Explosions are one of the deadliest and most destructive industrial accidents that can occur in a plant setting. Every year, explosions cause serious damage to property, equipment, and even lives.
An isolation flap valve is a specialized type of safety valve designed to quickly shut off the flow of combustible gases or dusts from entering a system or area in the event of an explosion.
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The valve is installed in a section of the piping system or in the exhaust system to prevent the spread of an explosion or the flow of combustible material to other parts of the system.
How do explosion isolation valves work?
Explosion isolation valves work by detecting a pressure increase in the system caused by an explosion and automatically closing off the flow of combustible material. The valve has a pre-set pressure limit which when exceeded, causes the valve to close. This limits the spread of combustible material and reduces the risk of further explosions.
Benefits of installing explosion isolation valves
• Improved safety: Explosion isolation valves help to limit the spread of combustible material and reduce the risk of further explosions.
• Reduced damage: By containing combustible material and limiting the spread of an explosion, the risk of significant damage to property and equipment is greatly reduced.
• Cost savings: Installing explosion isolation valves can reduce repair and replacement costs due to accidental explosions.
• Improved efficiency: By limiting the spread of combustible material, the efficiency of the system is improved, resulting in increased productivity.
