An explosion diverter is used to divert explosions propagating through ducts, thus preventing flame jet ignition
and pressure piling in connected protected enclosures. It will reduce the risk of flame transmission.
This European Standard describes the basic design of a pipe-in-pipe diverter and specifies the testing
requirements and the application of explosion diverters.
This European Standard covers:
a test method for assessing the efficacy of explosion diverters;
design rules for a type of pipe-in-pipe diverter;
demands to venting device on diverter;
installation requirements;
maintenance requirements;
marking.
This European Standard considers dust/air explosive atmospheres only.
BS EN 16020:2011 Referenced Document
EN 13237 Potentially explosive atmospheres - Terms and definitions for equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres*, 2024-04-19 Update
EN 14034-1 Determination of explosion characteristics of dust clouds - Part 1: Determination of the maximum explosion pressure pmax of dust clouds
EN 14034-2 Determination of explosion characteristics of dust clouds - Part 2: Determination of the maximum rate of explosion pressure rise (dp/dt)max of dust clouds (Incorporates Amendment A1: 2011)