Deflagration and detonation flame arresters / / Stanley S. Grossel

• Autore: Grossel Stanley S. <1928->
• Pubblicazione: New York, New York : , : Center for Chemical Process Safety of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, , 2002; ©2002
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (235 p.)
• Disciplina: 660.2804; 662.2
• Soggetto topico: Chemical processes - Safety measures; Chemical plants - Safety measures; Chemical plants - Safety appliances
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Deflagration and Detonation Flame Arresters; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Acronyms and Abbreviations; 1 Introduction; 1.1. Intended Audience; 1.2. Why This Book Was Written; 1.3. What Is Covered in This Book; 1.4. What the Reader Should Learn from This Book; 1.5. Units of Measure; 2 History and State-of-the Art; 2.1. Historical Development of Flame Arresters; 2.2. Case Histories of Successful and Unsuccessful Applications of Flame Arresters; 2.2.1. Successful Applications; 2.2.2. Unsuccessful Applications; 2.3. Evolution of Standards and Codes; 2.3.1. United States; 2.3.2. Canada ; 2.3.3. United Kingdom2.3.4. Europe and International; 2.4. Safety Concerns and Environmental Regulations: Tradeoffs and Conflicts; 2.5. References; 3 Overview of Deflagration and Detonation Prevention and Protection Practices; 3.1. Introduction; 3.2. Deflagration and Detonation Flame Arresters; 3.3. Deflagration Venting; 3.4. Oxidant Concentration Reduction; 3.5. Combustible Concentration Reduction; 3.6. Deflagration Suppression; 3.7. Deflagration Pressure Containment; 3.8. Equipment and Piping Isolation; 3.9. References ; 4 Overview of Combustion and Flame Propagation Phenomena Related to DDAs4.1. Introduction to the Chemistry and Physics of Flame Propagation; 4.1.1. Combustion Chemistry and Thermodynamics; 4.1.2. Flammability Characteristics; 4.1.3. Decomposition Flames; 4.2. Dynamics of Flame Propagation; 4.2.1. Burning Velocity and Flame Speed; 4.2.2. Flame Acceleration and Deflagration-to-Detonation Transition (DDT); 4.2.3. Detonations; 4.3. Ignition and Quenching; 4.4. Theoretical Basis for Flame Arrester Design and Operation; 4.5 References; 5 Deflagration and Detonation Flame Arrester Technology ; 5.1. Where Flame Arresters May Be Needed5.2. Types of Flame Arresters; 5.2.1. Introduction; 5.2.2. Crimped Metal Ribbon; 5.2.3. Parallel Plate; 5.2.4. Expanded Metal Cartridge; 5.2.5. Perforated Plate; 5.2.6. Wire Gauze; 5.2.7. Sintered Metal; 5.2.8. Ceramic Balls; 5.2.9. Metal Shot; 5.2.10. Hydraulic (Liquid Seal) Flame Arrester; 5.2.11. Packed Bed Flame Arrester; 5.2.12. Velocity Flame Stopper; 5.2.13. High Velocity Vent Valve; 5.2.14. Conservation Vent Valves as Flame Arresters; 5.3. Selection and Design Criteria/Considerations; 5.3.1. Classification According to NEC Groups and MESGs ; 5.3.2. Reactions and Combustion Dynamics of Fast-Burning Gases5.3.3. Flame Propagation Direction; 5.3.4. Quenching Diameter, Quenching Length, and Flame Velocity; 5.3.5. Burnback Resistance; 5.3.6. Pressure Drop Limitations; 5.3.7. Fouling and Plugging Potential and Protection; 5.3.8. Unwanted Phases; 5.3.9. Material Selection Requirements; 5.3.10. Special Design Options; 5.3.1 1. System Constraints; 5.3.12. Mixture Composition; 5.3.13. Operating Temperature and Pressure; 5.3.14. Ignition Location; 5.3.15. Changes in Pipe Diameter; 5.3.16. Location and Orientation; 5.3.1 7. Reliability ; 5.3.18. Monitoring and Instrumentation
• Sommario/riassunto: 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 practicesAn overview of combustion and flame propagation and how
• Titolo autorizzato: Deflagration and detonation flame arresters
• ISBN: 1-283-37271-1; 9786613372710; 0-470-93564-2; 1-59124-576-1; 0-470-93565-0
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 996199266703316
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. di Salerno
• Serie: A CCPS Concept Book