Parallel plate flame arrester

Broschka et al. (1983) report results of experimental tests on parallel plate flame arresters in piping systems. Tests were conducted on 3-inch and 6-inch diameter parallel plate flame arresters installed in 3-inch and 6-inch diameter piping sections using butane-air mixtures to generate a flame. The ignition source was varied from 3 to 43 feet from the flame arrester. The flame speed varied between 0 to 20 ft/s, and when the flame speed was 20 ft/s, the flame passed through the arrester (flame arrester failure). [Pg.81]

FIGURE 5-2. Parallel plate flame arrester element details. (Source Protectoseal Company.)... [Pg.82]

Depending on the design, the pressnre drop throngh a crimped metal ribbon flame arrester may exceed that of a parallel plate type of the same size. If a crimped metal ribbon type arrester is nsed for end-of-line service... [Pg.114]

Static Flame Arrester A flame arrester designed to prevent flame transmission by qnenching gaps (apertnres). These are nsnally dry type flame arresters with elements snch as crimped metal ribbon, parallel plates, wire ganze (mesh), and sintered metal. [Pg.207]

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