Deflagration and Detonation Flame Arresters

Designed for chemical engineers and other technical personnelinvolved in the design, operation, and maintenance of facilitiesand equipment where deflagration and detonation flame arresters(DDFAs) may be required, this book fosters effective applicationand operation of DDFAs through treatment of their principles ofoperation, selection, installation, and maintenance methods. Thisreference covers a broad range of issues concerning DDAs, including:

• An overview of deflagration and detonation prevention andprotection practices
• An overview of combustion and flame propagation and how DDAshalt propagation
• Deflagration and detonation flame arrester technology
• Installation in process systems
• Regulations, codes, and standards
• Illustrative examples, calculations, and guidelines for DDAselection
• Appendices, including a glossary, a flame arresterspecification sheet for vendor quotation, and a listing of flamearrester manufacturers.