DR/ES-V
In-Line Detonation Flame Arrester with integrated pressure relief valve, for stable detonations and deflagrations in right angle design with shock absorber, unidirectional

Features
Function and Description

Protects Against Deflagration and Stable Detonation
PROTEGO® DR/ES-V Series uniquely combines the function of an In-Line Detonation Detonation Explosion, die sich mit Überschallgeschwindigkeit fortpflanzt, gekennzeichnet durch eine Stoßwelle. Flame Arrester with the function of a pressure relief valve in one device. The device protects against deflagration and stable detonation. The weight-loaded pallet type valve (5) integrated in the shock absorber (1) of the In-Line Detonation Flame Arrester is designed as a pressure relief valve. The set pressure of the valve is adjusted in the factory and can range from 2 to 35 mbar (0.8 to 14 inch W.C.). After the pressure increases 40% from its set pressure, the valve completely opens to yield the maximum volumetric flow.

In-Line Detonation Flame Arrester for Vent Headers
If installed in vent headers connected to storage tanks, the valve pallet works as a check valve. This means that the product cannot flow back from the suction line into the tank. Although several functions are integrated in a single housing, the device is extremely easy to service, which is primarily due to the right-angle design. Once a detonation enters the Flame Arrester, energy is absorbed from the detonation shock wave by the integrated shock absorber, before the flame is extinguished in the narrow gaps of the FLAMEFILTER® (3). The flame suppression is guaranteed, regardless of the valve pallet position.

For Explosion Groups IIA to IIB3
The PROTEGO® Flame Arrester Unit (2) consists of several FLAMEFILTER® discs and spacers firmly held in the FLAMEFILTER® casing (4). The gap size and number of FLAMEFILTER® discs depend on the operating conditions of the flowing mixture (explosion group, pressure, temperature). This device is available for explosion groups from IIA to IIB3 (NEC group D to C MESG ≥ 0.65 mm). The standard design is approved for an operating temperature of up to +60°C / 140°F and absolute operating pressure up to 1.2 bar / 17.4 psi. Devices with special approval for higher pressures and temperatures are available upon request. EU conformity according to the currently valid ATEX directive. Approvals according to other national/international regulations on request.
Dimensions
To select the nominal size (DN), please use the flow capacity charts on the following pages
| DN | 25 / 1" | 32 / 1¼“ | 40 / 1½“ | 50 / 2“ | 65 / 2½“ | 80 / 3“ | 100 / 4“ | 125 / 5“ | 150 / 6" | 200 / 8" |
| a | 125 / 4.92 | 125 / 4.92 | 153 / 6.02 | 155 / 6.10 | 198 / 7.80 | 200 / 7.87 | 250 / 9.84 | 332 / 13.07 | 335 / 13.19 | 425 / 16.73 |
| b | 140 / 5.51 | 140 / 5.51 | 183 / 7.20 | 185 / 7.28 | 223 / 8.78 | 225 / 8.86 | 290 / 11.42 | 357 / 14.06 | 360 / 14.17 | 505 / 19.88 |
| c | 237 / 9.33 | 237 / 9.33 | 305 / 12.01 | 305 / 12.01 | 395 / 15.55 | 395 / 15.55 | 460 / 18.11 | 575 / 22.64 | 575 / 22.64 | 863 / 33.98 |
| c1 | 345 / 13.58 | 345 / 13.58 | 410 / 16.14 | 410 / 16.14 | 530 / 20.87 | 530 / 20.87 | 615 / 24.21 | 790 / 31.10 | 790 / 31.10 | 1295 / 50.98 |
| d | 149 / 5.87 | 149 / 5.87 | 210 / 8.27 | 210 / 8.27 | 275 / 10.83 | 275 / 10.83 | 325 / 12.80 | 460 / 18.11 | 460 / 18.11 | 620 / 24.41 |
Dimensions in mm / inches
Material selection for housing
| Design | B | C | D |
| Design | Steel | Stainless Steel | Hastelloy |
| Heating jacket (DR / ES-V-H-...) | Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Cover with shock absorber | Steel | Stainless Steel | Hastelloy |
| Gaskets | PTFE | PTFE | PTFE |
| Valve seat | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Flame arrester unit | A | C, D | E |
The housing and the cover with shock absorber can also be delivered in steel with an ECTFE coating.
Special materials upon request
Material combinations of flame arrester unit
| Design | A | C | D | E |
| FLAMEFILTER® cage | Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Hastelloy |
| FLAMEFILTER®* | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Hastelloy | Hastelloy |
| Spacer | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Hastelloy | Hastelloy |
* the FLAMEFILTER® are also available in the materials Tantalum, Inconel, Copper, etc. when the listed housing and cage materials are used.
Special materials upon request
Selection of explosion group
| MESG | Expl. Gr. (IEC / CEN) | Gas Group (NEC) |
| > 0,90 mm | IIA | D |
| ≥ 0,65 mm | IIB3 | C |
Special approvals upon request
Selection of max. operating pressure
| Expl. Gr. | DN | 25 / 1" | 32 / 1¼" | 40 / 1½" | 50 / 2" | 65 / 2½" | 80 / 3" | 100 / 4" | 125 / 5" | 150 / 6" | 200 / 8" |
| IIA | Pmax | 4,0 / 58.0 | 4,0 / 58.0 | 4,0 / 58.0 | 4,0 / 58.0 | 2,9 / 42.1 | 2,9 / 42.1 | 2,0 / 29.0 | 2,0 / 29.0 | 2,0 / 29.0 | 1,2 / 17.4 |
| IIB3 | Pmax | 3,0 / 43.5 | 3,0 / 43.5 | 2,0 / 29.0 | 2,0 / 29.0 | 2,0 / 29.0 | 2,0 / 29.0 | 1,5 / 21.7 | 1,4 / 20.3 | 1,4 / 20.3 | 1,1 / 15.9 |
Pmax = maximum allowable operating pressure in bar / psi absolute, 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
Selection of valve pallet
| Design | A | B | C |
| Pressure range | I | II | III |
| Set pressure [mbar] | +2.0 up to +3.5 | >+3.5 up to +14 | >+14 up to 35 |
| [inch W.C.] | +0.8 up to +1.4 | >+1.4 up to +5.6 | >+5.6 up to 14 |
| Valve pallet | Aluminium | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Sealing | FEP | FEP | Metal to Metal |
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 two different designs available:Set pressure
| Pressure: | +2.0 mbar | +35 mbar |
| +0.8 inch W.C. | +14 inch W.C. |
Higher or lower settings upon request
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”.



