AVC Series
End of Line Deflagration Arrester with Replaceable Element
Application
The Elmac Technologies® AVC series end-of-line deflagration arresters are designed to be installed at the end of a pipeline or exit vent from a vessel, where the ignition source is external, to provide protection against atmospheric deflagration.
Principle of Operation
A flame arrester uses an element with small apertures which allows gas or vapour to pass. If the apertures are smaller than the maximum experimental safe gap (MESG) for the gas or vapour then a flame cannot pass through the arrester, and is subsequently contained or extinguished.
Benefits
- Variety of sizes and materials to suit a wide range of applications
- Options available for sour environments
- Optional weatherhood
- Replaceable elements
- The Elmac technical team can advise on specific location queries
Gas Groups
Elmac flame arresters in the AVC range are for use with gases in Groups IIB and IIC.
General Layout
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- Weatherhood
- Element housing
- Element core
- Gasket
- Body Ring
- Fasteners
- Reducer
- Fixing flange
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Material Specifications
Table 1. AVC Series Material Specifications
| Ref | Carbon Steel Models | Low Temp Carbon Steel Models | Stainless Steel Models | Hastelloy Models |
| 1 | Stainless or Mild Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Hastelloy |
| 2 | Carbon Steel | Low Temp Carbon Steel | Stainless Steel | Hastelloy |
| 3 | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Hastelloy |
| 4 | Klingersil C4400 | Klingersil C4400 | Klingersil C4400 | Klingersil C4400 |
| 5 | Carbon Steel | Low Temp Carbon Steel | Stainless Steel | Hastelloy |
| 6 | Carbon Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Hastelloy |
| 7 | Carbon Steel | Low Temp Carbon Steel | Stainless Steel | Hastelloy |
| 8 | Carbon Steel | Low Temp Carbon Steel | Stainless Steel | Hastelloy |
Dimensions
Table 2. AVC Series Unit Dimensions
| NB (mm) | 25 | 40 | 50 | 65 | 80 | 100 | 125 | 150 |
| Ø Element (mm) | 50 | 80 | 100 | 125 | 150 | 200 | 250 | 300 |
| Ø A (mm) | 178 | 223 | 255 | 255 | 300 | 370 | 450 | 510 |
| B (mm) | 135 | 158 | 177 | 221 | 225 | 261 | 308 | 339 |
| Approx Wt (kg) | 3.5 | 5.0 | 6.6 | 9.5 | 14 | 23 | 32 | 43 |
Operating Limits
Table 3. AVC Series Operating Limits
| NB (mm) | Gas Group | Min Service Temp (°C) | Max Service Temp (°C) |
| 25 to 150 | IIC | -20 | +60 |
Pressure Drop & Flow Curves
Pressure drop information and flow curve charts for the AVC Series arresters can be found in the AVC product datasheet in the Data Centre.
Variations
The AVC series of end of line flame arresters has the following options:
- Flange fixing (ANSI 150, or PN16)
- Female fixing (BSP/NPT)
- Male fixing (BSP/NPT)
- Optional weatherhood
Standards Compliance
All flame arresters have been tested and certified in accordance with national or international standards. Actual device performance is verified in the Elmac Technologies "state of the art" in-house test facility.
Elmac Technologies has been independently assessed by a notified body against the requirements of the ATEX Directive 94/9/EC. Elmac flame arresters meet the criteria and are supplied with CE and EX markings, an EC Declaration of Conformity and an EC Type Examination Certificate.

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AVC Series Data Sheet (in data centre)
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