flame trap

[′flām ‚trap]

(engineering)

A device that prevents a gas flame from entering the supply pipe.

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On May 6, 1974, I was serving as the third engineering officer on the MV Helmsman heading for Plymouth when the flame traps in the funnel of this fuel tanker caught fire.

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Importantly, from a cost saving and health and safety perspective, the 3GHI Protection System fitted to both models negates the need for flame traps thus reducing maintenance or operational downtime.

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Groth Corporation possesses the prestigious ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems certification, conferred by TUV SUD America Inc, in the design and manufacture of Pressure/Vacuum Relief Valves, Deflagration and Detonation Flame Arresters, Emergency Relief Valves, Waste Gas Burners, Blanket Gas Regulators, Sediment Traps, Flame Traps, Check Valves and Drip Traps.

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The unit can also be supplied with self-cleaning flame traps, which clear themselves of exhaust fouling, further reducing maintenance costs and downtime.