FA-I

In-Line Deflagration Flame Arresterconcentric design, bidirectional

Features

Flow Capacity
optimized flow capacity
Differnt Series
Low Costs
low operating and lifecycle costs
Integrated Cleaning Nozzles
option for integrated cleaning nozzles can be provided
Modular Design
allows replacement and cleaning of single FLAMEFILTER®
Bi-Directional Flame Transmission
proof design
Provides Safety
Extended Application Range
for elevated operating temperatures and pressures
Large Sizes
available in large nominal widths
Spare Parts
cost-effective flame arrester / spare parts
Function and Description

Efficient Flow Performance

In the development of the PROTEGO® FA-I in-line deflagration flame arrester In-line deflagration flame arrester A deflagration flame arrester is designed to prevent the transmission of a deflagration. An in-line deflagration flame arrester is equipped with a pipe connection on both sides. , special effort was made to optimize the fluid dynamic flow characteristics. For a given flange connection size of the flame arrester, the FLAMEFILTER® size can be chosen for the most adequate flow capacity. When installing the deflagration Deflagration Explosion propagating at subsonic velocity (EN 1127-1:1997). flame arrester, make sure that the distance between potential ignition sources and location of the installed device does not exceed the L/D ratio (pipe length/pipe diameter) for which the device was tested (see table 4).

Main component - PROTEGO® flame arrester

The deflagration flame arrester is symmetrical and offers bidirectional flame transmission protection. The device essentially consists of two 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. parts (1) 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. (2) in the center. The PROTEGO® flame arrester unit is modular and consists of several FLAMEFILTER® discs (3) and spacers firmly held in a FLAMEFILTER® casing FLAMEFILTER® casing Enclosure for FLAMEFILTER® including insert rings. . The number of FLAMEFILTER® discs and their gap size depends on the arrester´s intended use.

For Explosion groups IIA to IIB3

Specifying the operating conditions, such as the temperature, pressure, explosion group, and the composition of the fluid, enables PROTEGO® to select the best deflagration flame arrester for your application. The PROTEGO® FA-I series of deflagration flame arresters 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. is available for substances of explosion groups IIA and IIB3 (NEC groups D and C (MESG ≥ 0.65 mm)).

Many Individual Certifications

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 +60°C / 140°F and an absolute operating pressure Operating pressure Operating pressure is the pressure existing at normal operating conditions within the system being protected. up to 1.1 bar / 15.9 psi. Devices with special approvals for higher pressures (see table 3) and higher temperatures are available upon request. EU conformity according to the currently valid ATEX directive. Approvals according to other national/international regulations on request.

Dimensions

To select nominal width/ 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. (NG/DN) - combination, please use the flow capacity charts on the following pages. Additional nominal width/nominal size (NG/DN) - combinations for improved flow capacity upon request

standard
NG150 / 6"150 / 6"200 / 8"300 / 12"400 / 16"500 / 20"600 / 24"800 / 32"1000 / 40"1200 / 48"1400 / 56"1600 / 64
DN≤50 / 2"80 / 3"≤100 / 4"≤150 / 6"≤200 / 8"≤250 / 10"≤300 / 12"≤400 / 16"≤ 00 / 20"≤600 / 24"≤800 / 32"≤800 / 32"
a285 / 11.22285 / 11.22340 / 13.39445 / 17.52565 / 22.24670 / 26.38780 / 30.71975 / 38.391175 / 46.261405 / 55.311630 / 64.171830 / 72.05
Expl. Gr.IIA b*364 / 14.33364 / 14.33452 / 17.79584 / 22.99638 / 25.12688 / 27.09800 / 31.50900 / 35.431000 / 39.371100 / 43.311350 / 53.151450 / 57.09
IIB3 b*364 / 14.33364 / 14.33464 / 18.27596 / 23.46650 / 25.59700 / 31.50800 / 31.50900 / 35.431000 / 39.371100 / 43.311350 / 53.151450 / 57.09
c500 / 19.69500 / 19.69520 / 20.47570 / 22.44620 / 24.41670 / 26.38700 / 31.50900 / 35.431000 / 39.371100 / 43.311350 / 53.151450 / 57.09

