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Fire Prevention and Foamsystem The selection of the proper storang tanks,their spacing and proper design,is the best safeguard against fire hazards.There are three basic conditions that must be for fire to start: (1)Fuel must be present in dispersed form as a vapor. (2)Air (supplying oxygen for combustion) must be presernt in the right proportion with the fuel vapor to form a maxture that can be ignited. (3)A source of ignition (high temperature and energy sufficient to initiate the chemical action of combustion) must be present. Starting a fire requires all three essentials existing at the same time and at the same place. Extinguishment usually requires that either the fuel or air be eliminated. When water is applied directly to an oil fire it often does more damage than good, since burning oil f;oating on the water surface may actually spread the fire. Water is of assistance in keeping adjacent tanks and buildings cool. Water fog,a finely divided spray, is useful in shutting off air from burning oil surface and cooling it below ignition temperature.Water fog is effective on viscous oils or high flash oils in areas that are within the range of the spray. A standard fire stream is rated at about 250 gpm using a 1.125 in. nozzle and 2.5 in. smooth rubber lined hose. This standard stream will require a nozzle pressure of about 45 psi with a hydrant pressure of 105 psi using 400 feet of hose between hydrant snd nozzle. A main distribution pressure of 125 psi for hose streams and foam generation is adequate. When pressure is inadequate, fire pumps are installed. Pumps in the 500 to 1500 gpm are normally used. Standby pumps, usually diesel engine driven are provided for use in large facilities or when electrical power may be lost during a fire. A.Foam Fire Fighting Systems The principal of foam application is to cover a burning oil surface with abblanket that will exclude air and smother the. Here are some basic definitions. (1)Foam Concentrate-a chemical which when mixe