PU-IIB1

Gauging Pipe deflagration proof

Function and Description

The deflagration proof gauging pipes with integrated flame arresters type PROTEGO^® PU are used for explosion-proof gauging of tank contents.

The gauging pipes of type PROTEGO^® PU consist of insert pipe (1) with flame arresters (2) – equipped with FLAMEFILTER^® (3) – connecting pipe (4), bushing (5) to be welded in the nozzle cover and cap (6). The number of flame arresters depends on the length of the gauging pipe. Please note the maximum dimension of 1.2 m / 3.94 ft for measure b and 4.13 m / 13.45 ft for measure c.

In normal operation the gauging pipe is closed with the cap. It is opened only for tank content gauging.

Type PROTEGO^® PU ensures flame transmission protection against atmospheric deflagrations or in-line deflagrations of gas/air mixtures or product vapour/air mixtures of substances from explosion group IIB1 (MESG ≥ 0.85 mm, NEC group C) in all ranges of flammable concentrations up to a service temperature of +60°C / 140°F.

EU conformity according to the currently valid ATEX directive. Approvals according to other national/international regulations on request.

Dimensions

The measures a, b, y must be given with the order

DN	minimum size d
25 / 1"	150 / 5.91

Dimensions in mm / inches

Material selection

Design	A	B
Gauging pipe	Steel	Stainless Steel
Weld-in bushing	Steel	Stainless Steel
Cap	Brass	Stainless Steel
FLAMENFILTER^® cage	Steel	Stainless Steel
FLAMENFILTER^®	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

In design A the connecting pipe is equipped with reducing piece and blind cap - each with integrated sealing and chain. In design B the connecting pipe is closed with a hexagon cap connected to the retainer ring via chain and wire hoop.

Data Necessary for Specification

Storage product
Tank Diameter (m or ft)
Tank nozzle height (m or ft)
Length a (m or ft)
Length b (m or ft), max 1.2 m / 3.94 ft
Please note the Maximum length of 4.13 m / 13.45 ft for measure c
Gauging pipe Diameter DN (mm or inches)

Selection and Design

Select the required nominal sizes based on the gauging Equipment size or nominal sizes of the connecting nozzle. Specify measures a, b and y for the Definition of the quantity of integrated flame arretsres.

Explosion group

MESG	Expl. Gr. (IEC / CEN)	Gas Group (NEC)
> ≥ 0,85 mm	IIB1	C

Special approvals upon request

The gauging pipes of type PROTEGO^® PU mainly serve for tank gauging in horizontal tanks using fuel dip stick or manual gauging device e.g. of type PROTEGO^® H/P.