FA-I-FC

Flame Arrester Unit for installation in devices

Features

Various Sizes
Available for DN 50/2"– bis DN 800/32"– Pipes
Differnt Series
Allow Increase of FLAMEFILTER® Size for Given Flange Connection Resulting in Lower Pressure Drop Across the Device
Modular Design
Allows Replacement and Cleaning of Single FLAMEFILTER®
Spare Parts
Cost-Effective Spare Parts
Function and Description

Protection Against Atmospheric Deflagrations, Volume Deflagrations, and Engines

Main Component – PROTEGO® Flame Arrester Unit

Each Flame Arrester Unit is selected from a modular system that provides each manufacturer the option of using optimized, adapted, and cost-effective protection. Our expert technical staff will assist you with the proper selection of the devices as well as execution of type testing.

For All Explosion Groups and Special Gases

The FA-I-FC Flame Arrester Unit consists of two FLAMEFILTER® (1) installed within the FLAMEFILTER® cage (2). The FLAMEFILTER® diameter and gap size depend on the intended use. FA-I-FC components can be arranged for all explosion Explosion Abrupt oxidation or decomposition reaction producing an increase in temperature, pressure, or in both simultaneously. groups and special gases such as Ethylene oxide.
Product Data

Dimensions

DN50 / 2"80 / 3"100 / 4"150 / 6"200 / 8"250 / 10"300 / 12"350 / 14"400 / 16"500 / 20"600 / 24"800 / 32"1000 / 40"1200 / 48"1400 / 56"1600 / 64"2000 / 80"
a - 135 / 5.31 155 / 6.10 194 / 7.64 248 / 9.76 310 / 12.20 363 / 14.29 420 / 16.54 465 / 18.31 555 / 21.85 655 / 25.79 855 / 33.66 1070 / 42.13 1280 / 50.39 1500 / 59.06 1700 / 66.93 -
b - 90 / 3.54 110 / 4.33 172 / 6.77 225 / 8.86 285 / 11.22 331 / 13.03 380 / 14.96 430 / 16.93 515 / 20.28 615 / 24.21 815 / 32.09 1015 / 39.96 1215 / 47.83 1415 / 55.71 1615 / 63.58 -
c - 50 / 1.97 50 / 1.97 55 / 2.17 65 / 2.56 - 70 / 2.76 - 70 / 2.76 70 / 2.76 70 / 2.76 80 / 3.15 90 / 3.54 90 / 3.54 110 / 4.33 110 / 4.33 -
d - - - - - 76 / 2.99 - 86 / 3.39 - - 75 / 2.95 85 / 3.35 95 / 3.74 95 / 3.74 115 / 4.53 115 / 4.53 -

Dimensions in mm / inches

Selection of FLAMEFILTER® gap

FLAMEFILTER® gap
0.9 m / 0.7 mm
0.5 mm
0.3 mm
0.2 mm

If you have any questions regarding the selection of the FLAMEFILTER® (number and gap width), our trained specialists will be happy to advise you.

Material selection for flame arrester unit

DesignABC
FLAMEFILTER® cageSteelStainless steelHastelloy
GasketPTFEPTFEPTFE
FLAMEFILTER® SetA
A
C

Special materials upon request

Material combinations of flame arrester unit

Design ACD
FLAMEFILTER® *Stainless steelStainless steelHastelloy
SpacersStainless steelStainless steelHastelloy

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

Special materials upon request

Applications

Processing Facilities

Vapor Combustion Systems

Tank Storage

Alcohol Storage Tanks

Contact CSR Department 

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Auris-Nadine Hillen

CSR Department

+49 (0)5307 809 108