Flameless venting system
AssigneeBS&B Innovations Limited
InventorsJose Burgos, Geoffrey Brazier
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Abstract
The disclosure relates to a flameless venting system, along with associated devices and methods. In one aspect, the disclosure is directed to a flameless venting system having a curved flange, which may allow the system to mount directly to the curved surface of a vessel. In another aspect, a disclosed flameless venting system has a curved filter exit. In still another aspect, a disclosed flameless venting system may be configured such that a flame-arresting quenching body component may be joined to a vessel prior to installation of an explosion panel component. In addition, a quenching body component may be configured to provide access to its interior, to facilitate inspection, replacement, or maintenance of an explosion panel contained therein.
Claims15
A flameless venting system for a protected enclosure having a curved surface, comprising:
- a pressure relief device configured to seal an opening in the curved surface of the vessel, the pressure relief device further configured to open in response to a predetermined pressure within the vessel;
- a flame arrestor positioned over the pressure relief device, wherein the flame arrestor has a mounting flange;
- wherein the mounting flange is curved to mate with the curved surface of the vessel.
A flameless venting system for a vessel, comprising:
- a quenching module configured to mount on the vessel over an opening in the vessel, the quenching module comprising:
- a body having an inlet and an outlet;
- a mounting flange extending along at least a portion of the inlet of the body;
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- a filter configured to cover the outlet;
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- a pressure relief device configured to seal the opening in the vessel, wherein the pressure relief device includes a rupturable member configured to rupture in response to a predetermined pressure within the vessel, and wherein the pressure relief device includes a flange;
- wherein the pressure relief device flange is configured to be mounted within the quenching module body;
- wherein the pressure relief device is configured to release vented fluid into the body of the quenching module upon rupture;
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- wherein the quenching module is configured to remain mounted on the vessel during installation and removal of the pressure relief device.
A method of installing a flameless venting system for a vessel, comprising:
- mounting a quenching module over an opening in a vessel;
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- mounting an explosion panel within the quenching module, such that the explosion panel seals the opening in the vessel, wherein the explosion panel is mounted after the quenching module is mounted;
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- configuring the explosion panel to release vented fluid into a body of the quenching module when the explosion panel explodes.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.