Explosion Test Site

PROTEGO® operates the world’s largest research center for the experimental study of Flame Arresters Flame Arresters A flame arrester, deflagration arrester, or flame trap is a device or form of construction that will allow free passage of a gas or gaseous mixture but will interrupt or prevent the passage of flame. . We have been testing all types of flame arresters for over 60 years.

World’s largest research center

PROTEGO® has successfully tested and received independent third party approvals in conformity with both European and international standards for all devices we sell. We support our customers by developing and optimizing devices for protection against overpressure Surpression Overpressure refers to an increase in pressure in a system or vessel above the normal operating pressure. and vacuum Dépression Vacuum is the pressure in an enclosed space that is lower than the ambient pressure. , deflagrations, detonations, and fire.

We would like to welcome you at our test facility to observe our work.

PROTEGO® Explosion Tests

Endurance Burning Tests

Close-up of an industrial flame arrester or valve with flames rising from the top during a controlled fire or ignition test in a dark setting.
Close-up of an industrial flame arrester or valve emitting a controlled flame plume from its top during a dark, controlled ignition test.

Atmospheric deflagration tests

Nighttime industrial test showing a curved pipe releasing a large, brightly glowing flame or ignition plume inside a translucent protective sleeve, illuminated against a wooded background.
Outdoor industrial test showing a pipeline-mounted safety device surrounded by a large yellow-orange flame plume, set against a wooded background.

In-line Deflagration and Detonation Tests

Nighttime industrial explosion test showing a large, bright fireball expanding inside a translucent protective enclosure connected to a pipeline.
Close-up of a cylindrical metal pipe with an inline flame arrester insert visible inside, illuminated against a dark background during a test.

More PROTEGO® R&D

PROTEGO® Technology Center

PROTEGO® Technology Center: development, validation and application testing for flame arresters and tank safety

Innovations

PROTEGO® Innovations: milestones in flame arresters, valves and tank safety—from the Technology Center and MESG lab to hydrogen and detonation solutions.

Research Projects and Partners

PROTEGO® research projects and partners for flame arrester testing, hydrogen applications, tank breathing and endurance burning—advancing explosion protection.

Contact R&D Department

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Michael Kreissig

R&D Department

+49 (5307) 809 158