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COMPRESSED AIR FOAM SYSTEM [1 record]

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Record 1 2013-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
  • Extinguishing Agents
DEF

A high-energy foam-generation system consisting of an air compressor (or other air source), a water pump ... and foam solution that injects air into the foam solution before it enters a hose line.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
  • Agents extincteurs
DEF

Système de production de mousse à haute énergie, constitué d'un compresseur d'air (ou d'une autre source d'alimentation en air), d'une pompe à eau et d'une solution moussante, qui injecte de l'air dans la solution moussante avant qu'elle ne pénètre dans le tuyau.

Spanish

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