Compressed Air Foam Fire Suppression System (CAFS)

1. System Overview

The Compressed Air Foam Fire Suppression System (CAFS) is an advanced fire suppression system that precisely mixes water, foam concentrate, and compressed air to produce high-performance foam, which is discharged through dedicated piping and discharge devices. By utilizing the energy of compressed air, the system generates foam with superior adhesion, coverage, and cooling efficiency, enabling highly effective fire suppression with significantly reduced water consumption.

CAFS is widely used in industrial, commercial, and special-hazard applications and is internationally recognized as a modern foam fire suppression solution characterized by high efficiency, water conservation, and rapid response, particularly suitable for projects with stringent requirements for fire suppression performance and water damage control.

2. Key Advantages

1. High-Quality Foam with Superior Fire Suppression Performance

The introduction of compressed air produces finer, more uniform foam with excellent adhesion, allowing rapid surface coverage, effective oxygen separation, and reduced risk of re-ignition.

2. Reduced Water Consumption and Minimal Water Damage

Compared with traditional sprinkler systems or conventional foam systems, CAFS significantly reduces water usage, making it ideal for water-sensitive occupancies.

3. Dual Action: Cooling and Oxygen Isolation

The foam provides both effective cooling and oxygen separation, enabling suppression of a wide range of fire types.

4. Long Discharge Distance and Rapid System Response

Driven by compressed air, the foam maintains consistent quality over long piping distances, ensuring fast delivery to the protected area.

5. Flexible System Configuration

The system can be integrated with fixed discharge devices, sprinklers, foam monitors, hose reels, or mobile equipment to accommodate various building layouts and process conditions.

6. Reliable Operation and Low Maintenance Requirements

With a mature system design and modular components, CAFS offers stable operation and simplified routine maintenance.

3. Operating Principle

1. Upon system activation, the water supply delivers a stable water flow to the mixing unit.

2. Foam concentrate is proportionally injected into the water stream.

3. Compressed air is introduced into the mixing chamber, where it thoroughly blends with the foam solution to form compressed air foam.

4. The foam is conveyed through the piping network to discharge devices, rapidly covering and suppressing the fire.

5. After fire suppression, the system can be shut down promptly and returned to standby condition.

4. System Components

5. Main Technical Parameters

6. Typical Applications

• Logistics and warehousing facilities, including high-rack storage

• Underground parking garages and traffic tunnels

• Oil-immersed transformers and oil-immersed reactors

• Industrial plants and production workshops

• Aircraft hangars and vehicle maintenance areas

• Petrochemical facilities and flammable liquid hazards

Contact Us

If you are seeking a Compressed Air Foam Fire Suppression System (CAFS) with the following features:

• High-quality foam with significantly enhanced fire suppression efficiency

• Low water consumption with effective water damage control

• Combined cooling and oxygen-separation fire suppression mechanisms

• Long discharge distance and rapid system response

• Compliance with foam fire protection and industrial fire safety requirements

Please contact our fire protection solutions team. We provide:

• Risk assessment and system design for protected occupancies

• Product selection, technical consultation, and code compliance support

• Project pricing, supply, and engineering coordination

• Installation guidance, commissioning support, and operation & maintenance training

We are committed to delivering efficient, water-saving, reliable, and internationally compliant advanced foam fire suppression solutions for customers worldwide.