API RP 2028 : 2002

Superseded

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FLAME ARRESTERS IN PIPING SYSTEMS

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

07-01-2020

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2010

Publisher

American Petroleum Institute

1 INTRODUCTION
2 REFERENCED PUBLICATIONS
3 DEFINITIONS
4 COMBUSTION AND FLAME PROPAGATION
5 FLAME ARRESTER FUNCTION AND CONCERNS
  FOR USE IN PIPING SYSTEMS
6 LIMITATIONS OF FLAME ARRESTERS ON TANK
  VENTS
7 FLAME ARRESTER TESTING AND CERTIFICATION
8 SUMMARY
APPENDIX A - BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDIX B - GASES OR VAPORS WITH A MAXIMUM
             EXPERIMENTAL SAFE GAP (MESG) < 0.90 MM

Gives a general overview of flame arresters currently in use and some potential concerns or limitations.

DocumentType	Standard
Pages	24
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 2002
PublisherName	American Petroleum Institute
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	API 2028 : 2002 : R2010 API RP 2028:2002(R2020)

CFR 33(PTS125-199) : JUL 2017	NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
IEC 60079-1:2014 RLV	Explosive atmospheres - Part 1: Equipment protection by flameproof enclosures "d"
CGA G 1-2 : 2012	ACETYLENE METERING AND PIPING
IEC TR 60079-20:1996	Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres - Part 20: Data for flammable gases and vapours, relating to the use of electrical apparatus
API 2000 : 2014	VENTING ATMOSPHERIC AND LOW-PRESSURE STORAGE TANKS
EN 12874 : 2001	FLAME ARRESTERS - PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS, TEST METHODS AND LIMITS FOR USE
API 620 : 2013	DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF LARGE, WELDED, LOW-PRESSURE STORAGE TANKS
NFPA 69 : 2014	EXPLOSION PREVENTION SYSTEMS
UL 525:8ED 2008-05	Flame Arresters
NFPA 30 : 2018	FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS CODE
API 650 : 2013	WELDED TANKS FOR OIL STORAGE