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by zarin1480
Tue Jul 21, 2015 8:21 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: AFFF in the bilge
Replies: 9
Views: 5715

Re: AFFF in the bilge

Yes, it's done a fantastic job in the bilge system. Pipes have not been this clean since new build... We're managing to process some of the water to keep from overflowing bilges and tanks, but in the end, ashore it goes. The worst part to be honest is that none of the higher powers in the company se...
by zarin1480
Sat Jul 18, 2015 1:54 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: AFFF in the bilge
Replies: 9
Views: 5715

Re: AFFF in the bilge

Just an update for everyone who's been helpful... The office decided that offloading is the way to go. So, next Vancouver, we get to pump out somewhere in the neighbourhood of 60 cubes of contaminated bilge water and sludge. On the bright side, we can write off cleaning of the entire bilge system fo...
by zarin1480
Thu Jul 16, 2015 12:05 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: AFFF in the bilge
Replies: 9
Views: 5715

Re: AFFF in the bilge

Thanks for the quick replies all. The initial flooding was a live test during the commissioning. As with many projects, this failed miserably, and we are going to need to do it again soon once they figure out why it was not mixing the right concentration. We tested the flocculent, and were met with ...
by zarin1480
Wed Jul 15, 2015 3:20 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: AFFF in the bilge
Replies: 9
Views: 5715

AFFF in the bilge

So, we have this lovely bilge foaming installation to percent the spread of fire, which is great. The issue is that this foam is a nightmare in the ows. Anyone got any experience with AFFF and breaking down the foaming so we can continue processing bilge water? I've read everything from baking soda ...