DA-SB-PTFE
In-Line Detonation Flame Arrester for stable detonations and deflagrations in a straight through design with shock absorber, bidirectional
Features
Function and Description
High-Tech Coating of the Housing
The In-Line Detonation Detonation Explosion, die sich mit Überschallgeschwindigkeit fortpflanzt, gekennzeichnet durch eine Stoßwelle. Flame Arresters Type PROTEGO® DA-SB-PTFE are the latest generation of Flame Arresters and are distinguished by its unique resistance to adhesive and corrosive media. The use of fluoroplastics as a high-tech housing coating and as solid material for the Flame Arrester element is unique throughout the world. The speed of incoming detonations is highly reduced by the effective shock absorber (1) and result in an equal pressure distribution across the FLAMEFILTER® surface. This improves the flame extinction in the narrow gaps of the original PTFEFLAMEFILTER® (3).
Main Component – PROTEGO® Flame Arrester Unit
The devices are symmetrical and offer bidirectional flame arresting for deflagrations and stable detonations. The arrester essentially consists of two coated housing parts (4), two coated shock absorbers and the PROTEGO® Flame Arrester Unit (2) in the center. The PROTEGO® Flame Arrester Unit is modular and consists of several FLAMEFILTER® discs and spacers firmly held in a FLAMEFILTER® cage. The number of FLAMEFILTER® discs and their gap size depends on the arrester‘s conditions of use.
For Explosion Group IIA
The Detonation Arrester PROTEGO® DA-SB-PTFE can be used for explosion group IIA (NFPA group D). The standard design is approved at an operating temperature up to +60°C / 140°F. The maximum allowable operating pressure depends on nominal diameter (DN) and nominal size (NG) and amounts to a maximum of 2.4 bar / 34.8 psi absolute (for DN50 / 2” see table 3). 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 (NG/DN) - combination, please use the flow capacity chart on the following pages
| NG | 150 / 6" | 150 / 6" | 200 / 8" | 300 / 12" |
| DN | 50 / 2" | 80 / 3" | 80 / 3" | 100 / 4" |
| a | 287 / 11.30 | 287 / 11.30 | 342 / 13.46 | 447 / 17.60 |
| b | 407 / 15.75 | 407 / 15.75 | 497 / 19.57 | 645 / 25.39 |
| c | 400 / 15.75 | 400 / 15.75 | 530 / 20.87 | 530 / 20.87 |
Dimensions in mm / inches
Material for housing
| Design | A |
| Housing | Steel with an ECTFE coating |
| Shock absorber | Steel with an ECTFE coating |
| Gasket | PTFE |
| Flame arrester unit | A, B, C |
Special materials upon request
Material combinations of flame arrester unit
| Design | A | B | C |
| FLAMEFILTER® cage | Steel with an ECTFE coating | Hastelloy | Stainless Steel |
| Spider rings | Steel with an ECTFE coating | Hastelloy | Stainless Steel |
| FLAMEFILTER®* | PTFE* | PTFE* | PTFE* |
| Spacer | PEEK / ETFE / FEP | PEEK / ETFE / FEP | PEEK / ETFE / FEP |
* electrically conductive
Special materials upon request
Selection of explosion group
| MESG | Expl. Gr. (IEC / CEN) | Gas Group (NEC) |
| > 0,90 mm | IIA | D |
Special approvals upon request
Selection of max. operating pressure
| NG | 150 / 6" | 150 / 6" | 200 / 8" | 300 / 12" |
| DN | 50 / 2" | 80 / 3" | 80 / 3" | 100 / 4" |
| Pmax | 2,4 / 34.8 | 1,1 / 15.9 | 1,2 / 17.4 | 1,2 / 17.4 |
Pmax = Maximum allowable operating pressure in bar / psi absolut, higher operating pressure upon request
Specification of max. operating temperature
| ≤ 60°C / 140°F | Tmaximum 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 available:Additional special flame arresters upon request
*Resistance thermometer for device group II, category (1) 2 (GII cat. (1) 2)
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”.
