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Flameless Explosion Venting Device – FLEX
Designer
Technical Manager
Ing. Tomáš Wyka
Ing. Petr Grygar
10. 5. 2016
10. 5. 2016
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  • Page 1 Flameless Explosion Venting Device – FLEX Designer Technical Manager Ing. Tomáš Wyka Ing. Petr Grygar 10. 5. 2016 10. 5. 2016...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Flameless Explosion Venting Device – FLEX INDEX INTRODUCTION ............................... 4 IDENTIFICATION OF THE OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ........4 FLEX CLASSIFICATION ........................... 4 THE PURPOSE OF THE OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ..........5 WARRANTY CONDITIONS ........................5 STORAGE .............................. 6 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS ........................
  • Page 3 Flameless Explosion Venting Device – FLEX ANNEXES ............................... 35...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Flameless Explosion Venting Device – FLEX INTRODUCTION 1.1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE OPERATING AND M AINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS This user manual is drawn up for the flameless explosion venting device - FLEX (hereinafter referred to as FLEX) of the dimensional series F1 to F3, R1 to R4 and C1 to C5. The original user manual containing the operating and maintenance instructions is drawn up in the Czech language;...

  • Page 5: The Purpose Of The Operating And Maintenance Instructions

    The provisions concerning the operation and maintenance should be incorporated into the operating rules, maintenance schedules and other documents by the user. If the user is in doubt, he/she should contact the company RSBP spol. s r.o. or its authorized representative.

  • Page 6: Storage

    Flameless Explosion Venting Device – FLEX ✓ Unsuitable spare parts were used (only the genuine spare parts distributed by the manufacturer can be used). ✓ Inappropriate accessories, which had not been approved by the manufacturer, were used. The warranty can be exercised only provided that the damaged part, including the description of the defect and the product serial number, will be sent in to the manufacturer's address.

  • Page 7: General Safety Instructions

    Flameless Explosion Venting Device – FLEX GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The user must ensure that the product is used and operated only in a technically perfect condition. The recommended inspection and maintenance intervals must be observed, and the required service or repairs performed by the certified person must be provided for. The activities performed with the product must all be recorded in the Operation Log Vook, which is included in the delivery, so that the history of these activities can be traced at any time.

  • Page 8: Product Description

    Flameless Explosion Venting Device – FLEX 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION If the explosive atmosphere in the form of a whirled dust cloud occurs in the technology and if the atmosphere comes into contact with a source of ignition, there may be immediate explosion.

  • Page 9: Technical Specifications

    Flameless Explosion Venting Device – FLEX Fig. 1 - An Example of the Installation of FLEX Devices in the Protected Equipment (1 - FLEX, 2 - Filter) 3.2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Below, there are listed the dimensions of the designs together with the relevant drawings. 3.2.1 BASIC DIMENSIONS OF ROUND FLEX DEVICES - TYPE C (FLEX-C) Table No.
  • Page 10 Flameless Explosion Venting Device – FLEX Fig. 2 - The Drawing of the Round FLEX Devices (C1-C5)
  • Page 11 Flameless Explosion Venting Device – FLEX 3.2.2 BASIC DIMENSIONS OF THE RECT ANGULAR FLEX DEVICES OF THE R AN D F TYPES (FLEX-R / FLEX-F) Table No. 3 - Basic Dimensions of the Rectangular FLEX Devices (R-Series) n - the d - the number of Weight...
  • Page 12 Flameless Explosion Venting Device – FLEX Fig. 4 - The Drawing of the Rectangular FLEX - Flat (F1 - F3) 3.2.3 M ATERIAL DESIGN FLEX is normally supplied in the material design of structural steel, with the surface treatment KOMAXIT RAL 9005 (black). Different colors can be supplied upon the customer's request.
  • Page 13 However, the customer can get it by himself/herself. The gasket is shown in fig. 12 and 13. The gasket supplied by the company RSBP spol. s r. o. is made of the EPDM material, which can be used in all common applications with the ambient temperature between -40 °C to 80 °...

  • Page 14: The Parameters Ensuring The Safe Use Of Flex According To The Atex Certificate

    Flameless Explosion Venting Device – FLEX 3.3 THE PARAMETERS ENSURING THE SAFE USE OF FLEX ACCORDING TO THE ATEX CERTIFICATE All relevant parameters are summarized in the Table No. 5. If any other range of ambient temperatures is required, the manufacturer should be contacted. Table No.
  • Page 15 Flameless Explosion Venting Device – FLEX The safety zone can be accessed only for the purpose of service or device maintenance. However, only provided that the entire technology has been shut down, the explosive atmosphere has been vented and if there is no explosion risk inside the protected technology.

  • Page 16: Formation Of Overpressure In Surrounding Volume According To En 16009

    Flameless Explosion Venting Device – FLEX 3.5 FORM ATION OF OVERPRESSURE IN SURROUNDING VOLUME ACCORDING TO EN 16009 When using the flameless venting device for explosion venting, rises the pressure inside the room where is such device installed. This effect is obvious especially for installations inside small rooms.

