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Dual tank control system and method for use in foam introduction fire fighting systems

US5765644A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 6, 1996
Grant dateJun 16, 1998
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA62C5/02
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A microprocessor-based dual tank control system for use in a foam-injection fire fighting system which automatically proportions the selected foamant into the main water stream at a predetermined concentration, automatically provides an accurate assessment of the amount of foam pumped out of the selected supply tank, and automatically flushes the injection line at system power-up and between flow cycles.

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