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Flame Screen (or Arrester)

Flame Screen (or Arrester)

Created OnFebruary 6, 2018
byCapt. Angad S Cheema
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A device comprised of a fine wire gauze that is fitted into the discharge end of a vent line. It prevents the passage of flame, but will allow vapor to pass through. Flame screens are also fitted to removable ullage plugs used to cover ullage holes on cargo tank tops.

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  • Flame screen
  • Dreadage or Dreading Clause
  • Grab discharge
  • Arrived ship
  • Deadfreight
  • Pressure/Vacuum Valve (P/V Valve)

By Capt. Angad S Cheema

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