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The Angus Fire Top Pourer Set (TPS) Mk5 Four basic body sizes cover flow ranges
is designed for use in foam systems for from 75 l/min (20 US gal/min) to 3,300 l/
the protection of fixed roof flammable min (870 US gal/min) at inlet pressures
liquid storage tanks and combines foam between 3 bar (45 psi) and 10 bar (150
generation, vapour sealing and foam psi).
pouring in a robust, low-maintenance The discharge is enhanced by a deflector
design. The TPS Mk5 represents over plate fitted to the outlet which disperses
35 years of product development and the finished foam against the tank wall.
operating experience. Modern materials This ensures a rapid spread across the
such as graphite and stainless steel are surface of the fuel, whilst lowering
employed to ensure each unit performs the application velocity, reducing
to the precise pressure and flow standards contamination of the foam by the fuel
laid down by Underwriters Laboratories and minimising splash.
(UL) and NFPA.
Foam Tube Length
Key Features
The standard or minimum length of
z Narrow pressure tolerance bursting the foam dispersal tube projecting into
disc for increased reliability the tank interior is shown in the below
z Impregnated graphite bursting disc for table under “E”. It is designed for pourers
leak free operation mounted (usually using the Angus Fire
z Reusable bursting disc holder mounting kit) directly on to the tank
wall. This positions the deflector plate
z Air/liquid flow controller for optimum
at the optimum position inside the
foam quality
tank to spread the foam evenly around
z Body lid retained by stainless steel the interior. Other lengths of the foam
swing bolts for increased safety dispersal tube can be specified by the
z Captive foam enhancer for ease of customer.
access and maximum foam quality Angus Foam
z Integral one piece construction, With the correct foam concentrate, Top ANSI RF #150 inlet / outlet flange sizes*
including deflector, for quick and
Pourer Sets can be used in applications Inlet outlet
reliable installation
involving either hydrocarbon or water TPS 50 2” 4”
z Heavy duty welded construction to miscible fuels. Angus Tankmaster foam
minimise distortion during operation TPS 80 3” 6”
is recommended for hydrocarbon fuels
Units without a vapour seal are also and Angus Alcoseal or Tridol ATF for polar TPS100 4” 8”
available for total flooding of open roof solvent chemicals. TPS150 6” 10”
tanks. *ISO and DIN flanges also available
GRAPHITE DISC
± 0.05 bar For applications involving water miscible
(± 0.75 psi). fuels, Alcoseal at 6% or Tridol ATF produces
Each orifice is specifically designed
a 25% drainage time of around 8 – 10
to allow the correct amount of foam
minutes at 5 bar inlet pressure to the TPS
'O' RING
premix into the foam-making tube after
unit. Recommended application rates
taking into account the supply pressure
DISC HOLDER TOP POURER
will vary depending on the specific water
BOX WALL
at the inlet flange, the foam type and
miscible product(s) involved.
concentration.
Foam Box and Bursting Seal Access Materials and Finish
To allow access to the foam generating Standard bodies are fabricated from carbon steel and the orifice plate, internal parts and
box for test purposes, and to inspect or all fixings are manufactured from A2 or SS316 stainless steel.
replace the graphite disc, the box lid has
been designed to allow quick and easy Component Material Options
access. Four retained stainless steel bolts Body and foam generator tube Carbon steel to EN10025 Stainless steel SS316
swing away to allow the lid to pivot giving
Air/liquid flow controller Stainless steel SS316
access without the risk of any components
falling from the unit. High performance bursting disc Impregnated Graphite
RETAINED LID
Reusable bursting disc holder Zinc plated steel Stainless steel SS316
SWING BOLTS FOAM ENHANCER
Bursting disc “O” ring seal Nitrile rubber (for hydrocarbons) Viton (for polar solvents)
Captive foam enhancer Stainless steel SS316
Fixings (nuts, bolts, washers) Stainless steel 304, A2 Stainless steel SS316
Outlet flange gasket Neoprene rubber PTFE
Angus Fire Top Pourer Sets are supplied as standard with a unique yellow
thermoplastic powder paint finish, between 250 and 450 microns thick, suitable for
most operating conditions. Alternative colours are available.
Performance Envelope
400
390 2651
1400 2500 2711 2600
1322
300 1200
FLOW l.p.m.
FLOW l.p.m.
1000 2000
FLOW l.p.m.
2200
FLOW l.p.m.
200 214
800 724
Notes:
1. All inlets should be positioned equally around the circumference of the tank, but the
distance between any 2 pourers should not exceed 30m on fixed cone roof tanks.
2. Consideration may have to be given to ensuring the foam application does reach
the centre of large tanks.
Angus Fire is a company assessed to ISO 9001.
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