Protego BR

BE/HR-E-IIB

Deflagration Flame Arrester, endurance burning proof, End-of-Line 

Features

Endurance Burn Safety
for Alcohols and Hydrocarbons up to Explosion Group IIB
Suitable for Marine and Inland Tankers
Specially Developed for Sea Going Vessels but Also Useful for Inland Navigation Vessels and On Shore Systems
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
Safety Against Endurance Burning
Protection against Atmospheric Deflagration and Endurance Burning
Spare Parts
Cost-Effective Spare Parts
Modular Design
Allows Replacement and Cleaning of Single FLAMEFILTER®
Function and Description

Protection Against Atmospheric Deflagration and Endurance Burning

The PROTEGO® BE/HR-E End-of-Line Deflagration Flame Arrester has been specifically designed for the protection of non-pressurized systems and containers. The device is preferably installed on venting and breathing lines of non-pressurized systems and containers as well as on sea and inland tank vessels and thus prevents the entry of fire or atmospheric deflagration. The specific process of combustion reactions during stabilized burning of alcohols necessitates a constructively adapted flame arrester. The equipment provides safety against atmospheric deflagrations and endurance burning

Main Component – PROTEGO® Flame Arrester Unit

The PROTEGO® BE/HR-E-IIB 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 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.

For Explosion Group IIB

The PROTEGO® BE/HR-E End-of-Line Deflagration Flame Arrester is available for hydrocarbons for explosion group IIB (MESG ≥ 0,5 mm) and alcohols. The standard design can be used for operating temperatures up to +60°C / 140°F. EU conformity according to the currently valid ATEX directive. Approvals according to other national/international regulations on request. Approved according to IMO MSC/Circular 677 as well as IMO MSC.1/Circular 1324 and 1325.
Product Data

Dimensions

To select the nominal size (DN), please use the flow capacity charts on the following pages

DN80 / 3"100 / 4"
a353 / 13.90353 / 13.90
b250 / 9.84250 / 9.84

Dimensions in mm / inches

Dimensions for Deflagration flame arrester with heating jacket upon request

Selection of explosion group

MESGExpl. Gr. (IEC / CEN)Gas Group (NEC)
≥ 0,5 mm IIB B

Special approvals upon request

Material selection for housing

Design BC
HousingSteelStainless Steel
Weather HoodSteelStainless Steel
Flame arrester unitAA, C

Special materials upon request

Material combinations of flame arrester unit

DesignAC
FLAMEFILTER® cageStainless SteelStainless Steel
FLAMEFILTER®Stainless SteelHastelloy
SpacerStainless SteelHatelloy

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”.