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 Explosion Suppression

There are a variety of reasons to consider the application of an explosion suppression system: OSHA and EPA compliance issues, corporate safety directives, pressure from insurance companies, process changes, technology improvements, and more. But the most important reason is a bit more basic: you want to do the right thing to provide for the safety of employees and the plant that is their livelihood.

 Total Concept

An explosion is generally defined as a large scale, destructive chemical reaction that produces noise, heat, and rapid expansion of gases.

 EPACO

We're taking Explosion Protection to a new level of simplicty!

Applications

 Vapor Recovery System

Code: AD1001
Supplier: Fike
The purpose of this application guide is to provide an understanding of the possible hazards and protection solutions utilizing a Fike Explosion Isolation Valve system.

 Product Drying

Code: AD1002
Supplier: Fike
The purpose of this application guide is to provide an understanding of the possible hazards and protection solutions utilizing a Fike Explosion Isolation Valve system.

 Dust Collection Systems

Code: AD1003
Supplier: Fike
The purpose of this application guide is to provide an understanding of the possible explosion hazards, and protection strategies for dust collection systems.

 Pulverized Coal Systems

Code: AD1004
Supplier: Fike
The purpose of this application guide is to provide an understanding of the possible explosion hazards and protection solutions for pulverized coal systems.

 Protecting Dust Collectors with Suppression

Code: AD1005
Supplier: Fike
Preventative protection techniques (inerting, fuel concentration control) can reduce the possibility of an explosion.

 Protecting Spray Dryers with Suppression

Code: AD1006
Supplier: Fike
Preventative protection techniques (inerting, fuel concentration control) can reduce the possibility of an explosion.

 Thermal Oxidation Systems

Code: AD1007
Supplier: Fike
The purpose of this application guide is to provide an understanding of the possible hazards and protection solutions utilizing a Fike Explosion Isolation Valve System.

 Bucket Elevators

Code: AD1008
Supplier: Fike
The purpose of this application guide is to provide a better understanding of the possible explosion hazards and protection solutions for bucket elevators.

 Pulverized Coal in Power Plants

Code: AD1015
Supplier: Fike
As reported by Factory Mutual, electric-generating plants experienced losses of $52,042,000 over the last ten years due to explosions. Coal dust explosions were the cause of twenty-seven losses.

 Explosions in Cement Plants

Code: AD1016
Supplier: Fike
As reported by Factory Mutual, the following equipment have experienced losses of greater than $26,000,000 over the last ten years due to explosions. Coal dust explosions were the cause of twenty-seven losses. Forty-seven percent of kiln losses occurred in the cement industry.

 EPACO Cyclone and Dustfilter

Code: AD1018
Supplier: Fike
 Most manufacturing processes require the removal or collection of dust particles whether it is eliminating nuisance dust or collecting powdered products. After removal or collection of dust particles, the solid particles typically must be separated from the flowing air stream.

 Manual Fill Hopper

Code: AD1019
Supplier: Fike
Filling of product hoppers can cause dust particles to become agitated and suspended in air. This dust laden atmosphere can then support a deflagration if an ignition is introduced. A dust collector is installed onto the hopper to pull vacuum, which in effect limits the amount of dust that will become airborne both inside and outside the hopper when feeding the product.

 Elevator Silo Filter

Code: AD1020
Supplier: Fike
At an elevator facility, a truck unloading system is used to move grain from the truck into storage silos. While conveying grain throughout the system, fine dust will become airborne and the risk for dust explosion exists in practically every process section: truck unloading hopper, bucket elevator, silo and dust aspiration/filter system.

 Coal Dust Explosions in Power Plants

Code: DM0105
Supplier: Fike
Protect your personnel, plant and profits with the world leader in explosion protection technolgy.

 Explosions in Cement Plants

Code: DM0110
Supplier: Fike
Explosions are a constant threat at cement plants.  Protect your personnel, plant and profits with the world leader in explosion protection technolgy.

Datasheets

 Explosion Protection Controller

Code: 1.01.01
Supplier: Fike
The Fike Explosion Protection Controller (EPC) is the cornerstone for Fike’s EPACO™ system. The EPC continuously monitors the protected hazard, reacts to incipient explosions, and instantaneously actuates the explosion protection system. The system may include explosion suppression, isolation, or a combination.

 Explosion Protection Power Supply Unit

Code: 1.02.01
Supplier: Fike
The Fike Explosion Protection Power Supply Unit (PSU) is another of the building blocks in Fike’s EPACOTM system. The PSU can power up to four Explosion Protection Controllers (EPCs), four Relay Card Modules (RC8s), and one Annunciator Module (AM).

 CEREx explosion pressure detector

Code: 1.03.01
Supplier: Fike
The Fike CEREx™ explosion pressure detector is designed to continuously measure the pressures inside the protected hazards. The extremely fast response time of the CEREx™ pressure detector allows the Explosion Protection Controller (EPC) to take more than four thousand samples every second. Using the same instantaneous speed, this information is then processed to determine if the pressure change is that of a developing explosion.

 Explosion Protection Annunciator Module

Code: 1.05.01
Supplier: Fike
The Fike Explosion Protection Annunciator Module (AM) provides a central point for communication and control of the EPACO system components. The AM utilizes a network protocol that allows it to be easily installed away from the process, in areas such as control rooms.

 Transformer and Batteries

Code: 1.06.01
Supplier: Fike
The modular design of Fike’s EPACOTM system allows the selection of necessary components needed to meet the requirements of the installation. Two of the components include transformer and batteries. These components compliment the power supply unit (PSU) of EPACOTM.

 EPACO Enclosures

Code: 1.07.01
Supplier: Fike
The modular design of Fike’s EPACOTM system allows the components to be installed in the areas that they will be required, such as at the process and in the control room.

 EPACO CEREx Mountings

Code: 1.08.01
Supplier: Fike
The CERExTM Pressure Detector is available in several different mounting configurations. These include flush, rigid, flex, and high-temperature flex mountings.

 Explosion Protection Relay Card

Code: 1.10.01
Supplier: Fike
The Fike Explosion Protection Relay Card (RC8) provides the user with eight relays for equipment interface with the Fike EPACOTM explosion protection system. The relays can be used to direct shut downs, slow downs, and remote notifications of system trouble and alarm conditions.

 Isolation Valve

Code: C3550
Supplier: Fike
The principle function of the valve is to rapidly close openings to eliminate flame/deflagration passage. Rapid closure of the
valve gate blocks the passageway and inhibits flame passage.

 Suppressant Containers

Code: C3620
Supplier: Fike
The objective of Fike Suppressant containers is to provide optimum performance in delivering the suppressant agent and suppressing an explosion.

 Dispersion Nozzles

Code: C3630
Supplier: Fike
Dispersion nozzles are mounted directly to the agent storage container. These “Zero Restriction” nozzles are carefully designed to create the most effective distribution of suppression agent. Unlike other systems, Fike nozzles do not add additional flow restrictions. In fact, the total area of the dispersion orifices is twice that of the nozzle inlet. Flow restrictions in the dispersion nozzle can result in increasing the time required to deliver the suppressant agent into the combustion zone and result in higher total suppressed pressures.

 Gas Cartridge Actuator

Code: C3710
Supplier: Fike
The Gas Cartridge Actuator (GCA), P/N 02-4134, provides the necessary pressure to open all Fike’s containers utilizing a Fike fast acting rupture disc assembly AND close Fike’s fast acting isolation valves.