SYNOPSIS

For more than a decade, Foam system has been widely used as a fire extinguishing medium for flammable liquids, unlike other extinguishing agents, Foam form a stable aqueous solution can extinguish a flammable or combustible liquid fire by the combined mechanisms of cooling, separating the flame/ignition source from the product surface, and extended periods of time against re-flash or re-ignition.  This evening, the speaker will provide information on type of foam concentrate, selection of foam system and equipment, most importantly is the Foam System design as per NFPA 11, NFPA 16, and NFPA 409.


BIODATA OF SPEAKER

Ir. Cha Hoong Kum graduated from the University of Westminster of UK with a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) Second Class Honours (1st Division) in 1991. Ir. Cha then obtained his Master of Business Administration from Leicester University, UK in 1992. Upon his return he joined Fitters Engineering Services Sdn Bhd and worked his way to be the General Manager. He left and joined Mac-Tech Engineering Sdn Bhd as the General Manager. During this period he was involved in the design, tender and project management in Fire Engineering projects and is now well verse with the various NFPA and MS standards on fire. The fire pumps selection, testing and commissioning was his main focus to ensure the fire protection systems performance and functionality. Ir. Cha started his own company Versus Solutions Sdn Bhd in year 2011 and offers various specialist services, like the testing and commissioning of Fire pumps, the design of fire protection systems and supply of various fire fighting equipment.