KST – KROMSCHRÖDER SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY
5.2.1.11 Pressure relief devices and flame arrestors on pipework
For equipment designed for situations in which flash-backs can occur, flame arrestors1) and/or pressure relief devices shall be fitted.
Pressure relief devices shall be designed to yield at a pressure below the design pressure of the pipework and shall be positioned such that the discharge flow and the pressure relief device does not constitute a risk to the equipment, personnel or third parties.
A flash-back at least shall trigger an alarm. The required measures after a flash-back shall be described in the instruction for use.
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Our note on this Standard:
1) An application for use of a flame arrestor is described in subclause 5.2.4.1.
