BE/HR
Deflagration Flame Arrester, endurance burning proof, End-of-Line
- protection against atmospheric deflagration and endurance burning
- endurance burning protection for IIB3 and IIA vapour (NEC groups C and D)
- weather hood protects against environmental impact (i.e. weather, bird nests, etc.)
- weather hood opens and signals the impact of a flame
- fusible link is resistant against chemicals
- modular design allows replacement of single FLAMEFILTER®
- modular design results in low spare part cost
Function and Description
For many years the PROTEGO® BE/HR 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.
The PROTEGO® BE/HR 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. The FLAMEFILTER® gap size will depend on the devices intended use. 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/HR 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.
Dimensions
To select the nominal size (DN), please use the flow capacity charts on the following pages
| DN | 80 / 3" | 100 / 4" |
| a | 353 / 13.90 | 353 / 13.90 |
| b | 250 / 9.84 | 250 / 9.84 |
Material selection for housing
| Design | B | C |
| Housing | Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Weather hood | Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Flame arrester unit | A | A, C |
Material combinations of flame arrester unit
| Design | A | C |
| FLAMEFILTER® cage | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| FLAMEFILTER® | Stainless Steel | Hastelloy |
| Spacer | Stainless Steel | Hastelloy |
Selection of explosion group
| MESG | Expl. Gr. (IEC / CEN) | Gas Group (NEC) |
| > 0,90 mm | IIA | D |
| ≥ 0,65 mm | IIB3 | C |
Flange connection type
| EN 1092-1; Form B1 |
| ASME B16.5 CL 150 R.F. |
Design Types and Specifications
There are two different designs:
End-of-line deflagration flame arrester, basic design | BE/HR - – |
End-of-line deflagration flame arrester with heating coil | BE/HR - R |
Special designs available on 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”.
