BE/HK
Deflagration Flame Arrester, endurance burning proof, End-of-Line

Features
Comprehensive Weather Protection
Weather Hood With Protection Screen Protects the PROTEGO® Flame Arrester Unit Against Environmental Impact, Such as Nesting Animals and Weather Conditions
Visible Fire Indication by Tilting Weather Hood
in Case of Fire, the Weather Hood Opens, Allowing the Flame to Be Seen From a Far Distance
Chemically Resistant
Centrally Aligned Melting Element Is Resistant to Chemicals
Modular Design
Allows Replacement and Cleaning of Single FLAMEFILTER®
Spare Parts
Cost-Effective Spare Parts
Easy Maintenance
Without Disassembling of the FLAMEFILTER®
Function and Description

Protection Against Atmospheric Deflagration and Endurance Burning
For many years the PROTEGO® BE/HK End-of-Line Deflagration Flame Arrester has been successfully used to protect vessels and process engineering apparatus which are not pressurized. The device provides protection against flame transmission through atmospheric deflagration and stabilized flames which can burn for very long time on the Flame Arrester Element surface, so called endurance burning. Main application area is on in- and out-breathing and vent lines, with the goal to prevent flame transmission caused by endurance burning or atmospheric deflagration from propagating into the vessel or plant.

Main Component – PROTEGO® Flame Arrester Unit
The PROTEGO® BE/HK consists of a housing (1), a weather hood (2) and the PROTEGO® Flame Arrester Unit (3). During normal operation the metal weather hood is in a closed position. If a stabilized flame burns on the Flame Arrester Element surface, the fusible link (5), located in a center position, will melt and let the spring loaded weather hood move into the open position. The PROTEGO® Flame Arrester Unit consists of two FLAMEFILTER® discs (4), which are installed in a FLAMEFILTER® casing. The FLAMEFILTER® gap size depends on the devices intended use.

For Explosion Groups IIA to IIB3
Detailing the operating conditions such as the temperature, explosion group and the composition of the fluid, enables PROTEGO® to select the best End-of-Line Deflagration Flame Arrester for your application. The PROTEGO® BE/HK Series End-of-Line Deflagration Flame Arrester is available for substances from explosion groups IIA to IIB3 (NEC groups D to C MESG ≥ 0.65 mm). In a modified design, this device is also available for Ethanol applications.
The standard design can be used with operating temperature of up to +60°C / 140°F.
Type-approved according to ATEX Directive as well as other international standards.
Product Data
Dimensions
To select the nominal size (DN), please use the flow capacity charts on the following pages
| DN | 20 / ¾" | 25 / 1" | 32 / 1¼" | 40 / 1½" | 50 / 2" | 65 / 2½" | 80 / 3" | |
| a | 163 / 6.42 | 163 / 6.42 | 163 / 6.42 | 183 / 7.20 | 183 / 7.20 | 218 / 8.58 | 218 / 8.58 | |
| BE / HK-IIA | b | 180 / 7.09 | 177 / 6.97 | 177 / 6.97 | 190 / 7.48 | 190 / 7.48 | 200 / 7.87 | 200 / 7.87 |
| BE / HK-IIB3 | b | 180 / 7.09 | 177 / 6.97 | 177 / 6.97 | - | - | - | - |
Dimensions in mm / inches
Dimensions for deflagration flame arrester with heating jacket 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
Material selection for housing
| Design | B | C |
| Housing | Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Weather hood | Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Flame arrester unit | A | A, C |
Special materials upon request
Material combinations of flame arrester unit
| Design | A | C |
| FLAMEFILTER® cage | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| FLAMEFILTER® | Stainless Steel | Hastelloy |
| Spacer | Stainless Steel | Hastelloy |
Special materials upon request
Flange connection type
| EN 1092-1; Form B1 |
| ASME B16.5 CL 150 R.F. |
other connections 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”.
