afff Flashcards
function of aff
-provide a non toxic afff solution spray for specified areas
where does aff supply to
dg room
port stbd upper level engine room
lub oil module
main feed pump raft and bilges
naval store
after dome
thrust block flat
afff tank function
contains a polychloropene coated nylon fabric bag that holds the afff solution. the bag is then squeezed by water pressure from the fire fighting tank to force the solution out and into the water flow this keeps the aff at the required concentration no matter how many times it’s initiated
key operating parameters of afff
-min of at least 10 minutes spraying time to any zone
-no more then 2 zones are to be operated at the same time
-runs at 8.6 bar from av and b
-spraying will automatically stop after 3 minutes
operation of afff
by epo from ccc
afff tank
contains 455 litres of afff solution
the fire fight tank provides it with
6880 of demi’s water
how it works
takes water from no 4 rft tank at 8,6 bar from av and b to ur aff tank and mixes inside the afff tank by pushing the required solution out of the nylon bag and at a 6% concentration and goes to ur services