Deflagration and Detonation Flame Arresters

by Stanley S. Grossel
Copyright 2002 American Institute of Chemical Engineers

APPENDIX

Flame Arrester Specification Sheet

for Manufacturer Quotation

To enable flame arrester manufacturers to select and provide the correct

flame arrester for a specific application, they must be given all relevant
data pertaining to the proposed installation. These data are usually transmitted to manufacturers by means of a flame arrester specification (data)
sheet. When in-line detonation flame arresters are to be installed in a
vented manifold (vapor collection) system, it is imperative that a system
sketch (or piping isometric drawing) be included with the specification
sheet to show all horizontal and vertical piping runs (with dimensions) and
all fittings (elbows, tees, valves, etc.). These are needed to estimate the
potential for DDT and to determine where all detonation arresters must be
located in the piping. Also, if the gashapor stream is a multicomponent
mixture, a complete definition of the stream composition, including minor
corrosive or fouling components, should be appended to the data sheet.
The MESG, NEC group, and AIT for each component should be listed as
well.
Printed on the next page is a flame arrester specification (data) sheet
that is a composite of data sheets from several flame arrester manufacturers and CPI companies. Most flame arrester manufacturers have their own
data sheets, which can be used with additional data added as the user
deems necessary.

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FLAME ARRESTER SPECIFICATION (DATA) SHEET

Customer
Project No.
Flame Arrester No.

Flowsheet No.
Plant Site

Date
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Process (Application) Data

Gas/Vapor
Composition
Max. Flow Rate
Normal Flow Rate
Max. Operating Press.
Normal Operating Press.
Max. Operating Temp.
Normal Operating Temp.
Molecular Weight
AIT
NEC Group
IEC Group
MESG
mm
Max.Allowable Pressure Drop
Is Continuous Burning Possible on FA Element 0Yes 0 No
Distance To Be Installed from Potential Ignition Source
Applicable Test Protocol: 0 UL 525 0 USCG 0 FM 0 CEN 0 Other
0 FM Approved
Listing/Approval: 0UL Listed or Classified
Additional Information

Design Data
Type: 0 Detonation FA

0 In-Line Deflagration FA 0 End-of-Line Deflagration FA

0 Hydraulic (Liquid Seal)
0 Nonremovable Element
0 Removable Element
0 Unidirectional
Bidirectional
Installation: 0 Horizontal
0 Vertical
IJ Other
Pipe Size/Schedule
Materials of Construction:
Housing
Options:
Pressure Tap

Flange Press. Rating/Face

Element

No./SizeRype

Temperature Probe Fitting

Drain Plug
Coating6pecial Paint

Flange

No./Sizflype

NoJSizeRype

Other Options

Manufacturer Deliverables
0 Certified Drawings
0 Calculations

0 Certified Flow Curves

0Weight

0 Installation and Maintenance Instructions