Dimensions in mm / inches

*Dimensions b only for P1.2 (IIA) and P1.1 (IIB3)

Selection of explosion group

MESGExpl. Gr. (IEC / CEN)Gas Group (NEC)
> 0,90 mmIIAD
≥ 0,65 mmIIB3C

Special approvals upon request

Selection of max. operating pressure

Expl. Gr.NG150 / 6''150 / 6''200 / 8''300 / 12''400 / 16''500 / 20''600 / 24''800 / 32''1000 / 40''1200 / 48''1400 / 56'1600 / 64''
DN50  / 1"80  / 3"100  / 4"150 / 6"200 / 8"250 / 10"300  / 12"400 / 16"500  / 20"600  / 24"800 / 32"800 / 32"
IIAPmax1,8 / 26.11,8 / 26.11,5 / 21.71,5 / 21.71,5 / 21.71,5 / 21.71,5 / 21.71,4 / 20.31,3 / 18.81,3 / 18.81,2 / 17.41,1 / 15.9
IIB3Pmax1,2 / 17.41,2 / 17.41,2 / 17.41,2 / 17.41,2 / 17.41,2 / 17.41,2 / 17.41,2 / 17.41,2 / 17.41,1 / 15.91,1 / 15.91,1 / 15.9

Pmax = maximum allowable operating pressure in bar / psi absolute, higher operating pressure upon request

Max. allowable L/D-ratio

standardNG150 / 6"150 / 6"200 / 8''300 / 12''400 / 16''500 / 20''600 / 24''800 / 32"1000 / 40''1200 / 48''1400 / 56''1600 / 64''
DN50  / 1"80  / 3"100  / 4"150 / 6"200 / 8"250 / 10"

300 /  
12"

400  / 16"500  / 20"600  / 24"800 / 32"800 / 32"
IIA(L / D)max505050505050505050505050
IIAPmax1,2 / 17.41,2 / 17.41,2 / 17.41,2 / 17.41,2 / 17.41,2 / 17.41,2 / 17.41,2 / 17.41,3 / 18.81,3 / 18.81,2 / 17.41,1 / 15.9
IIADesignation-----------
IIB3(L / D)max505040403535353030302525
IIB3Pmax1,1 / 15.91,1 / 15.91,1 / 15.91,1 / 15.91,1 / 15.91,1 / 15.91,1 / 15.91,1 / 15.91,1 / 15.91,1 / 15.91,1 / 15.91,1 / 15.9
IIB3Designation--X6X6X7X7X7X8X8X8X9X9

Specification of max. operating temperature

≤ 60°C / 140°FTmaximum 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 connections upon request

Design Types and Specifications

There are three different designs:
Basic in-line deflagration flame arresterFA-I - –
In-line deflagration flame arrester with two integrated temperature sensors* for additional protection against short-time burning from both sidesFA-I - TB

Additional special devices available upon request
*Resistance thermometer for device group II, category (1) 2 (GII cat. (1) 2)

Material selection for housing

Design ABC
HousingSteelStainless SteelHastelloy
GasketPTFEPTFEPTFE
Flame arrester unit Flame arrester unit Flame arrester casing with FLAMEFILTER® set. A, BCD

The housing can also be delivered in carbon steel with an ECTFE coating Coating Coating is the application of a firmly adhering layer of shapeless material to the surface of a workpiece. . Special materials upon request.

Material combinations of flame arrester unit

Design ACD
FLAMEFILTER® cageSteelStainless SteelHastelloy
FLAMEFILTER®*Stainless SteelStainless SteelHastelloy
SpacersStainless SteelStainless SteelHastelloy

* the FLAMEFILTER® is also available in the materials Tantalum, Inconel, Copper, etc. when the listed housing and cage materials are used

Special materials upon 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”.

Applications