As part of the ‘Fire-Extinguishing Foams’ laboratory module, the key parameters of various foaming agents and fire-extinguishing foams – such as viscosity, surface tension and water half-life – are determined experimentally. Furthermore, the relationship between fire-extinguishing efficiency and these very parameters is demonstrated. Successful completion of the module entitles students to one credit. This requires attendance at the introductory session and the completion of the laboratory experiments under supervision. Finally, students must deliver a 20-minute presentation in groups of three. Current dates and all information regarding compulsory registration can be found in the course’s Moodle module.

Brief information:

Workload: 30 hours

Credit points: 1 CP

Group size: 3 people

Number of participants: max. 30

Contact: Pascal Schulte-Baukloh (pschulte[at]uni-wuppertal.de)

Fire-fighting foam laboratory for SiTe dual-study students and civil servants on career progression in October 2025