CAFS

Question 1

What does CAFS stand for

Answer 1

Compressed Air Foam Systems

Question 2

What is slug flow?

Answer 2

an inconsistent spluttering at the branch between air and water, from lack of foam or issue with foam delivery

Question 3

What are the specs for the CAFS 2000

Answer 3

Height- 3.3M
Width- 2.8m
Length- 7.4M
Weight- 10 Tonne
Water- 2000L
Foam- 100L

Emergency water 200L

Question 4

What are the specs for the CAFS 8000?

Answer 4

Height- 3.7m
Width- 3m
Length- 10.4m
Weight- 23 Tonne
Water- 8000L
Foam- 200L

Emergency water 400L

Question 5

What is fixed and what is auto air?

Answer 5

Auto matches the air delivery to the revs of the engine

Fixed is always at 1000kpa

Question 6

What is the ideal application of CAFS?

Answer 6

Wet layer first, followed by a dry layer

Question 7

Smooth boring is used for:

Answer 7

Structural fires or car fires

Question 8

PPC for foam refill

Answer 8

Goggles/safety glasses, nitril gloves

Question 9

What is meant by stored energy?

Answer 9

Stored Energy occurs in charged hose lines after nozzles have been shut off and pumping operations have ceased.

Question 10

How to avoid nozzle reaction?

Answer 10

Always open CAFS branches slowly.

Question 11

Percentages of different CAFS used

Answer 11

Wet 0.2%
Medium 0.5%
Dry 0.8%