Design and installation guide
Fluoroprotein foam: protein blankets and fluorinated surfactants
Fluoroprotein / FP combines a protein-based formulation with fluorinated surfactants. Properties intended to improve blanket behaviour and resistance to fuel pickup on suitable hydrocarbons are assessed within the selected model test scope.
FP and FFFP are different family designations: FFFP also identifies film-forming behaviour. Polar-solvent suitability is not assumed for standard FP. Özkartay assesses fuel, application arrangements and environmental conditions together for tanks and liquid hazards.
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How does the foam form and provide protection?
Concentrate chemistry, proportioning with water and application method together determine foam behaviour.
Protein-based foam structure
Protein ingredients form a protective blanket with water and air. Drainage and blanket stability on heated surfaces are evaluated through model physical and fire-performance tests.
Role of fluorinated ingredients
Fluorinated surfactants contribute foam behaviour and resistance to fuel pickup on suitable fuels. They do not establish FFFP film-forming classification or suitability for every fuel in every FP product.
Aspirated discharge
Correctly proportioned solution is aerated through suitable equipment. Delivery to the fuel surface, flow and duration are planned together. Changing nozzles can affect foam behaviour.
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Selection, hardware and product condition
Combustible material, product documentation and installed hardware are assessed together for appropriate selection.
Fuel and concentration
- Hydrocarbon and tank conditions
- Fuel type, temperature, tank geometry and coverage are established. The FP model evidence is checked for that fuel. Polar solvents require a separate alcohol-resistant model.
- Concentration and duration
- Product concentration, density and duration inform the design and concentrate quantity. Different models within the family are not assumed to share concentration or storage conditions.
Proportioning and discharge equipment
- Surface and subsurface delivery
- Some FP models can be assessed for subsurface injection with particular fuels and tank arrangements. Suitability requires product, fuel, hardware and design verification. It is not a universal or mandatory use for all fluoroprotein foams.
- Water and proportioning
- Water scope, aspirating outlets and proportioner operating range are checked. Materials contacting concentrate follow manufacturer compatibility instructions. Site flow and pressure are matched to design values.
Storage, documentation and environment
- Preserving concentrate condition
- Storage temperature and tank materials follow manufacturer instructions. Evaporation, dilution and contamination are controlled, with batch identification and sample checks recorded. Different concentrates are not mixed without documented compatibility.
- Fluorinated ingredients and after-use management
- Safety information and conditions applicable at the project location are reviewed for fluorinated foam. Agent, wash water and contaminated firefighting water are collected appropriately. A transition to NFF also assesses hardware, fuel compatibility and legacy residues.
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Applications and selection approach
The actual fuel, site conditions and validated scope of the selected model govern the following applications.
Petroleum tanks
- Application need
- Tank construction and fuel influence discharge method.
- Selection approach
- Surface or suitable subsurface scope is verified through product and design.
Fuel transfer areas
- Application need
- Spills require a suitable surface blanket.
- Selection approach
- Delivery method, application density and hardware are selected.
Marine and industrial sites
- Application need
- Water source and site conditions affect suitability.
- Selection approach
- Seawater or specialist use is tied to the specific model documentation.
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Checks considered together for this product
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| Item | Product approach | Verification |
|---|---|---|
| FP structure | Protein and fluorinated surfactants. | Formulation and fuel performance. |
| Difference from FFFP | Film formation is separately classified. | Model family designation. |
| Subsurface injection | May be assessed for specific arrangements. | Fuel, tank and hardware approval. |
| Fluorinated ingredients | Use and waste management considered together. | SDS, local conditions and transition plan. |
A family description does not certify identical performance across manufacturers. Model values and approved application conditions are matched to current product data and the relevant documentation.
Share the combustible material, water supply and existing equipment so we can assess a suitable concentrate and application arrangement together.