Deck-foam concentrate volume for tankers per SOLAS II-2 Reg. 10.8 - minimum 20 min foam generation over the cargo area at the design application rate.
Formula
$$ V_{conc} = A_{deck} \cdot q_{app} \cdot t \cdot \alpha_{ind} $$
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $A_{deck}$ | Cargo deck area | m² | GA drawing |
| $q_{app}$ | Application rate | L/m²·min | SOLAS II-2 Reg. 10.8 |
| $t$ | Duration | min | SOLAS II-2 Reg. 10.8 |
| $\alpha_{ind}$ | Induction proportion | - | foam concentrate data |
Sources
- SOLAS II-2 Reg. 10.8.
- FSS Code Ch. 6.