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

An overview of deflagration and detonation prevention and protection practices
An overview of combustion and flame propagation and how DDAs halt propagation
Deflagration and detonation flame arrester technology
Installation in process systems
Regulations, codes, and standards
Illustrative examples, calculations, and guidelines for DDA selection
Appendices, including a glossary, a flame arrester specification sheet for vendor quotation, and a listing of flame arrester manufacturers.

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Format: Hardcover
Author: Grossel, Stanley S.
ISBN: 9780816907915
Condition: Used
Dimensions: 9.18 x 0.72
Number Of Pages: 232
Publication Year: 2002

Language: English

Deflagration and Detonation Flame Arresters

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