Features
Explosion-Proof Tank Content Measurements
Usable in horizontal tanks for conducting explosion-proof tank content measurements
Atmospheric Deflagrations
Provides protection against atmospheric deflagrations of product vapor/air mixtures
Maximum Permeability
for two-phase mixtures
Function and Description
Deflagration-Proof Gauging Pipes
The
deflagration
Deflagration
Explosion propagating at subsonic velocity (EN 1127-1:1997).
proof gauging pipes with integrated
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.
type PROTEGO® PU are used for
explosion
Explosion
Abrupt oxidation or decomposition reaction producing an increase in temperature, pressure, or in both simultaneously.
-proof gauging of tank contents. The gauging pipes of type PROTEGO® PU consist of insert pipe (1) with flame arresters (2) – equipped with FLAMEFILTER® (3) – connecting pipe (4), bushing (5) to be welded in the nozzle cover and cap (6). The number of flame arresters depends on the length of the
gauging pipe
Gauging pipe
The gauging pipe is a measuring pipe for liquids.
. Please note the maximum dimension of 1.2 m / 3.94 ft for measure b and 4.13 m / 13.45 ft for measure c.
Flame Arrester Protection Against Atmospheric and Pipeline Deflagrations
In normal operation the gauging pipe is closed with the cap. It is opened only for tank content gauging.
Type PROTEGO® PU ensures flame transmission protection against atmospheric deflagrations or in-line deflagrations of gas/air mixtures or
product
Product
Includes equipment, protective systems, devices, components and combinations of these.
vapour/air mixtures of substances from explosion group IIB1 (MESG ≥ 0.85 mm, NEC group C) in all ranges of flammable concentrations up to a service temperature of +60°C / 140°F.
EU conformity according to the currently valid ATEX directive. Approvals according to other national/international regulations on request.
Product Data
Dimensions
The measures a, b, y must be given with the order
| DN | minimum size d |
| 25 / 1" | 150 / 5.91 |
Dimensions in mm / inches
Material selection
| Design | A | B |
| Gauging pipe | Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Weld-in bushing | Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Cap | Brass | Stainless Steel |
| FLAMENFILTER® cage | Steel | Stainless Steel |
| FLAMENFILTER® | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
In design A the connecting pipe is equipped with reducing piece and blind cap - each with integrated sealing and chain. In design B the connecting pipe is closed with a hexagon cap connected to the retainer ring via chain and wire hoop.
Selection and Design
Select the required nominal sizes based on the gauging 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. size or nominal sizes of the connecting nozzle. Specify measures a, b and y for the Definition of the quantity of integrated flame arretsres.Data Necessary for Specification
Storage productTank Diameter (m or ft)
Tank nozzle height (m or ft)
Length a (m or ft)
Length b (m or ft), max 1.2 m / 3.94 ft
Please note the Maximum length of 4.13 m / 13.45 ft for measure c
Gauging pipe Diameter DN (mm or inches)
Explosion group
| MESG | Expl. Gr. (IEC / CEN) | Gas Group (NEC) |
| > ≥ 0,85 mm | IIB1 | C |
Special approvals upon request
The gauging pipes of type PROTEGO® PU mainly serve for tank gauging in horizontal tanks using fuel dip stick or manual gauging 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. e.g. of type PROTEGO® H/P.
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