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INTRODUCTION

TheVAREC5000/5010SeriesFlame
Arrestersareusedingaspiping
systemsoronpetroleumstoragetank
roofsordigestercovers.Theyare
designedtostopthepropagationof
flame(GroupDgases)fromexternal
sourcesandcanbemountedupto15
feetupstreamoftheignitionsourcein
accordancewithULApprovalor10
pipediametersinaccordancewithFM
approvalrequirements.
5000Seriesisforverticalinstallation.
5010Seriesisforhorizontalorvertical
installation.
OPERATION
VAREC5000/5010SeriesFlame
Arrestersstopthepropagationofa
flamebyabsorbinganddissipatingheat
throughthesurfaceareaofthebank
sheets.Ignitedvaporattemptingtopass
throughthearresterisforcedthrough
smallpassageswithinthebank
assembly.Heatisabsorbed,lowering
thetemperatureofthegasbelowits
ignitionpointandquenchingtheflame.
DESIGNFEATURES
Thenetfreeareathroughall5000and
5010SeriesFlameArresterbanksis
threetofourtimestheunitpipesize.
Theresultisincreasedflowcapacity
withminimalpressuredrop.Thelarge
surfaceareaofthebankalsoimproves
heatdissipation.
VAREC5000/5010SeriesFlame
Arrestersaredesignedwithaunique
extensiblealuminumbankframe(see
photoonpage3).Thecorrugated
sheetscanbeindividuallyinspectedand
routinelycleanedwithoutremovalfrom
theframe.Shouldthebankassembly
requirereplacement,itslideseasilyout
ofthearrester,therefore,itisnot
necessarytojackaparttheend
housingsorconnectingpiping.
Additionally,theunitizedhousingdoes
notrequiresupportforproperbank
alignmentduringmaintenanceasmay
benecessarywithspiralbankarresters.
Thisisespeciallyusefulinapplications
wherefrequentinspectionandcleaning
isanticipated.
The5010Seriesisdesignedwithan
offsethousing,providingan
advantageoversymmetricalhousings
andspiralbankdesigns.Generally,flow
capacityisnotaffectedbycondensate
accumulation,evenwheninstalledin
horizontalpiping.Bydesign,thebankis
positionedaboveanyareawhere
condensatewouldaccumulate.
Eachunitisfittedwitha1/2NPTdrain
plugatthelowpoint,providinga
convenientmeansforroutinedraining.
AVarecBiogasDripTrapshouldbe
specifiedforfieldinstallationatthis
connectiontoprovideforsaferemoval
ofcondensate.
TECHNICALDATA
Removablecoverplateandextensible
bankassemblyforeasyinspectionand
cleaning
Threetofourtimesnetfreeareathrough
bank
ULapproved
Heavywallcasthousingin356HT
aluminum,steel,or316S.S.
Verticalorhorizontalconfiguration
VAREC5000/5010
FlameArresters
VarecBiogasreservestherighttochangeproductdesignandspecificationswithoutnotice.
Copyright200 byVarecBiogasaDivisionofWestechIndustrialInc.Revision 200 .
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The5000/5010Seriesendoflineflamearrestersareused
ingaspipingsystems,petroleumstoragetankroofsand
digestercoverstopreventthepropagationofaflameinto
thesystem.
5000
5010

Flame Arresters
Varec Biogas reserves the right to change product design and specifications without notice.
Copyright 200 by Varec Biogas a Division of Westech lndustrial lnc.

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2 , 3 , 4 , 6 , 8 , 10 , 12
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Aluminum drilled to ANSl Class125 dimen-
sions, flat face flange
Carbon Steel and 316 Stainless Steel
Carbon Steel drilled to ANSl Class 150
dimensions, raised face flange.
Special drilling of flange connections to DlN,
JPl or JlS standards available upon request.
Consult factory or your local sales
representative for further details.
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Leak proof to 10 psi [69.0 kPa], standard
Higher Ratings Available: Consult factory
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Should not exceed 1 psi(6.9kPa)

Within 15 feet (4.6m) upstream of flame
source


Three to four times the corresponding size
standard pipe.
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Extensible Aluminum bank frame with cor-
rugated rectangular shaped bank sheets.
Fixed 316 Stainless Steel bank frame.
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5000 Series self draining.
5010 Series includes 1/2 NPT connection
at low point.
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356 - T6 Low Copper Aluminum - standard
Carbon Steel (ASTM A216 grade WCB)
- optional
316 Stainless Steel - optional
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Low Copper Aluminum extensible frame
with Aluminum bank sheets - standard
Low Copper Aluminum extensible frame
with 316 Stainless Steel bank sheets
- optional
All 316 Stainless Steel fixed frame with 316
Stainless Steel bank sheets - optional
(available with Carbon Steel or 316
Stainless Steel housing only)
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5000 Series UL (Underwriters Laboratories)
listed in all Aluminum construction with
extensible bank assembly in 2 , 3 4 6 and
10 sizes.
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5010 Series UL listed in all Aluminum con-
struction as above in 2 , 3 and 4 sizes.
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Note
1. For use on hydrocarbon storage tanks,
installed NOT MORE THAN 15 FEET from
the open end of the vent pipe. These test
conditions may not represent the actual
service conditions of piping system design.
lt is recommended that the arrester be
independently tested under actual service
conditions before installation.

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Flame Arresters
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Flange drilling per ANSl Class 125 flat face flange (Aluminum) per ANSl Class 150 raised face flange
(Carbon Steel and 316 Stainless Steel)
















































































Bank Removal
Clearance
Gas Flow
Either
Direction
D
L
V
B
A
5000 Series 5010 Series
Gas Flow
Either
Direction
B/2
D
Bank
Removal
Clearance
A
C
L
H
B/2
Dimensions are for preliminary general information and should not be used for construction
purposes. Certified dimensional drawings are available upon request.
Flame Arresters
Varec Biogas reserves the right to change product design and specifications without notice.
Copyright 200 by Varec Biogas a Division of Westech lndustrial lnc.

Flame Arresters
The data presented in this bulletin is for general information only. Manufacture is not responsible for acceptability of these products in relation to system requirements. Patents and Patents
Pending in U.S. and foreign countries. All rights reserved. Printed in . Varec Biogas reserves the right to change product design and specifications without notice. 200 .
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50 Flame Arrester

00 Vertical
10 Horizontal

2 2
3 3
4 4
6 6
8 8
0 10
1 12
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1 Aluminum, aluminum extensible frame, aluminum sheets
2 Aluminum, aluminum extensible frame, 316 SS sheets
3 Steel, 316 SS fixed frame, 316 SS sheets
6 316 SS, 316 SS fixed frame, 316 SS sheets
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S Stainless Steel
* Zn plated Steel (std) - leave blank

Vertical configuration flame arrester. 2 size all 316SS construction with stainless steel hardware.

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