AVA Series
End of Line Deflagration Arrestor with Replaceable Element
Application
The Elmac Technologies® AVA series end-of-line deflagration arrestors 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 arrestor 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 arrestor, and is subsequently contained or extinguished.
Benefits
- Large variety of sizes and materials to suit a wide range of applications
- Variants available for different operating temperature ranges
- Options available for sour environments
- Optional weatherhood
- Replaceable elements
- The Elmac technical team can advise on specific location queries
Gas Groups
Elmac flame arrestors in the AVA range are for use with gases in Groups I and IIA.
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. AVA 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. AVA Series Unit Dimensions
| NB (mm) | 15 | 20 | 25 | 32 | 40 | 50 | 65 | 80 | 100 | 125 | 150 | 200 | 250 | 300 | 350 | 400 |
| Ø Element (mm) | 109 | 109 | 109 | 140 | 140 | 166 | 193 | 220 | 280 | 349 | 401 | 508 | 612 | 716 | 826 | 926 |
| Ø A (mm) | 178 | 178 | 178 | 223 | 223 | 255 | 255 | 300 | 370 | 450 | 510 | 650 | 800 | 950 | 1100 | 1240 |
| B (mm) | 137 | 139 | 133 | 156 | 156 | 175 | 219 | 223 | 259 | 306 | 337 | 544 | 726 | 767 | 852 | 927 |
| Approx Wt (kg) | 2.6 | 2.6 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 5.0 | 6.6 | 9.5 | 14 | 23 | 32 | 43 | 120 | 170 | 285 | 393 | 445 |
Operating Limits
Table 3. AVA Series Operating Limits
| NB (mm) | Gas Group | Min Service Temp (°C) | Max Service Temp (°C) |
| 15 to 200 | IIA | -20 | +150 |
| 250 to 400 | IIA | -20 | +60 |
Pressure Drop & Flow Curves
Pressure drop information and flow curve charts for the AVA Series arrestors can be found in the AVA product datasheet in the Data Centre.
Variations
The AVA series of end of line flame arrestors has the following options:
- Flange fixing (ANSI 150, or PN16)
- Female fixing (BSP/NPT)
- Male fixing (BSP/NPT)
- Optional weatherhood
Standards Compliance
All flame arrestors 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 arrestors 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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AVA Series Data Sheet (in data centre)
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