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  2. Flashback arrestor - Wikipedia

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    A gas non-return valve (NV), which: prevents dangerous gas mixtures. ensures the gas only flows in the intended direction. and a flame arrestor (FA), which: cools the flame to below the ignition temperature of the gas or gas mixture. prevents flashback. In addition to these two basic safety functions a flashback arrestor can also have a:

  3. Flame arrester - Wikipedia

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    A flame arrester during testing A flame arrester made for a 91 cm (36 inch) pipe weighing 10 tons. A flame arrester (also spelled arrestor), deflagration arrester, [1] or flame trap [2] is a device or form of construction that will allow free passage of a gas or gaseous mixture but will interrupt or prevent the passage of flame.

  4. Gas explosion - Wikipedia

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    A balloon filled with gaseous hydrogen exploding.. A gas explosion is the ignition of a mixture of air and flammable gas, typically from a gas leak. [1] In household accidents, the principal explosive gases are those used for heating or cooking purposes such as natural gas, methane, propane, butane.

  5. SUV loaded with chemicals explodes on quiet NYC street in ...

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    However, the explosion appears to have actually been caused by pressurized gas cylinders that were kept in the work truck, according to FDNY Deputy Chief George Healy. The explosion damaged ...

  6. Purging (gas) - Wikipedia

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    In fire and explosion prevention engineering, purging refers to the introduction of an inert (i.e. non-combustible) purge gas into a closed system (e.g. a container or a process vessel) to prevent the formation of an ignitable atmosphere. Purging relies on the principle that a combustible (or flammable) gas is able to undergo combustion ...

  7. Rupture disc - Wikipedia

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    A rupture disc (burst) Pressure-effect acting at a rupture disc A rupture disc, also known as a pressure safety disc, burst disc, bursting disc, or burst diaphragm, is a non-reclosing pressure relief safety device that, in most uses, protects a pressure vessel, equipment or system from overpressurization or potentially damaging vacuum conditions.

  8. Blowout preventer - Wikipedia

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    A blowout preventer (BOP) (pronounced B-O-P) [1] is a specialized valve or similar mechanical device, used to seal, control and monitor oil and gas wells to prevent blowouts, the uncontrolled release of crude oil or natural gas from a well. They are usually installed in stacks of other valves.

  9. Inerting (gas) - Wikipedia

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    In fire and explosion prevention engineering, inerting refers to the introduction of an inert (non-combustible) gas into a closed system (e.g. a container or a process vessel) to make a flammable atmosphere oxygen deficient and non-ignitable. [1] [2]