  • Page 17: The Installation To The Protected Equipment

    (packing) must be fit for the respective operation and meet all necessary requirements (temperature, chemical resistance, tightness and others). The recommended gasket is the gasket supplied by the company RSBP spol. s r.o., which is made of EPDM for common operations. For special requirements, the gasket...
  • Page 18 Flameless Explosion Venting Device – FLEX D) The FLEX devices can be installed vertically, horizontally or at an angle. The goal consists in the prevention of sticking an excessive amount of dust and dirt from the technology on the membrane. The allowed positioning of the installation is shown in fig.
  • Page 19 Flameless Explosion Venting Device – FLEX F) FLEX must be installed in the way that the membrane is facing the free volume of the protected vessel. For instance, the space in front of the membrane must not be blocked with filter cartridges or any other elements. G) The membrane opening signalling device must be properly connected in each FLEX, so that the operators can surely distinguish, whether no membrane is opened.

  • Page 20: The Installation To The Protected Equipment

    3) The installation of the appropriate flange gasket, either the gasket supplied by the company RSBP spol. s r.o., or the customer's own gasket. 4) For FLEX C3, C4, C5 or any other type or size, for which it was decided that the following procedure is required due to the total size of the protected device, the FLEX devices should be supported (suspended);...
  • Page 21 Flameless Explosion Venting Device – FLEX 5) Strong tightening of the flange bolts listed in table No. 5 using the prescribed tightening torque (tab. 6), except for the selected bolt which is intended for the connection of the other end of the grounding element; see chapter 4.2 (I). 6) For the FLEX device mentioned under 4, the suspension of the overhanging end of FLEX on the prepared structure;...
  • Page 22 Flameless Explosion Venting Device – FLEX Fig. 13 - The Exploded View of the Round FLEX (1 - FLEX, 2 - flange gasket, 3 - fasteners, 4 - protected technology)

  • Page 23: Membrane Opening Signalling Device

    5. MEMBRANE OPENING SIGNALLING DEVICE The membrane opening signalling device is an electronic component supplied by the company RSBP spol. s r.o. and it is an integral part of the technological system FLEX, which is also supplied by this company.

  • Page 24: Prohibited Activities

    Flameless Explosion Venting Device – FLEX 5.2 PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES Operators, any other customer's employees or other entities cannot perform the following prohibited actions: ✓ damage FLEX or its components, ✓ damage the membrane (and all its components) mechanically, ✓ damage the electric cabling (power, signal) for membrane opening. All the activities listed above (installation, dismantling, maintenance, service, operation, damage, defects) should be demonstrably recorded in the Operation Log Book for the technological unit, indicating the date, name and signature of the worker...

  • Page 25: Operators, Maintenance, And Staff Training

    Flameless Explosion Venting Device – FLEX 6. OPERATORS, M AINTENANCE, AND ST AFF TRAINING The device can be operated only by the person who is physically and mentally capable and who has been demonstrably trained in this activity. Under normal operating conditions, there is no risk of electric shock or heat injury.
  • Page 26 Flameless Explosion Venting Device – FLEX using the tightening torque of 6 Nm, whereas the M8 nut with the tightening torque of 15 Nm. The regular training of the staff means their warning against the danger of accidental or ordered movement within the area of FLEX and their instruction on this danger (on protection) once a year, including the newly hired staff.

  • Page 27: Service And Maintenance

    Flameless Explosion Venting Device – FLEX 7. SERVICE AND M AINTENANCE 7.1 SERVICE The general inspection and service of FLEX can be performed only by the manufacturer or the person certified by the manufacturer for these activities (authorized person). The following service interval is recommended for the flawless functionality of FLEX: 1.

  • Page 28: Flex Service After Explosion Or When The Membrane Is Damaged

    Flameless Explosion Venting Device – FLEX ones; for the FLEX devices of the F series and the FLEX device R1, they include the nuts and washers M6, for FLEX R2, R3 and R4 M8. The M6 nuts must be tightened using the tightening torque of 6 Nm, whereas the M8 nut with the tightening torque of 15 Nm.
  • Page 29 FLEX, using the silicone sealant suitable for this application. The identical flange gasket supplied by the company RSBP spol. s r.o. can also be used; the gasket is commonly used between the membrane and the flange on the technology.
  • Page 30 FLEX, using the silicone sealant suitable for this application. The identical flange gasket supplied by the company RSBP spol. s r.o. can also be used; the gasket is commonly used between the membrane and the flange on the technology.
  • Page 31 FLEX, using the silicone sealant suitable for this application. The identical flange gasket supplied by the company RSBP spol. s r.o. can also be used; the gasket is commonly used between the membrane and the flange on the technology.
  • Page 32 Flameless Explosion Venting Device – FLEX Below, in fig. 15, there is an exploded diagram of each FLEX design 1 - Body 2 - Flame filter 3 - Upper lid 4 - ALSIFLEX 1430 sealing, thickness 2, between the FLEX body and the flame filter 5 - ALSIFLEX 1430 sealing, thickness 2, between the flame filter and the FLEX upper lid...
  • Page 33 FLEX. The identical flange gasket supplied by the company RSBP spol. s r.o. can also be used; the gasket is commonly used between the membrane and the flange on the technology. Please note that the membrane must face with the signalling device towards the FLEX entry and the signalling device must be wired properly.

  • Page 34: Spare Part List

    Flameless Explosion Venting Device – FLEX 8. SPARE PART LIST Spare parts include all optional accessories from chapter 3.2.4 (Intrinsically Safe Relay, Flange Sealing, Protective Bag). In particular, they include the following components: a) The membrane must be replaced after each explosion in the protected equipment or if any damage to it is found during the maintenance or servicing.
  • Page 35 Flameless Explosion Venting Device – FLEX 9. ANNEXES List of Annexes: FLEX signaling connection (dr.nr. 4-001-1069 page 1) FLEX signalling connection (dr.nr. 4-001-1069 page 2)

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