Foam Aeration Tube

Foam Aeration Tube
Product Introduction:
forede® foam aeration tube is a key component used in fire protection systems, particularly in foam-based fire suppression systems. Its primary role is to introduce air into the foam solution as it is discharged, allowing the formation of a stable and effective air-foam mixture to suppress flammable liquid fires.
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Technical Parameters

Products Description

 

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Overview

 

The foam aeration tube allows air to mix with the foam solution (water + foam concentrate) during discharge through devices such as: Foam Chambers (commonly on floating roof tanks), foam Makers, foam pourers.

By mixing air, it helps generate low, medium, or high-expansion foam, depending on the application and system design.

 

Foam solution flows into the aeration tube.

The tube draws in ambient air through side inlets or a venturi design.

Air mixes with the foam solution to produce foam.

The aerated foam exits and blankets the fuel surface.

 

Features

 

 Porduct Name: Foam aeration tube

 Material: Hard Anodized Aluminum Alloy

 Compatible with forede brand fire nozzles series

 

Products Parameters

 

forede® foam aeration tube with different size and standard for option:

Model Number
Compatible
Working Pressure
Flow Rate
Jetting Range
Foam Expansion
FRD-QPG-235S
QLD6.0/4III
0.6MPa
235 LPM
≥32m
≥ 5 Times
FRD-QPG-475S
QLD6.0/8III
0.7MPa
475 LPM
≥37m
≥ 5 Times
FRD-QPG-950S
QLD7.0/15III
0.7MPa
950 LPM
≥50m
≥ 5 Times
FRD-QPG-400A
QLD6.0/7IV
0.6MPa
400 LPM
≥35m
≥ 5 Times
FRD-QPG-760A
QLD7.0/12IV
0.7MPa
760 LPM
≥47m
≥ 5 Times

 

FAQ

 

Q: What is a Foam Aeration Tube?
A Foam Aeration Tube is a porous tube made of polymeric or elastomeric foam material used to introduce fine bubbles into water. It functions as a diffuser, distributing air or oxygen for aeration or gas exchange processes.

 

Q: Where is it used?
Wastewater treatment plants (for biological treatment and aeration tanks)

Aquaculture (fish and shrimp ponds for oxygen supply)

Hydroponics systems

Industrial effluent treatment

Odor control and gas stripping

 

Q: How does it work?
Air is pumped through the foam tube, which has micropores that produce a large quantity of fine bubbles. These bubbles increase the oxygen transfer rate and improve mixing efficiency in the liquid.

 

Q: What are the main advantages of using foam aeration tubes?
High oxygen transfer efficiency

Low energy consumption

Lightweight and easy to install

Flexible and customizable lengths

Corrosion and chemical resistant

Low maintenance requirements

 

Q: What sizes are available?
Typical sizes:

Outer diameters: 20 mm, 25 mm, 32 mm, 40 mm, etc.

Lengths: Customizable (standard rolls of 25m, 50m, or 100m)

Pore sizes: Varies by application, typically 100–300 μm

 

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