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  • E-FLOW™
    E-FLOW™
    Elmac’s E-Flow™ stands for Enhanced-Flow, the technology that’s used in the majority of our End-of-Line and In-Line Flame Arresters. Read More
  • HEDS™
    HEDS™
    Elmac Technologies’ High Energy Dissipation System (HEDS™) is used on our globally renowned range of In-Line Detonation Flame Arresters. Read More

UEA Series Flame Arrester

Features & Benefits
  • Suitable for unstable detonation, stable detonation and deflagration
  • Exceptional flow capacities with minimal pressure drop
  • Short-time burn capability and bi-directional protection
  • Eccentric design prevents condensate build-up
  • High performance facilitates lower ongoing operating costs
  • No placement restrictions or need for additional protection
  • Lightweight for ease of installation and maintenance
  • Easy-clean, replaceable, crimped-ribbon elements
  • Sizes and materials to suit wide range of applications
  • End connections include flanged or threaded options
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Technologies
  • E-FLOW™
    E-FLOW™
    Elmac’s E-Flow™ stands for Enhanced-Flow, the technology that’s used in the majority of our End-of-Line and In-Line Flame Arresters. Read More
  • HEDS™
    HEDS™
    Elmac Technologies’ High Energy Dissipation System (HEDS™) is used on our globally renowned range of In-Line Detonation Flame Arresters. Read More

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Principles of Operation

The Elmac Technologies® UEA Series of In-line Unstable Detonation Flame Arresters is designed to prevent the propagation of gas or vapour explosions in pipelines under the most severe conditions of unstable detonation, stable detonation and deflagration. This type of flame arrester is specified for use in pipeline systems where the distance between the source of ignition and the flame arrester is significant and/or where detonations are possible.

The combination of our unique patented High Energy Dissipation System (HEDS™) and E-Flow™ technology attenuates the shock wave and extinguishes the flame, thus mitigating the effects of an explosion by preventing its propagation. The UEA Series of In-line Unstable Detonation Flame Arresters uses an optimised crimped ribbon element which allows gas or vapour to pass with minimal pressure loss. Designed to withstand the extreme pressures that travel at supersonic velocities in a detonation event, the UEA Series has been developed in line with Elmac’s long-term strategy on the provision of protection for both plant and personnel strategy of providing protection whilst maintaining market leading flow vs pressure drop performance.

Explosion Groups

Elmac’s UEA Series of In-line Unstable Detonation Flame Arresters is ATEX approved for gases in Explosion Groups IIA & IIA1.

Standards Compliance

Elmac’s UEA Series of In-line Unstable Detonation Flame Arresters has been type-tested to EN ISO 16852 and approved according to ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU.

Enviromental Management Quality Management EX CE

Technical Specifications

ModelDN (mm)Max Operating
Pressure (bara)
Operating
Temperature Range (°C)
Short-time Burn
Time (secs)
UEA Flame Arresters15 - 4001.10-20 to 15060
15 - 100, 3001.20-20 to 15060
FeatureStandard FittingOptions*
Arrester Housing MaterialsCarbon Steel or Stainless SteelLow Temperature Carbon Steel, Duplex Steel, Hastelloy
Element MaterialANSI 150 FlangeHastelloy
ConnectionsANSI 150 FlangePN16 Flange, Female BSP/NPT, Male BSP/NPT
Arrester FinishPainted (Carbon Steel Arresters)Offshore Paint, PTFE Coated, others on Request
SensorInstalled on single side of the elementInstalled on both sides of the element
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