FLAME ARRESTOR
A flame arrestor (Arrester) is a safety device fitted on the opening of an enclosure or to the connecting pipe work in a system of enclosure and which allow only gases and liquid etc. to pass through it but prevent the transmission of a flame in order to prevent a larger fire or explosion
The main purpose of flame arrestor is to prevent a larger fire or explosion or can be said to stop fuel combustion by extinguishing the flame.
In simple language of flame arrestor, it is a device which only allows gas to pass through it but stops the propagation of a flame.
Types Of Flame Arrestor
- End of line, vent to atmosphere arresters – to prevent an atmospheric fire or explosion from entering an enclosure.
- In-Line ,to prevent the propagation of an explosion within a pipeline.
Deflagration-Detonation Flame arrestor
The deflagration Flame Arrester is designed to stop the initial phase of the explosion and is shorter and lighter than the unstable detonation arrestor, but the Deflagration Flame Arrester has restrictions on its placement within the pipework regarding distance from the source of ignition
Flame arrestor element
Flame arrestor element is made of wound corrugated and flat metal strips as the main part of flame arrestor. It prevents the spread of fire by the design of its gap