摘要 |
An apparatus for extinguishing a flame travelling along a pipe where the travelling flame is characterized as any type of deflagration flame or detonation flame, comprises: i) a housing with an inle t and an outlet and means for connecting the inlet and outlet to a pipe, ii) a flame extinguishing device, iii) means for securing the device in the housing, iv) the device having a plurality of serially arranged elements, each element having a plurality of longitudinally extending channels, v) a turbulence device positioned between adjacent elements and having surfaces for inducing turbulence in the flame flow through the elements, vi) the housing sealing the elements in a manner to direct flame flow solely through the elements and the turbulence inducing devices.
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