Features
Function and Description
Protection Against Atmospheric Deflagrations
The PROTEGO® LH/AD End-of-Line Deflagration Flame Arrester Deflagration flame arrester Flame arrester designed to prevent the transmission of a deflagration. It can be an end-of-line flame arrester or an in-line flame arrester. provides protection against flame transmission through atmospheric deflagration Deflagration Explosion propagating at subsonic velocity. . The device Device A device is a pipe component that influences the media flow by opening, closing, or partially shutting off the flow channel or by dividing or mixing the media flow. is typically installed on vent lines of vessels and plant equipment Equipment Machines, appliances, fixed or mobile devices, control parts and accessories, and warning and prevention systems, whether separate or combined, intended for the generation, transfer, storage, measurement, control, and conversion of energy, and for the processing of materials, which have their own potential source of ignition and may cause an explosion. which are not pressurized. For safe application, it is important that an endurance burning Endurance burning Stabilized burning for an unlimited time. situation can be excluded. So typically, it is installed on vent lines which discharge vapor for a short time period. The device prevents flame transmission from atmospheric deflagration into the vessel Vessel Container or structural envelope in which materials are processed, treated or stored. or plant.
Main Component – PROTEGO® Flame Arrester Unit
The PROTEGO® LH/AD consists of the housing Housing A housing is a solid shell, which surrounds a content, either protecting the content from external influences, or protecting the environment from the content. (1), a weather hood Weather hood A weather hood is a cover to protect the internal components of a device from environmental influences. (2), and the PROTEGO® Flame Arrester Unit PROTEGO® flame arrester unit The PROTEGO® flame arrester unit is the main component of a flame arrester. It prevents flame propagation. (3). The device is equipped with a metal weather hood. A protection screen is installed between the weather hood and the housing to keep out animals and foreign bodies. The FLAMEFILTER® (4) gap size depends on the device’s intended use. Specifying the operating conditions, such as the temperature, explosion Explosion Abrupt oxidation or decomposition reaction producing an increase in temperature, pressure, or in both simultaneously. group and the composition of the fluid, enables PROTEGO® to select the best End-of-Line Deflagration Flame Arrester for your application.
For Explosion Group IIB1
The PROTEGO® LH/AD-IIB1-X0 end-of-line deflagration flame arrester End-of-line deflagration flame arrester A deflagration flame arrester is designed to prevent the transmission of a deflagration. is suitable for gas/air mixtures for explosion Explosion Abrupt oxidation or decomposition reaction producing an increase in temperature, pressure, or in both simultaneously. group IIB1 (MESG ≥ 0,85mm). The standard design can be used with an operating temperature Operating temperature Temperature reached when the equipment is operating under design conditions. of up to +100°C / 212°F. EU conformity according to the currently valid ATEX directive. Approvals according to other national/international regulations on request.
Dimensions
To select the nominal size Nominal size The nominal size is an alphanumeric designation of size for components in a piping system, used for reference purposes, comprising the letters DN followed by a dimensionless integer that is indirectly related to the physical size of the bore or outside diameter of the connections, expessed in millimeters. (DN), please use the flow capacity charts on the following pages
| DN | NG | b | c | |
| 50 / 2" | 100 / 3.94 | 200 / 7.87 | 175 / 6.89 | 185 / 7.28 |
| 80 / 3" | 150 / 5.91 | 240 / 9.45 | 180 / 7.09 | 195 / 7.68 |
| 100 / 4" | 200 / 7.87 | 295 / 11.61 | 220 / 8.66 | 235 / 9.25 |
| 150 / 6" | 300 / 11.81 | 550 / 21.65 | 260 / 10.24 | 270 / 10.63 |
| 200 / 8" | 300 / 11.81 | 550 / 21.65 | 260 / 10.24 | 270 / 10.63 |
| 250 / 10" | 400 / 15.75 | 600 / 23.62 | 355 / 13.98 | 365 / 14.37 |
| 300 / 12" | 400 / 15.75 | 600 / 23.62 | 340 / 13.39 | 350 / 13.78 |
| 350 / 14" | 600 / 23.62 | 800 / 31.50 | 390 / 15.35 | 400 / 15.75 |
| 400 / 16" | 600 / 23.62 | 800 / 31.50 | 380 / 14.96 | 390 / 15.35 |
| 500 / 20" | 700 / 27.56 | 1000 / 39.37 | 400 / 15.75 | 410 / 16.14 |
| 600 / 24" | 800 / 31.50 | 1200 / 47.24 | 475 / 18.70 | 485 / 19.09 |
| 700 / 28" | 1000 / 39.37 | 1400 / 55.12 | 505 / 19.88 | 515 / 20.28 |
| 800 / 32" | 1200 / 47.24 | 1600 / 62.99 | 550 / 21.65 | 560 / 22.05 |
Dimensions in mm / inches
Material selection for housing
| Design | A | B |
| Housing | Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Weather Hood | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Protection screen | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Flame arrester unit Flame arrester unit Flame arrester casing with FLAMEFILTER® set. | A, B | B |
Special materials upon request
Material combinations of flame arrester unit
| Design | A | B |
| FLAMEFILTER® cage | Steel | Stainless Steel |
| FLAMEFILTER® | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
Special materials upon request
Selection of explosion group
| MESG | Expl. Gr. (IEC / CEN) | Gas Group (NEC) |
| ≥ 0,85 mm | IIB1 | – |
Special approvals upon request
Specification of max. operating temperature
| ≤ 100°C / 212°F | Tmaximum allowable operating temperature in °C |
| - | Designation |
higher operating temperatures upon request
Flange connection type
| EN 1092-1; Form B1 |
| ASME B16.5 CL 150 R.F. |
other types upon request
Design Types and Specifications
Following designs are available:Special designs available on request
Flow Capacity Chart
The flow capacity charts have been determined with a calibrated and TÜV certified flow capacity test rig. Volume flow V in (m³/h) and CFH refer to the standard reference conditions of air ISO 6358 (20°C, 1bar). For conversion to other densities and temperatures refer to Sec. 1: “Technical Fundamentals”.
