LW Series Foam Chambers

WILLIAMS FIRE & HAZARD CONTROL LW Series Foam Chambers consist of a foam expansion chamber and an integral
foam maker, defined by NFPA 11 as “Type II” top-side application device. The foam chamber is installed inside a
flammable liquid storage tank above the product’s highest liquid level. The chambers are designed to meter foam flow,
then gently expand and deliver foam directly onto the surface of a flammable or combustible liquid. The foam solution is
piped to the chamber from outside the hazard area. Upon entering the chamber, the foam solution is expanded and then
discharged against a deflector inside the storage tank. The deflector directs the foam against the inside wall of the storage
tank. This reduces the submergence of the foam and agitation of the fuel surface. (NFPA Type II Application)

Flow rates are sized for full surface application, or for protection of the annular seal area. Foam solution supply piping to
the chamber can either be connected to a “fixed” foam storage and proportioning system, or tied into a dry pipe, “semi-
fixed” system which receives foam solution from a mobile foam apparatus.

In operation, foam solution passes through an orifice plate which is sized to deliver the required flow rate at a specific inlet
pressure. The metered flow of foam solution is then introduced into the foam maker, where it is aerated. The foam chamber
inlet piping is fitted with a frangible vapor seal, which is designed to rupture at a predetermined pressure. The aerated foam
solution enters the foam expansion chamber body, where additional expansion occurs, and the velocity of the foam is
reduced. As the foam leaves the chamber body, it passes through the tank shell, and then impacts the foam deflector,
which directs the foam down the tank wall and ultimately onto the fuel surface.

The foam chamber is accessible for inspection and service through a removable inspection hatch which is located on top of
the chamber body. Foam deflectors are available in either split (as a standard) or shallow configurations. Split-style
deflectors allow for installation when the deflector location is only accessible from outside the tank (existing tank
installations, etc.), but can be used elsewhere. Shallow style deflectors are useful when only a small space between the
foam dam or tank rim is available and a normal deflector may come into contact with part of the floating roof. All foam
chambers are supplied with standard finish, primed with red epoxy exterior coating.

LW Series Foam Chamber Models

Model Nominal Flow Inlet Flange Outlet Flange

LW-9 40 – 150 gpm (151 – 568 Lpm) 2.5” 4”

LW-17 100 – 280 gpm (379 – 1,060 Lpm) 3” 6”

LW55 400 – 1,000 gpm (1,514 – 3,785 Lpm) 6” 10”

Notes:

Operational inlet pressure for foam chambers is 50 psi (3.4 bars) to 100 psi (6.9 bars). Pressures outside of that range
require engineering approval.

Product Specifications
Materials of Construction

Body, Maker and Flanges Carbon Steel

Retainer Hatch Stainless Steel and Brass

Orifice Plate Stainless Steel

Retainer, Vapor Seal Brass

Exploded View and Nominal Dimensions of LW Series Foam Chambers

LW9 28-1/2 12-1/4 7 18 10-1/4 3 5 12 2-1/2" 150 LB 4" 150 LB 80 LBS

LW17 32 15-1/2 9 19-1/2 12-1/2 4-3/4 5 18 3" 150 LB 6" 150 LB 130 LBS

LW30 34-1/4 17-3/4 10 20-1/2 13-3/4 6 9 24 4" 150 LB 8" 150 LB 200 LBS

LW55 42 21 12 25 16-3/4 6-3/4 12 30 6" 150 LB 10" 150 LB 350 LBS

Notes:

1. Standard foam chambers supplied with split deflectors. Solid and shallow deflectors available upon request.

2. "H" dimensions for split and solid foam deflectors is the same.

3. 1/2" tank wall thickness assumed for sizing threaded flange connectors stud length.

4. All dimensions in inches.

5. All dimensions are nominal.

Ordering Information
Part Number Model Number Deflector Type

10715 LW-9 Shallow

10713 LW-9 Split

10723 LW-17 Shallow

10721 LW-17 Split

10730 LW-30 Shallow

10728 LW-30 Split

10738 LW-55 Shallow

10736 LW-55 Split

Notes:

Foam chamber size, number of foam chambers required, deflector type and orifice size are project dependent. When
ordering, please provide following information:
Product in storage tank
Tank configuration
Tank diameter
Full surface or seal protection
Height of foam dam (seal protection)

LW Series Foam Chamber Accessories

Part Number Description

10667 LW-9 foam chamber outlet mounting flange assembly, kit

10699 LW-17 foam chamber outlet mounting flange assembly, kit

14997 No-blow vapor seal kit for LW-17, stainless steel

10704 LW-30 foam chamber outlet mounting flange assembly, kit

14998 No-blow vapor seal kit for LW-30, stainless steel

10708 LW-55 foam chamber outlet mounting flange assembly, kit

14999 No-blow vapor seal kit for LW-55, stainless steel