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DR/EU

In-Line Detonation Flame Arrester for unstable and stable detonations and deflagrations in right angle design with a shock absorber, unidirectional

Features

Reduced Number of FLAMEFILTER® Discs
Low Number of FLAMEFILTER® Discs Due to Shock Absorber Technology
Fastest Disassembly and Assembly
of Single FLAMEFILTER®
Modular Design
Allows Replacement and Cleaning of Single FLAMEFILTER®
Angle Bodied
Saves Pipe Elbows
Spare Parts
Cost-Effective Spare Parts
Provides Safety
Protects Against Deflagrations for All Explosion Groups IIA, IIB3 and IIC (NEC Groups D, C and B)
Extended Application Range
for Elevated Operating Temperatures and Pressures
Low Costs
Low Operating and Lifecycle Costs
Function and Description

Protects Against Deflagrations and Stable and Unstable Detonations

The PROTEGO® DR/EU series of in-line detonation flame arresters represents further development of PROTEGO® Flame Arrester Series DR/ES, which has been successfully used in industry for decades. The device protects against deflagrations and stable and unstable detonations. The classic right-angle design offers considerable costs and maintenance advantages over the straight-through design.

Main Component – PROTEGO® Flame Arrester Unit

Once a detonation enters the Flame Arrester, energy is absorbed from the detonation shock wave by the integrated shock absorber (1) before the flame is extinguished in the narrow gaps of the FLAMEFILTER® (3). 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 are by the operating conditions of the flowing mixture (explosion group, pressure, temperature). This device is can be used for explosion groups from IIA to IIB3 (NEC group D to C MESG ≥ 0.65 mm).

Many Individual Certifications

The standard design can be used with an operating temperature of up to +60°C / 140°F and an absolute operating pressure acc. to table 3. 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.
Product Data

Dimensions

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

DN25 / 1"32 / 1¼“40 / 1½“50 / 2“65 / 2½“80 / 3"100 / 4"125 / 5"150 / 6"
a125 / 4.92125 / 4.92153 / 6.02155 / 6.10198 / 7.80200 / 7.87250 / 9.84332 / 13.07335 / 13.19
b140 / 5.51140 / 5.51183 / 7.20185 / 7.28223 / 8.78225 / 8.86290 / 11.42357 / 14.06360 / 14.17
c210 / 8.27210 / 8.27290 / 11.42290 / 11.42365 / 14.37365 / 14.37440 / 17.32535 / 21.06535 / 21.06
c1285 / 11.22285 / 11.22395 / 15.55395 / 15.55500 / 19.69500 / 19.69595 / 23.43750 / 29.53750 / 29.53
d150 / 5.91150 / 5.91210 / 8.27210 / 8.27275 / 10.83275 / 10.83325 / 12.80460 / 18.11460 / 18.11
e495 / 19.49495 / 19.49600 / 23.62600 / 23.62705 / 27.76705 / 27.76795 / 31.30950 / 37.40950 / 37.40

Dimensions in mm / inches

Selection of explosion group

MESGExpl. Gr. (IEC / CEN)Gas Group (NEC)
> 0,90 mmIIAD
≥ 0,65 mmIIB3C

Special approvals upon request

Selection of max. operating pressure

Expl. Gr.DN25  / 1"32  / 1¼"40  / 1½"50 / 2"65 / 2½"80 / 3"100  / 4"125  / 5"150  / 6"
IIAPmax1,6 / 23.31,6 / 23.31,6 / 23.31,6 / 23.31,6 / 23,.31,6 / 23.31,5 / 21.71,2 / 17.41,2 / 17.4
IIB2Pmax1,4 / 20.31,4 / 20.3
IIB3Pmax1,6 / 23.21,6 / 23.31,6 / 23.31,6 / 23.31,6 / 23.31,6 / 23.31,4 / 20.31,2* / 17.41,2* / 17.4

Pmax = maximum allowable operating pressure in bar / psi absolute, higher operating pressure upon request, * Special flame arrester unit

Specification of max. operating temperature

≤ 60°C / 140°FTmaximum allowable operating temperature in °C
-Designation

higher operating temperatures upon request

Material selection for housing

Design  BCD 
HousingCarbon SteelStainless SteelHastelloy
Heating jacket (DR / EU-H-(T)-...)SteelStainless SteelStainless Steel
Cover with shock absorberSteelStainless SteelHastelloy
O-RingFPM*PTFEPTFE
Flame arrester unitAC, DESpecial materials upon request

* for devices exposed to elevated temperatures above 150°C / 302°F (T150), gaskets made of PTFE.

The housing and cover with the shock absorber can also be delivered in steel with an ECTFE coating.

Material combinations of flame arrester unit

Design ACDE
FLAMEFILTER® cageSteelStainless SteelStainless SteelHastelloy
FLAMEFILTER®*Stainless SteelStainless SteelHastelloyHastelloy
SpacerStainless SteelStainless SteelHastelloyHastelloy

* 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

Flange connection type

EN 1092-1; Form B1
ASME B16.5 CL 150 R.F.

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”.