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fluorine-free foam and AFFF

E.P.FIRE: Design and Engineering of Foam Systems, Focused on the Transition from PFAS-Based AFFF to Fluorine-Free Foam

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Ein Schaummitteltank in einer Sprinklerzentrale

Foam Transition Projects

We take on the entire project management for the transition from PFAS-based AFFF to fluorine-free foam agents. From situation assessment, planning, and selection of specialized companies to project supervision

Löschanlagenplanung für die Umstellung auf fluorfreie Schaummittel

Design and Engineering

We are desinging and engineering sprinkler systems, deluge systems and foam systems according to VdS guidelines, FM Data Sheets, NFPA, and DIN EN 13565

PFAS-Analysen

Sampling and PFAS analyses

We take samples of foam concentrate and premix, have them analyzed for PFAS, and provide advice on current bans and the scope of cleaning

Brandversuche als Wirksamkeitsnachweis für Schaummittel

Fire and Foam Performance Tests

We test fuels, foam concentrates, components, and protection concepts in fire tests to confirm the effectiveness of extinguishing systems

References

Our clients

Kassel, Wolfsburg, Osnabrück
Kassel, Wolfsburg, Osnabrück
Wesseling, Flörsheim
Wesseling, Flörsheim
Hamburg, Stade, Bremen
Hamburg, Stade, Bremen
Marl, Essen
Marl, Essen
Rostock
Rostock
Köln/Bonn
Köln/Bonn
Wesel
Wesel
Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent und die Grenadinen, Trinidad und Tobago
Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent und die Grenadinen, Trinidad und Tobago
Neckarsulm
Neckarsulm
Leipzig/Halle
Leipzig/Halle
Augsburg
Augsburg

„The Commission will ban all PFAS as a group in firefighting foams [..], allowing their use only where they are essential for society.“

European Commission 2020: Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability Towards a Toxic-Free Environment

The Problem

All AFFF will be banned!

All PFAS-based foams, like AFFF, FP or FFFP, have come under the scrutiny of legislators – in the European Union and worldwide. While there will be transition periods, likely, they will all eventually be banned. AFFF have always been considered the best performing foams for many applications. The capability to form an aqueous film and the “fuel water repellency“ make them superior in fighting fires, especially in industrial facilities. So, what should you do if they are to be banned? The transition to fluorine-free foam doesn’t come as a drop-in replacement: Extinguishing performance, expansion ratio, application rates, viscosity, and tank cleaning are just some of the issues that need attention.

  • 1 Situation Assessment

    Understanding your situation always comes first. The foam concentrate you have, the equipment you use, the risks you face and the constraints you need to consider are the basis for any project.

    At the end of the situation assessment, you will understand which issues need to be addressed and you will know the scope of the project.

  • 2 Project Planning

    Now it's time to plan. We find the right foam concentrate, identify the necessary technical modifications, plan the cleaning of the systems and ensure that everything runs smoothly.

    At the end of the project planning phase, you know how to solve the problems, what it will cost, and how long the project will take.
    You can start the project execution.

  • 3 Project Execution

    Now the project will be executed. We identify the suppliers and service providers, monitor implementation, and find solutions if something does not go as planned.

    At the end of the project execution, the new fluorine free foam concentrate is in the systems, the vehicles are ready for use and the extinguishing systems are operational. The old foam concentrate was disposed of properly.

  • 4 Training , documentation, and quality assurance

    Now the knowledge transfer from the project must be ensured. This includes training, the handing over of the documentation, and the establishment of a quality management system.

    At the end of the last phase, your employees are familiar with the new technology and the new foam concentrate and ensure that both are always ready for use.
    The project is completed

The Solution

Your roadmap to fluorine-free foam

We will guide you through the foam transition – independently.

It starts with the analysis of your situation and your risks. Based on this assessment, we will develop a concept for the foam transition and guide you through the implementation.

The solution will consider the latest research and tests – sometimes so new that they have not even been published. And it is based on years of solid practical experience.

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Phone: +49 (0) 2204 300 55 92

Email: info@epfire.de

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