Can a flame arrester be installed horizontally with the pipes aligned horizontally? Are there any hidden risks?
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Can a flame arrester be installed horizontally with the pipes aligned horizontally? Are there any hidden risks?
One of the workshops in our facility is installed horizontally, and it operates without any problems
There are instructions for using the flame arrester. For example, vehicle exhaust pipes are installed using horizontal pipes, for reference.
I don’t think so; many of our company’s units are installed horizontally
Horizontal installation is no problem, as its principle is that once the flame enters, it comes into contact with the cooling plate inside, which causes it to cool down rapidly below its ignition point; moreover, the labyrinthine pathways inside help to extinguish the flame, thereby achieving the purpose of fire suppression. So, it can be installed either horizontally or vertically – that’s roughly the idea
There are no major issues with the horizontal and vertical directions; as mentioned on the 2nd floor, safety considerations need to be taken into account as a whole. Just installing a flame arrester does not guarantee safety – it is necessary to check whether there are flammable liquids, gases, or combustible materials in the area where exhaust gases are released. Intrinsic safety is the most important
It can be installed both horizontally and vertically, with no impact on its performance
It can be installed either vertically or horizontally; our facility has installations in both orientations. It has no specific installation requirements regarding swing check valves.