KME to offer Ultra High Pressure Systems in Apparatus
KME and HMA Fire are pleased to announce that HMA Fire ultra-high pressure suppression systems are now available in KME apparatus.
HMA has spent a decade developing, testing and perfecting ultra-high pressure (UHP) fire suppression technology. While a relatively new concept-it’s certainly not an unproven one. Live testing with astonishing results was conducted in collaboration with the United States Air Force Fire Research Group. The results showed that UHP vanquishes flames more effectively and efficiently by using less water with smaller droplets.
The UHP systems are available as the primary delivery system or in addition to a traditional midship pump. The units can be mounted on skids or in the compartments of a KME pumper, rescue, or aerial body. Systems are available for water or water/foam combinations. Some of the major advantages of a KME UHP system include:
KME is exhibiting a pumper with a traditional midship pump and an HMA UHP system in the front compartment at FDIC 2010. The apparatus is capable of low and ultra-high pressure water and foam.
HMA has spent a decade developing, testing and perfecting ultra-high pressure (UHP) fire suppression technology. While a relatively new concept-it’s certainly not an unproven one. Live testing with astonishing results was conducted in collaboration with the United States Air Force Fire Research Group. The results showed that UHP vanquishes flames more effectively and efficiently by using less water with smaller droplets.
The UHP systems are available as the primary delivery system or in addition to a traditional midship pump. The units can be mounted on skids or in the compartments of a KME pumper, rescue, or aerial body. Systems are available for water or water/foam combinations. Some of the major advantages of a KME UHP system include:
- Eficient water use- The UHP system is 3 times more efficient than tradiatonal systems, which is critical when tank capacityor water refill options are limited.
- Increased firefighter safety- UHP offers outstanding positive pressure ventilation which increases visibility and safety for firefighters in the structure. In addition, it offers rapid heat by reducing tempertures more than 1000oF in seconds.
- Less Incidental DamageBecause UHP uses 2/3 less water and also offers positive pressure ventilation, there's significantly less incendental water and smoke damage to the structure.
- Simple to use foam systems-UHP systems offer 0-6% foam proportioning as an affordable option and are incredibly simple to use.
KME is exhibiting a pumper with a traditional midship pump and an HMA UHP system in the front compartment at FDIC 2010. The apparatus is capable of low and ultra-high pressure water and foam.
