Patent ID: 6732809
Filing Date: 2004-05-11
Classification: A62C,Y10T

Abstract:
Apparatus for explosion suppression, comprising:a flange proximate a volume wherein explosions are to be suppressed; a burst seal affixed to said flange; and a spreader insert defining at least one aperture therethrough, said at least one aperture substantially defining at least one annulus, said insert being disposed proximate said flange such that said at least one aperture is aligned with said seal, said spreader insert being adapted to be connected to a source of pressurized explosion suppressant; wherein said seal is adapted to be burst by the suppressant, and said insert is adapted to direct the suppressant through said at least one aperture with an effective spread of at least 60 degrees; and said flange is adapted to be flush-mounted to a wall of a vessel so as to direct the suppressant into the vessel, wherein during or after activation of said apparatus only said burst seal protrudes past said wall into said vessel, and when said apparatus is dormant no portion of said apparatus protrudes past said wall into said vessel.