MAC/MTT-OPS-1
26 FEB 2019
SECTION 5
Performance
5-12
FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
The table below shows consumption rates and duration of foam suppression concentrate and water
based upon a standard flow rate 1893 lpm/500 gpm and 3% foam proportioning.
Foam Concentrate
liters/gallons
Water
liters/gallons
Duration
57/15 1893/500 1 minute
114/30 3786/1000 2 minutes
228/60 7571/2000 4 minutes
341/90 11,357/3000 6 minutes
455/120 15,142/4000 8 minutes