Foam System for Fire Protection: Effective Solution for Flammable Liquid Fires

Foam System – When we talk about fires involving flammable liquids like gasoline, oil, and chemicals, water alone is not enough. Water can spread the liquids and make the fire even bigger.

That’s why the Foam System is used as a highly effective fire suppression solution. At Adiwarna Anugerah Abadi, we help industries design, install, and maintain foam fire suppression systems that meet international safety standards.


What Is a Foam System?

A Foam System uses specially formulated firefighting foam that creates a blanket over burning liquids. This process:

  • Cuts off oxygen supply to the fire
  • Blocks flammable vapor from rising
  • Cools the burning surface
  • Prevents fuel from spreading

This makes Foam System the best option for Class B fires.


Types of Firefighting Foam

1️⃣ AFFF — Aqueous Film Forming Foam

Used for hydrocarbon fuels like gasoline & diesel.

2️⃣ AR-AFFF — Alcohol Resistant AFFF

Designed for alcohol and polar liquid fires.

3️⃣ High Expansion Foam

Ideal for large-volume spaces including:

  • Aircraft hangars
  • Industrial warehouses
  • Ship cargo holds

Each foam type has different capabilities, so choosing the right one is critical for proper protection.

Also read: Fire Fighting Pump: The Heart of Every Fire Protection System


Key Components of a Foam System

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A standard foam firefighting system consists of:

  • Foam concentrate tank
  • Foam bladder tank or foam pump
  • Proportioner
  • Distribution piping
  • Foam sprinkler or nozzle
  • Fire control panel
  • Release mechanism & detectors

All components must be designed according to NFPA standards to ensure reliable performance.


Where Is Foam System Used?

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Foam System is essential in facilities with high fire risk:

  • Oil & Gas industry
  • Fuel depots / tank farms
  • Marine and port facilities
  • Automotive factories
  • Chemical warehouses
  • Aircraft hangars

If your facility handles flammable liquids, foam suppression should be a must-have system.


Why Choose Adiwarna Anugerah Abadi?

We provide complete fire protection solutions:

✔ Design & Engineering
✔ Quality Supply & Procurement
✔ Professional Installation
✔ NFPA & SNI-compliant Testing & Commissioning
✔ Scheduled Service & Maintenance

We ensure that every system we build is always ready to protect lives and assets.


📞 Contact Us Anytime

PT Adiwarna Anugerah Abadi
📍 Mutiara Taman Palem Office Complex No.53
Outer Ring Road, Cengkareng, West Jakarta 11730
☎ +62 21 2902 0216
📧 sales@adiwarna.co.id | corpsecretary@adiwarna.co.id

Let’s secure your facility with a professional foam fire suppression system.

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marcus nugraha

I am a fire protection expert with a background in Materials Engineering from ITB. Through the articles on this website, I will share my knowledge and experience to help people create fire protection systems.