deflector, AFC-90, Primed
75888
75884
75880
Foam Chamber/Maker, AFC-170, CR Epoxy Red
74380
428638
75889
75885
75881
74384
428639
75890
75886
75882
74388
428640
Approximate
Shipping Weight
lb
(kg)
_________
60
60
60
5
5
100
100
100
10
10
145
145
145
20
20
270
270
270
30
30
(27.2)
(27.2)
(27.2)
(2.3)
(2.3)
(45.4)
(45.4)
(45.4)
(4.5)
(4.5)
(65.8)
(65.8)
(65.8)
(9.1)
(9.1)
(122.5)
(122.5)
(122.5)
(13.6)
(13.6)
Note: Shallow deflectors are a lower protrusion option than the standard split deflectors illustrated on Page 3.
Shallow deflectors may be required for cone roof tanks with internal floaters where the protrusion of a
split deflector interferes with the internal floater operation.
Foam Chamber Accessories

74392
Foam Chamber AFC-90 Mounting Pad, Primed
74390
Foam Chamber AFC-90 Mounting Pad, CR Epoxy Red
74396
74394
74400
74398
74404
74402
418581
Foam Chamber AFC-90 Vapor Seal Assembly
418582
418583
418584
75985
Foam Chamber AFC-90 Cover Gasket
75986
75987
75988
74610
Foam Chamber AFC-90 Orifice Plate
74611
74612
74613
74408
Foam Chamber AFC-90 Foam Diverter Test Tube
74412
74416
74420
75968
Foam Chamber Cover Screw, All Models
15
15
20
20
35
35
50
50
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
1
1
1
1
15
20
40
65
0.3
(6.8)
(6.8)
(9.1)
(9.1)
(15.9)
(15.9)
(22.7)
(22.7)
(0.23)
(0.23)
(0.23)
(0.23)
(0.14)
(0.14)
(0.14)
(0.14)
(0.45)
(0.45)
(0.45)
(0.45)
(6.8)
(9.1)
(18.1)
(29.5)
(0.14)
Note: Foam chambers, mounting pads, foam deflectors are available constructed of 304 stainless steel.
Contact Ansul Technical Services for pricing and availability.
ANSUL is a trademark of Ansul Incorporated or its affiliates.
Ansul Incorporated
Marinette, WI 54143-2542
715-735-7411
www.ansul.com
Copyright 2007 Ansul Incorporated

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FOAM CHAMBERS

n Hinged inspection hatch with captive bolt securement for ease of

n Choice of primed or standard red finish; or polyamide CR epoxy for

n Teflon vapor seal allows unrestricted flow of expanded foam

ANSUL foam chambers are air-aspirating foam discharge devices that

AFC-90, 170, 330

BOLTING WITH PAD

Foam Chamber Accessories

ANSUL is a trademark of Ansul Incorporated or its affiliates.

Copyright 2007 Ansul Incorporated

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