Dike Protection

System Design
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CLASSIFY FUEL

CALCULATE AREA OF DIKE

(Length x Width)
DETERMINE NUMBER
DETERMINE DISCHARGE TIME OF FIXED
AND APPLICATION RATE DISCHARGE DEVICES

CALCULATE PRIMARY
FOAM QUANTITY

COMPLETE
BILL OF MATERIALS
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Fixed Discharge Devices
Application Rate & Discharge Time
FUEL FOAM APPL RATE DISCHARGE
PROTECTED CONCENTRATE gpm/ft.2 TIME (min)
HYDROCARBON PROTEIN .10 20
Flash Point Between FLUOROPROTEIN .10 20
100 °F & 200 F AFFF .10 20
HYDROCARBON PROTEIN .10 30
Flash Point Below FLUOROPROTEIN .10 30
100 °F or Liquid AFFF .10 30
Heated Above
Flash Point
ALCOHOLS ARC .17 30
KETONES ARC .17 30
CARBOLYLIC ACIDS ARC .17 30
ALDEHYDES ARC .13 30
ESTERS ARC .10 30
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Calculate
Foam Quantity Required
Determine The Foam Solution Discharge Rate
Which Is Required To Determine Proportioner Size.

DIKE AREA
FOAM x
=
SOLUTION RATE APPLICATION RATE
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Calculate Foam Quantity Required
Calculate The Foam Concentrate Quantity:

FOAM SOLUTION
DISCHARGE RATE
x
QUANTITY = DISCHARGE TIME
x
CONCENTRATE %
CONCENTRATE % IS EXPRESSED AS: .01 FOR 1% CONCENTRATES
.03 FOR 3% CONCENTRATES
.06 FOR 6% CONCENTRATES
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Determine Numbering
Of Fixed Discharge Devices
If Monitors Are Used, A Minimum Of Two (2) Is Recommended.
This Will Allow For Overlapping Spray Patterns Which Help To
Ensure Complete Coverage Of The Area Protected.

Additional Monitors May Be Required To Accommodate

Normal Wind Direction Or Obstructions That May Affect
Stream Pattern Coverage.

When Floating Roof Foam Makers Are Used,

The Maximum Recommended Spacing Between
Discharge Outlets Is 30 Feet.
Typical FLR Foam Maker Installation
For Dike Protection System
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Example System

Hazard Specifications
Dike Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 x 60 Feet

Tank #1 Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Feet

Tank #2 Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Feet
Tank #3 Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Feet

Tank #1 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . Isopropanol

Tank #2 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . Isopropanol
Tank #3 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel Oil No. 6
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Example System

Classify Fuel
Two Of The Tanks Contain Isopropanol;
Therefore, An Alcohol-Resistant Concentrate Is Required.

ANSULITE 3x3 Concentrate Is Also Suitable

For Use On Fuel Oil.
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Calculate Dike Area

NOTICE: TANK DIAMETER CANNOT BE DEDUCTED FROM AREA OF DIKE.

AREA OF DIKE = LENGTH x WIDTH

AREA OF DIKE = 80 Feet x 60 Feet

AREA OF DIKE = 4800 Ft.2

Determine Discharge Time & Application Rate

The Use Of ANSULITE 3x3 With An Alcohol Fuel
Requires A Discharge Time Of 30 Minutes
With An Application Rate Of .15 gpm/ft.2
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Calculate Total Foam Quantity

Determine The Foam Solution Discharge Rate:

DIKE AREA
FOAM SOLUTION x
=
DISCHARGE RATE APPLICATION RATE
FOAM SOLUTION DISCHARGE RATE = 4800 ft.2 x .15 gpm/ft.2
FOAM SOLUTION DISCHARGE RATE = 720 gpm
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Example System

Calculate Total Foam Quantity

Determine The Foam Concentrate Quantity:

FOAM SOLUTION
DISCHARGE RATE
x
QUANTITY = DISCHARGE TIME
x
CONCENTRATE %

QUANTITY = 720 gpm x 30 Minutes x .03 ( 3x3 )

QUANTITY = 648 Gallons
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Example System

Determine Number
Of Fixed Discharge Nozzles
The Customer Has Requested Fixed Foam Makers.
10 Floating Roof Makers Are Required
(Maximum Spacing Of 30 Feet)
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Complete Bill Of Materials

QTY DESCRIPTION
1 700 Atmospheric Storage Tank
2 Line Proportioner, PL-420, Sized For 360 gpm
(Minimum Inlet Pressure, 114 psi)
10 Floating Roof Foam Makers
(Types Depend On Available Pressure)
700 Gal. ANSULITE 3x3 Foam Concentrate
As Req'd Test Foam, ANSULITE 3x3 Foam Concentrate
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Illustration

15'
15 FT.DIA
DIA.

TANK # 2 2525'
FT.DIA
DIA.

15'FT.
15 DIADIA.
TANK # 1

TANK # 3

FLR FOAM MAKER DIKE WALL

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