Flame-Free Explosion Vent (Dust Pipeline Flame Arrester and Explosion Protection Device)

A flame-free explosion venting device is a safety apparatus designed to protect equipment and personnel by automatically shutting down equipment or pipelines in the event of an explosion or fire, preventing the spread of flames or expansion of the explosion. Its operating principle involves detecting changes in gas pressure and temperature inside pipelines or equipment to determine the risk of explosion or fire. If a hazard is confirmed, the device immediately closes the equipment or pipeline while releasing pressure to achieve the goal of safeguarding both equipment and personnel.

Flame-Free Explosion Vent (Dust Pipeline Flame Arrestor and Explosion Protection Device)Brief Introduction:

1. It consists of two parts: a venting panel and a flame extinguishing module;

2. Suitable for indoor equipment dust explosion flame-free venting. High venting efficiency, cost-effective and practical;

3. Effectively blocks flames and heat, providing a safe environment for equipment, buildings, and personnel, while also collecting dust to reduce environmental pollution;

4. Combined use with an isolation valve not only prevents pressure waves and flames from propagating to upstream workshop production areas but also curbs secondary explosion accidents, reducing property damage and ensuring personnel safety.

Product Parameters:

Static opening pressure: 0.01 MPa;

Frame material: Carbon steel or stainless steel;

Flame arrestor material: 304SS;

Applicable dust: St1 and St2 dust with Kst ≤ 300 barg·m/s, effective venting area meets explosion venting requirements;

Product classification: Based on application conditions, it can be divided into rectangular flame-free venting devices and curved flame-free venting devices;

Applicable equipment: Dust collectors, bucket elevators, drying equipment, cyclone separators, dust collectors;

Industries: Wood processing, plastics, spray painting, food and dairy, plastic and dye processing, grain storage and processing, pharmaceuticals, coal processing, brewing, chemicals, metal processing, chemicals, power, cement, and other industries.

Flame-Free Explosion Vent (Dust Pipeline Flame Arrestor and Explosion Protection Device)Working Principle:

The flame-free venting device consists of two parts—an explosion-proof panel and a fire extinguishing module. The explosion-proof panel responds to the rapid increase in deflagration pressure, immediately opening to reduce pressure. When the expanding fireball passes through the open explosion-proof panel, it is intercepted by the fire extinguishing module. The precision stainless steel mesh supported by a frame acts as a three-dimensional flame trap, extinguishing the flame and ensuring it does not propagate, thereby preventing secondary or multiple explosions. The fire extinguishing module eliminates deflagration flames, reduces the temperature of hot gases, and captures both burning and unburned dust passing through the open explosion-proof panel.

Simultaneously, pressure waves or noise generated by production equipment are significantly reduced. As flames pass through the mesh flame arrestor element, heat exchange occurs between the element and the flame, rapidly cooling the high-temperature flame, releasing pressure and smoke. At the same time, pressure waves or noise generated by production equipment are also reduced.

Application Areas:

Widely used in industries such as grain, metallurgy, chemicals, power, light industry, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, mechanical processing, and solid waste treatment. Applicable equipment includes cyclone separators, bag dust collectors, dust collectors, cartridge filters, pneumatic conveyors, rod or ball mills, bucket elevators, dryers and ovens, roller grinding, buildings, etc.

With increasingly stringent environmental inspections, safety has become a growing concern. In the past, explosion venting panels were commonly installed on dust collectors to release overpressure caused by dust explosions. However, installing such devices indoors is not permitted by safety regulations because it endangers surrounding personnel and equipment. The pressure waves and flames from an explosion may cause secondary or multiple explosions, creating risks. Therefore, relying solely on explosion-proof panels for dust collectors is unreliable. We recommend using flame-free venting + isolation technology (a more economical solution) or suppression + isolation technology to ensure production safety.

There are three main methods for dust explosion protection: venting, isolation, and suppression.

Venting: Releases explosion pressure in advance through a pressure relief device to protect equipment from damage.

Isolation: Blocks explosions using an isolation valve to prevent flame propagation.

Suppression: Detection devices identify sparks and trigger fire suppression systems to instantly extinguish flames, preventing explosions.