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BS&B Industrial Explosion Protection
BS&B has the most practical safety solutions for combustible dust processes.
Designing client application solutions, BS&B enables users to achieve compliance with NFPA, OSHA and ATEX standards while maintaining process throughput and economy. With the widest range of explosion protection, flameless venting, isolation and suppression, BS&B provides the most complete options to the end user.
- Combustible Dust Safety Solutions
- Explosion Venting (NFPA 68 – 2018 or VDI 3673 – 2002)
- Flameless Venting; FlameFree™ Explosion Venting
- Explosion Suppression Systems
- Active Explosion Protection Solutions
- Explosion Suppression and Chemical Isolation Systems
- Spark Detection and Extinguishing Solutions
- Passive Mechanical Isolation Barriers
- Active Mechanical Isolation Barriers
- IQR System
Explosion Protection Vents & Panels:
Explosion vents are low burst pressure membranes of calculated area fixed over an opening on the structure to be protected. In the event of a deflagration the vents provide a rapid and unrestricted opening at a predetermined burst pressure (Pstat) allowing combustion gases to expand and flow through the open vent. The required relief area necessary to protect plant or equipment may be determined by using the most current standards of NFPA 68 – 2018 or VDI 3673 – 2002.
- Unique, economic and patented design.
- Accurate reliable and leak tight.
- Enhanced abrasion resistance.
- One-piece metal construction without slits on the process side avoiding product accumulation.
- Optional design for aseptic/sanitary applications.
- No fragile PTFE seal that may puncture and admit moisture.
- Superior dynamic performance due to low mass compared with composite designs.
- Operating pressures up to 60% of the minimum tagged pressure rating (80% under certain conditions).
- Thermal insulation available to permit use in operating temperatures to 2000°F/1093°C, to reduce heat loss or prevent condensation.
- Supplied with integral gaskets ready for installation.
- Fail-safe design, if damaged it will provide a relief opening below its rated pressure.
Explosion Suppression Systems:
The BS&B Explosion Suppression Systems provide protection of process enclosures where dust suspended in air represents an explosion hazard.
- Low Mass/Low Pressure – Compact
- Suppressant Energized – Full Discharge
- Installs at Any Angle – Flexibility
- Exempt from Use & Storage Licensing
- System Continuously Monitored
- Simple Routine Maintenance – by User
- Clean installation – Flush Mounted
- Typically, On Site Refurbishment – No Hardware Exchange
VSB™ Building Vents
Low Pressure Explosion Vent Designed to Protect Buildings and Structures
- Zero maintenance
- Low mass, simple installation
- Designed for non fragmentation
- Available translucent construction
- Excellent insulating properties
- Simple replacement
- May be applied to protect outlet side of vent relief ducting
FlameFree™ Explosion Venting
Flameless Venting
Flame, Dust and Pressure Control
- Intercepts / Quenches / Retains
Flame Arresting – No flame escapes providing a safe operating environment for personnel. Eliminates the possibility of a secondary ignition and subsequent explosion external to the protected equipment.
Dust Retention – Retains process product removing the possibility of potentially toxic product entering the environment.
Pressure Retention – Absorbs explosion pressure peak, protects personnel and surrounding environment from pressure blast.
Temperature Control – Absorbs fireball with negligible temperature rise in surrounding environment.
Spark Detection & Extinguish Solutions:
BS&B SparkEx Spark Detection & Extinguishing System Prevent Fire and Explosion in Industrial Processes
- Spark Detection, Flame Detection and Hot Particle Detection
- Extinguish Without Stopping Production
- Prevent Fire and Explosion Risks in Downstream Equipment
- Activate Alarm and Control Systems
- Flexible Modular Design – Allows for up to 34 systems to be monitored
- Wide-range of Operating Temperatures from 70°C (158ºF)to 200º (392°F)
- Battery pack included for backup power in the event of an electrical outage
- Trace Heating Available for Water Extinguishing in Extremely Cold Conditions
Explosion Isolation – Mechanical:
Passive Mechanical Isolation Barriers
- Ventex Float Valve
- Redex Flap Valve
Active Mechanical Isolation Barriers
- Redex Active Isolation Valve
- Type IVE™ Acting Pinch Valve