Flameless Vent Explosion Protection Systems

Flameless Vent Explosion Protection Systems from FENWAL Protection Systems

Flameless Vent Explosion Protection Systems from FENWAL® Protection Systems offer a wide range of solutions for applications that require either indoor or outdoor explosion relief venting. FENWAL Protection Systems now offers a full line of flameless vents. With these additions, FENWAL Protection Systems has greatly expanded its explosion protection capabilities.

The flameless vents are high capacity systems that decrease the immense energy during a dust explosion. The bursting disc, burst sensor, gasket and transformer isolation barriers are integral components that make up each flameless vent explosion protection system.

When an explosion occurs, the bursting disc ruptures and directs the vented explosion in a controlled manner into the flameless vent chamber. There the flame is arrested, and gasses are cooled as they pass through the stainless steel mess. An optional electronic control panel keeps plant personnel informed of the status of the systems. The specially developed stainless steel mesh does not allow any dust (burnt or not) to pass through the flameless vents. A sanitary cover is available for both types of flameless vent explosion protection systems to avoid dust deposits on the units.

Advantages of the Flameless Vent Explosion Protection Systems
    • Proven design provides fast, reliable operation
    • Suitable for venting applications where use of vent duct is not practical or feasible
    • Eliminates flame emissions
    • Substantially reduces both the pressure and the thermal energy of the explosion
    • Requires minimal maintenance
    • Easy and quick installation

Flameless Vent Explosion Protection Systems are designed in accordance with the NFPA 68 Standard on Explosion Protection by Deflagration Venting and are third party tested and approved. Information required for proper product selection includes: volume of enclosure to be protected, process temperature and temperature ranges, details of material(s) processed, and the required reduced explosion pressure.

Consult with FENWAL Protection Systems staff of technical designers for assistance in selecting the proper Flameless Vent Explosion Protection Systems for your specific applications.

About FENWAL Protection Systems
FENWAL Protection Systems is the world leading authority on explosion protection. Their 80,000 square foot Combustion Research Center is located outside of Boston that is fully-equipped and fully-staffed by scientists dedicated to the ongoing study of explosions. The center offers industry a complete range of testing services from basic explosibility tests to full-scale application mockups.

Since 1950, FENWAL Protection Systems has installed over 8,000 explosion protection systems worldwide, that detects and suppresses over 200 explosions per year. FENWAL Protection Systems is the world's leading authority on explosion protection and part of the UTC Fire & Security family, the foremost international provider of quality systems and services. FENWAL is a registered trademark of Kidde-FENWAL