Transitioning to Synthetic
Fluorine-Free Foam
The global shift from PFAS-based firefighting foams (AFFF) to Synthetic Fluorine-Free Foam (SFFF) requires deep technical expertise and meticulous planning. Archer leads the industry by providing specialized, technically rigorous consulting services tailored to facilities transitioning to safer, environmentally compliant foam solutions.
Archer actively collaborates with major hazard installation owners across Singapore’s Jurong Island. Our involvement in pioneering projects ensures you benefit from frontline knowledge and most well proven implementation strategies, effectively managing technical challenges and ensuring regulatory compliance.
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SFFF Transition Design: Narrated Course
A narrated course on the engineering of a change from AFFF to fluorine-free foam in fixed systems at petroleum and petrochemical facilities. It works through hydraulics, proportioning, listings, fire performance, storage and decontamination, and closes with ten questions an owner should answer before buying SFFF.
Register for free access- LengthAbout 50 minutes, 31 slides
- FormatNarrated, with subtitles and a searchable contents list
- PresenterKenny Lee, CFPS, Director, Archer (S) Pte Ltd
- ForOwners, engineers and consultants responsible for fixed foam systems
Comprehensive Engineering and Risk-Based Selection
Archer’s specialists understand that transitioning to SFFF is not a simple exercise; it requires detailed risk evaluation, in-depth technical understanding, and a strategic approach. Our SFFF transition studies are driven by:
Detailed Risk Assessment
- Evaluating your site’s specific fire risks and operational constraints.
- Identifying optimal SFFF solutions based on performance, the compatibility, and regulatory approval status.
Expert Technical Knowledge
- In-depth understanding of SFFF chemical properties and firefighting performance limitations.
- Comprehensive database of SFFF listings, certifications (UL, FM), and suitability for various fuels & fire scenarios.
Methodical Transition Planning and Implementation
We adopt a rigorous, phased methodology to ensure your foam system transition is technically sound, cost-effective, and operationally efficient.
Design Concept Development
- Initial site assessments, conceptual solution layouts, and compatibility studies.
- Site surveys and drone-based 3D mapping (where required) to capture accurate as-built conditions, supporting precise system design and optimization for SFFF transitions.
Detailed Engineering & Hydraulic Calc.
- Hydraulic design supported by fluid modelling software.
- Incorporation of liquid slurry modelling to reflect the non-Newtonian behaviour of fluorine-free foam concentrates for accurate proportioning and performance.
- Innovative design approaches to minimise or eliminate pump and piping modifications during transition works.
Customized Transition Programs
- Owner collaboration workshops to balance operational uptime, cost implications, and compliance standards.
- Development of phased implementation programs to minimize disruptions.
Comprehensive Documentation
- Detailed specifications, design drawings, and equipment schedules forming the complete transition deliverable set.
- Tailored tender documentation and technical data sheets.
